ATAR Eligibility and Prerequisites 2

Question 1

Which students are generally NOT eligible to receive an ATAR?

Accepted Answer

Students who studied fewer than the required number of units

Answer

Students who completed Year 12 in a previous year

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International students studying in Australia on a student visa

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Students who took a gap year before applying

Question 2

In most Australian states, what is the minimum number of units typically required to be eligible for an ATAR?

Accepted Answer

10 units

Answer

8 units

Answer

12 units

Answer

6 units

Question 3

A student who completed their Year 12 studies three years ago wants to use their results for university admission. What is the typical maximum age of results accepted for ATAR purposes?

Accepted Answer

2 years

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1 year

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3 years

Answer

5 years

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'Board-developed course' in the context of ATAR eligibility?

Accepted Answer

A course with a curriculum designed and assessed by the state education authority

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Any course approved by the school principal

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An elective chosen by the student independently

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A course offered only at selective schools

Question 5

A student with a disability requests special provisions during their HSC exams. How does this affect their ATAR eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Approved special provisions do not affect ATAR eligibility or calculation

Answer

They become ineligible for an ATAR

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Their ATAR is calculated with a penalty applied

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They must apply separately to each university for consideration

Question 6

What happens to a student's ATAR eligibility if they are found to have committed academic misconduct during their final exams?

Accepted Answer

They may be disqualified from receiving an ATAR

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Their ATAR is reduced by 10 points

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Their results in all subjects are annulled

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Only the affected subject score is removed

Question 7

Can a student who completed an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Australia receive an ATAR?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IB results can be converted to an ATAR equivalent in most states

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No, IB results are never converted to an ATAR

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Only if they also completed at least three VCE or HSC subjects

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Only if they attended an Australian government school