OPEN DAYS 2023 - VICTORIA 

Important information regarding the CASPER Test

Universities typically request a CASPER test for degree courses in Teacher Education and Veterinary Science. There are no nursing courses still requiring this test.

You are required to complete the CASPER test before applications close for first round of offers (check specific course requirements).  The link above takes you to the CASPER site where you will find information on how to register to do the test, dates and fees, details regarding test preparation etc.

Below are universities that require the CASPER test:

Teacher Education Courses – Any Bachelor degree (ie Early childhood and Primary, Primary and Secondary teaching)

• ACU – you can choose to do a teaching statement instead (see details via VTAC course search)

• Deakin University

• Federation University

• La Trobe University

• Monash University

• RMIT

• Swinburne University

Veterinary Science degrees

• University of Adelaide

• Curtin University (WA)

• Murdoch University (WA)

• University of Queensland

• University of Sydney

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Special Entry Requirements for Teaching, Medicine, Dentistry and Oral Health

Initial Teacher Education - Victoria 

Students planning to apply for initial teacher education courses in Victoria for the 2024 intake are required to sit the Casper test. Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT). It asks what you would do in a tough situation, and more importantly, why. This helps determine behavioural tendencies of applicants pursuing people-centered professions.

Students will be required to take the following test: CSP 10409 – Australian Undergraduate Teacher Education. During the registration process, you will select the universities you would like your results sent to. Register for the test via https://acuityinsights.app/casper.

MEDICINE - DENTISTRY - ORAL HEALTH 

If you are in Year 12 and plan to apply for medicine, dentistry and/or oral health to start in 2024, you may need to sit the UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test).

You will sit the test mid-year and selected universities use your UCAT ANZ results as part of the selection process, in conjunction with your ATAR and Year 12 results, and in some cases an interview.

You will only have one chance to sit the UCAT ANZ this year. It will cost you $325 to sit the test, or $199 concession, and you will be able to receive your results straight away.

Please go to www.ucat.edu.au for more information about the UCAT ANZ, to see if you have to sit the test, and to register for the test. Registrations open on Wednesday 1 March.

Monash University - Medicine

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Early Entry - University

No doubt you’ve heard the term ‘early entry’ and you’re keen to apply for programs. Early entry enables universities to look at factors other than just the ATAR when making course offers.

It's important to know the following:

Early entry programs are different at each university.

There are different application methods, and different application dates.

Each program takes different criteria into consideration. These could include:

•  A soft skills statement

• Year 11 results

• A recommendation from your school

• A personal statement

• History of community service/leadership

Some early entry programs are designed to give applicants ‘unconditional offers. This usually means a course offer that is ATAR and study score free. Others have conditions such as meeting a guaranteed ATAR and meeting minimum study scores.

Early Admission Programs

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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You’ll be able to select the study areas you are most passionate about, and you’ll receive important updates that suit your individual interests.
ACU Events: 

Your chance to learn more about us. 

The best way to learn more about ACU and our offerings is by registering for our events on our Future Students events webpage. 

It’s designed as a one-stop shop, allowing you to explore events and activities run by us. These include our Talk with Industry webinars, guided campus visits and more. 

Check it out!

Federation University

Advance to University (ATU):

ATU allows VCE students to study first-year university subjects as part of their VCE, gain an ATAR increment, get credit toward their Fed bachelor’s degree, and be eligible for an Early Offer.

• https://federation.edu.au/future-students/study-at-federation/advance-to-university   

• Course Finder: https://study.federation.edu.au/course/DXC17  

• FedFlix recording of information for sharing with students and parents:  Advance to University - Reach your full potential.  

La Trobe University

La Trobe has two early admission programs that are open for Year 12 students:

ASPIRE YEAR 11 CONDITIONAL ENTRY

Round 2 applications are now open. Selection is based on:

• Year 11 grades

• An endorsement from your school

Successful applicants will be eligible to receive a conditional ATAR free offer. The conditions are:

• Complete Year 12

• Achieve course prerequisites.

