ASET Study Guide 2026
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ASET exam key facts
- A minimum Total Standard Score (TSS) of 209.5 on the Academic Selective Entrance Test is required to be considered for placement in academic programs. Source
- Families opting to have their child sit the ASET at ACER offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney or Adelaide are charged A$250 per student, payable to ACER. Source
- Students may only sit the Academic Selective Entrance Test once for each intake. Source
📋 ASET Exam Format at a Glance
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✍️ Sample ASET Questions & Answers
1. In the field of Roman Numerals, there is a symbol called 'bar'. If it is placed over a numeral, then it is multiplied by _____.
In the system of Roman numerals, placing a bar (vinculum) over a numeral signifies multiplication by 1,000. This convention allows for the representation of larger numbers than would otherwise be possible with the standard seven symbols (I, V, X, L, C, D, M). For example, V with a bar above it would represent 5,000.
2. Read the following passage and answer the question: What are the dolphins regarded as?
Although the passage is not provided, dolphins are widely recognized and often described as the "friendliest creatures" due to their social behavior, intelligence, and documented interactions with humans. This superlative term reflects their generally perceived amiable nature.
3. A clock shows 3:00. What angle is formed between the hour and minute hands?
At 3:00, the minute hand points at 12 and the hour hand at 3, forming a 90-degree right angle.
4. Which continent is the largest by land area?
Asia is the largest continent, covering approximately 44.6 million square kilometers.
5. “Whoever stole the money must have had both an opportunity and a motive.” If this is true, which one of these sentences must also be true?
The original statement implies two necessary conditions: if someone stole the money, they must have had an opportunity, AND they must have had a motive. The contrapositive of 'If P then Q' is 'If not Q then not P.' Therefore, if Finn did not have a motive (not Q), it logically follows that he could not have stolen the money (not P), as having a motive was a prerequisite for the act.
6. A shape is reflected across a vertical line. The original shape has its topmost point at the upper-left. After reflection, where is the topmost point?
Reflection across a vertical line swaps left and right but preserves up and down, moving the upper-left point to the upper-right.
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