QTAC Preparation Booklet
Year 12, 2014
Source: Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) July 2014
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QTAC Application Procedures
In order to complete your QTAC application for a University or TAFE place for entry in 2015, you will need to do the following (Please note, it is your responsibility to submit your application):
- Obtain your Learner Unique Identifier (LUI) to begin your QTAC application.
- Chat to your Parents about how you are going to pay for your application, this can be done using a credit card or via BPAY. On time applications cost $35.00. Late applications submitted after 30 September 2014 will cost $130.00.
- Log onto the QTAC website www.qtac.edu.au
- Click on the ‘Applying’ tab
- Click on ‘Current Year 12’ link
- Click on ‘TTT Twelve to Tertiary’
- Click on ‘Year 12 Apply Now’ link
- Follow the prompts to:
A) Open your application
- Complete Declaration
- Select Year 12 Program currently being studied – Click on “Queensland Certificate of Education”
- Enter LUI and PIN
- Complete payment options
B) Complete Your Application
- Personal details
- Preferences
- Qualifications and Admissions Tests – if relevant
- Educational Access Scheme – if relevant
- Additional information
C) Lodge Application
- Review your application
- Lodge application (if paying by credit card you will be directed to a secure on-line payment window)
- Print Confirmation of Lodgement for future reference
- Print and follow-up cover sheets (including BPay Advice Slip if paying by BPay)
Application Key Dates
Tuesday, 5 August
Applications open
Tuesday, 30 September
Due date for on-time applications
Wednesday, 1 October
From today, higher application fees apply
Wednesday, 10 December
Due date to apply for 15 January offer round
Monday, 15 December
Due date to submit Educational Assistance Scheme documentation for 15 January offer round
Thursday, 18 December
Applicants must respond to offers made in the major round for most semester 1, 2015 creative and performing arts courses
Saturday, 20 December
Year 12 results and OPs available from 9am on QSA’s Student Connect website www.studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au
Tuesday, 30 December
Qld Year 12 students without an OP can find out their QTAC OP ineligible selection rank through QTAC’s Current Applicant online service if they are a QTAC applicant or if a non QTAC applicant they can phone QTAC on 1300 467 822
Wednesday, 7 January
Final date to change preferences for the 15 January major offer round
Thursday, 15 January
Find out if you have been offered a place and respond to an offer using the Current Applicant online service
Thursday, 22 January
Due date to respond to a January offer
Institutions that use QTAC
Choosing Preferences
In regard to selecting and ordering preferences:
· Year 12 applicants can apply for courses starting in semester 1,
2015 on one QTAC application.
· Up to six course preferences can be listed. It is recommended that ideal, realistic and ‘foot-in-the-door’ courses are included.
· When ordering preferences, you must consider the major offer round date for each preference. (Major offer round dates are listed against each course in the QTAC Guide and on the QTAC website). At the time of any major offer round you must ensure the courses in that major offer round are listed higher than courses offered in a subsequent offer round.
· When an offer is made in one round, applicants have the option of changing their preferences and responding to their offer on a ‘conditional basis’. Giving a conditional response is essential if the applicant wishes to be considered for higher preferences (new or existing) in a subsequent offer round.
· As some performing arts courses are offered in December they must be ordered differently. If the course you are applying for has a footnote ‘December is the major offer round for this course’ you must list it above courses which are offered in January.
For further information about ordering preferences, see the QTAC Guide, page 56, or the Ordering Preferences movie on the QTAC website or make an appointment to see Mr McDonald or Mrs Semple in the Wellbeing Centre.
Ordering Preferences
It is essential that preferences are ordered carefully as offers are made to eligible applicants in order of the major offer round date.
With this in mind, you should order your preferences using the following plan…
Preferences/ Ideal
Courses / These are the courses you would really like to study even though your chances of gaining entry may not be assured.
Preferences / Realistic
Courses / These courses are less competitive. Realistically, they should provide another way to the career you want or to a second-choice career. They can be used to upgrade to your ‘ideal’ course.
Preferences
/ ‘Foot-in-the-Door’
Courses / These courses are the ones you are prepared to do if you miss out on all the others. They should be courses that in the past have been quite easy to get into (especially the 6th preference). They can help you upgrade.
Acceptance
It is important that you respond to an offer by QTAC; do not assume that they will hold the place for you because they offered you a place. If you do not respond to your offer you will lose that offer and your account will become inactive therefore none of your other preferences will be considered. If you are unsure of accepting the offer then one option you have is to conditionally accept and ask to be considered for a higher preference.
Scholarships
Each University offers a number of Scholarships in a range of areas, students will need to log onto the various University WebPages for details on scholarship offerings, for example:
· Queensland University of Technology
http://www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-prizes
· The University of Queensland
http://www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships/
· Griffith University
http://www.griffith.edu.au/scholarships
· Australian Catholic University
http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/courses/scholarships_and_financial_support
· University of the Sunshine Coast
http://www.usc.edu.au/study/scholarships/
Deferment
Each University has Deferment rules, if you are considering deferment it is wise to contact the Admissions department of the University that you would like to attend to find out if deferment is an option. Refer to page 60 of the QTAC Guide for more information.
NOTE: Deferring course to 2016 may incur higher university fees.
OP Ineligible Students
OP ineligible students who have lodged a QTAC application can find out their OP ineligible selection rank by accessing QTAC's Current Applicant online service from 30 December 2014. This service will enable applicants to view and print a record of the QTAC selection rank allocated to their Year 12 qualification. Please note this service will not record selection ranks allocated to any additional qualifications submitted as part of their QTAC application such as traineeships or AMEB music qualifications.
OP ineligible students who do not lodge a QTAC application can find out their OP ineligible selection rank by calling QTAC Information Services on
1300 467 822.
Useful Links
Hobsons Course Finder
http://www.hobsonscoursefinder.com.au/
Job Guide
www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au
My Future
www.myfuture.edu.au
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS) is one of the ways in which universities assist applicants who have experienced difficult circumstances. There are five categories of EAS:
· Financial
· Home environment and responsibilities
· English language difficulty
· Personal illness and disability
· Educational disruption
Please make an appointment to see Mrs Semple or Mr McDonald to discuss this in further detail if you believe you may be eligible.
International Students ONLY
International students also apply through QTAC following the information in this booklet.
Upon receiving your application offers will be made directly to students in line with the policy of that particular university.
This could mean early offers could be made.