Post by: jamonwindeyer on September 06, 2017, 03:59:48 pm
This thread is for all things UAC preferences. Some questions you might want answered:
- How does the preference system work?
- Should I put the course I'm most likely to get into at the top of my list?
- How do my preferences affect scholarship/early entry schemes?
- Can I change my preferences later?
- WHAT SHOULD I EVEN STUDY MAN IDK...
If you are at all confused about any of this, ask your questions below!! ;D
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Post by: _____ on September 06, 2017, 07:22:18 pm
The deadline for early bird UAC Applications is September 29th!
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This thread is for all things UAC preferences. Some questions you might want answered:
- How does the preference system work?
- Should I put the course I'm most likely to get into at the top of my list?
- How do my preferences affect scholarship/early entry schemes?
- Can I change my preferences later?
- WHAT SHOULD I EVEN STUDY MAN IDK...
If you are at all confused about any of this, ask your questions below!! ;D
You'll need an account to ask a question, click here! Don't worry, it's free ;)
What should I do if I have a vague idea of what I want to study but am definitely taking a year off and may or may not be in the state/country in a years time? Should I leave it for now and try apply through mature-age student pathways when I'm ready if I decide to go?
Post by: jamonwindeyer on September 06, 2017, 07:42:53 pm
What should I do if I have a vague idea of what I want to study but am definitely taking a year off and may or may not be in the state/country in a years time? Should I leave it for now and try apply through mature-age student pathways when I'm ready if I decide to go?
Hey! You might want to consider applying, then if necessary deferring the offer (assuming the institution allows). Then you can accept the offer later if you are here or decline it if you aren't (never any obligation to do anything with these sorts of things!)
This link could be useful: http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/offers/defer.shtml
Post by: beatroot on September 09, 2017, 11:40:27 am
Post by: RuiAce on September 09, 2017, 11:51:52 am
Does NESA send out ATARs a bit later than UAC? I've heard from people from my school that it takes about a week, that's why people pay for UAC so that they know their ATAR immediately.NESA sends out your HSC results, I.e. Your actual marks. Only UAC is involved with the ATAR.
Traditionally, HSC results come out exactly one day before ATAR release
Post by: paigek3 on September 09, 2017, 01:06:07 pm
Post by: EEEEEEP on September 09, 2017, 01:14:39 pm
Is it true UTS is sending offers out on December 21? I got an email and that's what I deciphered from itWhat were the contents of the email? 21st of December sounds right.
Offers for many uni's not just UTS.. are releasing on the same date.
(https://i.imgur.com/TA2WACe.png)
Post by: jamonwindeyer on September 09, 2017, 01:24:35 pm
NESA sends out your HSC results, I.e. Your actual marks. Only UAC is involved with the ATAR.
Traditionally, HSC results come out exactly one day before ATAR release
And that's the same this year ;D
What were the contents of the email? 21st of December sounds right.
Offers for many uni's not just UTS.. are releasing on the same date.
(https://i.imgur.com/TA2WACe.png)
Yep, and this is the first year they've done the Main Round in December. I'm a fan - Let's people celebrate the holidays without as much anticipatory stress :)
Post by: RuiAce on September 09, 2017, 01:38:50 pm
And that's the same this year ;DAdmittedly I'm half-half on the earlier main round.
Yep, and this is the first year they've done the Main Round in December. I'm a fan - Let's people celebrate the holidays without as much anticipatory stress :)
Reason for it is basically as you said
. As for against, ehh well after the ATARs are released will the students still have an opportunity to change their preference? 
Post by: Natasha.97 on September 09, 2017, 01:41:10 pm
Admittedly I'm half-half on the earlier main round.
Reason for it is basically as you said
Yeah, we can change preferences after we get our ATAR :)
Post by: RuiAce on September 09, 2017, 01:42:34 pm
Yeah, we can change preferences after we get our ATAR :)Hmmm. What are the exact dates of the main round preference change cutoff and offer release date?
Post by: jamonwindeyer on September 09, 2017, 01:51:28 pm
Hmmm. What are the exact dates of the main round preference change cutoff and offer release date?
They've got about 48 hours ;D
Post by: RuiAce on September 09, 2017, 01:53:34 pm
They've got about 48 hours ;DOh yikes, that's kinda tight...
I know I spent about one and a half weeks after ATAR release contemplating whether or not I wanted to do actuarial or not. That would've made it a bit hard...
Post by: jamonwindeyer on September 09, 2017, 02:03:20 pm
Oh yikes, that's kinda tight...
I know I spent about one and a half weeks after ATAR release contemplating whether or not I wanted to do actuarial or not. That would've made it a bit hard...
There's always subsequent rounds, and people shouldn't be changing their preferences unless their ATAR is seriously inconsistent with expectation anyway. Like, if Preference 1 published cutoff is 87 and your ATAR is 80, no reason to change it.
Peopl shouldn't really arrange your preferences strategically, you should just literally list the courses you want to do in the order you want to do them, especially for the first round. You never know what can happen :)
Post by: RuiAce on September 09, 2017, 02:22:43 pm
There's always subsequent rounds, and people shouldn't be changing their preferences unless their ATAR is seriously inconsistent with expectation anyway. Like, if Preference 1 published cutoff is 87 and your ATAR is 80, no reason to change it.See, whilst that's fair enough for going after something higher, I had difficulty because I wasn't sure if I wanted something lower.
Peopl shouldn't really arrange your preferences strategically, you should just literally list the courses you want to do in the order you want to do them, especially for the first round. You never know what can happen :)
Quite ironically, now I'm now in the same thing I was debating against, i.e. computer science. And the debate literally started the day after ATAR release. Back in 2015, I got to have a full two weeks to end this debate with myself, and that would've rushed it heaps. I knew I wanted to do maths, but I was practically lost between whether I wanted actl or comp sci
And well, UNSW doesn't have late round offers for many degrees as well. Actuarial was one of them.
For all I know though, my scenario could've been an edge case
Post by: hansolo9 on September 11, 2017, 06:53:48 pm
I submitted my UAC preferences a few days ago but want to change one of them. However, it says that they can't be changed right now.
When can I change them again?
Post by: RuiAce on September 11, 2017, 07:10:46 pm
Hey guysGiven this information, you should look up when the next offer round is. It is likely that after the next offer round you will be permitted to change it.
I submitted my UAC preferences a few days ago but want to change one of them. However, it says that they can't be changed right now.
When can I change them again?
Post by: K888 on September 11, 2017, 07:17:14 pm
Hey guys
I submitted my UAC preferences a few days ago but want to change one of them. However, it says that they can't be changed right now.
When can I change them again?
Given this information, you should look up when the next offer round is. It is likely that after the next offer round you will be permitted to change it.
The UAC website says that change of preference is closed between midnight Sun 10 September and 7.30am Tue 12 September, so I assume they'll open up again after that :)
Post by: paigek3 on September 17, 2017, 10:19:12 am
Post by: EEEEEEP on September 17, 2017, 10:38:01 am
For School's Recommendation Scheme, what does it mean by 'institution specific documents'? Are these meant to be school records, or are they for individual unis and if so, where can I find information about what I need to includeI assume you were reading this http://www.uac.edu.au/srs/institutions.shtml and http://www.uac.edu.au/srs/upload.shtml.
