Early offer schemes for Year 12 students

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 aptitudes
Education Access Schemes (EAS) application
ATAR.

These applications are processed by UAC and close 20 September 2020.

Australian Catholic University

COMMUNITY ACHIEVER PROGRAM

Important dates

1 May: Applications open
5 Aug: Applications close for Blacktown
26 Aug: Applications close for Canberra
9 Sep: Applications close for North Sydney
16 Sep: Applications close for Strathfield
Early Oct: First conditional offers released
23 Dec: Conditional offers converted to unconditional offers if based on ATAR

Assessment criteria

Community Experience Statement – no more than 200 words about your community involvement.
Referee – ACU will contact your referee(s) to verify your community involvement before considering your application

Your CAP early offer will convert to a course offer when you:

have your CAP course as your highest eligible preference on your application to UAC
have satisfied any prerequisite requirements for your CAP course
achieve the CAP minimum ATAR required.

How to apply

Prepare your Community Experience Statement.
Choose a referee and make sure you have their contact details.
Apply online via the ACU website.

After you submit your application, you’ll receive an email detailing what to do next.

Australian National University

DIRECT APPLICATION

Important dates	25 May: Applications close 10 Aug: Conditional offers released based on your ANU selection rank. (This is calculated using a mathematical model that uses your Year 11 results and your school's average ATAR performance in previous years). Late Dec: First unconditional offers released
Assessment criteria	Demonstration of co-curricular or service activities during Years 10 to 12 ANU selection rank
How to apply	Apply online via ANU website.

Charles Sturt University

CHARLES STURT ADVANTAGE

Important dates	1 Jun: Applications open 31 Aug: Applications close Mid-Sep: Conditional 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.

International College of Management, Sydney

EARLY ENTRY

Important date	11 Sep 2020: Applications close
How to apply	Apply online via the ICMS website.

LEADERSHIP ENTRY PROGRAM

Important date	5 Feb 2021: Applications close
How to apply	Apply online via the ICMS website.

ELITE ATHLETE/PERFORMER ENTRY

Important date	5 Feb 2021: Applications close
How to apply	Apply online via the ICMS website.

La Trobe University

ASPIRE

Aspire is an initiative for undergraduate school leavers and non-Year 12 students. The program recognises the positive impact you’ve had on your community when assessing your application to study with us and rewards you with a conditional offer into a La Trobe degree as early as September.

If you’re in Year 12, you’ll also be invited to be part of an exciting enrichment program designed to give you a head start with your university studies.

For further information about the Aspire program, including 2021 selection criteria and dates, visit the La Trobe University website.

Important dates

31 Aug: Applications close
Mid-Sep: Conditional offers released

Macleay College

DIRECT APPLICATION

Important dates	Early Jun: Applications open Offers released after approval by Faculty
Assessment criteria	300-word written submission outlining your reasons for undertaking the intended course of study and how it will help you achieve your career goals Letter of recommendation from school (principal, year coordinator, or equivalent) Australian citizenship or permanent residency
How to apply	Apply online via the Macleay University website.

Macquarie University

MACQUARIE LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS

Important dates

Applications open in school Term 2.

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:

demonstration of leadership and service by completing the Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme supporting information form
Year 11 studies.

Note that applicants for the Bachelor of Marketing and Media and the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies and its double degrees are required to have undertaken specific English and/or mathematics subjects in the HSC, ACT Senior Secondary Certificate or International Baccalaureate.

Applicants for teaching courses need to complete a survey before an offer is made.

All applicants must complete their Year 12 examinations (10 units of HSC courses, including at least 8 units from Category A courses and 2 units of English) or comparable ACT Senior Secondary Certificate or International Baccalaureate subjects.

How to apply

Apply online via the Macquarie University website.

Southern Cross University

STAR

Important dates	11 Sep: Applications close 9 Nov: Offers released
Assessment criteria	Attend SCU partner schools. Your school can sign up by emailing starentry@csu.edu.au. High school results Principal’s recommendation
How to apply	Apply via the SCU website.

Torrens University Australia

EARLY ENTRY

Important dates	25 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

25 Sep: Applications close
Early Nov: 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

INDIGENOUS LAW EARLY ENTRY PROGRAM

Important dates	List 483100 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined as a UAC preference: midnight 13 Sep Submit direct application to Newcastle Law School: midnight 13 Sep Offers released: 8 Oct (October Round 1)
Assessment criteria	Strong performance across Year 11 School recommendation Selection interview For details of requirements, visit the University of Newcastle website.
How to apply	List 483100 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined as a UAC preference. Submit direct application to the University of Newcastle website.

