We have been so lucky in WA. People keep saying COVID is coming. Who knows? These tips are to help Year 11s to prepare for Year 12 now.
It is a 4 part series designed to help Year 11s who want to prepare for Year 12. The 4 parts are:
- prepare for uni in 2023
- prepare for TAFE
- Gap Year
- engage with the world beyond school now
Part 1: Prepare for uni in 2023
To prepare for life as a university student in 2023:
- Get uni credits while still at school
- Use these study tips to get great marks
- Check out unis at open days
- Check out courses
- Check out alternative pathways
Start Uni Now
You can Start Uni Now through CQU or enrol in the Murdoch Horizon Summer School. Both give low cost credits towards your degree.
Improve your chances of getting into the WA Academy of Performing Arts by doing a holiday program.
Get Great Marks
I wrote the Study Coach to help you to save time and get better marks.
You need great marks to:
- get the most out of scholarships on offer and
- get into competitive courses.
Each ATAR subject area delivers ATAR success workshops throughout the year. Your teachers will tell you about them and I will put them into the Infocus Careers News as they are scheduled.
Check out study coaches and ATAR revision programs HERE.
Check out ATAR Revision Programs
Check out universities
There are five big universities in Western Australia. Check out which one is best for you.
Get course information
You get the most information about courses by visiting the universities. Go to university open days. This Cheat Sheet will help you to get the most out of your day.
There are information evenings throughout the year. Keep up with the Infocus Careers News to find what is coming up.
There are career advisors employed by every university. Think of some questions to ask. Make an appointment and visit them.
Alternative Entry Pathways
Creating a portfolio of your work is just one alternative pathway to university. If you want to try for portfolio entry you will need to start putting your portfolio together.
Check out the alternative pathways to university in Western Australia HERE.
Summary
These tips help you to create a smooth pathway from school to uni:
- Get uni credits while still at school
- Get Great marks
- Check out unis
- Check out courses
- Check out alternative pathways
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