Extension 1 English for LAW in UNSW/USYD/MacQ/UTS (1 Viewer)

[RivalryofTroll]

I know it's not assumed knowledge. I know it's beneficial but isn't needed to get into law.
But does Extension 1 English provide bonus points or any sort of advantage in any way for getting into Law?
I'm aiming for Commerce/Law or Business/Law as my ultimate goal...

 

[Examine]

Don't think so. I looked into it on Careers day and you don't get bonus points for getting Band5/6 in the extensions. I found out that you can get it for Commerce though. (I asked the UNSW faculty not sure about the others)

Here's the link - http://www.unsw.edu.au/domestic-undergraduate/hsc-plus

 

[wildchild666]

No. I don't think any law courses within Sydney offer bonus points for a Band 5/6 in a subject, however some universities may offer bonus points towards law for specific extracurricular activities. For example, UNSW offers bonus points for law under their Elite Athletes and Performers Program.

 

[Examine]

No. I don't think any law courses within Sydney offer bonus points for a Band 5/6 in a subject, however some universities may offer bonus points towards law for specific extracurricular activities. For example, UNSW offers bonus points for law under their Elite Athletes and Performers Program.

Looked into that too, you need to have made it in nationals level. That is hella hard.

 

[wildchild666]

Looked into that too, you need to have made it in nationals level. That is hella hard.

Or do the Duke of Edinburgh Silver/Gold.

 

[Examine]

Or do the Duke of Edinburgh Silver/Gold.

That's something i can do lol

 

[wildchild666]

That's something i can do lol

Yup, it's pretty easy really.

 

[Omnipotence]

I dropped EE1 at the start of year 12 and managed to get into law. =]

 

[RivalryofTroll]

I dropped EE1 at the start of year 12 and managed to get into law. =]

If I could get into your course, I'll probably suffer a heart attack from being too excited!

 

[Dylanamali]

If I could get into your course, I'll probably suffer a heart attack from being too excited!

just get the AAA scholarship, and it becomes preety easy only 95 ATAR req.

 

[wildchild666]

just get the AAA scholarship, and it becomes preety easy only 95 ATAR req.

Isn't the AAA scholarship only for 1 nominee in the school?

 

[alstah]

No.

There are no bonus points for Law at any of these institutions. The only uni I know of that offers bonus points for Law is UWS.

Only do Extension English if you enjoy English currently. Remember you always have the option of choosing it for prelim and then dropping it. As you said, it definitely is beneficial.

 

[alstah]

Isn't the AAA scholarship only for 1 nominee in the school?

Yes and it's only for UNSW, not USyd.

 

[wildchild666]

So it would be extremely difficult to gain entry via the AAA scholarship if you attend a selective school.

alstah, UNSW does offer bonus points for Law if you meet certain requirements. See the link I posted earlier in the thread. I'm not sure about other universities within Sydney.

 

[alstah]

So it would be extremely difficult to gain entry via the AAA scholarship if you attend a selective school.

alstah, UNSW does offer bonus points for Law if you meet certain requirements. See the link I posted earlier in the thread. I'm not sure about other universities within Sydney.

Yes, my mistake. USyd also offers bonus points for Elite Athlete. Do you fall under that criteria? I assumed you were talking about bonus points for HSC Plus.

 

[wildchild666]

Yes, my mistake. USyd also offers bonus points for Elite Athlete. Do you fall under that criteria? I assumed you were talking about bonus points for HSC Plus.

I'm not an Elite Athlete, but I am part of the Duke of Edinburgh program. Does USyd offer bonus points for DoE too?

 

[alexwareham2]

Also look into EAS scheme! Just apply for it under anything. I swear like half of the HSC cohort for 2011 got it.
It is basically just like for any disadvantage that will have hindered your performance in the HSC.
UNSW gives Bonus Points, which can be up to 10, and USYD sets a certain amount of positions aside for EAS applicants (I believe it to be 10%). USYD Law fell to 97.95 this year according to the following link.

http://sydney.edu.au/current_students/student_administration/admissions/broadway_scheme.shtml

 

[Omnipotence]

Yep EAS works in all institutions in regards to Law.