ATAR information
Watch 'All About Your ATAR', a video that explains how ATARs are calculated
All about the ATAR
Careers advisers or students wanting to know more about the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) can download All about the ATAR. This easy-to-follow PowerPoint presentation explains the difference between performance-based HSC marks and the position-based ATAR.
You can also download ATAR facts & myths for a simple overview of the calculation and for the truth behind those common ATAR myths.
Changing preferences
You can find more information about changing preferences by viewing our video and reading the changing course preferences FAQs.
ATAR Confirmation Letter
Lost your UAI/ATAR Notice and need confirmation of your rank? Complete this form and mail to UAC with payment and ID.
Categorisation of Human Services
The Human Services Stage 6 course, which will be examined for the first time in the 2012 NSW HSC, has been categorised as a Category B course. Remember that no more than 2 units of Category B courses can be included in the ATAR calculation.
International Year 12 applicants
International applicants can download Demystifying the ATAR and understanding the UAC International process, a PowerPoint presentation which has everything you need to know about applying through UAC's International website.
ATAR publications
Visit the undergraduate publications page for publications relating to the ATAR, including Scaling Reports of the NSW HSC.
Further ATAR information
Domestic students should visit the undergraduate ATAR information page. International students should visit the international ATAR information page.
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