Methodist Ladies’ College graduate Kate Zhang said nerves were running high for some students ahead of Monday’s news.
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Zhang, who completed the IB this year, already has an offer to attend a university overseas, where she would study either social analysis or economics alongside a shorter course in photography.
She is expecting another offer from the University of Melbourne for a degree in commerce and will then consider her options.
“I’m very privileged to be thinking about the opportunities that I have upcoming,” Zhang said.
“I just hope that [on] Monday, everybody who’s worked hard to get to where they are, get their first preference, and if not, something works out for them in the end.
“My friends who may have gotten close to the course requirements, but maybe not comfortably above, are feeling a bit nervous as they go into look at which preferences they got granted.”
Zhang, whose ATAR was in the high 90s, hoped to visit extended family in China before university started.
VTAC chief executive Teresa Tjia said options were still available for school-leavers who were not offered a course on Monday.
“If you haven’t received an offer today or have changed your mind about what you wish to study, you can change preferences in your VTAC account until 4pm tomorrow. VTAC will make further offers throughout January and February,” Tjia said.
The VTAC boss urged those who landed the course they wanted on Monday to savour the moment.
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“Celebrate the offer you have received today with your family, friends and teachers,” she said.
“Share this exciting achievement with those who have supported you throughout your educational journey.”
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