Institution specific documents means separate documents that the university requires you to complete.
Some universities require specific documents (click on the university that applies to you to find out what uni)
(https://i.imgur.com/51xalQo.png)
Apart from ANU, it looks like you don't need any "institution specific documents". :D
Post by: paigek3 on September 17, 2017, 10:52:29 am
I assume you were reading this http://www.uac.edu.au/srs/institutions.shtml and http://www.uac.edu.au/srs/upload.shtml.
Institution specific documents means separate documents that the university requires you to complete.
Some universities require specific documents (click on the university that applies to you to find out what uni)
(https://i.imgur.com/51xalQo.png)
Apart from ANU, it looks like you don't need any "institution specific documents". :D
Great thank you! Also, does anyone know if for SRS we can just apply ourselves or do we have to let our school/careers advisor know
Post by: EEEEEEP on September 17, 2017, 11:24:34 am
Great thank you! Also, does anyone know if for SRS we can just apply ourselves or do we have to let our school/careers advisor knowYou apply this yourself. There's a link to the right.
http://www.uac.edu.au/srs/
You don't have to tell the school, as from UAC "UAC will send emails to relevant school principals when students submit an SRS application. The email will contain a link to a login page where principals can access details of all SRS applicants from their school."
http://www.uac.edu.au/srs/schools/
Post by: paigek3 on September 17, 2017, 12:01:06 pm
You apply this yourself. There's a link to the right.
http://www.uac.edu.au/srs/
You don't have to tell the school, as from UAC "UAC will send emails to relevant school principals when students submit an SRS application. The email will contain a link to a login page where principals can access details of all SRS applicants from their school."
http://www.uac.edu.au/srs/schools/
Thanks heaps for your help!
Post by: _____ on September 20, 2017, 05:51:50 pm
Hey! You might want to consider applying, then if necessary deferring the offer (assuming the institution allows). Then you can accept the offer later if you are here or decline it if you aren't (never any obligation to do anything with these sorts of things!)
This link could be useful: http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/offers/defer.shtml
Slightly related follow up: what are the disadvantages of just applying through the UAC next year rather than deferring?
Post by: RuiAce on September 20, 2017, 05:53:38 pm
Slightly related follow up: what are the disadvantages of just applying through the UAC next year rather than deferring?You don't secure your position. Deferral guarantees that you will have that position ready for you.
Not being sure of whether you have your offer or not tends to be a very common worry among students.
Post by: jamonwindeyer on September 20, 2017, 05:55:59 pm
Slightly related follow up: what are the disadvantages of just applying through the UAC next year rather than deferring?
Yeah ditto - If you are offered a place now why not take it! Even then not actually using that place next year doesn't carry any penalty, just nab the place while you have it ;D
Post by: Anfar3 on September 27, 2017, 07:14:56 pm
I was about to submit my app but saw that I had added an extra qualification which was the same as the automatic school one UAC provides. Is there any way I can delete the extra qualification or does it not matter?
Thanks!
Post by: sidzeman on September 27, 2017, 07:44:42 pm
For the EAS Application - do the extra selection points only go towards your highest preference, or all of them
Also, on the UAC key dates page, it has multiple offers before the ATARS are released and even before the actual HSC exams - are these just for early offers? Do our preferences at this stage even matter?
Thanks guys
Post by: EEEEEEP on September 27, 2017, 08:05:34 pm
2 questions -Hi there =)
For the EAS Application - do the extra selection points only go towards your highest preference, or all of them
Also, on the UAC key dates page, it has multiple offers before the ATARS are released and even before the actual HSC exams - are these just for early offers? Do our preferences at this stage even matter?
Thanks guys
1st Q
The extra selection points go to ALL preferences, where the institution (uni) has EAS.
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2nd Q
The offers before December 15 are actually early offer rounds. Your preferences matter IF you applied for early offers (ONLY APPLIES TO SOME UNIS).
http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/schoolink/Changes_2018_admissions.pdf
http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/offers/rounds/early.shtml
*the dates on the second link are wrong... but the information is relevant. "
**Refer to the 1st link for dates **
31 August 2017 August Round 1 offers released
14 September 2017 September Round 1 offers released
28 September 2017 September Round 2 offers released
12 October 2017 October Round 1 offers released
26 October 2017 October Round 2 offers released
23 November 2017 November Round 2 offers released
7 December 2017 December Round 1 offers released
GOod luck =)
Post by: jamonwindeyer on September 27, 2017, 09:48:36 pm
Hey guys!
I was about to submit my app but saw that I had added an extra qualification which was the same as the automatic school one UAC provides. Is there any way I can delete the extra qualification or does it not matter?
Thanks!
There probably would be a way to delete, but I doubt it would matter. If you're concerned maybe just give UAC a call? ;D
Post by: winstondarmawan on September 27, 2017, 11:36:35 pm
I have a question about equity scholarships.
In the information sheet, it's noted that:
Once you have submitted your ES application, an ‘Equity Scholarships document package’ will be produced automatically if you have to provide supporting documents. If you don’t receive an ‘Equity Scholarships document package’ you don’t need to supply supporting documents.
However, I can't seem to find these documents.
Can anyone that did the equity scholarship please help me out?
Thanks in advance.
Post by: Thebarman on October 06, 2017, 11:02:38 am
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 06, 2017, 02:40:14 pm
I've noticed that there are 2 offer rounds per month in the lead up to the main offer rounds. How do we apply through those rounds?
Very few institutions will do offers for those rounds - It's early entry schemes and such that affect maybe 2% of people (and you would know if that was you). Most offers go out after ATAR, which is that big 'main round' in December ;D
Post by: Iminschool on October 13, 2017, 03:12:25 pm
Preferably at either USYD or UNSW.
Post by: isaacdelatorre on October 13, 2017, 03:24:30 pm
Are there any IT related scholarships floating about besides the BIT co-op scheme at UTS?
Preferably at either USYD or UNSW.
Hey there is a co-op scholarship program that is run by UNSW you can see more about ithere
However I'm pretty sure applications closed for 2017 high school leavers but double check that.
Good luck :D
Post by: sidzeman on October 26, 2017, 10:02:25 pm
Post by: LegalEagle24/7 on October 29, 2017, 05:18:07 pm
is there a scholarship for Law at USyd? Thanks xx
Post by: raeannechamii on November 07, 2017, 08:54:31 pm
Does anyone know if UTS offers their SRS placements on the 16th of November like a majority of other uni's or if they offer them during the main round?
Post by: sidzeman on November 28, 2017, 04:24:01 pm
Post by: jamonwindeyer on December 02, 2017, 04:11:09 pm
Stupid question but atars are emailed to the email we have listed on my student online right?
