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12010 Admission – 2009 Year 12
TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS SERVICE CENTRE (TISC)
This set of power point slides with notes has been prepared for talks to 2009 Year 12 students.
Tertiary Institutions Service Centre TISC
32010 Admission – 2009 Year 12
TISC WEBSITE (TISCOnline):
www.tisc.edu.auFor:
Accessing a database of WA university courses
Checking university course updates
Applying via the web
Changing and checking preferences
Finding out your TER (WA current Year 12s)
Accessing your offer information
Checking related sites (universities, interstate admission centres, Curriculum Council)
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UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSWA YEAR 12 - SCHOOL LEAVER (2009)
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
Competence in English
TER (Tertiary Entrance Rank)
Prerequisites
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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (WACE)
Is essential for -Curtin University of Technology
Edith Cowan University
Murdoch University
The University of Western Australia
For WACE requirements check www.curriculum.wa.edu.au
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COMPETENCE IN ENGLISH (FOR UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS)
For all universities, a scaled mark of 50 or more in EnglishEALDTEE English Literature
Plus, for ECU onlyGrade A, B or C in 2 English units (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 3A or 3B) studied in Year 12; Grade A, B or C in 2 EALD units (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) studied in Year 12; orGrade of A, B or C in TEE English Literature
Concession mechanisms
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Concession mechanisms
Recognition of of International English Language
Testing System (IELTS)
Additional testing (by invitation)
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)When? …Early January 2010
COMPETENCE IN ENGLISH (FOR UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS)
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PREREQUISITES
Apply to some courses, but not all. See -www.tisc.edu.au2010 TISC Guide
Require scaled score of 50 or more in a prerequisite TEE subject or WACE course at stage 3Additional requirements, for example -UMATinterviewauditionportfolio
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TER (TERTIARY ENTRANCE RANK) (1)
TEA based on sum of best 4 scaled marks (TEA out of 400)
Can count scaled marks from 2005 to 2009
Avoid unacceptable subject combinations
TER derived from the TEA
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TER (TERTIARY ENTRANCE RANK) (2)
TER indicates your rank position in the total Year 12 school leaving age population in WA
That is, a TER of 75.35 means you are better than 75.35% of all the Year 12 school leaving age people in WA
TERs are equivalent with other states’ ranks Called UAI in NSW/ACT, ENTER in VIC and TER in TAS, SA and WA
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TER WACE COURSES 2009 YEAR 12Aboriginal & Intercultural Studies HebrewAboriginal Languages of WA Indonesian: Background SpeakersApplied Information Technology ItalianArabic Japanese: Background SpeakersAviation Malay: Background SpeakersCareer & Enterprise Marine & Maritime TechnologyChinese: Background Speakers Materials Design & TechnologyChinese: Second Language Media Production &
AnalysisComputer Science Modern GreekDance Outdoor EducationDrama Philosophy & EthicsEarth & Environmental Science Physical Education StudiesEngineering Studies PsychologyEnglishEALD
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TER TEE SUBJECTS 2009 YEAR 12
AccountingAncient History Applicable Mathematics ArtBiologyCalculusChemistryDiscrete Mathematics EconomicsEnglish LiteratureFrench
GeographyGerman HistoryHuman Biology Indonesian: Second LanguageJapanese: Second LanguageMusicPhysical Science PhysicsPolitical and Legal Studies
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UNACCEPTABLE COMBINATIONS (1) 2009 YEAR 12
Biology (TEE) with Human Biology (TEE) Chemistry (TEE) with Physical Science (TEE)Chinese: Background Speakers with Chinese: Second LanguageDiscrete Mathematics (TEE) with Applicable Mathematics (TEE)Discrete Mathematics (TEE) with Calculus (TEE)English with English as an Additional Language/DialectEnglish with English Literature (TEE)English as an Additional Language/Dialect with English Literature (TEE) Indonesian: Background Speakers with Indonesian: Second Language (TEE) Indonesian: Background Speakers withMalay: Background Speakers Japanese: Background Speakers with Japanese: Second Language (TEE)Malay: Background Speakers with Indonesian: Second Language (TEE) Physics (TEE) with Physical Science (TEE)
Both subjects/courses may be taken (if school allows) but the result in only one may be used to calculate your TER
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UNACCEPTABLE COMBINATIONS (2) 2009 YEAR 12
Chinese: Advanced with Chinese: Background SpeakersChinese: Background Speakers with Chinese: Second Language (TEE)Chinese: Second Language with Chinese: Second Language (TEE)Computer Science with Information Systems (TEE)Drama with Drama Studies (TEE)Earth and Environmental Science with Geology (TEE)English with English (TEE)English Literature (TEE) with English (TEE) Indonesian: Advanced with Indonesian: Background SpeakersItalian with Italian (TEE)Japanese: Advanced with Japanese: Background SpeakersMalay: Advanced with Malay: Background Speakers
If you have results from past study you cannot use the following combinations in calculating your TER. Results from study prior to 2005 cannot be used in the TER.
