How to apply - Newcastle

Follow the steps below to apply for a place in the Gifted and Talented Program:

1. Students receive advice from Schools about courses that are on offer, or can check the Gifted and Talented program website or the Merewether High School website.
   
   
2. Students complete an Expression of Interest Form and nominate courses. Download a form from this website or contact Merewether High School.
   
   
3. Students submit an Expression of Interest form and their last school report to Merewether High School with a signature from their school principal confirming that their work is of a high calibre.
   
   
4. Students attend an interview at Merewether High School with the Principal of Merewether High School, a University of Newcastle representative, and the Executive Officer of the program (the interview is formal and all students are required to wear school uniform).
   
   
5. Students present a portfolio or CV representing their learning and interests outside school, and any relevant work experience such as their School to Work log book. Sample interview questions might include:
   
   • Why are you interested in this course?
     
   • What career expectations do you have?
     
   • How will you manage the extra time this course requires and maintain the high standards for the School Certificate or the Higher School Certificate?
     
     
6. Merewether High School notifies individual students of the outcome of their Expression of Interest and, if selected, of class details.
   
   
7. Students complete the University's "non-award program application form" provided by their lecturer at their first class. This form enables the University to set up the systems that will support access to e-learning technologies and libraries.

Are you eligible?

There are no age restrictions for enrolment but students must display a suitable level of maturity and commitment. The cost for each course is $400.