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What I Wish I Knew
Swinburne University of Technology
6 episodes
5 days ago
We got a VTAC expert, a careers adviser and a current student together in a room and asked them: what do you wish Year 12s knew before applying to uni? This tell-all podcast is packed with insider intel to help you navigate the VTAC process, increase your chances of offers, and get more for your ATAR. Each episode takes you through a different step on the journey to uni, from getting through Year 12 exams to applying for courses and adjusting VTAC preferences.
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We got a VTAC expert, a careers adviser and a current student together in a room and asked them: what do you wish Year 12s knew before applying to uni? This tell-all podcast is packed with insider intel to help you navigate the VTAC process, increase your chances of offers, and get more for your ATAR. Each episode takes you through a different step on the journey to uni, from getting through Year 12 exams to applying for courses and adjusting VTAC preferences.
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#2: About ATARs (no calculator required)
What I Wish I Knew
14 minutes 1 second
1 year ago
#2: About ATARs (no calculator required)

Did you know you might still get into your dream course, even if didn’t achieve the ATAR you wanted? In this episode, we’re talking all things entry requirements, from ATARs and study scores to adjustment factors and early entry programs. 

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(00:00) Introduction

(00:31) Why everyone should apply for an Early Entry Program 

(01:44) Always add a pathway option to your preference list 

(04:04) Applying for an Early Entry Program 

(05:12) How did Samuel choose his course? 

(07:30) What is the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)? 

(09:54) How ATAR adjustments work 

(11:29) The student who got an ATAR in the 60s but still ended up in her dream course 

__________ 

 

Links from today’s episode: 

Pathway Planner 

Early Entry Program 

Special Entry Access Scheme 

Samuel’s course: Diploma of Graphic Design 

 

Connect with Swinburne: 

Book a one-on-one appointment with a Future Student Adviser 

Visit the Year 11 & 12 Hub 

Explore Change of Preference resources 

Follow Swinburne on Instagram 

Follow Swinburne on TikTok 

Check out Swinburne on YouTube 

What I Wish I Knew
We got a VTAC expert, a careers adviser and a current student together in a room and asked them: what do you wish Year 12s knew before applying to uni? This tell-all podcast is packed with insider intel to help you navigate the VTAC process, increase your chances of offers, and get more for your ATAR. Each episode takes you through a different step on the journey to uni, from getting through Year 12 exams to applying for courses and adjusting VTAC preferences.