Applications for NCSS 2012

The application closing date has been extended to COB Friday 7 October 2011.

To apply:

• Email ncss-apply@it.usyd.edu.au and you will be sent a unique URL containing your application form.
• Complete the online application form. This involves answering a few short questions about why you want to attend NCSS.
• Send the following documents by post to:
  National Computer Science School
  School of IT, J12
  University of Sydney, NSW, 2006
  • A letter of reference from your teacher. The reference letter should include information about your academic performance, and teamwork and social skills.
  • A copy of your last two school reports
  • Examples (if any) of any programming or web design that you have done

If you have any questions, please contact Wei-ying Ho at ncss@it.usyd.edu.au.

Most of the application can be done online, but the reference letter and reports should be sent by mail, dated no later than the 7th of October.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

NCSS applications will be accepted from students who will complete Year 11 in 2011, and from exceptionally gifted Year 10 students. Selection of students will be based on academic performance, particularly in the subjects of mathematics and science, and demonstrated interest in computing. Personal qualities, such as community service, and social and teamwork skills will also be taken into consideration.

No prior knowledge of computing is assumed. Students who are not taking computing units of study at school are eligible to apply. Rest assured that students who enter the program as proficient programmers will also find plenty of material to extend their skills.