atarhacker
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Cheers. Doubt I can get that though. Maybe with a bit of luck?
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Post-UCAT Discussion 2022
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Shua
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I'm a rural NSW student with a 3060 UCAT (93rd percentile), and an ATAR of hopefully 95+ (based roughly off my trial results). What universities would I likely have a chance of an interview at?
I'm currently thinking of applying to the JPM, JMP, UNSW, Monash and UQ (and realistically anywhere else), but I'd love to hear everyone else's opinions, just so I can get a feel for what I have a good chance at.
Thanks in advance!
I'm currently thinking of applying to the JPM, JMP, UNSW, Monash and UQ (and realistically anywhere else), but I'd love to hear everyone else's opinions, just so I can get a feel for what I have a good chance at.
Thanks in advance!
atarhacker
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I'm not a pro but 93 and rural you're pretty much all set
I was just using an example of 1 year 8 units, in that [2x94 + 6x82] and [6x88 + 2x76] both have the same 85 WAM but one 6.25 GPA one 6.75 GPA (and note it's the GPA that counts).
GPA is simply the sum of the individual units' grade points (85+=7, 75-84=6 etc) divided by the number of units. Ask your daughter to calculate this with 8 units if she's in 1st year, 16 units if 2nd year.
icecream_
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Does UWA preference local applicants similar to Monash or is it the same for both interstate and local? It's hard to say anything from the 2021 offer data but I was wondering if anyone had any insights?
Also... I know this is probably been asked alot but I'm currently sitting on a 3040 (92nd) with a 99.60 (which apparently goes up to 99.85 due to EAS according to Monash's EAS calculator), do I have any chance at any university in Australia for interviews/offers?
Also... I know this is probably been asked alot but I'm currently sitting on a 3040 (92nd) with a 99.60 (which apparently goes up to 99.85 due to EAS according to Monash's EAS calculator), do I have any chance at any university in Australia for interviews/offers?
UWA have a Broadway category with relatively lower requirements. I believe this is only available to eligible WA locals, but am not completely on top of UWA admissions.
UWA interview cutoffs are higher for interstates. Consolation is they interview relatively few interstates so if you get one you have higher chances of getting a place offer. Last year a NSW guy got 2 NSW invites and UWA + Curtin, ended up no NSW offer and got both WA offers.
Monash interview yes if you're Vic local.
2-3 years ago 99.60/92nd would get a UNSW interview. Now it seems UNSW gives out more EAS which dilute the competitive value of your 99.60 (unless you also get EAS) so you're very borderline. If you do get an invite you will need a near top interview score to raise you to the offer zone.
WSU is a possibility depending on your VR.
JohnDoetheFirst
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I am an NSW student and scored in the 94%ile (with a Cognitive Score of 3080). Is there a chance that I get an interview from any NSW universities (particularly JMP)?
Thank you
Thank you
94%ile was the cutoff for JMP interview last year so yes if it stays the same.
UNSW yes if you get ATAR 99.5+. WSU depends on your VR score.
blahblah_hihi
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I'm currently 1st yr uni student (non-standard applicant) in VIC and got 84.5WAM, ATAR99.75 and UCAT 3030 (92nd percentile). Applying to UNSW, JMP (med) and UAdel (dent), I was wondering what are my chances for an interview? Thanks so much in advance ^^, I'm aiming for UAdel dent atm.
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JeydinNewWon
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For UNSW Med, your ATAR is competitive but your WAM doesn't provide much information. You've certainly met the minimum 70 WAM requirement, but if you could specify the HD's and D's you got in each subject, it provides a better indication of what your rank would be like. Your UCAT for UNSW Med is on the lower end, and there is a chance you could get an interview offer, but last year, some applicants were rejected even with quite a high UCAT (95th percentile) and academic rank. So for UNSW Med it is a bit more confusing, but who knows honestly, just apply.
JMP Med is a bit unlikely since the cutoff was 94th percentile last year, but it could change for all we know.
For UAdel Dent I am unaware of the requirements for non-standard students, so please look at the pdf here
You can also check the respective scores in this thread here.
Let me put my maths cap back on.
This year's 90%ile is 20 marks higher. The WSU-formula score is per section basis (albeit weighted). On surface the WSU cutoffs should rise by 20/4sections= 5 marks. But ...
Since VR is ~8 marks lower than last year's the cutoff rise may be only 2-3 marks. This is within the formula's error margin so I deny any responsibilities in advance
Can’t answer this without knowing ATAR. If ATAR below required cut off, chance = 0.
Historically GPA ~6.5 & 96%ile were enough to get UNSW interview. However last year it seems (regardless of how high UCAT) UNSW arbitrarily cut off invites at ATAR 99.50, which is what we believe GPA 6.5 converts to. So to avoid this trap your daughter should have GPA 6.5+.
If not 6.5+ she would need ATAR 99.50+ instead.
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