ATAR - Australian Tertiary Admission Rank Educational Access Schemes (EAS) Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the primary function of the Educational Access Scheme (EAS)?

Accepted Answer

It provides adjustment factors to an applicant's selection rank for consideration by universities, but it does not change their ATAR.

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It guarantees a university place to students who have experienced educational disadvantages.

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It allows eligible students to receive additional points, which are added to their final ATAR score.

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It is a scholarship program that provides direct financial assistance to students from low-income backgrounds.

Question 2

A Year 12 student, Sam, experienced a significant, long-term illness that caused them to miss a substantial amount of school over the past year. Under which EAS category would this situation most likely be considered?

Accepted Answer

Personal Illness or Disability

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Financial Hardship

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School Environment

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Home Environment and Responsibilities

Question 3

When applying for EAS, what is the typical timeframe of disadvantage that Tertiary Admissions Centres (TACs) consider?

Accepted Answer

Disadvantage experienced for a period of at least six months during Years 11 and/or 12.

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Disadvantage experienced at any point during primary or secondary schooling.

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Short-term difficulties experienced only during the final exam period of Year 12.

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Financial hardship experienced in the 12 months immediately following high school graduation.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a recognized category of disadvantage under the Educational Access Scheme?

Accepted Answer

Commitments as an elite athlete or performer

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Financial Hardship

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Disrupted Schooling

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Severe Family Disruption

Question 5

An applicant successfully applies for EAS and is deemed eligible by their state's Tertiary Admissions Centre (TAC). What is the direct outcome of this eligibility?

Accepted Answer

The applicant's selection rank may be adjusted by participating institutions, potentially improving their competitiveness for a course offer.

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The applicant's ATAR is automatically increased by a set number of points.

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The applicant is guaranteed to receive an early offer for their first preference course.

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The applicant's university tuition fees are waived for the first year of study.

Question 6

To be considered for EAS, an applicant must typically submit an application through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre (e.g., UAC, QTAC, VTAC) and provide which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Supporting documents and statements relevant to the claimed category of disadvantage.

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A personal reference from a teacher.

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Their most recent academic transcript only.

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A formal application for financial aid.