From the Careers Counsellor

Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme

To be a successful applicant for the Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme students need to demonstrate their leadership and community involvement. This can be through school and/or community extra-curricular activities. The scheme considers Year 11 results and how your participation in activities have developed you as an individual during your Year 11 and 12 studies. 

Applications open on the 1st of June and will close on the 31st of August. 

Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme

On Monday the 1st of June Macquarie University will be holding a webinar commencing at 5pm and concluding at 6pm.

Interested students can register here  In the online registration form our school is identified as St Andrews College (formerly John Paul II).

UAC Date Changes

Due to NESA changes UAC has made the following changes:

• ATARs will be released at 9am on Friday 18 December
• The deadline for changing Preferences for the December Round 2 is midnight on Saturday 19 December
• The December Round 2 offers will be released at 7.30am on Wednesday 23 December
• The UAC Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) offers will still be released on Thursday 12 November.

UNSW Co-op Scholarships

A Co-op Scholarship connects students with sponsors from some of the world’s largest brands, technology giants, major financial players, cutting edge start-ups, sustainability leaders, and key government agencies. 

Students gain up to 18 months of relevant industry experience with multiple companies during their degree. These internships give students an invaluable insight into the real world of work in their chosen profession. Students gain leadership skills and professional development training through challenging, practical and interactive workshops and social camps. Students also engage in a mentoring and support program throughout the Scholarship.

Co-op Scholarship Programs:

Business 

Accounting & Business Management 

Actuarial Studies 

Business Information Systems 

Commerce Information Systems 

Finance & Banking

Marketing

Science

Advanced Mathematics 

Data Science & Decisions 

Materials Science & Engineering 

Engineering 

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Products Engineering

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering 

Mechanical Engineering 

Mining Engineering 

Petroleum Engineering 

Photovoltaics & Renewable Energy 

Software Engineering

Not all programs are offered every year. 

Applications are now open and close on the 30th of September. The application process includes: an online application; school assessment; video snapshot; and an interview.

Interested students are encouraged to visit UNSW Co-op Program click on the “Future Students” button for the online application information and process.

Students wishing assistance with their application are asked to see Ms May.

Therese May
Careers Adviser