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TERTIARY ENTRANCE RANK 2009 YEAR 12
This student achieved a TER of 79.15 for all universities. She studied:
TEE Subject / WACE Course Scaled MarkFrench 67.6Italian (Stage 3) 66.5English (Stage 2) 55.4Human Biology 41.5History 41.0Art 40.2
Figures used for illustration purposes only
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TERTIARY ENTRANCE AGGREGATE
Calculate sum of four best scaled marksCalculate sum of four best scaled marks
French 67.6Italian (Stage 3) 66.5English (Stage 2) 55.4Human Biology 41.5
Tertiary Entrance Aggregate (TEA) = 231.0
Figures used for illustration purposes only
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2009 TEA/TER SUMMARY TABLE BASED ON 2008 RESULTS
FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY
TER Minimum TEAfor TER
99.95 385.699.90 375.399.70 357.999.50 347.899.00 333.398.50 324.698.00 316.997.00 307.096.00 298.695.00 291.494.00 285.793.00 280.692.00 275.9
TER Minimum TEAfor TER
91.00 271.590.00 267.289.00 263.188.00 259.287.00 255.986.00 252.485.00 248.784.00 245.383.00 242.282.00 239.781.00 236.580.00 233.679.00 230.778.00 227.2
TER Minimum TEAfor TER
77.00 224.176.00 221.375.00 218.074.00 215.173.00 212.172.00 209.471.00 206.670.00 203.765.00 189.960.00 176.855.00 164.750.00 153.540.00 134.630.00 119.5
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APPROXIMATE AVERAGE SCALED MARKS REQUIRED FOR CORRESPONDING TER
(BASED ON 2008 RESULTS)
Average Scaled TERMarks (approximate)
80 98
70 93
60 82
50 68
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ALTERNATIVE ENTRY (1)
Curtin University of TechnologyAgribusiness Enabling Course (Muresk Institute)Enabling course in Science and Engineering The Aboriginal Bridging CourseThe Indigenous Tertiary Enabling CourseUniReady Enabling Program
Edith Cowan UniversityUniversity Preparation CoursePortfolio Entry
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ALTERNATIVE ENTRY (2)
Murdoch University
Access South West
Year 12 students from Rockingham/Peel area
Rockingham Campus
Peel Campus
TOP - Tertiary Options Project
OnTrack
The University of Western AustraliaUWay
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SELECTION OF PREFERENCES
Preference Course University
1st Human Biology Curtin
2nd Biological Sciences Murdoch
3rd Science UWA
4th Human Biology ECU
5th Health Promotion Curtin
6th Health Science ECU
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2009 YEAR 12 STUDENTS
Mid August TISC Guide issued to Year 12 StudentsApplications via web ($20.00)
Wednesday 30 September On-time closing date. After this date, late 2009 (11.00 pm) application fee charged ($110.00)
Final closing date for Medicine and Dentistry at UWA
Friday 27 November Final closing date for Midwifery at Curtin,2009 (11.00 pm) portfolios for Media, Interactive Digital Design and
Mass Communication at Murdoch
Wednesday 30 December Year 12 results available on the web and posted. 2009
Thursday 7 January 2010 Closing date for late applications and changing (11.00 pm) preferences for main round offers
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TISCOnline APPLICATION WHAT DO YOU NEED TO APPLY?
Computer and Printer
Access to the Internet
Internet browser
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School detailsPersonal detailsAddressTelephoneMobile: Email:
DON’T THROW THIS AWAY! YOU WILL NEED IT.
APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY VIA TISCOnline (WEB)• Logon at www.tisc.edu.au. • You need a User ID and Password. • Your User ID is your 2009 Curriculum Council Candidate Number.• Access TISCOnline using your default Password.• Require assistance, email help@tisc.edu.au (and, no, you won’t be the only one!). • Check out the 2010 TISC Guide for a step-by-step guide. • You can change your preferences on the web (at no cost). • You can access your results and offers on our website.• Application fees are $20 for 2009 WA Year 12 school leaver age students • Please check that your personal details on the letter are correct.
All the very best for your studies this year!
