ATAR Interstate ATAR Recognition 3

Question 1

When a university sets a minimum ATAR entry requirement of 75, does an interstate student with an ATAR of 75 from another state meet this threshold?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the ATAR is nationally comparable so 75 meets the cut-off anywhere

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No, interstate ATARs are discounted by 5 points

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Only if their state has a reciprocal agreement with the destination state

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Only students from NSW and VIC are directly compared

Question 2

An international student who studied at an Australian school and received an ATAR — which of the following best describes how universities treat this score?

Accepted Answer

It is treated identically to a domestic ATAR

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It is automatically converted to an IB score first

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It is weighted lower than a domestic student's ATAR

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International students cannot receive an ATAR

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a reason why a university might still differentiate between interstate applicants despite the ATAR being nationally standardised?

Accepted Answer

The interstate student's ATAR being calculated on a different percentile base

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Subject prerequisite requirements that vary by state curriculum

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Prerequisite subjects not available in the student's home state

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Course-specific portfolio or audition requirements

Question 4

A student from South Australia applies to a Queensland university. The university requires a study score in Mathematics. Which issue could arise for the interstate applicant?

Accepted Answer

South Australian mathematics subjects may not map directly to Queensland prerequisite names

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The ATAR from South Australia is 10 points lower than stated

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SATAC will not release the student's ATAR to QTAC

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South Australian students cannot apply to Queensland universities

Question 5

Why might a student who achieves a high ATAR still be denied entry to a specific course at an interstate university?

Accepted Answer

The university may require specific prerequisite subjects the student did not complete

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Interstate students are capped at 20% of any course intake

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ATAR scores from some states are not accepted by certain universities

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Interstate students must sit a separate entrance exam regardless of ATAR

Question 6

How does the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) relate to the interstate recognition of ATAR scores?

Accepted Answer

ACARA oversees the national curriculum framework that underpins comparability across states

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ACARA directly calculates ATAR scores for all states

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ACARA sets the minimum ATAR thresholds for each university

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ACARA only operates in NSW and the ACT

Question 7

A student moves from Victoria to Western Australia mid-Year 12. Which statement best describes their ATAR situation?

Accepted Answer

They will generally complete Year 12 under the curriculum and system of the state where they finish their studies

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They automatically receive two ATARs, one from each state

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Their partial Victorian results cannot contribute to any ATAR calculation

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They must restart Year 12 entirely in Western Australia