If that was your nominated method, yep! :)
Post by: Jess.martinuzzo on December 05, 2017, 05:53:47 pm
Hope someone can help me, Im feeling really stuck. I'm wanting to study international studies and relations at either UNSW or USYD but I'm really unsure what one to go to. I've looked at the QS rankings and USYD are higher than UNSW for both modern languages and international relations - yet I don't know if my decision should be dependent on this. I went to both open days and I loved the UNSW campus (seemed really modern and fun) but it is far from home and the USYD campus gave me a very old school archaic kind of vibe but is a little closer. Also, USYD allows me to combine the international studies degree with Arts (which I really want to do), whereas UNSW does not, however, UNSW offers an amazing exchange program.
I feel like there's so many differences and features to compare between the two unis, that I'm so confused as to where I should be studying.
Please help!! Thankyou! xx
Post by: jamonwindeyer on December 05, 2017, 06:25:01 pm
I’d say the quality of your education is probably more important than how the campus feels, so that’s a tick for Sydney (because you can study what you want). But exchange is an incredible opportunity, so tick to UNSW. What’s Sydney’s exchange program like?
Post by: jamonwindeyer on December 05, 2017, 06:25:40 pm
I’d say the quality of your education is probably more important than how the campus feels, so that’s a tick for Sydney (because you can study what you want). But exchange is an incredible opportunity, so tick to UNSW. What’s Sydney’s exchange program like?
Post by: Mada438 on December 05, 2017, 06:45:14 pm
Rough! So it’s better campus and better exchange opportunities, versus less travel and a more tailored study option. That’s nasty.Don't quote me 100% on this, but its pretty friggen decent from what i hear
I’d say the quality of your education is probably more important than how the campus feels, so that’s a tick for Sydney (because you can study what you want). But exchange is an incredible opportunity, so tick to UNSW. What’s Sydney’s exchange program like?
Post by: bimberfairy on December 14, 2017, 02:58:42 pm
Post by: RuiAce on December 14, 2017, 03:00:29 pm
Hi guys! I'm pretty sure you guys addressed this earlier but I wasn't able to find the article or thread about it. I was sent an offer by Western Sydney this morning for a course, but I'm still waiting on an offer from my first preference. If I accept Western Sydney's offer, I was wondering if I'd still be given an offer for my first preference course? And can you back out of an offer once you accept it, or are you bound to it? Thank you so much, I'm just so confused by it all.Yes, because you receive exactly one offer every round and it's always for the highest preference available. And this applies to any university (under UAC).
And you are not bound to it; that would defeat the purpose of one offer every round.
Post by: Gogo14 on December 18, 2017, 07:05:34 pm
I want to start my course next year semester 1 (Feb), so which offers are relevant to me?
Will I receive an offer for the next round (dec21st) or do I receive the offer in the Jan (with the vic students with VTAC)?
Post by: jamonwindeyer on December 18, 2017, 07:21:58 pm
hey guys i'm a vic student applying to ANU and am not sure how the UAC offer process works.
I want to start my course next year semester 1 (Feb), so which offers are relevant to me?
Will I receive an offer for the next round (dec21st) or do I receive the offer in the Jan (with the vic students with VTAC)?
You'll be eligible for an offer with everyone else in the main round (Dec 21) if your preferences are in! ;D
Post by: Nuwanda_g on January 02, 2018, 07:14:58 pm
First of all thanks for the free lectures, notes, and replies. It really helped me achieve my atar goal, could not achieve it without you guys. Anyway Im in a dilema right now between choosing Bach. Information Tech at UTS or Bach. Information Communication and Tech/ Bach. Business at UWS. I think im more gravitated into choosing UTS just because of the internship involved in the course. My problem is I enrolled into both unis already and chose my subjects and specialisations. Is it possible to unenroll into a Uni ive enrolled in. Have u guys gone through the same dilemma before cuz I want to approach this problem the best possible way I can. Thanks in advance.
Post by: jamonwindeyer on January 02, 2018, 08:07:47 pm
Hey Guys,
First of all thanks for the free lectures, notes, and replies. It really helped me achieve my atar goal, could not achieve it without you guys.
Hey! You're so welcome - Thanks for your support! ;D
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Anyway Im in a dilema right now between choosing Bach. Information Tech at UTS or Bach. Information Communication and Tech/ Bach. Business at UWS. I think im more gravitated into choosing UTS just because of the internship involved in the course. My problem is I enrolled into both unis already and chose my subjects and specialisations. Is it possible to unenroll into a Uni ive enrolled in. Have u guys gone through the same dilemma before cuz I want to approach this problem the best possible way I can. Thanks in advance.
I can't offer any first hand experience to help you make the choice, but one of them having integrated work experience is a big plus. Industry experience is a huge differentiating factor to help you stand out amongst the plethora of university graduates these days. I'd be giving major points to UTS for that too if I was in your shoes.
You can definitely 'unenrol' from WSU or UTS, provided you do so before the census date (still a fair way away yet, google "Census Date UTS/WSU" and it should pop right up). If you don't, you'll be liable to pay for the courses you've enrolled in so far (usually a few subjects so a few thousand dollars). You don't want that, so make sure you make your choice reasonably quickly and get that sorted! :)
Both are great institutions so there is no "wrong" choice, do what feels right :)
Post by: Ellie__ on January 03, 2018, 09:14:07 am
So I got an offer in the December main round and have accepted it. But I’m hoping for an offer from anu in this January round. Will they still give me an offer even though I have accepted one already?
Thankyou!
Post by: RuiAce on January 03, 2018, 09:15:37 am
Hey guysYes, this is always possible as per the "(at most) one offer EVERY round" rule
So I got an offer in the December main round and have accepted it. But I’m hoping for an offer from anu in this January round. Will they still give me an offer even though I have accepted one already?
Thankyou!
Post by: Natasha.97 on January 03, 2018, 09:19:22 am
Hey guys
So I got an offer in the December main round and have accepted it. But I’m hoping for an offer from anu in this January round. Will they still give me an offer even though I have accepted one already?
Thankyou!
Hi!
Receiving and accepting an offer from a previous round won’t affect your chances of getting an offer in the next round! As long as you’ve moved the offer that you’ve accepted down the list and put your ANU course preference as first, you should get a place if your selection rank is higher than the ATAR requirement. :)
I checked UAC, you have until midnight today to change your preferences!
Post by: Ellie__ on January 03, 2018, 10:17:59 am
Hi!
Receiving and accepting an offer from a previous round won’t affect your chances of getting an offer in the next round! As long as you’ve moved the offer that you’ve accepted down the list and put your ANU course preference as first, you should get a place if your selection rank is higher than the ATAR requirement. :)
I checked UAC, you have until midnight today to change your preferences!
Thanks guys!!
Post by: armtistic on January 03, 2018, 10:41:34 am
Yes, this is always possible as per the "(at most) one offer EVERY round" rule
In the same vein, if I got an interview from a uni, does that uni have to remain as my first preference?
Post by: RuiAce on January 03, 2018, 11:47:18 am
In the same vein, if I got an interview from a uni, does that uni have to remain as my first preference?Nope. You can always reject any offers and/or cancel offers already accepted regardless of the circumstance
Post by: z3bra on January 10, 2018, 08:04:22 pm
Post by: nelson.long on January 13, 2018, 08:01:55 pm
In November I accepted early entry for commerce at UOW (through uac) , but now I no longer want to study there. So, I accepted and enrolled into my december round offer, the Bachelor of Science in IT at UTS. However, UOW still send me emails asking me to officially enrol on their website. Is there anything I need to do e.g. call them?
