I want to apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Commerce. I have read that 75% is considered competitive. What exactly does competitive mean in this context? So if we were successful in achieving a 75% average would we be likely to receive an offer? Also do i need to submit an academic transcript to Melbourne Uni if transferring from another university or would I give that to VTAC?
When we say competitive, it usually means that we can't guarantee it but you'll have a pretty good chance. Like with applying out of Year 12, the actual score required fluctuates depending on the standard of all applicants. So yes, with a 75% average, there's a good chance you'd get an offer, but there's no guarantee. You won't need to submit an academic transcript, VTAC can access this when you apply. There's a full list of what VTAC can access when you apply
here.
I have 2 questions, say i achieved an ATAR of 99.8/85, is it still possible to get a chancellors scholarship with
1) SEAS or Access Melbourne
2) A combination of both
Even with Access Melbourne, you need to meet the eligibility requirements as outlined
here, so unless you're applying as an Indigenous student you unfortunately wouldn't be eligible for Chancellor's Scholars for any program except perhaps Bachelor of Music. If you were eligible and received a scholarship through the Chancellor's Scholars Program, you usually wouldn't also be awarded an Access scholarship.
Thankyou for this btw!
I received an ATAR of 92.5 and am interested in doing a Bachelor of Commerce however the 'guide' clear entry is 93. Is that subject to change? I applied for SEAS as I come from an underrepresented school, is there much chance of my entry? Will the clearly in score be bumped up as last years was 95?
Again, thanks!
No problem, it's a confusing time of year - happy to help.
Clearly-ins are subject to change depending on a whole bunch of factors including the number of applicants in a given year and the scores of those applying. Unfortunately, 93.00 is the minimum required score unless you fall under the rural/isolated or financial disadvantage categories for Access Melbourne, so in your case you wouldn't be eligible for [EDIT] the guaranteed pathway to the Bachelor of Commerce. As I've said to a couple of other people, there are still a number of options open if you want to study here, including transferring later on from another university. Once you've got a clearer idea of what you're doing next year, it's worth getting in touch and someone can talk you through options and advice.
With an ATAR of 94.15 and SEAS for financial disadvantage (family tax A and B and a Centrelink payment + youth allowance obtained after the seas application was given in) is there any way of telling if I am still guaranteed a place in the bachelor of science (or biomedicine-I'm only 0.85 lower than the access melbourne 95 atar needed) for 2015 if the clearly in rises above 94.15? ( I'm asking about biomed too because the access melbourne document on your website says I am still considered if I fall below the access melbourne atars). Does being a UMEP student affect anything other than my Atar?
Also, if I couldn't get into either of those courses but got into environments or oral health, could I transfer to either of biomed or science? When would I need to do this and what subjects would I need to take/how would I do it?
Based on that information, yes, you'd be eligible for a guaranteed spot in the Bachelor of Science with that ATAR and SEAS for financial disadvantage. Unfortunately you wouldn't be eligible for the Bachelor of Biomedicine, however if you went into Science and decided you still wanted Biomedicine next year you could always apply for a transfer. The UMEP question - I'll need to get back to you on that once I've checked with our UMEP team.
Even though you could get into Science, the answer to your other question isyes, you could apply for a transfer from either Environments or Oral Health, although if you were successful you probably wouldn't receive credit for all the study you undertook.
My question is about the Biomedicine course structure.
If I took a diploma of languages (from 1st year, in a language NOT studied in my electives), would that necessarily mean my degree is 'overloaded' and extended to 4 years.
Also, when are Access Melbourne Scholarships announced? Is that just on Jan19th with university offers?
I'm going to get back to you on the Dip. Lang. question. I think there may be a way to fast-track, but I've sent your question to the people over at the MDHS Student Centre to confirm.
Access scholarships aren't usually announced on the day you get your offer. They take a bit longer to finalise, so you'll normally find out within a few weeks of the offer.
Is there any way of increasing one's chance of acceptance into Melbourne? 
Well, listing us as a preference is a good start.
But at this stage, not really. If you're not successful this time around, there are definitely things you can chat to us about to improve your application for next year though. Just get in touch after offers are made and someone can help out.
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