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What are Extra Increments? (Uni Extension Programs)
« on: March 13, 2017, 10:13:49 pm »
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Sorry guys i'm new to VCE and i would like to know more information about it,
So i was Just wondering what are the Uni Extension Program thing and how can you apply it and what subjects there are to choose from and what do you benefit from doing it?


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Re: What are Extra Increments? (Uni Extension Programs)
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2017, 11:33:36 pm »
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Sorry guys i'm new to VCE and i would like to know more information about it,
So i was Just wondering what are the Uni Extension Program thing and how can you apply it and what subjects there are to choose from and what do you benefit from doing it?


Kind Regards :)
Gpenguin (Ben)

Hi, I am doing a university extension subject at Melbourne university this year. So basically a uni extension subject allows you to study a first year uni subject in a certain area (like maths, physics, chemistry, literature, Italian, economics etc...), and is offered at various universities around Melbourne (Monash and Melbourne are the most popular). It is only counted as your 5th/ 6th subject, as you can only get up to a 5.0 increment.

Applications for most university open in around September/ October, and generally applicants who have satisfied the prerequisites get an offer (like averaging around 90%+ in a certain VCE subject). Some uni subjects require to complete the required VCE subject in year 11 (as it follows on from that), where as some don't (as you can see in my signature than I am doing methods and specialist concurrently with the Uni maths subject).

You need to get permission from head of year 12/ VCE coordinator at your school, and the principal, followed by your parents. Do make sure you talk to your actual class teacher about this first though.

Some Universities also charge for this program (it's only Monash as far as I know, however Melbourne does charge for maths and biology in certain cases). Depending on what subject you want to do, and which uni suits you the most, you need to apply through an online portal from their website (just search [university name] extension program in google).

Benefits:
- much easier to score a 5.0 than a 50 in a VCE subject.
- not much work! For some classes you only need to attend once a week! (Which does mean a lot of homework though :P)
- may help you understand some of the harder VCE subject concepts
- can continue with the second year uni subject on your first year in most cases

About increments:
generally if you average 90%+ through out the year, you'll get a 5.0
80%+ = 4.5
70%+ = 4.0
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If you need any help on this, don't hesitate to PM me :)
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