Post by: RuiAce on January 13, 2018, 08:08:43 pm
Hey guys,Calling them would be the best idea. Because basically you're cancelling an offer you already accepted, so unless you know how to cancel the offer yourself you better ring them up and say that you don't want that offer anymore.
In November I accepted early entry for commerce at UOW (through uac) , but now I no longer want to study there. So, I accepted and enrolled into my december round offer, the Bachelor of Science in IT at UTS. However, UOW still send me emails asking me to officially enrol on their website. Is there anything I need to do e.g. call them?
Post by: nelson.long on January 15, 2018, 10:32:59 am
Post by: Jane20 on April 18, 2018, 01:19:28 pm
This maybe an irrelevant question but can i ask when does the Orientation week usually start in Uni ?
I want to book a ticket for my holiday but dont know when should i come back for uni.
Thanks a lot guys.
Post by: jamonwindeyer on April 18, 2018, 05:48:24 pm
Hi guys
This maybe an irrelevant question but can i ask when does the Orientation week usually start in Uni ?
I want to book a ticket for my holiday but dont know when should i come back for uni.
Thanks a lot guys.
Hey!! ;D
If you Google, [INSERT UNI] 2019 Academic Calendar, that should bring up what you need! It does vary a bit depending on whether that particular university has implemented trimesters or not - UNSW starts in mid-Feb and I think UTS is the same, I'd imagine USYD starts later with WSU. So it depends :)
Oh, and remember O-Week isn't compulsory! But most people go their first year I'd say ;D
Post by: olliesfield on April 30, 2018, 12:00:45 pm
Hey Everyone,
Tried asking this somewhere else but didn't get answered, will try here.
I recently finished school in 2017 and am at university studying at UTS, However, the uni or course is not right for me and i would like to withdraw and go to Sydney Uni starting next year doing something else.
I will be considered a non year 12 applicant and will have to lodge a new application through UAC, so will get a different number.
Will my ATAR still be considered? how will the uni see my ATAR if i have a new application number?
This has all been a big mess and am making sure my atar will be considered as i have met and exceeded the ATAR required for the course I am thinking of doing.
Thanks, Ollie
Post by: RuiAce on April 30, 2018, 12:08:02 pm
Hey Everyone,Jamon might take over for me in case I say something wrong, but are you sure you get a different number? The ATAR is set to last you two years so technically speaking you should still be allowed to use that for one more year. (But having said that, getting a new UAC number may lead to consequences with the ATAR you got in 2017.)
Tried asking this somewhere else but didn't get answered, will try here.
I recently finished school in 2017 and am at university studying at UTS, However, the uni or course is not right for me and i would like to withdraw and go to Sydney Uni starting next year doing something else.
I will be considered a non year 12 applicant and will have to lodge a new application through UAC, so will get a different number.
Will my ATAR still be considered? how will the uni see my ATAR if i have a new application number?
This has all been a big mess and am making sure my atar will be considered as i have met and exceeded the ATAR required for the course I am thinking of doing.
Thanks, Ollie
(Which means, technically speaking, you should still be able to apply through your old number.)
Also, the universities will look at whatever's higher between your ATAR and your first year GPA. So if your GPA ends up being low but you still satisfied the requirements ATAR-wise, USyd will let you in.
Post by: EEEEEEP on April 30, 2018, 12:10:57 pm
Hey Everyone,
Tried asking this somewhere else but didn't get answered, will try here.
I recently finished school in 2017 and am at university studying at UTS, However, the uni or course is not right for me and i would like to withdraw and go to Sydney Uni starting next year doing something else.
I will be considered a non year 12 applicant and will have to lodge a new application through UAC, so will get a different number.
Will my ATAR still be considered? how will the uni see my ATAR if i have a new application number?
This has all been a big mess and am making sure my atar will be considered as i have met and exceeded the ATAR required for the course I am thinking of doing.
Thanks, Ollie
Hi there!
https://sydney.edu.au/study/admissions/pathways-to-study/changing-universities.html
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Your university results will only be considered if you have completed at least one full-time year or equivalent a single university course.
IF you want to transfer to USYD. Your application will be assessed on your ATAR or university results, depending on which one is better (in 1st year). Your Uni marks will only be considered as the default after first year.
So your ATAR will be considered!
Post by: owidjaja on August 24, 2018, 07:57:26 pm
Just a question on the payment for UAC: so after I've paid the fee, would I still be able to change my preferences?
Post by: PhoenixxFire on August 24, 2018, 08:01:58 pm
Hey guys,Yep. You can keep changing them as much as you want before the cut off dates.
Just a question on the payment for UAC: so after I've paid the fee, would I still be able to change my preferences?
Post by: envisagator on August 27, 2018, 09:25:09 pm
Post by: fantasticbeasts3 on August 27, 2018, 09:58:39 pm
Hi guys, I didnt realise yesterday was the last day to change preferences, unfortunately, I wanted to change a few. It says that after august 30 there is a first round offer, wat are these offers for, and am I able to change my preferences now or do i have to wait till HSC??
Hi!
If I'm not mistaken, you have until just after your ATAR is released to change your preferences (like 2-3 days from memory). The offers you're going for are the ones in December round 2, so you have plenty of time to change. :-)
I hope I'm right lol I'm answering from memory
Post by: jamonwindeyer on August 27, 2018, 11:32:53 pm
Hi!
If I'm not mistaken, you have until just after your ATAR is released to change your preferences (like 2-3 days from memory). The offers you're going for are the ones in December round 2, so you have plenty of time to change. :-)
I hope I'm right lol I'm answering from memory
You are correct! envisagator, it was the last day to change preferences for this round, and not many people get offers now. It's early entry sort of stuff. Most of them come out in December, and as FB3 suggests, you've got ages to make up your mind for those :)
Post by: envisagator on August 27, 2018, 11:47:05 pm
You are correct! envisagator, it was the last day to change preferences for this round, and not many people get offers now. It's early entry sort of stuff. Most of them come out in December, and as FB3 suggests, you've got ages to make up your mind for those :)So I cant change any of any preferences until I get my atar?, ahhh
Post by: jamonwindeyer on August 27, 2018, 11:54:42 pm
So I cant change any of any preferences until I get my atar?, ahhh
No no, sorry I wasn't clear, you can change them pretty much until like the week before, aha. Unless you are getting early offers, you can change your preferences as much as you want until a few days beforel the offer round you care about (which for you is probably in December) :)
Post by: justwannawish on August 28, 2018, 08:57:31 am
What happens if you don't get your first five preferences? Does UAC contact you or do you have to reshuffle your preferences yourself?
Also if you don't get in via first round offers, how do you know if you've a chance of getting in via round 2?
Post by: jamonwindeyer on August 28, 2018, 06:45:20 pm
Hey!
What happens if you don't get your first five preferences? Does UAC contact you or do you have to reshuffle your preferences yourself?
