Rural Eligibility and General Discussion

[Crow]

As mentioned they give no "specials" to rural afaik.

I recall that they do give a small bonus to the ATAR of ~0.4 to rural applicants (or at least, I worked this out to be the case a few years ago) though this isn’t stated anywhere officially.

 

[Scrivo_72]

Not sure what you mean direct entry, can you give examples - is that for undergrad med or grad-entry med?

Love that your really active again mate, you were the goat last year for me, big ups to you

 

[russel505]

Hi, sorry if this question has been answered elsewhere, I'm still new to this and wasn't able to find an answer using search.
I'm a school leaver and qualify for the rural entry schemes at Monash, UNSW, etc. I noticed that UNSW in particular seems to have a set quota on the number of students they accept through the scheme (a fair bit less than the number of students in the general entry pool) and was wondering if this could theoretically make it more competitive? I'm guessing this is very unlikely, I just wanted to check. I'm in Tas, so all my applications will be interstate.
Cheers and sorry if this is a stupid question

 

[A1]

I noticed that UNSW in particular seems to have a set quota on the number of students they accept through the scheme

Most schools with rural entry scheme have a preset quota for rural (about 25% to 30% of places), reason being they are in a separate pool to non-rural so need to preset each pool's number of places.

(a fair bit less than the number of students in the general entry pool) and was wondering if this could theoretically make it more competitive?

More competitive than non-rural ?! You gotta be kidding

UNSW rural : 400 applicants, 150 interview spots for 50 places
non-rural : 2800 applicants, 450 interview spots for 150 places.

 

[M1lk]

Hey guys, I recently found out about his forum from a youtube channel and was curious to find out whether or not I am eligible for Curtin/UWA rural entry requirements. I have been studying in an MM2 area (Kalgoorlie) since year 9 and will be completing high school here. This works out to 4 consecutive years. Additionally, I did 4 years of primary school, from kindergarten to year 3 in Derby, which is an MM7 zone. I understand that the rule of thumb is 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively. However, I was wondering if they take special consideration for scenarios like this?

 

[Caffeine]

Hey guys, I recently found out about his forum from a youtube channel and was curious to find out whether or not I am eligible for Curtin/UWA rural entry requirements. I have been studying in an MM2 area (Kalgoorlie) since year 9 and will be completing high school here. This works out to 4 consecutive years. Additionally, I did 4 years of primary school, from kindergarten to year 3 in Derby, which is an MM7 zone. I understand that the rule of thumb is 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively. However, I was wondering if they take special consideration for scenarios like this?

You might be eligible for Broadway entry but the rules for rural entry require you to meet either the consecutive or cumulative total.

 

[Paddington]

Hi, This is a tricky question ...Does anyone know if you have to be 5 years consecutively Rural before you lodge the application, or before you go for the interview? My cousin will complete his 5 years in November this year, so by the time of lodgement (End of Sep), unfortunately he will be only 4 years and 10 months. will he still be eligible? His family lives in this RA2 location permanently. He has called the universities but no definitive answer from NSW universities. Curtin says its okay.

 

[DrDrLMG!]

Hi, This is a tricky question ...Does anyone know if you have to be 5 years consecutively Rural before you lodge the application, or before you go for the interview? My cousin will complete his 5 years in November this year, so by the time of lodgement (End of Sep), unfortunately he will be only 4 years and 10 months. will he still be eligible? His family lives in this RA2 location permanently. He has called the universities but no definitive answer from NSW universities. Curtin says its okay.

Anyone answering here is likely to be speculating (as I was tempted to do), but I’d actually suggest contacting the relevant unis directly and asking for an explicit date on which rural eligibility will be measured from. Or UAC if they actually make the determination on behalf of the unis. I found UAC pretty helpful when I had to ask them questions a few years ago.

 

[Paddington]

Anyone answering here is likely to be speculating (as I was tempted to do), but I’d actually suggest contacting the relevant unis directly and asking for an explicit date on which rural eligibility will be measured from. Or UAC if they actually make the determination on behalf of the unis. I found UAC pretty helpful when I had to ask them questions a few years ago.

Thanks LMG, you have always given good advise. Yes, I think contacting UAC would give a blanket approval for all NSW unis.

 

[zhenxh112]

Hi,
So I've already had my interview with UNSW and just wanted some information regarding my chances of getting an offer. I have lived in MM5 area for 5 years and have got an UCAT of 80th percentile with a 99.6 ATAR/7GPA. Would an 80th %ile ucat be considered as an average score for rural applicants?
Thanks in advance

 

[A1]

Hi,
So I've already had my interview with UNSW and just wanted some information regarding my chances of getting an offer. I have lived in MM5 area for 5 years and have got an UCAT of 80th percentile with a 99.6 ATAR/7GPA. Would an 80th %ile ucat be considered as an average score for rural applicants?
Thanks in advance

99.6 ATAR/7GPA is a near-top particularly for rural. Yes I think 80th%ile UCAT is about average for rural applicants.

 

[zebrastripes]

Hi, just after some advice USC Griffith say they prioritise rural applicants. Is the ATAR threshold lower for rurals? Or is it the same eg 99.85+? Mine is 99.3 and RA2. I was wondering if I should remove it from my preferences if I don't stand a chance. Thanks!

