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[ecstasy]

Would it be at all possible to get into Melbourne Arts without SEAS with an 89.25 ? Pipe dream too far fetched?

[lemonades]

Hi UniMelb

My sibling just got 99.6 and probably wants to do commerce, and I was wondering, are there any scholarships given for people who score above 99 or relatively high? Also, with the chancellors scholars program - is there any bonus 'aggregate' points given out for getting certain scores? (Like say a 50 in english?

Thanks

[unimelb]

Hi, I received an email from Unimelb on 4 December about the Guaranteed entry score for international students, is this the 2015 one of just 2014? And does Unimelb provide early round offer for Biomedicine? Thanks.

I'm just checking on this with our team over at admissions, I'll get you an answer on this as soon as I hear back.

Hey there, what ATAR would be required to get to Science having a SEAS application (difficult circumstances/ underrepresented school)?

There's no guaranteed ATAR for these categories, and particularly with difficult circumstances it will depend a lot on the individual. There can be a fair amount of fluctuation though depending on your circumstances, so if you've submitted your SEAS through VTAC and meet the minimum requirements it's definitely worth considering putting as a preference.

Would it be at all possible to get into Melbourne Arts without SEAS with an 89.25 ? Pipe dream too far fetched?

Possible, yes, but it would be an outside chance. Clearly-in scores can go up and down, but it's unlikely that the clearly-in will drop 3 points from last year. There are other options, including transferring from another university mid-year or in 2016, so if you want to chat about these one on one it may be worth PMing, or (even better) heading to our course info day on Wednesday.

My sibling just got 99.6 and probably wants to do commerce, and I was wondering, are there any scholarships given for people who score above 99 or relatively high? Also, with the chancellors scholars program - is there any bonus 'aggregate' points given out for getting certain scores? (Like say a 50 in english?

There are academic merit scholarships, however it's unfortunately not likely that your sibling will qualify for one of these with a score of 99.6. We also have a range of equity scholarship, so depending on their background these might be an option. Finally there may be prizes and bursaries available from individual faculties, however these are normally awarded for outstanding academic performance during the degree, and not for Year 12 performance.

There aren't any aggregate points given for high-scoring subjects when looking at Chancellor's Scholar applications - we look at the ATAR as-is when determining eligibility.

[Jaysit97]

Hi Melbourne Uni!

I know that the clearly in for Commerce is 95 but are my chances of getting into commerce extremely slim with an atar of 93.25? Also, how difficult is it to switch from a bachelor of arts to a bachelor of commerce midyear? What would I need to do? Thanks!

[ealam2]

Hi! I know this question has been asked before but I just wanted some opinions on whether to take Bachelor of Biomedical Science or Science?

[Sanguinne]

Have the melbourne access scholarships been issued yet? If not, what date?

[nikegod]

Hi Melbourne Uni!

I know that the clearly in for Commerce is 95 but are my chances of getting into commerce extremely slim with an atar of 93.25? Also, how difficult is it to switch from a bachelor of arts to a bachelor of commerce midyear? What would I need to do? Thanks!

Without some form of special consideration, it is pretty unlikely. I believe they are pretty strict about the 95 cutoff. To switch from arts to comm, you will need to average at least 75, but 80 or so should make you quite competitive. You could even do some comm subjects in breadth so you make the best use of the semester

[Eluminum]

Hi UoM, do you notify applicants if their SEAS application is rejected/accepted?

[unimelb]

I know that the clearly in for Commerce is 95 but are my chances of getting into commerce extremely slim with an atar of 93.25? Also, how difficult is it to switch from a bachelor of arts to a bachelor of commerce midyear? What would I need to do? Thanks!

It'd certainly be tough to get in to Commerce with an ATAR of 93.25, and it's probably not very likely that the clearly-in's going to drop much this year. If it's what you really want to do though, you're above the minimum, so you may still choose to list it as a preference just in case.

It's possible to transfer from Arts to Commerce, although you'd want to get some advice before leaping into it, as your subjects might not all directly credit across. If you're free Wednesday, it'd be worth coming to campus and chatting to  staff from both faculties. If not, I'd suggest getting in touch with us through more official channels for more detailed course advice.

Have the melbourne access scholarships been issued yet? If not, what date?

Not yet. Usually recipients will be notified after VTAC offers are released. Which also leads to

Hi UoM, do you notify applicants if their SEAS application is rejected/accepted?

We don't usually let Access Melbourne applicants know if they've been unsuccessful in getting a scholarship. Your SEAS application will be considered when assessing you for every Melbourne course you've applied for, and if you don't receive an offer from us then unfortunately that means you weren't ranked highly enough in this year's intake even with Access Melbourne.

