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Applying to QTAC 2021
What is QTAC? A not-for-profit organisation Owned by seven Queensland universitiesWhat do we do? Provide information about tertiary study and coursesProcess and assess approximately 75,000 applications per yearMake offers in over 1800 undergraduate courses on behalf of 17 institutionsCalculate and award ATARs.QTAC is here to help match applicants with an opportunity that is right for them.
QTAC makes offers on behalf of these institutions
Looking to study UTas
ADMISSION CRITERIA5
Admissions CriteriaAdmissions rules vary: Institutions determine their ownadmissions rules and QTACimplements them Rules are applied consistentlywithin institutions, but ruleschange from institution toinstitution
EligibilityHave you met the minimumentry requirement?System moves tothe next preferenceSystem beginsto check meritMeritIs your rank above theminimum?Application goes on to competewith all other applicants on thebasis of rankSystem moves tothe next preference
What are the eligibilityrequirements?They may include: Age requirementsSubject prerequisitesPortfolio, audition or interviews*Essays or personal statements*Questionnaires or exams* (medicine anddentistry may require UCAT)* Check early closing dates
How is merit determined?Applications are allocated ranks based on theirassessable qualifications.These assessable qualifications may include: Year 12 OP and ATARs Overseas Year 12 qualifications Tertiary study – Bachelor/Masters (min 2subjects required) Completed AQF qualifications (Cert 3 and 4) Diploma, Advanced Diplomas Music, dance, drama qualifications Bridging and preparatory coursesDon’t forgetNot all QTAC applicants are 2021Year 12 school leavers
ATAR FOR TERTIARY ENTRY10
ATAR Eligibility Requirements5 GeneralSubjectsOR4 GeneralSubjects pluseither: Appliedsubject CompletedCertificate IIIor HigherLevel VETQualification
English – CompulsorySubjectStudents must successfully complete one ofthe following: English English as an Additional Language English & Literature Extension Literature Essential EnglishSuccessfully complete ‘C’ lettergrade or higher.No specific subjects are mandatedinclusionsin the ATAR.Don’t forgetNot all QTAC applicants are 2020Year 12 school leavers
Sequence of EventsQCAA collectsUnit 3 and 4subject results &completed VETqualificationsQTAC releasesATARs andstudents accesstheir ATARaccountQTAC scalesresultsQTAC receivesraw resultsATARscalculated on aranked scale99.95 To 0.0018
Accessing ATARsqtac.edu.au/atar
Accessing ATARs Current Year 12s can open their ATARaccount with QTAC from Tues Aug 3(Opening of Admissions) ATARs will be released at 9am on 17December in 2021 The ATAR release is an online releaseonly, via the ATAR Portal. Students can opt in to receive an ATARrelease notification via email and candownload and print a results notice. Students who wish to study interstatealso need to register for their ATARYr 12s planning to apply for tertiary studyin 2021 also need to complete a QTACapplication from Aug 3. https://www.qtac.edu.au/atar/
Details entered into the ATAR Portal must match theQCAA data23
OTHER PATHWAYS FOR TERTIARY ENTRY27
PrerequisitesAssumed KnowledgeRecommended StudyPrerequisites - You must have these subjectsat the specified level of achievement to beeligible for entry into that courseAssumed knowledge - Lecturers will pitch thecontent of the coursework assuming youhave the knowledge from the specifiedsubject at a Year 12 levelRecommended study - This knowledgewould assist you in completing the study
Subject prerequisitesSubject (Units 3 and 4, Letter Grade).For example:Physics (Units 3 and 4, C)Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)Where English is listed as aprerequisite, the description will list allgeneral English subjects as below,then (Units 3 and 4, C): EnglishLiteratureEnglish & Literature ExtensionEnglish as an Additional Language
Subject prerequisitesScience for initial teacher educationprograms in early childhood and primarycan be satisfied by one of the followinggeneral subjects: Agricultural ScienceBiologyChemistryEarth & Environmental ScienceMarine SciencePhysicsPsychology
PREFERENCES43
What is preferencing? Preferencing is an important part ofthe application process as only oneoffer is received at a time, based onyour highest eligible preference Each application has up to 6preferences Preferences can be changed after theapplication is lodged, even after anoffer is made Each application comes with 3 freechanges as part of the application fee It is a good idea to keep onepreference change for when ATARsare released.
