University and Careers

Please see the Careers Pulse page for information on events, pathways and universities.

Farewell to Yr 12

This is our last week sending Yr 12 students their careers newsletter with due date and reminders. If students need information next Term, our Yr 12 Applications pulse is available:
 
They are also welcome to continue to make appointments to see us. We wish our Yr 12s the best of luck for their exams and beyond.
 

Yr 12 UAC Applications

Make sure students submit their UAC application by 30 September. Early bird applications close at midnight on Friday 30 September, after which UAC’s processing charge increases.
 

If your students aren’t sure about what they want to study, they can submit an application to any course and change their preferences as many times as they like, for free. Payment must be made in order to have their application assessed and receive an offer.

 

All 2022 NSW HSC applicants had their UAC PIN emailed to them by UAC. To start their UAC application students will need their Yr 12 student number (issued through NESA) and their UAC PIN. IB students follow the instructions on UAC under “start here”.

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Once they have applied, they can then use their UAC application number and UAC PIN to log in and manage their application.
 

If students are having problems logging in to their UAC application, the quickest and easiest way for them to get help is to call UAC Customer Service on (02) 9752 0200, 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

 
Schools Recommendation Scheme applications close 19 September.

 

Yr 12 Key University Application Dates

 

Key Dates

 

 

19 September

UAC School Recommendation Scheme (SRS) applications close

29 September VTAC on time applications close

30 September

UAC on time applications close

11 November

UAC SRS offers

22 November

UAC Educational Access Scheme applications close

15 December

ATAR release (HSC)

16 December

UAC Change preferences by midnight

22 December

UAC Offers HSC 

 3 January

IB results released

5 January

IB students emailed IB Admission Score by UAC

Change preferences by midnight

12 January

UAC Offers HSC and IB

 

Events to Note

 

National Computer Science School

4-13 January @UNSW
The National Computer Science School (NCSS) is a ten-day summer school for students going into Years 11 and 12. NCSS brings together talented young people from around Australia for an intensive course of computer programming and website development at university.
Applications Close 30 September


University of Sydney: Accommodation Exploration 

Thursday 15 September, 5:00 pm 
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NSW Police | Recruitment Information & PCT Practice

Friday 16 September, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

If you are interested in a career with the NSW Police Force the Recruitment Branch would like to invite you to an Information session including a physical practice session. The aim of the session is to provide you with a “try before you buy” insight into the application process and physical capacity testing day.

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University of Sydney | Portfolio Pathway Workshop

Wednesday 21 September, 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Hear from the experts who will assess your portfolio as they take you through the dos and don’ts for an exceptional submission. Get tips on selecting your works, presentation skills and how to communicate your passion for design. Successful applicants will receive five adjustment factors when applying to an architecture, design and planning degree. 

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Yr 11 Alumni Zooms Session Recap

During tutor time on Monday, Yr 11 had the opportunity to connect with Redlands Alumni over Zoom and learn about their various professions and career paths. We are grateful to all of our Alumni speakers for sharing their advice: 
  • Gina North on her career in construction and engineering
  • Doug Begg about human resources and his study of psychology
  • Cloudia Elder on her experiences in the performing arts industry
  • Jeff Brown on study at the University of Sydney, Harvard and working in finance and investment
  • Chris Nunn on his study and career path as a lawyer focussing on sustainability
  • Kathryn Robinson about careers in journalism
  • Amy Cheung on being an entrepreneur and her varied career studying medical science and working in Artificial Intelligence
  • Charlie Marriott on working as a project manager in the Technology field 
  • Svetha Rao on being a Gynaecologist and careers in medicine.

Kathryn Robinson’s final advice for her group is applicable to us all: “Do what you love! Don’t stand still – do something. A rewarding profession is hard work and a privilege.”

 
Mrs Justine Fowler and Ms Clare Hurst
University and Careers Advisors
careers@redlands.nsw.edu.au