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Uni Stuff => Universities - Victoria => University of Melbourne => Topic started by: CossieG on February 12, 2014, 04:33:09 pm

Title: Did anybody get an email about the DELA?
Post by: CossieG on February 12, 2014, 04:33:09 pm
I did, probably because of my shit study score in English...

So now apparently I have to sit this test and depending on my results, I will "be required to undertake further academic English studies".

Has anyone done this before?

Gosh I feel dumb now.
Title: Re: Did anybody get an email about the DELA?
Post by: scribble on February 12, 2014, 04:42:05 pm
haha I had a friend who scored well over 40 in english but also landed a 26 in lit and had to sit it. XD don't worry though, the dela is just to make sure you're literate, it's not a particularly grueling test. It's pretty much there so that students who have difficulty with literacy know that there are services available to help them should they need it. and even if you pass the test with flying colours, they still give you the option to take their additional classes.

but yeah don't feel dumb, not doing fantastically in vce english isn't going to drag you down at uni. :)
Title: Re: Did anybody get an email about the DELA?
Post by: CossieG on February 12, 2014, 04:51:32 pm
What if I do badly in it? It sort of seems this test is for non-native English speakers... Am I right?
Title: Re: Did anybody get an email about the DELA?
Post by: LOLs99 on February 12, 2014, 04:55:02 pm
Dw. I'm doing it with you ;)
Title: Re: Did anybody get an email about the DELA?
Post by: scribble on February 12, 2014, 05:26:08 pm
you're correct, yes. you really won't have any issue with it.
not sure what happens if you do badly in it, i knew a few people who sat it and not a single had to take additional classes. i really wouldn't worry about it in the slightest.
Title: Re: Did anybody get an email about the DELA?
Post by: Oilerian on February 12, 2014, 06:51:43 pm
Yes I got the email but I am not sure if I want to participate in it, considering I don't belong to any of the categories written here.
http://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1071
Title: Re: Did anybody get an email about the DELA?
Post by: CossieG on February 12, 2014, 08:31:41 pm
The email made it seem like it was compulsory..
Title: Re: Did anybody get an email about the DELA?
Post by: Oilerian on February 13, 2014, 12:10:59 pm
The email made it seem like it was compulsory..

Well after some reading I find it might be compulsory if it was requested directly from your faculty. I would suggest contacting the adviser if you have any question.
Title: Re: Did anybody get an email about the DELA?
Post by: 90+FTW on February 14, 2014, 10:46:00 am
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Gosh I feel dumb now
No need to feel dumb science is obviously your strong point :)