This is the transcript for the video How does the ATAR work when applying to uni?
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If you’re finishing Year 12 this year, no doubt you’ve heard plenty about your ATAR.
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But how does it actually work when you’re applying for uni?
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Here’s a quick guide.
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First, your ATAR is used along with any adjustment points that
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you may be eligible for, to form your Selection Rank.
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This mark will be used as your university entrance score.
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Adjustment points – previously bonus points – might be given to you if
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you’ve done well in relevant high school subjects.
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Other adjustment points may also be given if you have one of the below backgrounds:
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Note: these ranks may change each year…
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depending on the number of available places, applicants
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and their quality.
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Put down your preferences in order of what
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you want to study most.
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If you’re not eligible for your first preference, you’ll be considered equally with all other
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eligible applicants for your second preference and so on.
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Also, if you don’t receive an offer for your preferred course in an offer round
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you can be considered for future rounds for the courses higher on your list,
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if places are still available in those courses.
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So, say you get a an offer for your fifth preference in December (when UTS makes the
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majority of offers) – you will still be considered in future offer
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rounds for preferences 1 to 4 provided those preferences remain above any
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offers you have received in previous rounds.
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We hope these tips come in handy!
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And of course, our last tip… study hard.
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The higher your Selection Rank, the better your chances.
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From all of us at UTS… good luck!