SEAS Application

[Jshaz]

hey guys,

just wanted to know if you guys have heard any information regarding the impact of SEAS on ATAR. On monash's website it states that "The consideration takes the form of a moderate bonus to applicants' admission score which may increase their chance of receiving an offer." Does anyone know how large this "moderate bonus" when it comes to applying to "difficult family circumstances"? I understand that it varies from application to application, but does anyone know of a range?

Its pretty vague description as it stands.

cheers my vce hombres

[Russ]

It's a vague description because it's completely subjective based on your circumstances.

I know that UoM will guarantee entry to Biomed (cutoff was ~98) for certain SEAS applicants who get an 88. So the boost can be pretty substantial, it depends on what exactly happened to you.

[Visionz]

Its hard to get a straight answer from anyone. If only they rated you from 1-100 and then for every 1 point you got a boost of .05 to your aggregate.

[Gloamglozer]

I don't think it is a "bonus" to your ATAR score but merely puts you higher in the rankings when selection officers go to choose who gets into what course.  Unless if Monash operates on a completely different system.

[vexx]

What it does is it adds to your aggregate score by a few points for most of the SEAS when your applying for the unis, but doesn't change your ENTER. Just gives you a little bonus to be considered.

[_avO]

Does anyone know if when applying for a Category 5 disadvantaged financial background, would it be appropriate to talk about not having the funds for extra study guides, expensive lectures and tuition or anything related to that matter? I'm contemplating whether or not to put this down because it might not be sufficient enough to 'impact my ability to study' but rather to maximise my end of year results. Any help with this would be helpful .

Also do you think writing like 500 words talking about my financial disadvantage would be too much? Thanks 

[Visionz]

Does anyone know if when applying for a Category 5 disadvantaged financial background, would it be appropriate to talk about not having the funds for extra study guides, expensive lectures and tuition or anything related to that matter? I'm contemplating whether or not to put this down because it might not be sufficient enough to 'impact my ability to study' but rather to maximise my end of year results. Any help with this would be helpful .

Also do you think writing like 500 words talking about my financial disadvantage would be too much? Thanks 

I think you need centrelink benefits to apply for that. I doubt theyd take into consideration that you couldnt afford extra guides, lecture, etc. Even if they did you wouldnt have much of a case compared to someone with a legit SEAS case. NO OFFENCE.

Pretty sure youre only allowed 1000 CHARACTERS.

[_avO]

I get FTB A and both parents are low income earners, haha legit SEAS case . Many people get the benefits of SEAS and I know for a fact that some of them are fake (brother's friend got considered and he made total BS up)

Funnily enough my school course counselor as well as the principal advises us to make SEAS application regardless of our financial condition (well it's a public school so you'd expect us to be less advantaged anyway. I think that's mainly coz they want a better school rating or something so that we're not underrepped and look smarter that a larger percentage of us go to monash or UoM or w/e).

Yeah it says 2500 characters but you know maybe too much text is inappropriate so I was just making sure

[Visionz]

*Thread hijack*

I have to write my SEAS thing but I was planning on writing mine with the help of a specialist. So when I go in there what do I actually have to do? I feel like ill just be going in there and saying we have to write a seas application and theyll be thinking what the f is that and I wont know what to do next.

I need to ask my coordinators but theyre always busy. My appointment might come sooner so I need something to go by.

[Gloamglozer]

*Thread hijack*

I have to write my SEAS thing but I was planning on writing mine with the help of a specialist. So when I go in there what do I actually have to do? I feel like ill just be going in there and saying we have to write a seas application and theyll be thinking what the f is that and I wont know what to do next.

I need to ask my coordinators but theyre always busy. My appointment might come sooner so I need something to go by.

It depends on what category you're applying for because there is a difference between writing an impact statement and writing a statement of support.

I would definitely check out either the VTAC website or the SEAS booklet for more information as to exactly what you need.

[Visionz]

Cat 9 Medical

I think the impact statement and supporting statements that reflect each other are most effective. Thats what ive heard anyway. Thats why I want to write them both at the same time so we have the same 'symptoms' and how they affect me. Worst comes to worst ill probably just brainstorm the key factors that have impacted me and we will then write our statements after. I will have a read later on of the vtac guide, seas booklet and vtac site.

They could do more to make the process clearer... I guess having to go out of your way acts as a filter, its not just a tick of a box, so some of the crap/fake cases arent wasting peoples time. At the same time youd think a formal letter from people treating me would be enough. I dont want to sound like a moaning little bitch exaggerating everything on my impact statement either.

[vexx]

Cat 9 Medical

I think the impact statement and supporting statements that reflect each other are most effective. Thats what ive heard anyway. Thats why I want to write them both at the same time so we have the same 'symptoms' and how they affect me. Worst comes to worst ill probably just brainstorm the key factors that have impacted me and we will then write our statements after. I will have a read later on of the vtac guide, seas booklet and vtac site.

They could do more to make the process clearer... I guess having to go out of your way acts as a filter, its not just a tick of a box, so some of the crap/fake cases arent wasting peoples time. At the same time youd think a formal letter from people treating me would be enough. I dont want to sound like a moaning little bitch exaggerating everything on my impact statement either.

Yeah it is quite complicated, I've had to email them about it to confirm.
Still quite confused.. And how the supporting statement can be online, not sure if you can have two or not they didn't really answer when i asked..

[Russ]

Cat 9 Medical

When I did it, I went to the RCH and spoke to my endo. and said "I'm in year 12, i need you to fill out this form and explain how this has adversely impacted my study so that I can apply for special consideration". He knew what I was talking about and actually wrote a pretty impressive statement (or it was a stock one) and ranked me as severe...which I was, but it was good to see that he didn't need to argue with me about it

[chem-nerd]

Cat 9 Medical

I think the impact statement and supporting statements that reflect each other are most effective. Thats what ive heard anyway. Thats why I want to write them both at the same time so we have the same 'symptoms' and how they affect me. Worst comes to worst ill probably just brainstorm the key factors that have impacted me and we will then write our statements after. I will have a read later on of the vtac guide, seas booklet and vtac site.

They could do more to make the process clearer... I guess having to go out of your way acts as a filter, its not just a tick of a box, so some of the crap/fake cases arent wasting peoples time. At the same time youd think a formal letter from people treating me would be enough. I dont want to sound like a moaning little bitch exaggerating everything on my impact statement either.

Yeah it is quite complicated, I've had to email them about it to confirm.
Still quite confused.. And how the supporting statement can be online, not sure if you can have two or not they didn't really answer when i asked..

If you're submitting your supporting statements online I'm pretty sure you only get 5 separate logins (ie 5 supporting statements).  Much easier to have your health professional/'responsible person' write/type it out on letterhead and attach the SEAS statement of support sheet to it.  You can technically have as many support statements as you like but one good one is better than five mediocre ones.

[Visionz]

Im so confused.