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LaTrobe La Trobe Dentistry: General Discussion

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Basically that would mean the ATAR require is a lot higher since its available to more people and now you get bonus points for taking certian subjects.
 
Mbk said:
Basically that would mean the ATAR require is a lot higher since its available to more people and now you get bonus points for taking certian subjects.
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It became more competitive.. OH NOOOO

I saw someone in this chat commenting on how la trobe dent is not recognised overseas? Could someone clarify whether this is true or not?
 
justheck said:
Does anyone know what first year wam would convert to a 94 atar (for aspire) or a 99.90 atar? I've heard wam of 85 is ~99 but I don't know how true this is. And does it depend on the course you are in? For example an 85 wam in first year psych would weigh less than an 85 in first year Physio?

Thank you.
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I know someone didn’t get in with a wam of 95 from Latrobe last year .
 
steve2229 said:
From their website:
Adjustment factors are additional factors we consider in applications. Adjustment factors (previously bonus points) may be added to an applicant’s raw aggregate score, which will result in the re-ranking of an applicants’ ATAR. Adjustment factors do not add points directly to the ATAR.

Some examples of adjustment factors include performance in specific subjects (subject adjustments), equity and personal factors (SEAS) and La Trobe access schemes. If you are eligible for multiple adjustments, the maximum aggregate adjustments you can receive is 20. However, some of our courses may have specific rules associated with adjustment factor
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According to La trobe website:
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  • Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) (VTAC code 2100211491): The maximum SEAS aggregate adjustment you can receive is 10 points.
 
tdnii said:
I know someone didn’t get in with a wam of 95 from Latrobe last year .
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That's crazy. What course were they doing, and what year were they in? Did they do aspire? Are you sure of this because 95 Wam is incredible I find it hard to believe they didn't get an offer. Very unfortunate for them.
 
Also, I asked about the maximum adjustment points, whether the max would be 14 (including the subject) or 10, they said it may be 14 but cannot fully confirm on this.
So_Sleepy said:
According to La trobe website:
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  • Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) (VTAC code 2100211491): The maximum SEAS aggregate adjustment you can receive is 10 points.
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dr23 said:
Also, I asked about the maximum adjustment points, whether the max would be 14 (including the subject) or 10, they said it may be 14 but cannot fully confirm on this.
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SEAS max is 10 for dental, i think the other 4 points you mentioned do not classify under SEAS.
 
dr23 said:
I meant SEAS max is 10, but adding the other factors (i.e. subject adjustments) may be 14 in total. Maybe that caused the confusion.
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Yes, totally agree. What i am not sure also is, for example, i have applied Aspire, will they look at Aspire + SEAS or Aspire alone for this suppose Sept round, and then SEAS + other bonus for Nov round. It's all so confusing.
 
So_Sleepy said:
Yes, totally agree. What i am not sure also is, for example, i have applied Aspire, will they look at Aspire + SEAS or Aspire alone for this suppose Sept round, and then SEAS + other bonus for Nov round. It's all so confusing.
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I agree, it is too confusing. I think it depends on whether your results are ready by then because SEAS only matters when the adjustment points are added to your results (ATAR or equivalent). As of Aspire outcome, I believe it would only consider what you have written on your Aspire application, but as it is a conditional offer (which I believe it is), you would need to achieve the certain result that they demand for? Please correct me if I'm wrong.
 
dr23 said:
I agree, it is too confusing. I think it depends on whether your results are ready by then because SEAS only matters when the adjustment points are added to your results (ATAR or equivalent). As of Aspire outcome, I believe it would only consider what you have written on your Aspire application, but as it is a conditional offer (which I believe it is), you would need to achieve the certain result that they demand for? Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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I applied using completed degree, GPA. So i dont need to wait for final result, which means they should be able to apply both SEAS and Aspire for my application. Additional, for Aspire, i shouldn't have any conditions because it's completed. That's my understanding checking with both VTAC and La trobe.
I dont want to call them and ask anymore because i feel like it's mainly depending on the admission team instead of those who answers the phone so fingers crossed.
 
justheck said:
That's crazy. What course were they doing, and what year were they in? Did they do aspire? Are you sure of this because 95 Wam is incredible I find it hard to believe they didn't get an offer. Very unfortunate for them.
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I believe he did one year of bachelor degree at Latrobe with a wam 95/100, he didn't receive any offers from Latrobe, but an offer from UQ in the second or third offer round. I am not sure if he's aspire applicant or not?
 
So_Sleepy said:
I applied using completed degree, GPA. So i dont need to wait for final result, which means they should be able to apply both SEAS and Aspire for my application. Additional, for Aspire, i shouldn't have any conditions because it's completed. That's my understanding checking with both VTAC and La trobe.
I dont want to call them and ask anymore because i feel like it's mainly depending on the admission team instead of those who answers the phone so fingers crossed.
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How did you apply for aspire if you have completed your degree? I thought it was only for first years and year 12s
 
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