10 August 2009
Tertiary Institutions Service Centre(Incorporated in Western Australia)100 Royal StreetEast Perth, Western Australia 6004Telephone (08) 9318 8000Facsimile (08) 9225 7050http://www.tisc.edu.au/
INSTRUCTION LETTER TO SCHOOL LEAVERS
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STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO APPLYING VIA TISC Online (1)ESSENTIAL STEPS www.tisc.edu.au
Go to www.tisc.edu.au
Read ‘University Admissions’ and ‘How to Apply Online’ on TISC website.
Your login User ID is your Curriculum Council number. Your password is explained on the login page.
Start application, following prompts
Choose at least one preference(university course)
STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO APPLYING VIA TISC Online (2)ESSENTIAL STEPS
Provide details of studies / qualifications.
Declare application (accept application conditions).
Choose payment option:Online with credit cardBy mailIn person at TISC
Print coversheet and read it carefully
Pay application fee
STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO APPLYING VIA TISC Online (3)ESSENTIAL STEPS
Submit all supporting documentation, if any requested on the coversheet.
Remember: You can defer completion of your web application at any stage,save what you have done, and return to complete it another time, subject to closing dates.
Until the application fee is paid, TISC will not activate your application.
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UNIVERSITIES ADMISSION ADVICE LETTER (UAAL)
The UAAL is mailed to all students with at least one 2009 scaled mark unless they have informed TISC they do not wish to receive a UAAL.
Results also on the web Wednesday 30 December for all Year 12 students. (To be confirmed)
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2010 UNIVERSITIES ADMISSION ADVICEMr STEPHEN MICHAEL WHATHISNAME 15099999Category: School Leaver
SUBJECT DATA (WACE courses and TEE Subjects)Year Course/Subject Course units Scaled
examined Mark2009 Media Prod & Analysis 3A/3B 69.22009 Applied Information Tech. 2A/2B 61.42009 French 56.42009 English 3A/3B 47.52009 Discrete Maths 46.7
ADMISSION DATACompetence TER
WACE in English 2 Subject 4 Subject
Curtin University of Technology Achieved Not achieved - 80.35Edith Cowan University Achieved Achieved - 80.35Murdoch University Achieved Not achieved - 80.35The University of Western Australia Achieved Not achieved - 80.35
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Eligibility for University Courses
To be considered for a course(s) at Curtin, ECU, Murdoch or UWA you need to have:been awarded the WA Certificate of Education (WACE); andsatisfied the English Language Competence requirement for the university concerned; andmet any course prerequisites; and achieved a TER high enough for the university course(s) concerned.
As a guide, Indicative TERs for courses are printed in the 2010 TISC Guide and at www.tisc.edu.au
Further InformationYou are invited to sit STAT to demonstrate your competence in English by achieving the appropriate standard for one or more of the universities above.
For Curtin, ECU and Murdoch you will need to sit the STAT Written English.For UWA you will need to sit both STAT Written English and Multiple Choice.See over for details.
30 December 2009Issued by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) in Western Australia
Curtin University of Edith Cowan Murdoch The University ofTechnology University University Western Australia
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INDICATIVE TERs
As a guide, indicative TERs for courses are at
www.tisc.edu.au
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CHANGING PREFERENCES
On the Web – TISC Online – Free
Can be done up to 7 January 11.00 pm (Online) (Cannot add Medicine or Dentistry after 30 September, or Midwifery after 27 November)
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UNIVERSITY SELECTION PROCESSApplicants
in TER order
TER
Pref for Course
Details Offered this course?
A 79.80 1 Yes B 79.65 2 Offered Pref 1 No C 79.45 1 Yes D 78.90 3 Offered Pref 2 No E 78.60 2 No higher offer Yes F 78.40 1 Yes G 78.35 2 Offered Pref 1 No H 77.60 3 No higher offer Yes I 77.55 1 Yes J 77.40 1 Yes K 77.20 4 No higher offer Yes L 77.15 2 No higher offer Yes M 77.15 2 No higher offer Yes N 77.10 1 No course full
FIRST PREFERENCE OFFER - MAIN ROUND
No further offers made
Do nothing:Offer
cancelled
Offer not wanted
No further offers
Reconsidered for 2nd round of offers: no guarantee of offer
Change
Preferences(deadlines apply)
Enrol or defer
2ND TO 6TH PREFERENCE OFFER - MAIN
ROUND
No further offer
Save offer
(automatic safety net)
Wait for 2nd round
Change prefs -keeping saved main round offer as a pref
(deadlines apply)
Re-offer, or offer of higher preference
Offer not wanted
Change prefs, removing main round offer pref
Hope for 2nd Round offer
(no guarantee)
Enrol or Defer
Enrol or defer
APPLICATION PROCESSConsider coursesMid August
ProspectusesUniversity Admissions OfficesTalk to teachers, parents, etc
Offers and EnrolmentsMain Round 20 January
Second Round 3 FebruaryWait for second round?Will you be on holidays?