 

[zhenxh112]

99.6 ATAR/7GPA is a near-top particularly for rural. Yes I think 80th%ile UCAT is about average for rural applicants.

Thanks A1, so what would be the likelihood for an offer with an average interview?

 

[flyppr]

Hey, just enquiring about rural eligibility, I've lived 5-6 years consecutively in an RA2 area however its been through 2-3 different houses (2 for 5 years, moved to the third one for only a few months to equate to 6 years, all in the same suburb RA2 area). There's been no gap of me moving to a metropolitan area between each house move, would I still be considered rural? I've emailed some unis but may aswell ask here incase anyones been in a similar situation

 

[Seth1922]

Hey, just enquiring about rural eligibility, I've lived 5-6 years consecutively in an RA2 area however its been through 2-3 different houses (2 for 5 years, moved to the third one for only a few months to equate to 6 years, all in the same suburb RA2 area). There's been no gap of me moving to a metropolitan area between each house move, would I still be considered rural? I've emailed some unis but may aswell ask here incase anyones been in a similar situation

I think it's 5 years consecutive in a rural area, so if you were on that area no matter moving houses it still counts, you would just have to list the places you lived on the form, otherwise you can have cumulative 10 years.
Just confirm with whatever uni you are applying for via their rules, but as you've done a quick email will give you your answer, they are usually pretty good

 

[marcusmarcus]

Hey, just enquiring about rural eligibility, I've lived 5-6 years consecutively in an RA2 area however its been through 2-3 different houses (2 for 5 years, moved to the third one for only a few months to equate to 6 years, all in the same suburb RA2 area). There's been no gap of me moving to a metropolitan area between each house move, would I still be considered rural? I've emailed some unis but may aswell ask here incase anyones been in a similar situation

Hello! I was a rural applicant this year in the same boat. It was accepted by all universities. The important thing is having your supporting evidence match up and provide details of consecutive years in all the rural postcodes you have lived

 

[flyppr]

I think it's 5 years consecutive in a rural area, so if you were on that area no matter moving houses it still counts, you would just have to list the places you lived on the form, otherwise you can have cumulative 10 years.
Just confirm with whatever uni you are applying for via their rules, but as you've done a quick email will give you your answer, they are usually pretty good

Thanksss, that sounds good )

Hello! I was a rural applicant this year in the same boat. It was accepted by all universities. The important thing is having your supporting evidence match up and provide details of consecutive years in all the rural postcodes you have lived

Ah thats a relief, thank you so much! Ill be sure to have everything match up ))

 

[flyppr]

Just a quick confirmation incase anyones wondering what the unis said in return,

"You can still be eligible under the Rural and Remote Admissions Scheme if you move houses; providing you meet the 5 years consecutive or 10 year cumulative rule. You can also move between RA2-5 areas and still meet the requirements."

This is from JMP (Newy), they were super prompt haha

 

[medful]

Hello!
I am a Year 12 student from WA. I sat my UCAT and got a very, very disappointing score of 2700. My ATAR is within the range of 97-98, but I am hoping for a little higher ATAR by putting in much more effort for this last term. I am also eligible as a rural entry student (lived in rural Queensland for 8 years), but am currently in Perth.

I was wondering which universities I should apply to, where I might have a chance, dentistry included? Definitely to JCU, but other than that, going through the 2022 offers data collection, I am thinking about UTAS, Uni of Adelaide, CSU, JMP and UNSW. Are there any other universities that I should apply to? Especially any universities in Queensland that would be good to apply to?

Any help would be amazing, thank you

 

[A1]

Hello!
I am a Year 12 student from WA. I sat my UCAT and got a very, very disappointing score of 2700. My ATAR is within the range of 97-98, but I am hoping for a little higher ATAR by putting in much more effort for this last term. I am also eligible as a rural entry student (lived in rural Queensland for 8 years), but am currently in Perth.

I was wondering which universities I should apply to, where I might have a chance, dentistry included? Definitely to JCU, but other than that, going through the 2022 offers data collection, I am thinking about UTAS, Uni of Adelaide, CSU, JMP and UNSW. Are there any other universities that I should apply to? Especially any universities in Queensland that would be good to apply to?

Any help would be amazing, thank you

2700 is not without hope for rural. I suggest you apply to every school available - the ones you mentioned plus UQ, CQU, Monash, UWA, Curtin.