What is a selection rank?
A selection rank is used to determine how competitive your application is relative to other applicants for the same course. The selection rank can be based on the ATAR, IBAS, VET qualifications and more. It might be altered by adjustment factors or other selection criteria relevant to the course. To confirm your final selection rank, […]
What are prerequisites?
Prerequisites are successfully completed QCE subjects (or equivalent) for Unit 3 and Unit 4, in which a student must achieve a minimum grade of C (or equivalent) to be eligible for selection into a course.
What are adjustment factors?
Adjustment factors are additional points that may be added to your ATAR or other eligible qualifications to calculate your QTAC selection rank for specific courses. Adjustment factors do not change your ATAR. Instead, they are used to calculate your selection rank, which institutions use when considering your application for a course. Depending on the institution’s […]
Will I receive an adjustment based on my location?
Location adjustments are made based on your proximity to the institution offering the course or courses you’re applying for. For example, some institutions give you additional points for being a local resident, or for living in a regional or remote area. Location adjustments are made to your QTAC application automatically, after you apply.
I completed Year 12 more than one year ago. Am I still eligible for subject adjustments?
No, senior subject adjustments are considered for current Year 12 students only.
I have just completed Year 12, will I receive subject adjustments?
You may get a rank/ATAR adjustment for successfully completing specific Year 12 subjects. The adjustments are automatically added to your ATAR or selection rank on your QTAC Application and can make you more competitive. For detailed subjects and adjustments information, please contact an institution directly.
How do I apply for the Rural Access Scheme?
To apply for the Rural Access Scheme, complete the cover sheet and submit it to QTAC with your supporting documentation as soon as possible.
Are there any equity scholarships linked to the Educational Access Scheme (EAS)?
Most institutions offer scholarships, including equity scholarships that assist regional students, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, and students from low-income backgrounds to access study. You must apply to the institution directly for most scholarships, except: QUT’s Q-Step Scheme and UQ’s Queensland Commitment Scholarship. For these two, apply for the Financial Hardship category of our […]