ATAR vs ENTER

[Daniel15]

Is the ATAR score calculated in the same way as the ENTER score? And is ATAR what it's called this year, or is it still called ENTER for now?

Sorry, I've been "out of the loop" for some time now.

[samuch]

Is the ATAR score calculated in the same way as the ENTER score? And is ATAR what it's called this year, or is it still called ENTER for now?

Sorry, I've been "out of the loop" for some time now.

haha well yes its calculated in the same way and its called ATAR this year

[Daniel15]

Thanks
I guess I should rename the ENTER calculator to the "ATAR calculator"

[Visionz]

what a nightmare of an english score daniel. Im sure youre well over it but shit!

[Daniel15]

Btw, best calculator.

Thanks!

what a nightmare of an english score daniel. Im sure youre well over it but shit!

Yeah, I suck at English. I find it reeeeally hard to write essays 
Oh well, I got into my university course, so that's all that really matters 

[Daniel15]

Hehe, I wanted to keep it ad-free, nice and clean . There's been a "Donate" button since last year, and only one person has used it

I've got atarcalc.com, should start using it

[Blakhitman]

NHS FTW. LOL If only people at NHS knew a former student is the developer of this awesome calculator, you'd be hailed a legend and be mentioned at every school assembly...

So yeah, pretty much thanks for the calculator.

[jinny1]

how does the SAC rankings moderate your exam scores?? the higher your ranking the higher your final exam mark??

[Toothpaste]

how does the SAC rankings moderate your exam scores?? the higher your ranking the higher your final exam mark??

Official: http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/exams/statisticalmoderation/statmod.html

Eriny explained it really well:

A more detailed answer on the calculation of study scores is available here:
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/exams/statisticalmoderation/statmod.html

More or less, your SAC scores themselves don't go into the computer, your rank relative to the rest of your class goes in. Then, the top exam score gotten by someone in your class will be equivalent to the top SAC score (which might not have been achieved by the same person). You always keep your own exam score. The link above is much more comprehensive and I recommend that anyone who is interested in the VCE read it.

   
There are a few more recent threads I haven't compiled.
Strong Cohorts and their impact on your study score - saRAWR
Importance of SAC's over exams - xXNovaxX
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,16172.0.html
SACs in High Achieving Classes - vexx
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,15941.0.html
Can a low average class SS affect you badly? Also a low exam mark for your school - andy0004
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,15500.0.html
SAC's Aren't as Important? - PePPaRoz
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,13678.0.html
I don't understand all this SAC business! - Voltman
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,11398.0.html
SAC moderation: How does it work? - champorado
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,6953.0.html
Ranking help pls! - username
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,6091.0.html
Unusual SAC Ranking Problem == - mystikal
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,5408.0.html
I don't get this... - Voltman
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,5150.0.html
stuffing up sacs but doing well on exams - vce01
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,4761.0.html
Is there any safeguard against irrelevant or pointlessly difficult SACs? - gonzo
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,4673.0.html
Equal rankings?  - chid
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,4139.0.html
I DONT GET THESE SAC CRAP TOO CONFUSING HELP!! - mystikal
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,3623.0.html
Ranking - misskaraleah
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,2940.0.html
A bit confused with ENTER/study score calculation... - jess3254
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,2478.0.html
Ranking in SAC's - clinton_09
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,2459.0.html
Im in a class with REALLY smart people - good or bad? - chikopapi
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,2042.0.html
The comparability of SACs between schools - costargh
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,1318.0.html
standardisation of SACs - Mao
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,837.0.html
English Stuphz, I dun needa spel kk - Ahmad
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,148.0.html

Original post: http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,15834.msg169055.html#msg169055

[Ilovemathsmeth]

I used the ENTER calculator. Honestly, such an awesome thing =D

[vexx]

I used the ENTER calculator. Honestly, such an awesome thing =D

/agreed, best thing evaar.
woah it's weird looking at this updated one and how much worse i would probably have done a few years back... every year scores to certain enters increase, hopefully this year follows the trends x) !

[Gloamglozer]

I used the ENTER calculator. Honestly, such an awesome thing =D

/agreed, best thing evaar.
woah it's weird looking at this updated one and how much worse i would probably have done a few years back... every year scores to certain enters increase, hopefully this year follows the trends x) !

It also makes a good procrastinating tool along with VN.    It can also be an absolute morale booster/crusher at the same time, especially the period between your last exam and D-Day.

[vexx]

I used the ENTER calculator. Honestly, such an awesome thing =D

/agreed, best thing evaar.
woah it's weird looking at this updated one and how much worse i would probably have done a few years back... every year scores to certain enters increase, hopefully this year follows the trends x) !

It also makes a good procrastinating tool along with VN.    It can also be an absolute morale booster/crusher at the same time, especially the period between your last exam and D-Day.

it actually makes or breaks my day when i choose it too hah!
oh no ahaha, that's going to be way too intense that period of time..