Admissions, SEAS and Scholarships

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1 MONASH ADMISSIONS Admissions, SEAS and Scholarships Mr. James Marshall Director, Admissions 8 June 2017

2 2017 VTAC Admission Outcomes

3 Monash Course Demand in 2016/17 Monash Degree Level 1st preferences down slightly: -2.1% (-331) Science 8.4% (+103) City 142.2% (+71) Sector wide drop - 6.3% 3

4 2017 VTAC Offers 4

5 2017 Round 1 Offers Business and Economic +0.4% Education & Science +0% Information Technology +15.3% Round 1 Offers +1.5% MNHS +8.2% Arts +8.0% Engineering +5.6% 5

6 2017 Total VTAC Offers Clayton +6.6% Psychology (Honours) +143% Total Offers +2.7% Arts +10% Law/Global Studies +139% 6

7 Total VTAC Offers 2017 Offers By Round Total Offers = 11,188 12% 4% Round 0 Round 1 Round 2 84% 7

8 VTAC & Monash in 2017 What s New

9 New & Cancelled Courses for 2017 VTAC Course Title VTAC Code Campus Fee Type Media Communication /3 Caulfield CSP/IFP Business/Media Communication /3 Caulfield CSP/IFP Communication Design/Media Communication /3 Caulfield CSP/IFP Health Sciences /3 Caulfield CSP/IFP Paramedicine /3 Peninsula CSP/IFP Medicine - CSP Bonded School Leaver Entry Clayton CSP Primary Education (Honours)/Computer Science /3 Clayton CSP/IFP Secondary Education (Honours)/Computer Science /3 Clayton CSP/IFP Arts - Vertical Double Degree / /3 Caulfield Clayton CSP/IFP CSP/IFP Human Services /3 Caulfield CSP/IFP Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice /3 Peninsula CSP/IFP 9

10 A New Focus for 2017/18 Admissions Transparency Minimum ATAR Maximum ATAR Upper Quartile Median ATAR Average Bonus Lower Quartile 10

11 Can there be too much transparency? 11

12 Courses that select on ATAR - B Commerce All domestic applicants with an ATAR (after equity Eligible or domestic subject bonuses) applicants above are offered the clearly a first in ATAR round who place met if they course have an prerequisites ATAR above were this offered score and a place. meet the course prerequisites. You Applicants are eligible are if you offered are an a place Indigenous if their Australian, adjusted ATAR from after an under equity represented or subject home bonuses location is above or the school, clearly or low in. This income. score was the lowest ATAR before bonuses of any student offered a place. 12

13 Range of criteria courses B Radiography and Medical Imaging na 86 Range of criteria Your selection rank is based on a combination of Eligible domestic applicants who have an ATAR your ATAR (after equity or subject bonuses) and above this score and meet the course scores on other criteria such as a selection test, prerequisites, receive special consideration on portfolio or interview. Therefore, there is no Applicants the additional selection requirements rank is based and, if on they a meet clearly in ATAR. combination them, are offered their a place. adjusted You ATAR are eligible after equity if you or are subject an Indigenous bonuses Australian, and scores from on the an other under criteria represented for selection. home location This score school, was the or lowest ATAR income. before bonuses of any student offered a place. 13

14 Commerce group: 2017 ATAR distribution of admitted school leavers B Commerce ATAR % of enrolment 14

15 Arts group: 2017 ATAR distribution of admitted school leavers B Arts ATAR % of enrolment 15

16 SEAS & Monash Guarantee

17 2017 SEAS Outcomes 17,625 Applicants received a SEAS bonus 41.3% 7,085 Monash Guarantee eligible applicants 15.5% 1,891 Students offered a place as a result of a SEAS bonus or the Monash Guarantee 25% 17

18 WHICH SCHEME ARE STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR? Our two schemes work in tandem to give opportunities to as many students as possible Students may be eligible for one scheme, or the other, or both No need to choose between the schemes just apply and we will do the rest 18

19 SEAS MONASH Financial disadvantage +15 Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander Disability or medical condition Difficult personal circumstances Live in a low SES area or go to school regional or remote area Non-English speaking background Mature age 19

20 MONASH GUARANTEE CATEGORIES Financial disadvantage Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander Under-represented school Live in a low socioeconomic area Use SEAS calculator to see if students address qualifies: monash.edu/seas 20

21 THE SEAS CALCULATOR Disadvantaged financial background Mature age Residential and school location (includes rural/regional) Indigenous Australian Non-English speaking schooling Difficult personal circumstances Disability or medical condition 21

22 How To Apply 22

23 Undergraduate Scholarships 2018

24 MONASH EQUITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2018 Domestic students Scholarship guarantees Eligible for Monash Guarantee ATAR 90+ Vice-Chancellor s Scholarship for Achievement $2000 in 1st year + $500 in subsequent years Financial disadvantage ATAR <90 Monash UniStart Support Scholarship $1000 in 1st year + $500 in subsequent years 24

25 MONASH EQUITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2018 Domestic students Other scholarships ATAR 95+ ATAR 85+ Vice-Chancellor s Scholarship for Excellence Financial disadvantage $6000 per year 130 available Community Leaders Scholarship $4000 for one year 300+ available 3000 equity scholarships awarded to new students each year No minimum ATAR No minimum ATAR Monash Support Scholarship Financial disadvantage Up to $3000 per year Accommodation scholarships Financial disadvantage/living in a regional/remote area Up to $6000 per year PLUS Indigenous scholarships Asylum Seekers Scholarship Faculty scholarships Campus scholarships 25

26 Sir John Monash Scholarships 2018 The Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement $6000 per year + benefits = $34,000 average value Minimum ATAR Monash Scholarship for Excellence $6000 per year = $24,000 average value Minimum ATAR Monash International Scholarship for Excellence $10,000 per year = $40,000 average value Minimum ATAR All Sir John Monash merit scholarships are capped at 4 years

27 Sir John Monash Scholarships 2018 Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for Excellence $6,000 per year = $36,000 average value Equity and merit scholarship for ATAR Monash Community Leaders Scholarship $4,000 for one year ATAR now for commencing students $6,000 per year Must apply to become an Access Monash Mentor

28 Scholarships 2018 There are also a wide range: Equity scholarships Faculty-specific scholarships Donor-funded scholarships Travel and placement scholarships

29 Scholarships 2018 There are also a wide range: Equity scholarships Faculty-specific scholarships Donor-funded scholarships Travel and placement scholarships Be sure to encourage your students to submit a scholarship application via VTAC

30 Thank You & Questions