YEAR 12 SUBJECT SPOTLIGHT

Important dates	18–19 Dec: Eligible applicants notified between the release of HSC results on 18 Dec and the deadline for close of preferences for December Round 2 (19 Dec) 23 Dec: 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

20 Sep: SRS/E12 applications close. Do not remove your E12 course from your preferences after this date.
If you are applying under the financial hardship category, submit your EAS application and supporting documents by 11.59pm to confirm your eligibility for consideration under the E12 Scheme in time for UAC conditional offers on 12 Nov.
12 Nov: Conditional offers released
23 Dec: Unconditional offers released

Assessment criteria

EAS application
SEIFA index
E12 questions
SRS application

Tip: If a student’s residential address lies within the lowest 25% 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.

How to apply

Check that you meet the E12 eligibility criteria for admission (financial hardship + SEIFA index lowest 25%), choose an E12-eligible course and download the E12 application questions.
Talk to your principal and careers adviser about applying for E12.
Complete your UAC undergraduate application and include your E12-eligible course as a preference.
Apply for EAS at the end of your UAC application (disadvantage AG01, S01C, S01R, F01A, F01B, F01C and/or F01D).
Apply for SRS at the end of your UAC application or via the UAC website and upload your answers to the E12 question.

University of Wollongong

EARLY ADMISSION

Important dates	20 Jul: Applications open 14 Aug: Applications close Week beginning 14 Sep: Invitations to EA Day emailed Week beginning 28 Sep: EA Day Week beginning 12 Oct: Conditional offers released (unconditional offers released on completion of HSC/IB/equivalent)
Assessment criteria	You need to be on track for an ATAR, IB or equivalent Your Year 11 and 12 results, including trial results Your responses to questions in your application addressing the themes of academic readiness, motivation and passion, planning and persistence, communication and collaboration Interview and/or registered attendance at EA Day
How to apply	Apply online via the University of Wollongong website.

UNSW Sydney

UNSW GATEWAY

Important dates

6 Jul: Applications open
3 Aug: Applications close
24 Aug: Early conditional offers released
23 Dec: Unconditional (firm) offers released

Assessment criteria

UNSW Gateway school enrolment
SEIFA index
If your residential address lies within the lowest 25% of the SEIFA index, you will receive an email to this effect the day after you complete your UAC application for undergraduate admission. You will then know if you have met this criteria.

Strong performance in Year 12 as identified in your school report
High level of literacy and academic capability in an area relevant to your preferred degree
Personal statement responding to the following Gateway questions:
- Why are you interested in the course you are applying for? Tell us how this degree relates to your passions and goals.
- What are your learning strengths? How have you applied them to overcome challenges in school or other aspects of your life?
- Tell us about yourself, and your contribution to the community you live, study and work in. What will you bring to the UNSW community?

How to apply

Apply online via the UNSW website.
Choose two examples of recent, marked HSC assessment work that demonstrates your ability in the degree area of your choice. At least one piece must be long-form text (eg an essay).
Use the step-by-step support app to write your personal statement.

Western Sydney University

HSC TRUE REWARD

Important dates

Aug: Applications open
11 Dec: Applications close
11 Dec: Finalise preferences
18 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:

Doctor of Medicine
Associate Degree in Engineering
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching – Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years) Diploma Pathway
Bachelor of Education (Primary) – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Bachelor of Community and Social Development
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Music)
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine)
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
Bachelor of Laws (Non-graduate Entry)
Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music (Dean’s Scholar)
Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Creative Industries
Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Pathway)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine
Bachelor of Speech Pathology

How to apply

Apply online via the Western Sydney University website.

THE ACADEMY GLOBAL LEADERS PROGRAM

Important dates

15 Jul: Applications open
6 Sep: Applications close
20 Sep: Finalise preferences
13 Oct: Offers released

Assessment criteria

Open to 2020 Year 12 students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Applicants must:

demonstrate a high level of academic achievement
provide evidence of leadership qualities and involvement within your school or community.

The following degrees are excluded:

Doctor of Medicine
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
Bachelor of Laws (Non-graduate Entry)
Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine

How to apply

Apply online via the Western Sydney University website.
Apply through UAC and list a Western Sydney University course as your first preference by midnight 20 Sep.