Also if you don't get in via first round offers, how do you know if you've a chance of getting in via round 2?
Hey! If you don't get an offer out of your preferences, UAC contacts you to advise you to reshuffle your preferences around. I think it is something you have to do yourself though :)
You are always a chance of getting an offer in Round 2. Like, that's the way it works - Places open up. There's no way of knowing whether those increased chances will give you a place, so you've got to roll with it a little bit. Remember there are more than just the two rounds, there's a few - Plenty of time to wait for places in certain preferences and shuffle others around, or whatever you need to do :)
Post by: PhoenixxFire on September 09, 2018, 08:01:52 pm
Post by: Coffee on September 20, 2018, 09:35:54 am
As a non-year 12 student, when can I expect an offer? :)
Post by: jamonwindeyer on September 20, 2018, 06:25:07 pm
Victorian slightly confused by the various offer rounds…
As a non-year 12 student, when can I expect an offer? :)
No idea how being a non-Year 12 applicant affects things, but in general, most offers go out in December! Assuming you haven’t applied for early entry anywhere, I’d guess you will be in the same boat!
Post by: bw2018 on September 20, 2018, 07:49:05 pm
Post by: katie,rinos on September 20, 2018, 08:05:18 pm
Is it too late to enter into the UAC system?Nope, the early bird fees close next Friday (28th of September) and I think it's a lot cheaper ($70). However, you can put an application in anytime up to the 8th of February (but it costs $200!).
Some of the key dates are here
Hope this helps :D
Post by: emilyygeorgexx on October 03, 2018, 04:59:41 pm
Does anyone know what time during the year the results for the UNSW applications get released?
Is it usually after the HSC results come out?
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 03, 2018, 05:32:30 pm
Hey!
Does anyone know what time during the year the results for the UNSW applications get released?
Is it usually after the HSC results come out?
For most people UNSW releases their offers with the other unis, which yep, is that first round after ATAR release
Post by: emilyygeorgexx on October 03, 2018, 07:43:32 pm
For most people UNSW releases their offers with the other unis, which yep, is that first round after ATAR release
Oh, sorry I made a typo!
I meant to say the results from scholarship applications, do they get released after HSC results? :)
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 03, 2018, 09:06:07 pm
Oh, sorry I made a typo!
I meant to say the results from scholarship applications, do they get released after HSC results? :)
Right! Depends on the scholarship - Coop, for example, tells you a week or two prior. Some find out after. Which ones are you thinking? :)
Post by: owidjaja on October 03, 2018, 09:14:42 pm
Right! Depends on the scholarship - Coop, for example, tells you a week or two prior. Some find out after. Which ones are you thinking? :)What if you get called up for a Coop interview but you don't get the 96 ATAR? Does that mean you won't get the Coop scholarship?
Post by: emilyygeorgexx on October 03, 2018, 09:31:52 pm
Right! Depends on the scholarship - Coop, for example, tells you a week or two prior. Some find out after. Which ones are you thinking? :)
I applied for the UNSW All Rounder and the UNSW Business School Merit scholarships!
Oh and also like the AAA ones and the Scientia (even though I probably won't get these lol) but I do know these ones are based on your ATAR so they definitely come out after the HSC results are released. Just not sure about the 2 above! :)
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 03, 2018, 10:13:55 pm
What if you get called up for a Coop interview but you don't get the 96 ATAR? Does that mean you won't get the Coop scholarship?
Correct, you get told you “have it” before ATAR and it then depends on you meeting that cut-off
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 03, 2018, 10:17:59 pm
I applied for the UNSW All Rounder and the UNSW Business School Merit scholarships!
Oh and also like the AAA ones and the Scientia (even though I probably won't get these lol) but I do know these ones are based on your ATAR so they definitely come out after the HSC results are released. Just not sure about the 2 above! :)
Not sure about Business one, but I _think_ All Rounder comes later on with AAA and such because they need to know you are attending UNSW? Could be wrong, happy to be corrected
Post by: kauac on November 29, 2018, 09:41:29 am
I have received two offers from UAC and have already accepted and deferred the first. What will happen to my first offer if I accept this second offer?
They are both from the same university, and I kind of wanted to keep the second one as back-up. However, I don't want to risk losing the first offer if that is what happens when I accept the second one. I'm not talking about enrolling in the second course, just purely accepting the offer before it lapses on UAC.
Any thoughts on this?
Post by: jamonwindeyer on November 29, 2018, 09:12:38 pm
Hi...
I have received two offers from UAC and have already accepted and deferred the first. What will happen to my first offer if I accept this second offer?
They are both from the same university, and I kind of wanted to keep the second one as back-up. However, I don't want to risk losing the first offer if that is what happens when I accept the second one. I'm not talking about enrolling in the second course, just purely accepting the offer before it lapses on UAC.
Any thoughts on this?
Hey! The answer probably does depend on the uni so don't hold me to this, but my wager is that you can accept the second offer and that is totally fine provided you don't enrol ;D
Why do you need to keep both? Is it because you aren't sure which you want yet? :)
Post by: kauac on November 30, 2018, 02:07:24 pm
Hey! The answer probably does depend on the uni so don't hold me to this, but my wager is that you can accept the second offer and that is totally fine provided you don't enrol ;D
Why do you need to keep both? Is it because you aren't sure which you want yet? :)
Yeah, basically haven't decided yet. I have accepted the second one, so far, so good. :)
Thanks Jamon!
Post by: moq418 on December 07, 2018, 10:16:18 am
Post by: Opengangs on December 07, 2018, 10:45:24 am
what to do if you did not get the e12 usyd but you got uts early offer unconditional but you want uysd??????Hey moq418!
Accept the UTS offer and then remove it from your preference list, and place your Usyd offer at the top of the preference list. I believe there are still a few more rounds to go for SRS.
It may because your E12 offer is conditional so you will need a minimum ATAR to be competitive for a place.
Post by: PhoenixxFire on December 14, 2018, 11:12:26 am
Quote from: UAC
December Round 2 offers will be made to Year 12 students whose results are available in time for inclusion, primarily NSW HSC and ACT Year 12 students.I'm assuming this is referring to when results are available to UAC (as opposed to when they're available to students). Does anyone know if they'll have VCE results by then or if I'll have to wait to Jan?
Post by: Opengangs on December 14, 2018, 03:09:35 pm
Just to confirm- I received an early offer from The University of Sydney which I accepted. I'd like to be considered for the same course at a different university. I've reordered my preferences so that my preferred university is #1 and Sydney is #2. Is this okay, or do I need to take Sydney off my preferences entirely?Universities make offers by preference. So for each candidate, they will offer the highest eligible course on the preference list. If you aren't accepted for your first preference, then Sydney University will offer you a place since that is your highest eligible preference.
Post by: emilyygeorgexx on December 14, 2018, 04:54:06 pm
Post by: RuiAce on December 14, 2018, 04:56:16 pm
If you got the UNSW AAA Scholarship, does that mean you got the highest ATAR at your school?Basically yep.
