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Question 1

A student completes 12 units but only 8 of them are Board-developed courses. Are they eligible for an ATAR in NSW?

Accepted Answer

No, because at least 10 units must be Board-developed courses

Answer

In NSW, at least 10 of the units completed must be Board-developed courses to qualify for an ATAR.

Question 2

What is a 'Category B' course in the context of the NSW HSC and ATAR?

Accepted Answer

A course that can only be counted if a student has already met ATAR eligibility

Answer

Category B courses in NSW can only be included in an ATAR calculation if the student already has 10 units of Category A (Board-developed) courses.

Question 3

Which age group is typically targeted by ATAR eligibility rules in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Students completing their final year of secondary school, usually at age 17-18

Answer

ATAR eligibility is designed for students completing Year 12, typically at age 17-18, though mature-age students can also qualify.

Question 4

If a student receives an N determination (not satisfactory) in one of their required subjects, what effect does this have on their ATAR eligibility?

Accepted Answer

It may reduce the number of units counted and could affect ATAR eligibility

Answer

An N determination means the course is not counted toward ATAR eligibility, which could drop the student below the required number of completed units.

Question 5

A student wishes to include a university subject completed during Year 12 in their ATAR calculation. Is this possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, approved university subjects can be counted as Category B courses in NSW

Answer

In NSW, approved university subjects studied during Year 12 can be included as Category B courses, subject to eligibility rules.

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