CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Studying at university in 2026

Applications to study at university in 2026 open on 5 August 2025.

The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) is responsible for managing the undergraduate university and tertiary education admissions process in Queensland.  Students can list up to six preferences in their QTAC application. QTAC processes these preferences in order and make offers based on eligibility (for example, meeting subject prerequisites) and merit (for example, the ATAR)

To assist students with navigating the admissions process, our Year 12 students participated in a QTAC How to Apply presentation on Thursday 19 June during Homeroom and Ubuntu time. In this session we covered:

• Creating an ATAR Portal Account
• Creating a QTAC Application Account
• Early Offer programs
• Adjustment factors, including the Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
• Rural Access Scheme
• Alternative admissions and pathway programs

We will also be running a University Information Evening for Year 12 students and parents on Tuesday 22 July from 5.00-6.30pm.

Please see the table below for a summary of the key dates and events for QTAC applications.

For students who are interested in applying for courses at interstate universities, each state has their own tertiary admissions centre. Miss Tebble is able to assist students with navigating these processes and requirements.

JCU Early Offer program

JCU’s Early Offer program is a pathway to give students some peace of mind knowing they have a place at university next year, and is one less thing to stress about during exam time. The offer they receive will be “conditional” – basically, this means it comes with conditions. For example, an offer might be conditional on achieving a certain ATAR or completing specific subjects.

Students can apply for the JCU Early Offer program from 5 August 2025 by completing a Nomination Form and obtaining the School’s recommendation. 

CQU Principal’s Recommendation Scheme

The Principal’s Recommendation Scheme (PRS) provides a pathway for Year 12 students to apply to a range of undergraduate CQU courses based on their high school principal's recommendation rather than ATAR. Students can receive an offer without waiting for their Year 12 results and won't need to apply via a Tertiary Admission Centre for that same course.  Open to all Year 12 students, the Scheme is designed to assist capable students to access entry to CQUniversity. 

Students wishing to apply for JCU’s Early Offer program or CQU’s Principal’s Recommendation Scheme are encouraged to book a time to discuss this with our Career Development Practitioner, Miss Kathryn Tebble.

For career counselling and information:

Miss Kathryn Tebble

Career Development Practitioner 

4751 7300 or ktebble1@sacc.catholic.edu.au

www.stanthonyscareers.com

Key Events

To stay informed about key dates and receive timely reminders, students can sign up for QTAC’s Remind Me service.