(It's equivalent to the scholarship awarded to the school dux, but UNSW knows that some schools don't use the ATAR for that)
Post by: Laura Kate on December 14, 2018, 06:22:44 pm
Post by: PhoenixxFire on December 14, 2018, 06:26:08 pm
Hi everyone, I want to do occupational therapy at SYD but I got an atar of 90. The course requirement says "92 Indicative" so should I keep SYD as my first preference or take it off and go for the next option which requires 88?Leave it there! You still have a chance at getting it, if you take it off you're definitely not going to get in. Put the other course as your second preference though so you'll get that instead if you miss out on SYD
Post by: jamonwindeyer on December 14, 2018, 06:29:02 pm
Not sure anyone will know the answer to this - Will I get an offer on Dec 20 or in January? Was looking at the UAC website and it said that NSW students are included in the December offers.I'm assuming this is referring to when results are available to UAC (as opposed to when they're available to students). Does anyone know if they'll have VCE results by then or if I'll have to wait to Jan?
Hey! I'm not totally sure about this one actually, but I would imagine (since your results are now out) that VCE students are also included! There's no reason they can't be sent to UAC on the same day as the students :)
Hi everyone, I want to do occupational therapy at SYD but I got an atar of 90. The course requirement says "92 Indicative" so should I keep SYD as my first preference or take it off and go for the next option which requires 88?
Hey! Welcome to the forums! Definitely keep USYD as first. If you qualify for it, you'll get it, otherwise you'll get your second preference anyway ;D remember to check back in subsequent offer rounds in case you don't get it initially but you do get it later! :)
Post by: Seanclair on December 15, 2018, 04:48:57 pm
Post by: PhoenixxFire on December 15, 2018, 04:50:01 pm
hey I know this is a super easy question but I just want to triple check to be sure before tomorrow. my ATAR was just below the cut off for my first preference - but im keeping as first preference to hope for an offer. if I don't get an offer for my first preference in the upcoming December round however, will I automatically get an offer for my second preference - which I made the guaranteed ATAR for? :)Yep! All your preferences will be considered and you'll be given an offer for the highest preference who wants you.
Post by: owidjaja on December 15, 2018, 04:53:58 pm
A few months ago I accepted an early offer to Macquarie Uni. Since UNSW is listed 1st on my UAC preferences, would I still be able to accept the offer from UNSW? I was going to defer from Macquarie Uni if I meet the ATAR cut-off for UNSW but is it better to do it now or after the offers come out?
Post by: RuiAce on December 15, 2018, 05:05:39 pm
Hey guys,Yes - Basically if you get an offer from UNSW later on (which I assume you prefer, given it's 1st on your preferences), you can always tell MQ that you don't want your early offer there anymore. So you can leave UNSW as #1 and accept an offer there when it comes.
A few months ago I accepted an early offer to Macquarie Uni. Since UNSW is listed 1st on my UAC preferences, would I still be able to accept the offer from UNSW? I was going to defer from Macquarie Uni if I meet the ATAR cut-off for UNSW but is it better to do it now or after the offers come out?
Post by: MonicaHoswell on December 16, 2018, 09:54:41 am
Hi everyone, I want to do occupational therapy at SYD but I got an atar of 90. The course requirement says "92 Indicative" so should I keep SYD as my first preference or take it off and go for the next option which requires 88?
Similarly, I got 90 but needed 93 to get my SRS offer for Law at ANU. Without SRS the ATAR was 98. Adjustment factors do not really apply (only 5, which doesn’t help me). Should I keep it as first preference. It is my dream course. If I keep it as first, will it negatively impact my chance of getting my second preference if I am not accepted for the first preference?
Post by: RuiAce on December 16, 2018, 09:56:18 am
Similarly, I got 90 but needed 93 to get my SRS offer for Law at ANU. Without SRS the ATAR was 98. Adjustment factors do not really apply (only 5, which doesn’t help me). Should I keep it as first preference. It is my dream course. If I keep it as first, will it negatively impact my chance of getting my second preference if I am not accepted for the first preference?If you don't get your first preference, UAC defaults to check if you can get your second preference without doing anything. Therefore yes, your dream degree should always be your first preference.
Post by: SEasternCry on December 20, 2018, 07:03:29 am
edit: i managed to get above the GA for the usyd course.
Best Regards
Post by: jamonwindeyer on December 20, 2018, 07:09:13 am
I did a bit of a screw-up with my preferences and am worried if the my actual desired preference which is Bachelor of Pharmacy at usyd which I didn’t get today round 2 offers could all be taken because it is such a popular course. ~probably 500 students a year. What if there are no spots for me on the Jan. round 1 offers? What do I do? I got accepted into UTS for Bachelor of Adv. Sci. (pharm. sci.)
edit: i managed to get above the GA for the usyd course.
Best Regards
Hey! I'd say if you moved that course to Preference #1 in the next round, you should get an offer to it :) in the meantime enrol in UTS Pharm Sci as a backup! :)
Post by: superjerry12 on December 20, 2018, 07:16:57 am
1. How do I accept the offer?
2. I also had a conditional offer for an IBB scholarship, does anyone know when USYD will contact us whether we're successful or not,
Post by: forbiddensoulxx on December 20, 2018, 07:50:25 am
Post by: owidjaja on December 20, 2018, 08:38:49 am
Also, since I didn't take Extension Math, would it be recommended to take a bridging course or could I survive MATH1131 without it?
Post by: RuiAce on December 20, 2018, 08:45:20 am
Also, since I didn't take Extension Math, would it be recommended to take a bridging course or could I survive MATH1131 without it?I personally think going into MATH1131 with just 2U is a bit rough. Makes the learning curve between high school math and university math a bit too big.
So yeah, a bridging course is a heaps safer option (but in theory you can also self learn stuff).
Post by: emily_p on December 28, 2018, 04:29:11 pm
Post by: kauac on December 28, 2018, 04:58:37 pm
Hey all! My first UAC preference was USyd Commerce (95 atar) and I got 94.55. Knowing that USyd is pretty competitive, what are the chances that I'll get an offer in a January round? It's still as first preference in my list.
Hi...
So the atar cut-off for this particular course, B Commerce @ USYD, is a guaranteed atar. That means if someone got 95 or over, they would receive an offer if it their highest eligible preference on UAC. But a guarantee is just that: a guarantee. Thus, there are still offers given to people under the guaranteed cut-off.
Since you are less than 0.5 from the cut-off, I would say that you are in with a reasonable chance of getting that offer in the January rounds. Yep, Sydney is competitive, and it definitely depends on how many people accepted/declined an offer in earlier rounds, but there is still a good chance. :)
Post by: emily_p on January 11, 2019, 02:00:10 pm
Hi...
So the atar cut-off for this particular course, B Commerce @ USYD, is a guaranteed atar. That means if someone got 95 or over, they would receive an offer if it their highest eligible preference on UAC. But a guarantee is just that: a guarantee. Thus, there are still offers given to people under the guaranteed cut-off.
Since you are less than 0.5 from the cut-off, I would say that you are in with a reasonable chance of getting that offer in the January rounds. Yep, Sydney is competitive, and it definitely depends on how many people accepted/declined an offer in earlier rounds, but there is still a good chance. :)
Hey thanks for replying! Sorry this is a little late, should probably have checked the forums but yeah at least I have a little bit of hope now. I didn’t make it this round, would you suggest I wait until the next or enrol (can we still get offers if we enrol?)
