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Eligibility and Prerequisites Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum English requirement that must typically be met to be eligible for an ATAR in NSW?

    Answer: Two units of English at least at Standard level

    In NSW, students must complete at least 2 units of English at Standard level or above to be eligible for an ATAR.

  2. A student completed Year 12 in Victoria but moved to Queensland for university. Which state's ATAR is used for their application?

    Answer: Victoria, because that is where they completed Year 12

    The ATAR is issued by the state where the student completed their senior secondary education, regardless of where they apply.

  3. Which of the following vocational education and training (VET) qualifications can contribute to ATAR eligibility in most states?

    Answer: Certificate III and above qualifications in approved areas

    VET qualifications at Certificate III level and above in approved areas can count toward ATAR eligibility in most Australian states.

  4. What does 'satisfactory completion' of a course mean in the context of ATAR eligibility?

    Answer: Meeting attendance and assessment requirements set by the Board

    Satisfactory completion means the student has met the attendance and assessment requirements as defined by the state's Board of Studies.

  5. A student who is home-schooled wants to receive an ATAR. What must they typically do to be eligible?

    Answer: They can register as an external candidate and sit the required examinations

    Home-schooled students can typically register as external or non-school candidates and sit the required examinations to be eligible for an ATAR.

  6. In the context of ATAR prerequisites, what is the purpose of a university's 'assumed knowledge' for a course?

    Answer: It is strongly recommended background knowledge, but not required for entry

    Assumed knowledge is strongly recommended background that will help a student succeed, but unlike prerequisites, it is not mandatory for entry.

  7. Which of the following correctly describes a 'prerequisite' subject for a university course?

    Answer: A specific subject that must be studied in Year 12 to be considered for admission

    A prerequisite is a specific Year 12 subject that must be completed and passed to be eligible for admission to a particular university course.