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Get an early offer to uni – before ATARs are released.
HSC True Reward is Western’s early offer program for NSW Year 12 students. Your Year 11 and Year 12 subject results could secure you a place at Western before your exams even begin.
Thousands of Western students received an early offer to Western last year, giving them peace of mind that they have a place to study their dream degree.
*Those that apply using their Year 11 results will need to successfully complete the HSC by achieving a minimum of one Year 12 HSC subject result.
What is HSC True Reward?
Less stress. More confidence.
HSC True Reward recognises the results that reflect your strengths and interests – not just your ATAR.
Instead of waiting until the end of Year 12, you could receive an early conditional offer to study at Western based on your Year 11 subject results or an unconditional offer on your Year 12 subject results.
If you receive an early HSC True Reward conditional offer, all you need to do is complete your HSC to satisfy the conditions of the offer*. Then you can head into your HSC exams knowing where you’re going next.
*Those that apply using their Year 11 results will need to successfully complete the HSC by achieving a minimum of one Year 12 HSC subject result.
Key Dates for Study in 2027
Year 11 and 12 Subject Requirements
Search the Year 11 and 12 subject requirements for the HSC True Reward program. The requirements are subject to change for entry in 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers and information about how to receive an early offer to study at Western.
Why Apply Early?
✔ Your subject results count
HSC True Reward assesses how you perform in the subjects that relate to your chosen degree. Some early offer rounds use your Year 11 results, so you can apply now without waiting for your final exams.
✔ Confidence heading into your HSC
There are several offer rounds between September and January, giving you multiple opportunities to receive a HSC True Reward offer.
✔ Less stress in Year 12
Start thinking about your next step early so you can focus on exams, assessments and all your graduation celebrations.
*Those that apply using their Year 11 results will need to successfully complete the HSC by achieving a minimum of one Year 12 HSC subject result.
How does it work?
Submit a free direct application to Western.
Select the courses you’re interested in studying and check to make sure they’re not on our list of ineligible courses.
Your Year 11 and/or Year 12 subject results will be assessed against minimum result or band requirements set for each course, which you can check on the Subject Bands webpage. You don’t even need to upload your results to your application – both Year 11 and Year 12 results will be sourced on your behalf.
If you meet the subject requirements for the degree you have chosen, you could receive a conditional offer as early as September – before ATARs are released!
If you’ve received a conditional offer, once you’ve completed your HSC*, your offer will become unconditional.
If you’re applying using your Year 12 results, you may receive an unconditional offer.
*Those that apply using their Year 11 results will need to successfully complete the HSC by achieving a minimum of one Year 12 HSC subject result.
What is a conditional offer?
A conditional offer means you’ve been provisionally accepted into a course, as long as you meet certain requirements. For HSC True Reward, this means achieving the specified results in your HSC or completing any required subjects. It gives you early certainty about your place at uni, so you can focus on your exams knowing what you’re working towards.
More information can be found on the FAQs page and the Subject Bands page.
HSC Survival Guide
Our HSC Survival Guide is packed with practical tips to help you stay on track – from building a study routine and managing your time, to revising effectively and keeping calm on exam day.
From industry connections and real-world experience to a supportive community and campuses close to your community, explore all the reasons to choose Western and see how you can stay near and go far.
"I was aware of the program before I finished the HSC so it allowed me to focus on the subjects relevant to my area of interest."
— Alex Graffeo. Bachelor of Business (Property)
"HSC True Reward gave me an advantage by boosting my application as it included all my subject results as opposed to my ATAR rank."
— Angela Priftis. Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced)
The following degrees are excluded from the True Reward program for students who undertake the HSC in 2026 due to additional selection criteria and capped placements.
- Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Early Childhood/Primary)/Master of Teaching (Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years, Early Childhood and Primary) Diploma pathway
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse pathway)
- Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Bachelor of Sport and Performance Science
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Paramedicine
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Graduate pathway
- Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine)/Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Undergraduate Preparation Program Nursing/Health Science
- Associate Degree in Applied Policing
Degrees Excluded from True Reward
Explore our Campuses
Western is a student focussed university. We pride ourselves on supporting students to fulfil their dreams and understand the needs of students to be prepared for tomorrow’s workplace.
Western has campuses across Western Sydney, and one in the Sydney CBD. We’re a university of the people. And where the people are, so are we.
All our campuses are close to public transport and parking. They’re equipped with stand-out education and technology facilities. And you’re never far from green spaces, quiet study areas and of some of Sydney’s best food and coffee.
* Times Higher Education ranked Western Sydney University #1 worldwide 4 years in a row from 2022 - 2025 based on its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. For more see: THE Impact Rankings.
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For more information about alternative entry pathways, please contact our Student Services Hub on 1300 668 370.