Reapplying through UAC for a different degree after absent failing everything (1 Viewer)

[realgirl]

Just to be clear, am I able to get an offer based solely on my atar last year? They won't factor in my first year of uni, will they?

 

[Rafy]

Depends on the university you are applying for, there's no one common policy.

Most will take into account any tertiary studies you've undertaken. Some only will after you have done over 0.5 FTE (Which is a normal semester load).

 

[realgirl]

Depends on the university you are applying for, there's no one common policy.

Most will take into account any tertiary studies you've undertaken. Some only will after you have done over 0.5 FTE (Which is a normal semester load).

So wait, most likely they will be taking them into factor and that means I won't be guaranteed an offer even if my atar's above the cutoff?

I'm applying for UNSW.

 

[realgirl]

Also I posted in transfers but what I'm doing isn't exactly a transfer. Just a discontinuation of my current course and trying to start afresh :\

 

[Rafy]

I believe UNSW considers tertiary studies after you reach 0.75 FTE.

So you studied full time for an entire year and received an AF for all of it?

When you apply some unis allow you to submit a statement explaining any past failures. (Not sure about UNSW's position on that though)

 

[MrBrightside]

When did we have to submit the UAC application by? Is the late option still available?

 

[realgirl]

When did we have to submit the UAC application by? Is the late option still available?

sept 28; yeah the late option's still available.

I posted on whirlpool and I was told that most courses will look at what's highest, whether from GPA or ATAR.
Unless I'm applying for a competitive course, which I'm not (cut off should be around 82-87), the poster said I shouldn't worry about it.

Will contact UNSW student recruitment services today and ask about it.

 

[MrBrightside]

sept 28; yeah the late option's still available.

I posted on whirlpool and I was told that most courses will look at what's highest, whether from GPA or ATAR.
Unless I'm applying for a competitive course, which I'm not (cut off should be around 82-87), the poster said I shouldn't worry about it.

Will contact UNSW student recruitment services today and ask about it.

Cool thanks, please let us know what UNSW say.

 

[realgirl]

Cool thanks, please let us know what UNSW say.

Desk unattended they said!

Will go there tomorrow morning -_-

 

[Moldy81]

Just to be clear, am I able to get an offer based solely on my atar last year? They won't factor in my first year of uni, will they?

Hi, If you include details in your UAC application of both your ATAR and your first year of study at university, UAC will assess both qualifications. UAC will then use whichever qualification gives you the better chance of admission to try and give you an offer into the course you have specified in your preferences. For more information on how your qualifications are assessed, please contact the Course Information team on 1300 897 669 or on study@uws.edu.au. Best regards, UWS Course Info.

 

[realgirl]

This is the email they sent back to me today (UNSW student recruitment services)

Generally speaking, when applying to UNSW if an applicant has completed less than 75% to one full-time year or equivalent of tertiary study within one degree program, then they would be assessed on their secondary studies (ATAR or equivalent). If they have completed just 75% to one full-time year of study within one degree program, then they would be assessed on whichever is better out of their GPA from their tertiary study and their secondary study. And if an applicant has completed more than one full-time year of tertiary study, then they would be assessed on a combination of their secondary study (if it has been completed within 5 years of applying) and their tertiary GPA, with greater weight given to the tertiary study. Therefore, if by the end of this year you have completed just one full-time year of study, then you will likely be assessed on whichever is better out of your secondary or tertiary study.

If you have any further enquiries please feel free to contact our office again.

I'm so happy

 

[inJust]

Out of curiousity sake, what was your old course and new one?

 

[Arcorn]

Anybody else notice that the username is realgirl?