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The ATAR apocalypse
The ATAR apocalypse doesn’t have to be real. Even if you don’t get the marks you want, there are so many ways to get into the tertiary study of your dreams.
Eliza Brockwell December 18, 2024
More and more universities are offering places to prospective students, even before ATARs are released. We explore how this works, the pros and cons, and what it means for you and your future study path.
The ATAR apocalypse doesn’t have to be real. Even if you don’t get the marks you want, there are so many ways to get into the tertiary study of your dreams.
The ATAR apocalypse doesn’t have to be real. Even if you don’t get the marks you want, there are so many ways to get into the tertiary study of your dreams.
Research shows you can predict a student’s year 12 results by year 11, and universities are increasingly using other methods – such as interviews or portfolios – to offer places to school leavers.
From 2021, Melbourne’s Swinburne University has announced you won’t need an ATAR at all to get into a bunch its popular Bachelor’s degrees, including science and engineering.
The ultimate goal of high school is to get a great ATAR to help with your university admission, but studies are showing more students choosing alternative pathways to study. So, is the ATAR over?