Make applicationMid August – 30 September
TISCOnline (Web)2010 TISC Guide
ExaminationsNovember☺ Good Luck!☺ Be realistic☺ Other options
UAAL (Advice Letter) results, TER and university eligibility
Results, TER and eligibilityLate December
Available on webConsider changes to preferences
Change of Preferences Closing 7 January for Main Round
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GOOD LUCK!
If you have any problems with your application, or forget your password, or don’t understand something, contact us by phone (9318 8000) or email info@tisc.edu.au.
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The following are extra slides you may find useful
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2008 WA SCHOOL LEAVERS (2009 ADMISSION STATISTICS)
30,237
19,239
11,122 9,982 9,071
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
Total population
Total Year 12 school leaverage
Year 12 students
Year 12 with more than 4TEE subjects/WACEcoursesYear 12 applying throughTISC
Year 12 offers throughTISC (90.9%) ofapplications
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2008 WA STATISTICS
9,071Year 12s offered a university place
90.99,982Year 12s who applied through TISC for a public university in WA
81.611,122Year 12s with 4 or more TEE subjects / courses
47.119,239Year 12 Students
% Offered University Place
Number2008 (2009 Admission)
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APPLYING INTERSTATEInterstate Guides - Reference copy in Schools or sold at Newsagents
Apply on the WEB NSW & ACT - UAC (www.uac.edu.au)Queensland - QTAC (www.qtac.edu.au)South Australia - SATAC (www.satac.edu.au)& Charles Darwin University (NT)Victoria - VTAC (www.vtac.edu.au)Tasmania - University of Tasmania (www.utas.edu.au)
On time closing date 30 September (same as TISC)Late fees apply
Conversion of your TERWA TER = TER in NT/SA/Tas
= UAI in NSW/ACT= ENTER in Vic
Conversion table for Qld OPs
PrerequisitesSubject equivalences set by each stateSee www.vtac.edu.au/pdf/interstate_equiv.pdf for VTAC’s as a guide
Cut-offsPrevious year’s in Guides/web
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2009 YEAR 12 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
TER ResultsResults available on the WEB via TISCOnlineTISC will post hard copy of results
Application to UniversitiesApply direct to universities in WA and Tasmania
Apply through admission centres in other states: Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) – NSW & ACTSouth Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC)
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YOUR MARKS ARE:
STANDARDISED STANDARDISED - adjusted for differences in difficulty of exam papers from year to year
MODERATEDMODERATED - adjusted for differences in assessment from school to school
SCALEDSCALED - adjusted for differences in difficulty from subject to subject. Scaling ensures you are not disadvantaged by taking a difficult subject.
SCALING PROCEDURE FOR TEE SUBJECTSRaw School AssessmentsRaw School Assessments
Raw Examination Marks
Raw Examination Marks
Standardised/ModeratedSchool Assessments
50:50 Combined Standardised
Scores
Standardisation
Standardisation
Moderation
StandardisedExamination Marks
SCALING PROCEDURE (contd)
Tertiary Entrance Aggregate - TEA
50:50 - Combined Standardised Scores
Aggregation
Average Marks Scaling
TEE Subjects + WACE Courses
Scaled Combined Scores
Tertiary Entrance Rank - TER
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COURSE INCREMENT
For courses that have stage 2 and stage 3 exams, an increment of 15 will be added to the stage 3 combined standardised scores before scaling.
SCALING PROCEDURE FOR WACE COURSES
Raw School AssessmentsRaw School AssessmentsRaw Examination
MarksRaw Examination Marks
Standardised/ModeratedSchool Assessments
50:50 Combined Standardised
Scores
Standardisation
Standardisation
Moderation
StandardisedExamination Marks
Raw School AssessmentsRaw School AssessmentsRaw Examination
MarksRaw Examination Marks
Standardised/ModeratedSchool Assessments
50:50 Combined Standardised
Scores
Standardisation
Standardisation
Moderation
StandardisedExamination Marks
Stage 2Stage 2 Stage 3Stage 3
+15 Increment+15 Increment
Course Combined Marks Stage 2 – Stage 3 merged
Course Combined Marks Stage 2 – Stage 3 merged
SCALING PROCEDURE FOR COURSES (continued)
Tertiary Entrance Aggregate - TEA
Course Combined Marks Stage 2 – Stage 3 merged
Aggregation
Average Marks Scaling TEE Subjects + WACE
Courses
Scaled Combined Scores
Tertiary Entrance Rank - TER