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Originally Posted by addikaye03

Can someone please answer the following Q, would really appreciate it:
Firstly, I think my first preference will be University College, but this isn't a definite.

Ok:
1-What actually occurs on O-week? I want to go to alot of parties, hit alot of pubs etc etc. All of which will be a part of breaking down social barriers and meeting new people. Also, since the O-week is the week before University commencement, are you admitted to a college before this week? or do you have to find your own accomodation in this week, then start college and uni the following week.

2-Is there a curfew at UC? Like do you have to be back in your room by a certain time etc etc. Say i hit the town till 4am, could i get in?

3- Are other people allowed to stay in your room with you? like say you meet a girl out, would they allow her into your room for the night? I know your prob thinking "pfft, tryhard" but i mean if i'm staying there for 5 years or something its something i wanna know.

4- Would a UAI of 97.8 (MX2, Physics, Chemistry, English, Pdhpe) + 9 months of experience in a related field (e.g. construction) to what your going to study (Engineering)+ Letter of reference from the project manager, be enough to ensure a position at the college?

Thanks again guys.

1. Drinking, games, scav hunts, talks, drinking, drinking, more drinking, a bit of scoring. I think you find out if you're into college a few days after you're offered a place in your degree. However, if you deferred from uni to work, and you're already into a course, you may get a place before christmas (that was my situation)

2. No there isn't a curfew. You're 18/19, not 5.

3. Depends upon the college I guess, but I haven't heard of a college where this was a problem. It's also probably worth telling you that you won't be there for 5 years. Average stay at a college is 2/3 years. They're rad places, but you get sick of them after a while.

4. Your UAI, job, letter of reference, whatever, won't guarantee you a place in college and it's silly to think that such superficial things as those, actually assess what kind of person you are. They interview you. If you go in and act like a complete tool, then you don't get into college. If you come across as a mature person who understands what college entails and you are passionate about your education and having a good time, you might get into college.
For my old college (Queen's), they have approx 300-400 first preference applications, for anywhere between 80-110 place (the number of places is determined by the number of seniors staying on). You've got to realise that although you might be a shit-hot applicant, there are 200 other shit-hot applicants wanting a place too. You've got to have a back up plan. If you don't have a back up plan, then you could find yourself homeless at the commencement of semester!

Btw, in terms of the preference thing. When I applied (I don't know if it's still the case), you applied on a form that was for all colleges, and then you listed your preferences on the front.
It's worth noting that due to the number of applicants for college, most colleges only look at their 1st preferences, and most college's places will be filled by 1st preference applicants only. If you don't get into your first preference and think, 'oh it's ok, I have 5 other colleges listed', then you're most probably in a bit of a pickle, as your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th preferences won't have any places left, and therefore won't look at your application, no matter how good you are.

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Originally Posted by addikaye03

Awesome, that sounds like my kind of night. You staying at a college? that would make it 100fold more epic wouldnt it

You're from Albury. Cool. I grew up in Albury.

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Originally Posted by molmont

I was also wondering just how hard it is to get into Queen's college as that would be my first choice. Going to Melbourne from rural NSW would I need a very large ATAR, would I have to have held leadership roles, or done community work etc???

Hey, I went to Queen's for 2 years, came from Albury down to Melbourne.

They will only look at a student with a UAI (sorry, ATAR for you new kids on the block) of below 90 if you're an exceptional applicant.

I didn't hold any leadership roles at high school, but I was one of a few who didn't. I think that in my year, most students were either Captains, Vice(or Co) Captains, Prefects or House Captains during Year 12. I think what got me in was my CV. I've done a lot of volunteer work, and I did stuff in the Arts and Sport. They like well-rounded applicants.

And act like you're mature, even if you're not.