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How do I calculate my ATAR?
Your ATAR is based on an aggregate of scaled marks in 10 units of ATAR courses comprising your:
- best 2 units of English.
- best 8 units from your remaining units, which can include no more than two units of Category B courses.
How is ATAR calculated for international students?
In NSW, the ATAR is calculated and released by UAC. In the ACT, it’s calculated by the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies, in consultation with UAC, and released by schools. For example, an ATAR of 85.00 in NSW or the ACT is equivalent to an ATAR of 85.00 in other states.
What ATAR 80?
The ATAR is not a score, it’s a rank. If a student gets an ATAR of 80, this doesn’t mean they averaged 80\%. It means they are 20\% from the top of their age group.
How do you convert a level to ATAR?
The following table provides an overview of the GCE A-Level points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks….Minimum entry scores.
| GCE A-LEVEL GRADES | GCE A-LEVEL POINTS | ATAR EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|---|
| AAB | 14 | 96 |
| AAA | 15 | 98 |
| A*AA | 16 | 99 |
| A*A*A | 17 | 99.5 |
What is international ATAR?
ATAR explained The ATAR or Australian Tertiary Admission Rank measures your overall academic achievement for VCE in relation to other students. It’s a rank – not a mark – so universities can see how well you perform, regardless of what subject combinations you take.
Is 60 a good ATAR score?
An ATAR score of 60 doesn’t mean you got 60 per cent as a grade. It actually means you’re in the top 40 per cent of your year group. Similarly, an ATAR score of 90 means you’re placed in the top 10 per cent of your year.
What subjects get the best ATAR?
For example the top ATAR mark of students who incorporated the following subjects into their final result were:
- Ancient History – 99.95.
- Entertainment Industry Exam – 95.65.
- Italian Beginners – 99.7.
- Legal Studies – 99.95.
- Mathematics General – 99.85.
- PDH&PE – 99.85.
How is a study score calculated?
To calculate the study score, the VCAA combines the standardised scores for each of your Graded Assessments. Each graded assessment in a study contributes a specific percentage, or weighting, to the final study score.
How is the percentage rank converted to an ATAR score?
Finally, the percentage rank is converted to an ATAR score. The ATAR is an estimate of the percentage of the population that you outperformed. So if you receive an ATAR of 60, it means you performed better than 60\% of students that year. The ATAR is a number from 0 and 99.95 in intervals of 0.05.
What does an ATAR of 60 mean?
The ATAR is an estimate of the percentage of the population that you outperformed. So if you receive an ATAR of 60, it means you performed better than 60\% of students that year. The ATAR is a number from 0 and 99.95 in intervals of 0.05.
How are ATARS calculated in Victoria?
In Victoria, ATARs are calculated by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) when you complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). VTAC uses the VCE results issued by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) to calculate ATAR scores.
What is the Atar and why is it important?
The ATAR is not a score out of 100 – it is a rank. The ATAR allows tertiary institutions to compare the overall achievements of all students who have completed Year 12.