• Preference the course correctly via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

Not all courses are eligible. Rolling offers will be made until the closing date.

ASPIRE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION

Applications are now open. Selection is based on a statement about your community service/leadership history. Successful applicants will receive an early conditional offer. The conditions are:

• Complete Year 12

• Achieve course prerequisites.

• Achieve the minimum ‘Aspire ATAR’ for the course.

• Preference the course correctly via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

All courses are eligible and rolling offers will be made. Applications close Friday 1 September.

Information on both programs - www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

Australian National University (ANU)

Speak to a course adviser:

Book a one-to-one appointment via phone or online Zoom session with ANU Outreach and Engagement Officer Caitlin Woods: https://bit.ly/3dRCwZ3 

You can also email or text a future student adviser: https://bit.ly/2RdiZbY 

Chat to a current ANU student

Find out what it’s like to study at ANU by speaking to a current student via Zoom: https://bit.ly/39EAwQI 

Take virtual tour.

College of Science: https://bit.ly/39DTbfj 

College of Business and Economics: https://bit.ly/2Rc2Pzr 

John XXIII College (online accommodation): https://bit.ly/347s6Qu 

Register for the Virtual Open Day

Register for immediate 24/7 access to exclusive content about ANU: https://bit.ly/2UYOcRi  

RMIT

 Bachelor of Cyber Security

RMIT's brand new Bachelor of Cyber Security equips students with the specialist knowledge and expertise to troubleshoot, analyse, design, support and provide cyber security solutions.

This course is now available on VTAC for the 2024 intake.

More information

Change of Preference Event
Tuesday, December 12th

Students can have mixed emotions as they finish Year 12 and receive their ATAR. Whether  they've exceeded expectations or didn’t perform as they hoped, RMIT will be there to support them.
This event at the RMIT City Campus will enable your student to:

• Speak to staff and students about their scores and study options 

• Take a tour of campus 

• Enjoy free food, good tunes and games! 

Register here

Find out more:

• New Pathways Guaranteed program.

• This new program will secure you a place in a Bachelor Degree, as soon as you complete the relevant vocational course. You’ll get to study the field of your choice, and graduate with two RMIT qualifications.

• There are 85 pathway package options and you apply for the pathway packages via VTAC. This is an excellent option for students who are concerned they may not achieve the required ATAR for their desired Bachelor courses.

• Research the available pathway packages via VTAC course search

• Speak to a course adviser.

• Contact the team at Study@RMIT via phone, live chat or online enquiry: https://bit.ly/2UURaHr 

• Speak to a current RMIT student

• You can live chat with a current RMIT student to ask about studying at RMIT: https://bit.ly/2XYfASD 

• Remote learning at RMIT

• Watch how RMIT is supporting their students via remote learning: https://bit.ly/2KfdYvt 

• Studying remotely

• Study tips from RMIT: https://bit.ly/2VkFONm 

Swinburne University

2024 _Early Entry Program

Applications for our Early Entry Program open on Monday 1 May. We have retained the same application process as last year.

The program will continue to allow students to apply to Swinburne early and without their ATAR, with early offers based on both a recommendation from their school and responses to the next gen_now questionnaire. We welcome applications from students who believe they’re next gen innovators, but don’t think their Year 12 results will reflect their potential as a uni student. Keep an eye out for more details once applications open next week.

Vocational Diploma to Degree packaged pathways

Our Vocational Diploma to Degree packaged pathways are again available for 2024 entry.

If you have a student completing VCE Vocational Major or an unscored VCE, and they still aspire to complete a bachelor degree, these courses offer an excellent pathway that is accessible through VTAC.

Business, Criminal Justice and Criminology, Digital Construction Management, Education, Media and Communication and Psychological Sciences are among the pathways available.

These courses have their own VTAC course code and will be available to preference via VTAC once applications open on Monday 31 July.

If you would like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to reach out via the contact details in the email signature.

VCE Subject Prerequisites for Medical, Science & Allied Courses