Melissa in Australia Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I have the most exciting news, We just got the results for my Ds17's uni application... HE GOT IN He got into Aerospace Engineering. We are so excited. My children have asked me if I am related to a kangaroo as I cannot stop jumping around the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 :party: :party: :party: Congratulations to your son!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentecostalMom Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Congratulations to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Congratulations to you and your boy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 :hurray: Way to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy in Australia Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Woo-hoo!!!! I was thinking about you guys last week and stopped myself from PM'ing you to ask :D I am so happy for you! (Oh yes, for your son, too - but this is a very happy mummy-moment :hurray:) If you have the time, would you mind telling us the pathway he took? I have a soon-to-16 year old who is just about to start TAFE in order to do Civil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Woo-hoo!!!! I was thinking about you guys last week and stopped myself from PM'ing you to ask :D I am so happy for you! (Oh yes, for your son, too - but this is a very happy mummy-moment :hurray:) If you have the time, would you mind telling us the pathway he took? I have a soon-to-16 year old who is just about to start TAFE in order to do Civil. When he was 15 I contacted all the universities that do Engineering in Melbourne and asked them what pathways they recommend. Some universities preferred STAT tests, and others prefer Open university courses, all of them said homeschool applications were problematic. Monash University head of engineering emailed me a list of subjects from open uni that a homeschooler successfully completed and got accepted into civil engineering. My son completed these units at open university all undergraduate Mat15 ~ calculus and linear algebra ~he got a distinction Sci 16 ~ physics ~more of a year 12 level ~ High distinction Sci 18~ chemistry~ high distinction Phi120~critical thinking~English rich~ distinction The actual marks were important as there are few places in engineering and the entry score is pretty high. He has been told he will be credited 2 of these units off his degree. He applied through VTAC as a non year 12 entry pathway student. We also went to information days at 3 universities and spoke to the placement officers at 2 universities. This was of great help, the placement officer at Monash University was extremely helpful and corresponded with DS17 several times about his application. I hope your son is successful with his journey Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I have the most exciting news, We just got the results for my Ds17's uni application... HE GOT IN He got into Aerospace Engineering. We are so excited. My children have asked me if I am related to a kangaroo as I cannot stop jumping around the room. Wow!!! That is FANTASTIC!!! Thank you so much for sharing your excitement here and allowing us the opportunity to rejoice with you! That is WONDERFUL news! Well done ds and well done mom!!! :hurray: :party: :thumbup: :cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 HOORAAAAAY!!!!:party::thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Super exciting!! Congrats!! P.s so glad I'm not the only kangaroo when good news comes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb in NZ Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 :party::hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I have the most exciting news, We just got the results for my Ds17's uni application... HE GOT IN He got into Aerospace Engineering. We are so excited. My children have asked me if I am related to a kangaroo as I cannot stop jumping around the room. Congratulations!!!! Well done to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Wow, that is wonderful- Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Fantastic! What route did you go? TAFE courses, portfolio, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Congrats!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Congratulations!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Fantastic! What route did you go? TAFE courses, portfolio, etc? open university undergraduate unites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Awesome... :party: ...just awesome!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momchiroto2 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Congratulations :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbeltmom Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 :hurray::hurray::party::party::thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I have the most exciting news, We just got the results for my Ds17's uni application... HE GOT IN He got into Aerospace Engineering. We are so excited. My children have asked me if I am related to a kangaroo as I cannot stop jumping around the room. Wonderful news! Great encouragement for us other homeschooling families!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Very exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 :party::party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 :grouphug::party::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momdm Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS_ Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 :party: Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Congratulations Melissa!!!! Although I'm not surprised the kid is brilliant. Look at his mother. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 That is wonderful! Congratulations to you son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 :party::party::party: Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Woohoo!!! Congratulations :party:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillametteMom Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Congratulations! :party: :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Excellent! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 What wonderful news for your son, you and your family! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thank you so much everyone. I don't think we would have made it without all your support. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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