ATAR Educational Access Schemes (EAS) 3

Question 1

A student who cared for a seriously ill parent throughout Year 12 would most likely apply for EAS under which category?

Accepted Answer

Difficult family circumstances

Answer

Significant carer responsibilities for a family member during HSC years fall under 'difficult family circumstances' as an EAS category.

Question 2

EAS adjustment factors are typically capped at a maximum number of points. What is the general maximum additional points a student can receive through EAS in NSW?

Accepted Answer

10 points

Answer

NSW EAS adjustments are generally capped at 10 points above the ATAR, preventing selection ranks from significantly exceeding raw performance.

Question 3

A student changed schools three times in Years 11 and 12 due to a parent's employment requiring frequent relocation. Which EAS category best applies?

Accepted Answer

Disrupted schooling

Answer

Frequent school changes due to family circumstances constitute disrupted schooling, a recognized EAS disadvantage category.

Question 4

When must EAS applications typically be submitted relative to the HSC exam period?

Accepted Answer

Before HSC exams begin, usually by a September/October deadline

Answer

EAS applications generally have a deadline before or shortly after HSC exams start, requiring students to apply proactively before results are known.

Question 5

Which statement about EAS is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Universities individually decide how much weight to give EAS applications

Answer

While UAC processes EAS applications, each university independently determines the adjustment points awarded and how EAS affects course offers.

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ATAR Educational Access Schemes (EAS) 3