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The Country Universities Centre says they have gone from strength to strength in 2018, not only here in Goulburn, but across their expanding network.
Nearly 300 students registered to utilise the service in 2018, and almost half those students did not use an ATAR to gain access to the degree of their choice.
At least 46 per cent of students across the network used other qualifications or paths to gain entry to university, peaking as high as 83 per cent at Broken Hill campus, CUC Far West.
CEO of Country Universities Centre Duncan Taylor says this is very promising. “We know that the HSC, and the relating ATAR system, is not necessarily a strong reflection of how a student will perform at a tertiary level,” he said.
“It’s critical that students realise this, and are supported during this time to find a way through what is often a complex system.”
Mr Taylor says that students can find support in their local CUC at any point in their university journey.
“If you’re underwhelmed by the marks you achieve today, do not think for a second that your dreams of studying are over. The diversity of our student cohort shows that anything is possible.”
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This year the CUC student cohort studied at 30 different Australian universities.
Students were enrolled in 132 unique degrees, and received assistance from CUC centre managers and academic staff to ensure their success. In a student survey recently conducted, 97 per cent of CUC students said that they felt the centre had helped to improve their academic results.
Ash Jones, centre manager in Goulburn, said it’s important to show students they have options. “University is not one size fits all,” she said.
“There are multiple options and modes of learning, so it’s important to sit down and seek guidance on what best suits your needs and aspirations.
“I’ve been able to point students to information and options they previously didn’t know existed.”
Ash was a high school teacher before undertaking the role of centre manager.
“So much pressure is placed on the ATAR being the most crucial element to a student’s future, when in reality there are multiple ways for students to gain entry to the course or degree they most desire.”
HSC students are encouraged to visit the Country Universities Centre to access free services and advice for their university journey.