Early offer schemes for Year 12 students
Most institutions have one or more early offer schemes for Year 12 students. Through these schemes, the institutions assess applicants using criteria other than (or in addition to) the ATAR. Always check the institution websites to make sure the courses you are applying for are covered by the schemes.
Listed below are the key dates, assessment criteria and application details for each institution's schemes.
Schools Recommendation Schemes
Many institutions will make early offers to Year 12 students through the Schools Recommendation Schemes. Institutions use one or more of the following criteria:
- Year 11 studies
- school’s rating of your abilities in areas of study
- school’s rating of your aptitudes
- Education Access Schemes (EAS) application
- ATAR.
These applications are processed by UAC and close 30 September 2019.
Australian Catholic University
COMMUNITY ACHIEVER PROGRAM
| Important dates | 3 Sep: Applications close for North Sydney and Canberra | |
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Your CAP early offer will convert to a course offer when you:
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After you submit your application, you’ll receive an email detailing what to do next. |
PASSION FOR BUSINESS (P4B) PROGRAM
Important dates | 30 Sep: Applications close | |
Assessment criteria | 200-300 word statement demonstrating that you meet any two of the following:
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How to apply | Apply online via ACU website and through UAC. |
PASSION FOR LAW (P4L) PROGRAM
Important dates | 30 Sep: Applications close
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Assessment criteria | 200-300 word statement addressing:
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How to apply | Apply online via ACU website and through UAC. Applies to the following bachelor degrees: Laws, Arts/Laws, Biomedical Science/Laws, Business Administration/Laws, Commerce/Laws, Laws/Global Studies, Psychological Science/Laws, Theology/Laws. |
Australian National University
DIRECT APPLICATION
Important dates | 31 May: Applications closed | |
Assessment criteria |
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How to apply | Apply online via ANU website (closed 31 May). Applications will be available through UAC in August, subject to places in courses still being available. |
Charles Sturt University
CHARLES STURT ADVANTAGE
| Important dates | Early Jul: Applications open 31 Aug: Applications close Late Sep: Offers released |
| Assessment criteria | Short written submission demonstrating soft skills such as resilience, empathy and commitment to making this a world worth living in. |
| How to apply | Apply online via the CSU website. |
La Trobe University
ASPIRE
| Important dates | 31 Aug: Applications close mid-Sep: Conditional offers released 17 Dec: ATAR release: unconditional offers released after this date based on ATAR |
| Assessment criteria | Two 200-word descriptions of skills, knowledge and experience gained through volunteering, leadership and making a positive contribution to the community |
| How to apply | Apply online via La Trobe University website. |
Macquarie University
MACQUARIE LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS
| Important dates | 11 Aug: Change preferences for August round offers by 11.59pm 15 Aug: August round offers released at 9am 26 Aug: Applications close + change preferences for September round offers by 11.59pm 12 Sep: September round offers released at 9am 29 Sep: Change preferences for October round offers by 11.59pm 3 Oct: Final offers released at 9am |
| Assessment criteria | Applicants need to demonstrate their leadership qualities and/or how they have contributed towards positive change in their community and consistently achieved good results at school. There are two selection components:
Note that applicants for the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies and its double degrees are required to have undertaken Mathematics Extension 1, IB Higher Level Maths or ACT Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (double major). All applicants must complete their Year 12 exams. |
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Southern Cross University
STAR
| Important dates | 13 Sep: Applications close 27 Sep: Principal’s recommendation deadline 11 Nov: Offers released |
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| How to apply | Apply via the SCU website. |
Torrens University Australia
EARLY ENTRY
| Important dates | 27 Sep: Applications close 48 hours after applying: Conditional offers released |
| Assessment criteria | Standard course admission criteria |
| How to apply | Apply via the Torrens University website. |
University of New England
EARLY ENTRY DIRECT
| Important dates | 27 Sep: Applications close Early Nov: Conditional offers released After ATAR release: Unconditional offers released |
| Assessment criteria | Your school’s assessment of your attributes and abilities. The assessment is based around your ability to work and learn independently, as well as your overall potential for academic success at UNE. |
| How to apply | Apply online via the UNE Early Entry website. Ensure any additional supporting documentation is attached. Your application will be sent electronically to your school for the Principal’s report. Your school will approve and submit the application to UNE on your behalf before the closing date. After you submit your application, you’ll receive an email detailing what to do next. |
University of Newcastle
YEAR 12 SUBJECT SPOTLIGHT
| Important dates | 17–19 Dec: Eligible applicants notified between the release of HSC results on 17 Dec and the deadline for close of preferences for December Round 2 (19 Dec) 23 Dec: Unconditional offers released in December Round 2 |
| Assessment criteria | Strong performance in one or more subjects related to your degree. View requirements for each degree on the University of Newcastle website. |
| How to apply | Just apply through UAC. No separate application required. |
University of Sydney
E12 (VIA SRS APPLICATION)
| Important dates | 30 Sep: SRS/E12 applications close. Do not remove your E12 course from your preferences after this date. 14 Nov: Conditional offers released 23 Dec: Unconditional offers released |
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Tip: If a student’s residential address lies within the lowest 30% of the SEIFA index, they will receive an email to this effect the day after they complete their UAC application for undergraduate admission. They will then know if they have met this criteria. |
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University of Wollongong
EARLY ADMISSION
| Important dates | 1 Aug: Applications open 30 Aug: Applications close Week beginning 16 Sep: Invitations to EA Day emailed Week beginning 30 Sep: EA Day 14 Oct: Conditional offers released (unconditional offers released on completion of HSC/IB/equivalent) |
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| How to apply | Apply online via the University of Wollongong website. |
Western Sydney University
HSC TRUE REWARD
| Important dates | TBA: Applications open TBA: Applications close TBA: Finalise preferences 17 Dec: Offers released |
| Assessment criteria | Depending on the undergraduate degree you choose, you need to meet a specified HSC band outcome in nominated courses. The following degrees are excluded:
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| How to apply | Apply online via Western Sydney University website and select ‘yes’ to HSC True Reward. |
THE ACADEMY GLOBAL LEADERS PROGRAM
| Important dates | 17 July 2019: Applications open 8 September 2019: Applications close 22 September 2019: Finalise preferences 15 October 2019: Offers released |
| Assessment criteria | Open to 2019 Year 12 students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must:
The following degrees are excluded:
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