Also would anyone happen to know where the lowest selection rank info is for USyd, I can’t find it on their course pages!
Thanks in advance!
Post by: kauac on January 11, 2019, 03:00:46 pm
Hey thanks for replying! Sorry this is a little late, should probably have checked the forums but yeah at least I have a little bit of hope now. I didn’t make it this round, would you suggest I wait until the next or enrol (can we still get offers if we enrol?)
Also would anyone happen to know where the lowest selection rank info is for USyd, I can’t find it on their course pages!
Thanks in advance!
Hi, me again! ;)
If you have received an offer already for another course, and you can see yourself studying it, then I would encourage you to enrol in this course. You can still receive other offers (like your first preference @ USYD) when you are enrolled in another course. In other words, don't give up on that dream course yet! There are still more rounds to come. :)
If you do end up getting into another course and don't want to study the one you are enrolled in, make sure you contact that uni before the census date (otherwise you will have to pay the tuition fees for that semester :o).
Here's the UAC ATAR Profile for January Round 1. It says that there are still vacancies in the B Commerce @ USYD. The lowest ATAR that received an offer for it this round was 90.15 (but selection rank was 95.00). You can also view similar information for the December Round.
Post by: emily_p on January 12, 2019, 07:57:01 pm
Hi, me again! ;)
If you have received an offer already for another course, and you can see yourself studying it, then I would encourage you to enrol in this course. You can still receive other offers (like your first preference @ USYD) when you are enrolled in another course. In other words, don't give up on that dream course yet! There are still more rounds to come. :)
If you do end up getting into another course and don't want to study the one you are enrolled in, make sure you contact that uni before the census date (otherwise you will have to pay the tuition fees for that semester :o).
Here's the UAC ATAR Profile for January Round 1. It says that there are still vacancies in the B Commerce @ USYD. The lowest ATAR that received an offer for it this round was 90.15 (but selection rank was 95.00). You can also view similar information for the December Round.
Ahh ok thank you, I'll definitely wait enrolling out then! And thanks so much for the link you're an absolute legend!! ;D ;D
Post by: emilyygeorgexx on January 12, 2019, 08:08:04 pm
Ahh ok thank you, I'll definitely wait enrolling out then! And thanks so much for the link you're an absolute legend!! ;D ;D
Hey!
Just adding on but definitely wait out! I know USYD does give out offers lower than the cut off because like yesterday I got an offer for USYD Law which is 99.5 and I got 99.10. So definitely hold tight and hopefully you get into your dream degree ;D
Post by: emily_p on January 15, 2019, 02:44:29 pm
Hey!
Just adding on but definitely wait out! I know USYD does give out offers lower than the cut off because like yesterday I got an offer for USYD Law which is 99.5 and I got 99.10. So definitely hold tight and hopefully you get into your dream degree ;D
Thanks so much that’s really comforting! And congrats on such a high atar :D :D
Post by: kauac on January 25, 2019, 10:01:04 am
Should I just send an email to WSU admissions?
Post by: jamonwindeyer on January 25, 2019, 06:55:45 pm
Hey, having a bit of trouble trying to decline an offer at WSU... There is no option to decline on the UAC website, or through the WSU student portal.
Should I just send an email to WSU admissions?
Yup! :)
Post by: PiercingDallas on June 21, 2019, 11:07:07 am
Does anyone know if a school sends a SRS (school recommendation scheme) application to a university (in my case Bcom at Maq), could they decline the application or is it likely to be offered an early entry offer.
Thanks :)
Post by: liam.berkovsky on July 21, 2019, 02:14:38 pm
Hey!
Does anyone know if a school sends an SRS (school recommendation scheme) application to a university (in my case Bcom at Maq), could they decline the application or is it likely to be offered an early entry offer.
Thanks :)
It depends on your marks and your school's recommendation and MQ's Final Decision.
Although Bachelor of Commerce is a U level course (Least competitive level, easiest to get into), so your chances of being accepted aren't too bad depending on your marks and teachers comments.
Hope this help :)
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Post by: Jkitchen on November 04, 2019, 03:32:01 pm
I'm not intending to apply through UAC (I want to study overseas), will this cause any problems for me to get my ATAR from UAC?
And how do I 'log in' to get it if I don't have a UAC account?
Thanks!
Post by: Rohit Bhat on December 24, 2019, 09:04:49 am
So I am interested in going to UTS for business and engineering.I got above the selection rank on their website despite having it as my first preference I still did not receive an offer, so how likely am I to receive an offer from UTS in the later round.
Thanks,
Rohit
Post by: lace02 on December 28, 2019, 12:07:24 pm
So I have received an offer to study BSc at USYD for the first round of offers this year and I have already accepted the course however now I have received an email from USYD saying I must enrol in the course. So I followed their instructions and begin to fill in the multiple forms and information to enrol however I have just reached the 'Units of Study' part of the enrolment process and am being asked to select my majors and minors. So I was wondering if it is possible to change my majors and minor later if I just select anything right now because I have no idea which majors and minors I want to take as of now.
Also I was also wondering if there are certain units that are compulsory in BSc? Perhaps in the sciences (chem/phy/bio) and in maths? Because I want like to sit the GAMSAT later and require such knowledge for the exam. I'm asking because I am considering taking an economics major/minor in the course and knowledge from study of those units will not assist in the GAMSAT exam.
Also I know that with the first round you must accept your offers in 10 days so is the time limit for enrolling with the uni also the same or is it different?
Thanks in advance!!
Post by: RuiAce on December 28, 2019, 12:56:34 pm
Hey guys,You may want to ask UTS for more about this.
So I am interested in going to UTS for business and engineering.I got above the selection rank on their website despite having it as my first preference I still did not receive an offer, so how likely am I to receive an offer from UTS in the later round.
Thanks,
Rohit
To answer the question: In general, this may be because the selection rank was higher in 2020, potentially due to higher demand. It certainly does not rule you out for getting an offer in the next round. It should be a likely scenario, but again that's best left for the UTS team to answer.
Hey all!Typically the answer to this is yes. You may need to search through USyd websites on how changing majors works, or email them about it. But usually there's no problem with changing.
So I have received an offer to study BSc at USYD for the first round of offers this year and I have already accepted the course however now I have received an email from USYD saying I must enrol in the course. So I followed their instructions and begin to fill in the multiple forms and information to enrol however I have just reached the 'Units of Study' part of the enrolment process and am being asked to select my majors and minors. So I was wondering if it is possible to change my majors and minor later if I just select anything right now because I have no idea which majors and minors I want to take as of now.
Also I was also wondering if there are certain units that are compulsory in BSc? Perhaps in the sciences (chem/phy/bio) and in maths? Because I want like to sit the GAMSAT later and require such knowledge for the exam. I'm asking because I am considering taking an economics major/minor in the course and knowledge from study of those units will not assist in the GAMSAT exam.
