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Courses and Careers. Tertiary Study in 2022.
I’m having a lot of discussions about courses and careers, with parents and students, particularly since the arrival of the global covid-19 pandemic. The question being, is tertiary study a wise choice, for 2022? It is at this time in the academic year that many parents are trying to help their school-age children decide upon […]
Victorian Year 12 students will receive an ATAR
Victorian students in year 12 will receive an ATAR, according to an announcement from Education Minister James Merlino. The Coronavirus effect Year 12 students across Australia have suffered the disadvantages that come from being “home-schooled” during the Covid-19 lockdowns. For sure, some schools are better equipped than others to support their students remotely. In particular, […]
Applying for university or TAFE courses for 2021
Applying for university or TAFE courses for 2021 is going to be different to previous years. It’s July 2020 and for many of us the past 5 months have felt like being in a giant washing machine, being thrown about. Everything is stop-start; topsy-turvy like never before. There are so many uncertainties. With respect to […]
Is it too late for a year 12 student to apply for a university or TAFE course for 2020?
What if your child hasn’t applied for a university or TAFE course for 2020? Is it too late to apply? The short answer is a resounding NO! Have a look at the quick reference table published by the admissions centre, VTAC. That’s the good news. The bad news is that they have missed out […]
How to apply for courses through VTAC
If you have a student in year 12, who needs help with applying for courses using the VTAC application process I can help. The VTAC application process can be overwhelming. If your year 12 child is confused and doesn’t know what tertiary courses he or she wants to apply for, I can help by working […]
VTAC applications for 2018
I attended a VTAC applications for 2018 Briefing last week. There are quite a few changes this year, so there was a lot to take in! Changes I posted a blog about the changes earlier in the year, as I heard Greg Craven, member of the Federal Government Higher Education Standards Panel, speak on the […]