STAT Structure and Format 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: For which primary group of applicants is the STAT designed?
- Recent high school graduates
- International students only
- Mature-age applicants and those without standard Year 12 qualifications (Correct answer)
- Graduate-level students seeking postgraduate entry
Correct answer: Mature-age applicants and those without standard Year 12 qualifications
The STAT is specifically designed for mature-age applicants and others who lack standard secondary school qualifications for university entry.
Question 2: Are calculators permitted during the STAT Multiple Choice section?
- Yes, any calculator is allowed
- Yes, but only simple four-function calculators
- No, calculators are not permitted (Correct answer)
- Only on-screen calculators provided by the testing center
Correct answer: No, calculators are not permitted
Calculators are not permitted during the STAT; quantitative questions are designed to be solved without them.
Question 3: What scoring approach does the STAT use for incorrect answers in the Multiple Choice section?
- One mark deducted per wrong answer
- Half a mark deducted per wrong answer
- No penalty; only correct answers are counted (Correct answer)
- Two marks deducted per wrong answer
Correct answer: No penalty; only correct answers are counted
The STAT uses no negative marking, so test-takers should attempt every question as wrong answers carry no penalty.
Question 4: How is the Written English section of the STAT assessed?
- Automatically by computer using AI scoring
- By a panel of three examiners who reach consensus
- By trained human markers who evaluate the quality of writing (Correct answer)
- By the admitting university's own faculty
Correct answer: By trained human markers who evaluate the quality of writing
The Written English section is marked by trained human assessors who evaluate the quality, coherence, and language use of the responses.
Question 5: How many times per year is the STAT typically offered to test-takers?
- Once per year
- Twice per year
- Multiple times throughout the year (Correct answer)
- Only when requested by universities
Correct answer: Multiple times throughout the year
The STAT is offered multiple times throughout the year at various test centers, giving applicants flexibility in scheduling.
Question 6: What identification must test-takers bring to the STAT test center?
- Student ID card only
- University acceptance letter
- Government-issued photo identification (Correct answer)
- Birth certificate and social security card
Correct answer: Government-issued photo identification
Test-takers are required to bring government-issued photo identification (such as a passport or driver's license) to verify their identity.
Question 7: Which test-takers may be eligible for special testing accommodations on the STAT?
- Those who are first-generation college students
- Those with documented disabilities or medical conditions (Correct answer)
- International test-takers only
- Those who have previously failed the test
Correct answer: Those with documented disabilities or medical conditions
Test-takers with documented disabilities or medical conditions may apply for accommodations such as extra time or alternative formats.
STAT Structure and Format 3
For which primary group of applicants is the STAT designed?