Hey there!
You’re probably on this page because you purchased The New University Entry Game! 😊
(If you happened to just stumble across this page and are interested in purchasing the book, you can check it out here!)
Great decision and a warm welcome to our bonus resources. Here, you will find:
- An updated list of all the early-entry and scholarship opportunities at every Australian university.
- An updated list of all the co-op and cadetship programs available in Australia.
- A template of the Art of Smart opportunity tracker spreadsheet.
- A template of the Art of Smart extra-curricular activity map.
We hope you find these useful and wish you the best of luck moving forwards with all these incredible opportunities! ✨
Early Entry and Scholarship Schemes 2023
Here is an updated list of links to all the early entry and scholarship opportunities available at every Australian university. 👇
* Charles Sturt University and the University of New England both require you to study full-time on campus, and include their course in your preference list by October.
^ The University of Sydney and UNSW limit their offers to students experiencing financial hardship or other disadvantages. UTS provides both an “equity stream” (for students with disadvantages) and an “access stream” (for everyone else) which has a minimum ATAR of 69.00 (80.00 for Law).
Top Scholarships Page
You can find the page here! 👈
Co-op Dates and Cut-offs 2023
Here is a list of all the Co-op programs in Australia with their deadline for 2023. ✏️
| University / Course | ATAR | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| UNSW All Streams | 96 | TBD for 2023 |
| MQU Actuarial Studies | 98 (encouraged to apply if expecting 97+) | Applications Open: 5 April 2023 Applications Close: 5:00pm (AEST) on 14 September 2023 Interview Notif: Week beginning 16 October 2023 Interviews: 14-16 November 2023 |
| UTS Accounting | Not officially specified but 88-99.95 will be fairly competitive | Round 1 Close: Friday 19 May 2023 11:59PM Round 2 Close: Friday 13 October 2023 11:59PM Interview: 6-10 November (Both Rounds) |
| UTS Information Technology | Not officially specified but 88-99.95 will be fairly competitive | Application Open: 1 May 2023 Application Close: 3 September 2023 Interviews: TBD |
| CQUniversity Information Technology | 84 | ATAR-only entry. No separate application process |
| CQUniversity Engineering | 72 | ATAR-only entry. No separate application process |
All Cadetships 2023
Here is a list of all the Cadetship programs in Australia with their deadline for 2023. ✒️
| Firm | Industry | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Cadetships Australia - Business Cadetship (UBS, Macquarie Group, Barrenjoeys) | Banking | Applications Open: 6 March 2023 Applications Close: 24 May 2023 |
| Hall Chadwick | Accounting | TBD for 2023 |
| Boroughs | Accounting | TBD for 2023 |
| Pitcher Partners | Accounting | TBD for 2023 |
| Transport NSW Scholar Program | Engineering, Information Technology, Science | N/A |
Opportunity Tracker Spreadsheet
Here is the Art of Smart template for tracking all the opportunities above that you feel are right for you. 😎 Hopefully, this will help you remain on track on your journey and place you in the best possible position to succeed in the new university entry game
You can find the spreadsheet here! 👈
Extra-Curricular Activities to Brainstorm
Here is the Art of Smart template for navigating the map of extra-curricular activities you should pursue to have the best shot at the opportunities you want. We know it can get stressful finding the right activities that will differentiate you so the Art of Smart team have compiled a list with some of the best ones out there!
You can find the full list here! 👈
About Art of Smart Education
At Art of Smart Education, we’re an award-winning provider of holistic tutoring and mentoring for students in years K-12. Our mission is to help students answer the difficult question, “What am I going to do with my life when I finish school, and how do I get there?”
We understand that true success involves mastering study, career and leadership skills while maintaining your wellbeing, not just excelling in academics and as a result, over the last decade, we’ve supported over 10,000 students to achieve their best and maximise their options for life after school.
Each year over one million young Australians, parents, and teachers access our guides, videos and resources to navigate the journey through high school.
