University and Careers
Yr 12 Highlighted Events and Reminders
Redlands Events
Redlands Careers and University Advisor session on UAC, EAS, SRS and becoming an Alumni in Week 6.
VTAC – Victoria
Applications now open
Close 29 September
Students wishing to apply to Universities in Victoria need to apply through VTAC.
Before you apply, you will need to create a USI (Unique Student Identifier).
Law Scholarship
Shaw Reynolds Lawyers are offering two Yr 12 students, who intend to study Law at University, a $4,000 scholarship each. Further information is on their website at SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – Shaw Reynolds Lawyers.
Interested students should nominate themselves by contacting careers@redlands.nsw.edu.au by 31 August. The school will then shortlist 2 candidates who will be nominated to Shaw Reynolds lawyers.
Portfolio Entry
UNSW, UTS and USYD offer early portfolio entry to some courses such as Architecture, Design and Engineering. Check the individual university for degrees, deadlines and more details:
Events
For a full list of events please visit here.
Week 3
Torrens University Australia Open Day
6 August 10:30am – 1:00 pm
Open Day gives you a taste of what we do and how we do it. Meet our academics, talk to current students and tour our campuses. We’re here to help you turn your dream into your career.
ICMS | Open Day
7 August 2pm
The Women’s College Open Day
Saturday 6 August, 10:00am to 1:00pm, Sunday 7 August, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Click here to view what’s on offer at our Open Days and to register.
US Universities- Digital SAT Testing
From 2023, the SAT will be a digital test. Students wishing to take the SAT should look out for an email notification in the first quarter of 2023 to register for the Redlands testing date.
Note that US University entrance is “test-optional” currently.
Article
How to help your teen make good decisions about school and life
Good decision-making skills can help your teen make good choices and set them up for success later in life.
Teens can face many challenges at school that require them to make choices, such as the transition to high school, selecting subjects, bullying, friendships, and exam stress. Spark their Future has provided five steps you can use with your teen to help them make good decisions about school and life.
Mrs Justine Fowler and Ms Clare Hurst
University and Careers Advisors
careers@redlands.nsw.edu.au