Ordering Preferences1st2nd3rd4th5th6thDesired CoursesCourses you want to study the mostBack-up CoursesCourses you would be happy to studyPathway CoursesCourses that will help to upgrade youinto the course you really want
What are pathway courses?Other Tertiary Study Less competitive degrees Different campuses Regional institutions Bridging and tertiary preparatory coursesCombined Diplomas/Degrees Apply for entry into a Diploma Guaranteed entry into the Bachelor course ifthe course is passed Get credit for study done so far andgraduate with two qualifications
Preferencing Example:1st2ndBachelor of Education (Primary) Bachelor of Education (Primary) -3rd4thBachelor of Education (Primary) Bachelor of Education (Primary) -5th6thDip of Higher Edn/B Edn (Primary) Tertiary Preparation Program -
Do all your preferences have thesame Offer Round date?Enter yourpreferences intheir currentorderReorder yourpreferencesaccording toOffer y-information
ADJUSTMENT SCHEMES49
Education Access Scheme(EAS) Helps if your studies have been negativelyaffected by circumstances beyond yourcontrol Applies adjustment points to your rank tohelp you compete more equitably for anoffer You can apply to EAS as part of your QTACapplication Must include all the appropriate applicationforms and documentary evidence. Different institutions award differentadjustment factors so one may allow moreor less adjustments than another
Education Access Scheme(EAS)EAS Categories1.Financial Hardship2.Home Environment and Responsibility3.English Language Difficulties4.Personal Illness or Disability5.School Environment
Other Adjustment SchemesEach institution has their own adjustments thatare applied at the time of application Regional schoolsSchool relationshipsSubject SchemesElite athletesIntroductory studyEquityAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
OTHER APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS54
Application Checklist - youwill need these: LUI (Learner Unique Identifier)Alternate email addressAdditional qualification detailsAuthorise someone
QTAC Fees 2021/2022Year 12 Students 3 August – 28 February 46Change of Preference 3 changes included for free 4th and subsequent changes 46Ensure payment is complete –please view your receipt!
OFFERS58
How do we notify you of youroffer? You’ll get an email and may also get an SMSTo respond to your offer Login to your QTAC account in ApplicationServices at applications.qtac.edu.au Under My Application, select View or Edit Under Offers, select View offer details Select the Respond to offer linkYou may also receive an SMS if your offer isabout to lapse
Response OptionsAccept offerReject offerDefer offer*Available for selected courses
Conditionally Accept Your Offerqtac.edu.au/deferment
You didn’t get your first preference but want to beconsidered for another course or university?Conditionally Accept Your Offer
Received first preference and changed your mind orprefer offer in later offer round?Offer Round*B Nursing - OFFER23 DecemberB Nursing23 DecemberB Nursing13 JanuaryB Nursing13 JanuaryDip Nursing13 January*Offer dates may not be accurate for thecourses shown – used as examples only
KEY DATES71
What are our key dates for 2021/2022?May31st Final UCAT booking deadlineJuly1st UCAT testing beginsAugust3rd QTAC applications open for 2022 courses3rd ATAR account registration opens (Qld Yr 12s)Some audition and portfolio applications closeSeptemberEarly closing dates for some coursesOctoberReminder to get EAS and supporting documents submittedNovemberOffer rounds continue19th Last day Qld Yr 12December9th Due date to apply & submit documents for December offer round10th Due date to apply & submit documents for January offer round17th Qld ATAR and QCE released20th 12pm Due date for change of preferences prior to next offer round23rd Offer roundJanuary5th Due date for change of preferences prior to next offer round13th Offer roundFurther offer roundsFebruaryFurther offer rounds
READY TO APPLY?73
Go to www.qtac.edu.au and hit Apply
Contact usWebsitewww.qtac.edu.auPhone1300 467 822@qtacinfo75
Essays or personal statements* Questionnaires or exams* (medicine and dentistry may require UCAT) * Check early closing dates. How is merit determined? . courses shown -used as examples only B Nursing 23 December 13 January Dip Nursing 13 January. 71 KEY DATES.
