Effective Thinking and Writing (WRIT1999)

The WRIT1999 course is offered as part of the Enhanced Studies Program (ESP), and is funded through the Australian Government Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP). The goal of the course is to assist students from specific backgrounds in Year 11 to improve their Year 12 performance and gain access to university. For this reason, WRIT1999 is restricted to students attending eligible schools (or Young Achievers Program School), or who identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. The course will be held over a five-day intensive block (9am-3pm) from 9 to 13 January 2023 at UQ’s St Lucia campus.

The course is offered free of charge (ie. no tuition fees).

WRIT1999 is open to applicants who attend an eligible school (or Young Achievers Program School) or identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and:

Are in Year 11 in 2022; and
Have a strong interest in improving their critical thinking and writing skills; and
Are able to commit to all five days of the intensive course; and
Can demonstrate high academic achievement (generally a minimum projected 'B' average in the best four subjects) and have a projected minimum grade of 'C' in English in Semester 1 of Year 11.

Benefits for students:

Enhanced prospects for success in their Year 12 studies.
Improved skills in gathering and assessing evidence, constructing arguments or interpretations and presenting findings in an effective way.
Students who successfully complete WRIT1999 will receive one bonus rank to improve their competitiveness for entry to their preferred university program.

How to apply

Step 1: Read the rules and guidelines

Download and read the UQ ESP Rules and Guidelines - WRIT1999 (PDF, 204 KB).

Step 2: Permission and declaration form

Download the Permission and declaration form (PDF, 198 KB), and read and complete the relevant fields. Obtain parental/guardian consent. Incomplete fields will result in processing delays and may result in your application not being considered.

Step 3: Complete the online application

Access the online application via the link at the bottom of this page (it will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete the online application).
You will be prompted to register an account. When registering an account please use your your official full name as it appears on your school record. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email from Survey Monkey (our application system provider). You will need to confirm your email address by clicking on the email link to verify your account.
Under 'Programs', select 'Effective Thinking and Writing (WRIT1999)'.
For 'Effective Thinking and Writing (WRIT1999)' click 'Apply'.
There are 3 tasks for you to comlete. Once all the tasks are completed you can submit your application.
Under 'Your tasks', select 'Complete the ESP WRIT1999 application form' task. Once the this task is conpleted, click on 'Mark as Complete'.
Move on to your next task - upload your Year 11 Semester One report card. Once uploaded, click on 'Mark as Complete'.
Your next task - upload your passport and visa documents (international students only). Once uploaded, click on 'Mark as Complete'.
Your last task - upload your signed Permission and declaration form (PDF, 193.4 KB). Once uploaded, click on "Mark as Complete'.
You can then review your application before clicking 'Submit'. It is important that you submit your application once all the tasks are completed.
You will receive a confirmation email for your personal records.
Remember to 'Sign Out' of your account (top right-hand corner) once you have submitted your application.
Important: check the email address you used for your application, including your junk mail folder, for updates on the status of your application.

Applicants can save incomplete applications for completion at a later time (prior to the closing date). Applications which are not submitted by the closing date will not be considered.

Applications open 11 September 2022 and close 11:59pm AEST 20 November 2022 (Sunday).

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Eligible schools:

Albany Creek State High School
Alexandra Hills State High School
Aspley State High School
Beaudesert State High School
Beenleigh State High School
Beerwah State High School
Bellbird Park State Secondary College
Boonah State High School
Bracken Ridge State High School
Bray Park State High School
Bremer State High School
Brisbane Bayside State College
Browns Plains State High School
Bundamba State Secondary College
Caboolture State High School
Calamvale Community College
Centenary State High School
Clintarf Beach State High School
Corinda State High School
Craigslea State High School
Dakabin State High School
Deception Bay State High School
Everton Park State High School
Faith Lutheran College - Plainland
Flagstone State Community College
Forest Lake State High School
Glenala State High School
Holland Park State High School
Hymba Yumba Community Hub
Ipswich State High School
Kingston State College
Laidley State High School
Lockyer District State High School
Loganlea State High School
Lowood State High School
Mabel Park State High School
Marsden State High School
Mitchelton State High School
Morayfield State High School
Mt Gravatt State High School
Ormeau Woods State High School
Park Ridge State High School
Pine Rivers State High School
Redbank Plains State High School
Redcliffe State High School
Rochedale State High School
Rosewood State High School
Runcorn State High School
Sandgate District State High School
Shailer Park State High School
Springfield Central State High School
Springwood State High School
St Peter Claver College
Stretton State College
Sunnybank State High School
Toogoolawah State High School
Tullawong State High School
Upper Comera State College
Victoria Point State High School
Wavell State High School
Wellington Point State High School
Windaroo Valley State High School
Woodcrest State College
Woodridge State High School
Wynnum State High School
Yeronga State High School