Eligibility and Prerequisites Flashcards
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A student completes 12 units but only 8 of them are Board-developed courses. Are they eligible for an ATAR in NSW?
Answer: No, because at least 10 units must be Board-developed courses
In NSW, at least 10 of the units completed must be Board-developed courses to qualify for an ATAR.
What is a 'Category B' course in the context of the NSW HSC and ATAR?
Answer: A course that can only be counted if a student has already met ATAR eligibility
Category B courses in NSW can only be included in an ATAR calculation if the student already has 10 units of Category A (Board-developed) courses.
Which age group is typically targeted by ATAR eligibility rules in Australia?
Answer: Students completing their final year of secondary school, usually at age 17-18
ATAR eligibility is designed for students completing Year 12, typically at age 17-18, though mature-age students can also qualify.
If a student receives an N determination (not satisfactory) in one of their required subjects, what effect does this have on their ATAR eligibility?
Answer: It may reduce the number of units counted and could affect ATAR eligibility
An N determination means the course is not counted toward ATAR eligibility, which could drop the student below the required number of completed units.
A student wishes to include a university subject completed during Year 12 in their ATAR calculation. Is this possible?
Answer: Yes, approved university subjects can be counted as Category B courses in NSW
In NSW, approved university subjects studied during Year 12 can be included as Category B courses, subject to eligibility rules.
What is the significance of the 'compulsory English' requirement for ATAR eligibility?
Answer: It is a state Board requirement that must be met to qualify for an ATAR
The compulsory English requirement is set by the state's education authority and must be satisfied as part of ATAR eligibility criteria.
Can a student who failed one subject still receive an ATAR if they meet all other eligibility requirements?
Answer: Yes, as long as the failed subject is not counted among the required satisfactorily completed units
A failed subject simply does not count toward eligibility units; if the student still has enough satisfactorily completed units, they remain eligible for an ATAR.