Western Sydney University early offers helping relieve the pressure on HSC students

Western Sydney University Student Louisa Ma

Western Sydney University is once again providing flexibility and giving peace of mind to this year’s HSC school leavers thanks to its innovative early offer program, HSC True Reward.

Applications are open for the University’s highly-successful program, which provides an early offer to Year 12 students and gives them the option of using either their HSC results or their Year 11 results as part of their University application.

First launched in 2017, HSC True Reward recognises that HSC students are much more than their ATAR, with a student’s subject performance – a better reflection of a student’s strengths and areas of interest – a robust indicator of future success at university.

In 2020, the University expanded HSC True Reward to incorporate Year 11 results in a student’s application in response to the disruptions to the HSC exams brought on by the pandemic.

The University takes careful steps not to undermine the importance of the HSC, with offers made on the condition that students successfully complete their HSC exams.

Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Barney Glover AO, said the University is proud to be a sector leader. He said the HSC True Reward program is all about offering school leavers and their families choice and flexibility, helping to provide pathways for students to fulfil their potential.

“We know just how much disruption there has been over the last few years and the impact this has had on the senior years of schooling. We remain committed to taking the uncertainty and stress out of the application process as much as possible,” said Professor Glover.

“By relieving the pressure of securing a particular ATAR, students can focus on successfully completing their final exams. Ultimately, by doing well in the subjects they are passionate about they can gain access to their course of choice and ultimately their career ambitions.”

Recently ranked number one in the world for its social, ecological and economic impact in the prestigious Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings, Western Sydney University has a proud history of opening up opportunities for hard-working and capable students.

Twins Louisa and Isabella Ma from Milperra are currently studying a Bachelor of Cybersecurity and Behaviour at the University. They began their cybercrime-fighting journey after they both received HSC True Reward early offers.

The 21-year-old sisters said they chose to study the degree at Western Sydney University as it is the only course of its kind that analyses both the technical and psychological aspects of cybersecurity.

“The HSC True Reward program helped by giving me extra assurance and the chance to get into my chosen field of study. It allowed me to be less stressed throughout the HSC exam period and to truly enjoy my last year in high school,” said Louisa.

“It was such a relief, both before and after I did the HSC exams, and it is the reason why I am here today,” added Isabella.

On 18 August, the University will commence making conditional early offers to current year 12 students who have applied through HSC True Reward. There will be another three offer rounds throughout the remainder of the year.

Students can learn more about Western Sydney University’s HSC True Reward program by visiting https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/hsctruereward or attending Western Sydney University’s upcoming Open Day on Sunday 14 August.

Ends

1 August 2022

Amanda Whibley, Manager, Media and Public Relations