[Adequace]

My friend is looking to study Science at Melb Uni, however from my understanding the Clearly-In atar is 78+ unfortunately she received an atar of 78.30.

Is there still a chance of my friend getting in to Melbourne Uni? Are you able to reiveal statistics on how many people were able to study science without having a clearly-in atar?

She's really sensitive and in her perspective that's the only course she wants to do, I'm afraid of breaking the bad news to her if it won't be likely to get in 

Edit: this is through Access Melbourne.

[Jaysit97]

Without some form of special consideration, it is pretty unlikely. I believe they are pretty strict about the 95 cutoff. To switch from arts to comm, you will need to average at least 75, but 80 or so should make you quite competitive. You could even do some comm subjects in breadth so you make the best use of the semester

Thanks for the reply and congrats on your atar mate

It'd certainly be tough to get in to Commerce with an ATAR of 93.25, and it's probably not very likely that the clearly-in's going to drop much this year. If it's what you really want to do though, you're above the minimum, so you may still choose to list it as a preference just in case.

It's possible to transfer from Arts to Commerce, although you'd want to get some advice before leaping into it, as your subjects might not all directly credit across. If you're free Wednesday, it'd be worth coming to campus and chatting to  staff from both faculties. If not, I'd suggest getting in touch with us through more official channels for more detailed course advice.

Not yet. Usually recipients will be notified after VTAC offers are released. Which also leads to

We don't usually let Access Melbourne applicants know if they've been unsuccessful in getting a scholarship. Your SEAS application will be considered when assessing you for every Melbourne course you've applied for, and if you don't receive an offer from us then unfortunately that means you weren't ranked highly enough in this year's intake even with Access Melbourne.

Okay thanks!!

[2NE1]

Will 99.45 guarantee entry into Biomedicine at Melbourne Uni?

[lemonades]

Hello Melbourne - does one need to be financially/economically/sociologically disadvantaged in order to get the 'national melbourne scholarship'

Would a 99.6 atar ALONE guarantee some form of national scholarship, or have a good chance of getting this scholarship?

[missdf13]

A 98+ ATAR is a guaranteed entry into Bachelor of Commerce, right? I don't need to worry about anything now yeah? 

[unimelb]

My friend is looking to study Science at Melb Uni, however from my understanding the Clearly-In atar is 78+ unfortunately she received an atar of 78.30.
Is there still a chance of my friend getting in to Melbourne Uni? Are you able to reiveal statistics on how many people were able to study science without having a clearly-in atar?
Edit: this is through Access Melbourne.

If she's eligible for either the rural/isolated area or financial disadvantage categories, then she'll be fine with a 78.30. These two categories have guaranteed entry to the Bachelor of Science with an ATAR of 78.00 provided all the other prerequisites are met. If it's from any of the other categories, it'll depend a lot on her individual circumstances. She'll absolutely be considered, but it's not as certain that she'll get a place. If you're not sure about the categories this should be a handy resource.

Even if she doesn't make it in for Semester 1 2014, let her know that she shouldn't give up if she wants to study at Melbourne. There are other options, such as transferring from a degree at another institution in the future. She should get in touch with the University directly if she wants to chat about these options after VTAC offers are made.

Will 99.45 guarantee entry into Biomedicine at Melbourne Uni?

It won't guarantee it, but it'll certainly put you in with a very good chance. The clearly-in last year was 98.95, so you're comfortably above that.

Hello Melbourne - does one need to be financially/economically/sociologically disadvantaged in order to get the 'national melbourne scholarship'

Would a 99.6 atar ALONE guarantee some form of national scholarship, or have a good chance of getting this scholarship?

You don't have to come from a disadvantaged background - National Scholarships are awarded purely on academic merit.

A 99.6 may be a little on the low side to guarantee a National Scholarship. Unfortunately these are extremely competitive, and while 99.6 is an incredible score, it's probably not quite enough. The majority of other scholarships are equity-based (awarded to disadvantaged students), but take a look here to see if there are any smaller faculty or residential college scholarships that may be useful to you.

A 98+ ATAR is a guaranteed entry into Bachelor of Commerce, right? I don't need to worry about anything now yeah? 

Well, not guaranteed, but no, you don't need to worry much. That's healthily above last year's clearly-in, so you've got a very solid chance of receiving an offer.

Alright everyone, I'm heading off for the day, but we'll have people online tomorrow to answer more questions. Congratulations to all of you again, and have a great time tonight without the dreaded wait for results hanging over you!

- Carl