Also I know that with the first round you must accept your offers in 10 days so is the time limit for enrolling with the uni also the same or is it different?
Thanks in advance!!
The handbooks should outline which units are core, and certain electives you may take. Also, whilst I fully get the convenience of learning the precursory knowledge for GAMSAT throughout your degree, keep in mind there is also the alternate of gradually self-learning the content.
Your offer must be accepted within the 10 days, but usually once you've accepted it, the enrolment can be stretched out for a longer period of time.
Post by: therese07 on January 15, 2020, 06:06:20 pm
So I’m stuck in a dilemma in which I feel like there’s no win win situation. Initially, I was planning to do my first preference of international studies at UNSW and internally transfer into the international studies/law course because I did not sit the LAT. However yesterday, by sudden impulse, I decided to change my first preference to arts/law for Macquarie. Today, I got an email saying that I am eligible for an offer for arts/law as long as I keep it as one of my top preferences. Now I did some prior research and UNSW Law faculty is 3rd in Australia and 14th in the world. UNSW is my dream law school to attend, however I’m worried that even if I do get good grades, I might not even get into UNSW law, therefore, regretting my chances of not taking up arts/law at Macquarie. My main concern is that if I go to Macquarie, I will limit my chances in employment later in the future and opportunities that UNSW could have offered. I’m also worried that the university you do go to, can affect your chances of employment, especially with law rankings coming into place, with big law firms. If I do stay at UNSW and continue to do the international studies course, I don’t know how attainable getting good grades is, and if I can maintain it to get into the law course. I’ve considered UNSW Law a good faculty because of the all the connections the head of dean has stated on open day, with different law firms as well and I’m not sure if it’s the same with Macquarie. Especially with these UNSW statistics that are making me paranoid where if I don’t go to their uni, I’ve basically lost all access to a stable job in the future. Any advice is appreciated, because I don’t want to regret my decision, whatever choice I’m inclined to. Thank you!
Post by: fantasticbeasts3 on January 15, 2020, 09:33:34 pm
Hi there!
So I’m stuck in a dilemma in which I feel like there’s no win win situation. Initially, I was planning to do my first preference of international studies at UNSW and internally transfer into the international studies/law course because I did not sit the LAT. However yesterday, by sudden impulse, I decided to change my first preference to arts/law for Macquarie. Today, I got an email saying that I am eligible for an offer for arts/law as long as I keep it as one of my top preferences. Now I did some prior research and UNSW Law faculty is 3rd in Australia and 14th in the world. UNSW is my dream law school to attend, however I’m worried that even if I do get good grades, I might not even get into UNSW law, therefore, regretting my chances of not taking up arts/law at Macquarie. My main concern is that if I go to Macquarie, I will limit my chances in employment later in the future and opportunities that UNSW could have offered. I’m also worried that the university you do go to, can affect your chances of employment, especially with law rankings coming into place, with big law firms. If I do stay at UNSW and continue to do the international studies course, I don’t know how attainable getting good grades is, and if I can maintain it to get into the law course. I’ve considered UNSW Law a good faculty because of the all the connections the head of dean has stated on open day, with different law firms as well and I’m not sure if it’s the same with Macquarie. Especially with these UNSW statistics that are making me paranoid where if I don’t go to their uni, I’ve basically lost all access to a stable job in the future. Any advice is appreciated, because I don’t want to regret my decision, whatever choice I’m inclined to. Thank you!
Hi!
Firstly, congratulations on your acceptance to International Studies! It’s a great degree :-)
I’ve also checked out the internal program transfer for law, and in your case, you’ll have to:
a) not fail any courses, and
b) have completed your first year.
International Studies courses are honestly not that hard to pass, but I think that provided you keep up a distinction WAM, you should be good.
Also, I don’t think going to MQ would limit your chances at employment. As long as you take advantage of all opportunities that come your way, there’s no saying that you won’t get a job at X law firm. At the end of the day, both universities will award you with the same law degree. You can also transfer to MQ if you don’t think UNSW is right for you. :-)
Go with your gut with uni - you have so much time to change your mind anyways! Feel free to ask us any questions you may have!
Post by: sunflowah on January 17, 2020, 06:38:43 pm
(not sure if this question is appropriate for this discussion group but)
Is there a list/document/website outlining all the early entries for different uni's? (in particular for 2020 high school graduates)
Post by: Coolmate on January 17, 2020, 06:52:58 pm
:) Hello all,
(not sure if this question is appropriate for this discussion group but)
Is there a list/document/website outlining all the early entries for different uni's? (in particular for 2020 high school graduates)
Hey sunflowah! ;D
I'm not sure if this helps, but this is the new UAC guide for all university + entry schemes, and could entail of early entry information:
https://www.uac.edu.au/assets/documents/uac-guide/uac-guide-2019-20.pdf
Hope this helps!
Coolmate 8)
Post by: DamnDhruv on February 06, 2020, 08:28:15 am
I have got an offer from WSU for bachelor of engineering/bachelor of business and one from Macquarie for the bachelor of engineering/ bachelor of commerce. I originally wanted to do this course in unsw or usyd but didnt get a high enough atar. Any suggestions on which I should choose?
Post by: ThunderDragon on July 25, 2021, 09:09:37 pm
Just did my UCAT today and I'm quite disappointed in my results. I got 2790 which is the 81st percentile according to 2020 data but it's highly likely that percentiles will go up and my score will probs drop to somewhere in the 70s percentiles. Is there any point in applying for Undergrad Med at UNSW and if so, does anyone know anyone who got interviews with a mid 70s percentiles UCAT score (my guess of where my score will drop to)?
Post by: Barnowl on September 17, 2021, 05:56:52 pm
I am very confused. Does anyone know how we are meant to put in our course preferences without knowing our ATAR? Because if ATARs come out on the 20th Jan, and I think the deadline for changing courses that is not early entry is in October maybe, how does it work?
Sorry if this is a stupid question, I just don't understand why we would only be able to apply to courses before knowing what our ATAR will be. There is one course I would love to do but the ATAR is very high and it's very unlikely that I will get the required ATAR, is it still worth putting it as my N.1 preference?
Thank you to anyone who replies.
Post by: katie,rinos on September 17, 2021, 06:17:07 pm
Hi,
I am very confused. Does anyone know how we are meant to put in our course preferences without knowing our ATAR? Because if ATARs come out on the 20th Jan, and I think the deadline for changing courses that is not early entry is in October maybe, how does it work?
Sorry if this is a stupid question, I just don't understand why we would only be able to apply to courses before knowing what our ATAR will be. There is one course I would love to do but the ATAR is very high and it's very unlikely that I will get the required ATAR, is it still worth putting it as my N.1 preference?
Thank you to anyone who replies.
Hey,
If you check out this website there will be some useful dates for you! You'll have to scroll down a bit though! Atars will be released on the 20th of Jan and you have until midnight the 21st of Jan to change your preferences (to add in courses, change order, etc). Courses for the main round will be released on the 26th of January.
Yes, definitely worth putting that course as N1. The most important thing to think of when ordering your preferences in what course you want to study the most. You'll receive an offer for the highest preference to which you are eligible.
Hope this helps! :D