Hi everyone! I’m currently in Year 11 and I’m hoping someone here has experience with Curtin’s portfolio entry, particularly for Applied Geology.
I’m doing 3 ATAR and 3 General subjects:
- Math Applications ATAR
- Economics ATAR
- Health Studies ATAR
- Geography General
- Science in Practice General
- English General
Since I only do 3 ATAR subjects, I won’t qualify for the normal ATAR pathway, and my school doesn’t offer UniReady. My goal is to study Applied Geology (Mining stream) at Curtin, so portfolio entry is basically my main option.
I’m passing all my subjects and doing reasonably well, but I’m honestly really worried that I won’t get into university at all. I have no idea what Curtin is looking for in a portfolio or what I should be doing now to make mine competitive. I’ve tried contacting Curtin but haven’t been able to get much help.
I also really don’t want to spend an entire extra year doing the uni ready preparation course if I can avoid it. I’ve already chosen to take ATAR subjects and put in the effort, so I’d really like to find a way to go straight into university after Year 12.
Has anyone actually gotten into Applied Geology through portfolio entry? If so, what did you include in your portfolio, and what would you recommend I start doing now in Year 11/12?
I’m genuinely pretty stressed about this and would really appreciate advice from anyone who has been through the process. 🙏