ATAR Selection Rank vs. ATAR 5

Question 1

A student achieves an ATAR of 72.00 and applies to a course with a selection rank cutoff of 75.00. What is the minimum EAS bonus they would need to receive an offer based on rank alone?

Accepted Answer

3.00 points

Answer

To reach a selection rank of 75.00 from an ATAR of 72.00, the student needs at least 3.00 bonus points.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key difference between an ATAR and a selection rank when applying to university?

Accepted Answer

The ATAR is a standardised national score; the selection rank is institution-specific and may include adjustments

Answer

The ATAR is a standardised percentile rank; selection ranks are derived by individual universities by adding adjustment factors to the ATAR.

Question 3

A student hears that a course had a selection rank cutoff of 95.00 last year but enrolments are expected to double this year. What should the student anticipate?

Accepted Answer

The cutoff will likely drop because more students are being accepted

Answer

If a university doubles its intake, more students are accepted and the selection rank cutoff typically falls as the course becomes less competitive.

Question 4

An institution offers a 'bridging course' to a student whose selection rank is slightly below the cutoff. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A structured academic preparation route that can lead to entry into the main degree

Answer

Bridging or enabling courses are alternative pathways that allow students below cutoff to demonstrate readiness for tertiary study and potentially progress to a degree.

Question 5

Why might two students with the same ATAR receive different selection ranks at the same university?

Accepted Answer

Because different EAS adjustments may apply to each student based on individual circumstances

Answer

EAS adjustments are assessed individually, so two students with the same ATAR can receive different bonus points and thus different selection ranks.

(ATAR) Australian Tertiary Admission Rank Practice Test

(ATAR) Australian Tertiary Admission Rank Practice Test

ATAR Selection Rank vs. ATAR 5