ATAR Educational Access Schemes (EAS) 5

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the relationship between EAS and ATAR in the university selection process?

Accepted Answer

EAS adds adjustment points to the ATAR to create a higher selection rank used for course offers

Answer

EAS does not replace the ATAR but supplements it by adding adjustment points, resulting in a selection rank that universities use to assess eligibility for course offers.

Question 2

A student who attended a correctional facility's school program during part of Year 12 would most likely apply under which EAS category?

Accepted Answer

Disrupted schooling and non-schooling

Answer

Attendance at a non-standard educational setting such as a correctional facility constitutes severely disrupted or non-standard schooling under EAS.

Question 3

A student discovers after submitting their EAS application that they forgot to include a key medical document. What is the recommended course of action?

Accepted Answer

Contact UAC immediately to inquire about adding supplementary documentation before the deadline

Answer

Students should contact UAC promptly to determine whether supplementary documentation can be added, as deadlines exist and waiting too long may prevent updates.

Question 4

Which of the following correctly identifies a key difference between EAS and the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)?

Accepted Answer

EAS is based on disadvantage circumstances, while SRS is based on school achievement and teacher recommendations

Answer

EAS targets students who experienced disadvantage affecting their results, while SRS rewards strong academic performance and personal qualities as recommended by schools.

Question 5

How does geographic isolation factor into the EAS assessment for a student who grew up in a remote area?

Accepted Answer

Geographic isolation is assessed alongside limited access to qualified teachers, subject options, and educational resources

Answer

Isolation is assessed holistically, looking at how the remote location limited educational resources, subject availability, and qualified teaching rather than just distance alone.

(ATAR) Australian Tertiary Admission Rank Practice Test

(ATAR) Australian Tertiary Admission Rank Practice Test

ATAR Educational Access Schemes (EAS) 5