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Uni Stuff => General University Discussion and Queries => Topic started by: mhs2008 on January 22, 2008, 06:21:42 pm

Title: scaled or not scaled?
Post by: mhs2008 on January 22, 2008, 06:21:42 pm

hi there guys for melb uni physiotherapy the pre-req are

Enter of 96+  + at least 35 in VCE units 3 and 4 in each of English (any) and Chemistry and one of Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics or Physics.

Is the 35 after or before scalling?

thanks alot. :)

Title: Re: scaled or not scaled?
Post by: Pencil on January 22, 2008, 06:24:39 pm

before

Title: Re: scaled or not scaled?
Post by: Nick on January 22, 2008, 06:36:23 pm

Definitely before. Scaling simply accounts for the competition that exists within a subject.

Title: Re: scaled or not scaled?
Post by: Collin Li on January 22, 2008, 06:40:33 pm

Quote from: Nick on January 22, 2008, 06:36:23 pm

Definitely before. Scaling simply accounts for the competition that exists within a subject.

That is true, although it makes me wonder if the system is well-designed. If pre-requisites are aiming to ensure a minimum absolute standard, rather than a minimum competitive standard (the raw score), then the pre-requisites should be looking at scaled scores. It is easier to get 25 raw in a less competitive year, but it doesn't mean that you know enough to get into Commerce. Looking at the scaled score helps to account for the competition (oh, and of course there would be a higher scaled pre-requisite associated with it).

EDIT: oops, replaced "competitive" with "less competitive" so it makes sense.

Title: Re: scaled or not scaled?
Post by: Nick on January 22, 2008, 06:42:46 pm

I personally think that the universities should look at the scaled scores, as it gives a much greater indication of the person's ability.

Title: Re: scaled or not scaled?
Post by: mhs2008 on January 22, 2008, 06:52:01 pm

ahh sweet guys! thanks you for your replies. 

Does anyone here know what enter  you need for physio csp and full fee?