Careers Information
Year 12 Parents and Students
Year 12 WACE examination timetables have been released and students are able to access these via the Schools Curriculum & Standards Authority. Please ensure that you and your son are aware of this information and if you have any questions please get in touch.
Year 12 IB Diploma final examination timetables have been released.
Due to COVID-19, the application process to respective tertiary institutions is different from previous years. From August to September, I will be conducting one-on-one interviews with all Year 12 students to discuss applications and to offer advice. Even if applications have been submitted, they are still able to be adjusted for several months.
All Year 12 students should have received a prospectus from each of the WA universities and visited the online Year 12 WACE Information Handbook 2020.
For information on interstate and overseas universities visit the relevant websites or get in touch.
Course Seeker Website
Universities across Australia have been working with the Australian government over the past two years to provide clearer information on entry requirements for university courses. One of the outcomes of this work has been the development of the Course Seeker website, which allows students to search and compare courses across the country. This website will be particularly useful for students considering studying at interstate universities.
Interstate University Applications
Students planning to apply to interstate universities need to access the links below. The application closing date is 30 September 2020. Most admissions centres will allow changes to preferences after the closing date.
Scholarships
Curtin University – John Curtin Scholarship
Recipients will be selected on the following criteria:
Academic excellence
School leavers need to have a predicted ATAR in the top 5% of Year 12 graduating students at Scotch College.
Vision & Leadership
Demonstrated leadership through being involved in school leadership roles, coaching roles, fundraising, youth groups or community volunteer coordinators.
Community Service
Involvement in the community as student mentors, members of fundraising or charitable groups, volunteers for school or community groups, or other similar community work.
The nomination form is to be completed by the Headmaster and the nominated student. This form is available to download from the scholarships website.
These scholarships close for application on16 September 2020.
Melbourne National Merit Scholarship
This scholarship will offer a one-off allowance of $8,000 to talented students who achieve an ATAR of 99+, from an Australian state other than Victoria, to assist with the cost of moving to study in Melbourne.
Students will additionally be offered accommodation for the first year of study.
Find further information on the Merit Scholarship
No application is required. You will be automatically be considered for this award.
Edith Cowan University
ECU Excellence Scholarship is open to Western Australian Year 12 school leavers displaying outstanding academic excellence.
Curtin University
The Curtin Excellence Scholarship has been developed to reward and assist students who have demonstrated academic excellence through their ATAR in 2020 and want to pursue study at Curtin University. Up to $15,000. Students do not need to apply for this scholarship it will be automatically granted upon receipt the nominated ATAR.
Virtual Open Days & Weeks
Australian National University
22–28 August 2020
Virtual Open Week is all about learning why ANU is the university for you.
Notre Dame University
Sunday 20 September (online)
Students who have already applied for Semester 1, 2021 will be invited to an exclusive on campus experience (limited spaces available). Apply direct for 2021.
Curtin University Virtual Open Day
13 September 2020
UTas Virtual Open Day
10am–5pm, Friday 28 August – Sunday 30th August
US & UK Universities
Discover how to get into Harvard, Oxford and beyond.
Learn all the basics of the US and UK application process in one free webinar. Perfect for Year 9–11 students and parents covering subject selection, scores to aim for, scholarships and more.
Download the Quick Guide to US & UK Universities for Year 9–11 students.