Application
Process For Undergraduate
Courses in Australia
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This
section explains the requirements and process of applying to
Australian universities for undergraduate (Bachelor Degree)
courses. |
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Application Requirements |
- Academic
Records
- Standardized
Tests
- Statement
of Purpose (SOP)
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you have any doubts or require any further information,
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Send enquiries at least
12 months before the proposed date of admission. There are two ways to get
application forms. |
Requesting Application
Forms via email : You can request application forms from the universities
website. Most universities have a form on their website which can be completed online to
request application material.
University
Representatives & Agents : The other way is to take
forms directly from the university representatives or agents
based in your city. Most Australian universities and colleges
have agents all over the world.
Downloading from the
university website : Many universities have a downloadable and ready to print
versions of their application forms on the net. These can be used for applying just
as regular forms.
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Admission
to a College or University in Australia requires a completion of
twelve years of elementary and secondary education. In the Indian
context, this implies qualifying in class 12th examination or
junior college as applicable. The acceptable degrees include
: Indian School Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, Higher
School Certificate, Higher Secondary Certificate, All India Senior
School Certificate.
You can either pursue a two-year Associate degree like Associate
of Science (A.S.) or a four-year degree like Bachelor of Science
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Application Requirements |
Students who are applying for
a Bachelor program or another undergraduate course would be required to submit a secondary
school report and transcripts (report cards) of the final exams. The report form should be
filled out by a school official like the principal, counselor or headmaster. This form
should introduce you in the context of your whole school experience in relation to the
other students in your class. Admission committees will be interested in learning how you
have performed in your own educational system. The school report should talk about your
accomplishments and provide a prediction of your chances for success in university-level
studies.
Since there is a variation between the styles of scoring used abroad and the ones used in
India, ask your school to include a guide to the grading standards used in your
educational system and your school. If your school ranks students by their level of
academic achievement, make certain that the ranking is included with the other details.
Also send the school / junior college leaving certificate as and when it is available.
- Standard X
Marksheet
- Standard
XII Marksheet
- Standard
XI Marksheet: Only for those students who are
applying for fast track foundation program immediately
after completion of Std. XI exam / those who have just
completed the standard XII public exam and do not have
the marks which will be available only in June.
If the transcripts are in a language other than English, then it must be translated into
English only by the issuing authority or university otherwise it may not be acceptable. |
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Standardized Tests |
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IELTS: For most courses and universities, International
students are required to take IELTS
(International English Language Test) which is
regularly administered by the British Council. Some
universities may accept TOEFL as an alternative. Important
Note: IELTS is compulsory for Australian Student visa for
students from particular countries like India, Pakistan and
Bangladesh. |
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Statement of Purpose |
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The personal essays, and/or statement of purpose, play a very important
role in the process of evaluating your application for both admission as well as financial
aid because it gives the faculty assessing your application their most significant
impression of you as an individual. This section is the key to distinguish your
application from other suitable candidates and a chance to market yourself.
A personal statement should include your reasons for choosing a particular course, the
suitability of your education and experience for the chosen course, your personal
interests and career goals.
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For more details on
various essay topics, tips, sample essays, check out our Essays/Statement of Purpose
section. |
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