How To Nab A Spot At Uni Before Final Exams Even Start
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Year13
It can be a very stressful time of year when looming exams, future decisions and a global pandemic are piling on the pressure. For those of you planning on going to university, there’s a little loophole that will help you offload some of that pressure so you can enjoy your final year of school.
The University of Notre Dame Australia is calling on school leavers to apply for their Early Offer program, so that before you sit your first exam, you've got yourself a spot at one of their vibrant inner-city campuses in Sydney or Perth. Talk about a weight lifted, hey!
How?
Well, it’s actually pretty simple to finish your school year already having nabbed a place at one of Australia's highest-ranking universities. Notre Dame University is looking for motivated students who contribute to their school and the wider community, show initiative and want to achieve big things. Tell Notre Dame University about what sets you apart from the rest - are you a strong leader? Maybe you have a passion for the arts? If you like volunteering or have achieved academic excellence, let them know. Notre Dame University’s Admissions team really want to know what you’ve been up to during school!
If you are really interested in a specific course and your Year 11 marks demonstrate achievement, that's great as all of their degrees are on offer to you as an early offer candidate.
What will I learn?
For those of you dreaming of a career in Nursing or Education, you should know that Notre Dame University is highly regarded in these areas. Students gain real-life experience as their degrees include a lot of practical study and work placements, so you can include that on your CV when you graduate along with your shiny new degree.
If you’re more artistically inclined or into science and humanities, Notre Dame University has a wonderful Arts & Sciences department, and Business and Law students aren’t forgotten either. Notre Dame University literally has something for everyone – suss out what’s on offer here.
One of the coolest things about Notre Dame University is that they filter critical thinking skills into all of their degrees and, because they learn about ethics and philosophy, Notre Dame graduates are some of the most well-rounded job candidates around.
Why Notre Dame University?
There are heaps of reasons to pick Notre Dame as your university. They have great inner-city locations in both Sydney and Perth. Plus, the student experience at Notre Dame University is super unique; small class sizes, a close-knit student community and tonnes of support are just a few of the reasons why Notre Dame was named the number one university in Australia for overall student experience* this year (Good Universities Guide 2020). That's right, numero uno.
Every academic is truly dedicated to your success as a student, and smaller class sizes mean they can give you all the attention that you need to succeed. Notre Dame was also named the number one university in Australia for Skills Development (qilt.edu.au), so whichever discipline you choose, you’ll be sure to receive high levels of practical knowledge from academics who are leaders in their fields.
What are you waiting for? Get on that application! Year 12 students can apply for the Early Offer programs in Perth and Sydney and start to relieve some of that crazy exam pressure now. With a university like Notre Dame supporting you, the transition from high school to uni will be a breeze, and you’ll be on the fast-track to getting a top-tier education. Life at Notre Dame University is packed to the brim with great experiences and community support that’ll send you straight to the top of the list of graduates that employers want to hire.
