ISP (Internal Selection Program)
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Support Officer Tonia Ryan-Battersby Oorala Aboriginal Centre University of New England Armidale, NSW, 2351 Phone: (02) 6773 5176 Fax: (02) 6773 3379 Email: tbatters@une.edu.au |
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Overview: During the two-day testing and assessment workshop held on-campus in Armidale candidates research and prepare an essay, answering a question from an area of study related to their proposed undergraduate enrolment and complete a number of short tests. Candidates also attend an interview conducted by Oorala Representatives. Candidates attend
various workshops covering areas such as library research, lectures
and tutorials and essay writing. All the workshops, assessment tasks
and interview are focused on the candidates’ research, note-taking,
comprehension and academic skills. These, together with the information
provided in the various workshops, will be assessed in a written assessment
task and interview on day two. a) Successful candidates will be offered a place in an undergraduate degree program at the University of New England, subject to any additional entry requirements set out by the relevant Faculties. b) Unsuccessful candidates will have the opportunity to discuss alternative pathways to higher education with representatives from the Oorala Centre and UNE's Student Centre.
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How to apply:
Candidates for internal admission to UNE must apply through UAC/QTAC
first; and indicate their intention to attend the ISP program (Question
16 UAC application):
1. All candidates must submit:
a) ISP application form; indicating their proposed undergraduate degree program
b) Relevant Documentation, including evidence of prior learning, professional experiences and references (for example copies of TAFE Certificates and a resume).
All applications will be assessed by Oorala and UNE Student Centre Representatives
2. What happens next?
a) We will contact you to discuss your application and invite you to attend the 2-day ISP assessment workshop.
b) We will send you course information relevant to your chosen area of study.
3. Travel and Accommodation: (Oorala’s Student Support Officer
will assist you with this process.)
a) Contact Centrelink (Abstudy) to arrange your travel to Armidale.
b) Contact Mary White College in regard to accommodation in Armidale.
4. The Internal Selection Program on-campus in Armidale:
a) You will be required to write an 800-word essay.
b) Complete a number of short tests (Academic Writing and/or Basic Mathematics and Statistics)
c) You attend an interview to further discuss your application with representatives
from the Oorala Centre.
Assessment:
ISP candidates will be assessed on the following:
1. Assessment Workshops:
The "assessment workshops" provide candidates with information
on Library research skills and their chosen topic at the undergraduate lectures.
The essay writing workshop will explain the written task and provide candidates
with an idea of the standard of academic writing necessary to succeed in
this task. Following these workshops candidates will conduct research on
their chosen essay topic, accessing the library and using notes taken throughout
the undergraduate lectures. These workshops are assessed as part of the
essay presentation.
2. Written Essay (800 words):
Candidates are required to complete a Written Essay based on one topic from
an area of study related to their nominated undergraduate degree program.
In the essay candidates will be assessed on their ability to analyse and
synthesis information provided during the ‘assessment workshops’.
We will assess the Essay on the following criteria:
• Clarity of thought; is the essay clear, well thought out, structured
and concise?
• Does it answer the question in detail?
• Does the essay meet the word limit?
• Does it meet university standards as to grammatical expression and
sentence structure?
To improve your written English and learn more about structuring your writing, see http://www.une.edu.au/tlc/aso/students/programs/tuneup/
3. Short Tests (Academic Writing and/or Basic Mathematics and Statistics):
Assessments in basic Mathematics and Statistics.
4. Interview:
Candidates are required to attend an interview with Oorala Representatives
and a Representative from the University’s Student Centre. The interview
will be focusing on candidates' preparedness for higher education and attempt
to identify candidates learning potential and commitment to higher education.
To find out more:
Fill in and submit the online “ISP Enquiry Form"
or ask for an Information Package to be send to you by calling :
(02) 6773 3034
or write to
Oorala Aboriginal Centre
University of New England
Armidale NSW 2351
Don't forget to provide your Name and Address
We look forward to hearing from you.