Tertiary admissions
ATAR Adjustment Factors and Equity Schemes
Adjustment factors can change the selection rank a university uses for a particular course. Your published ATAR stays the same. Eligibility depends on the university, course and entry scheme, so the same ATAR can lead to different selection ranks for different preferences.
Which adjustments might apply?
Some courses consider subject performance, where you studied or circumstances that affected your education. Some adjustments are applied from your application details. Equity schemes can require a separate application and supporting evidence. Check each course for its eligibility, caps and prerequisites. UAC guide to selection rank adjustments.
Official guidance by state
- Victoria · VTAC equity schemes and scholarships, formerly called SEAS
- New South Wales and ACT · UAC university selection rank adjustments
- Queensland · QTAC Educational Access Scheme
- Western Australia · TISC Educational Access Scheme
- South Australia and Northern Territory · SATAC adjustment factors and selection rank
- Tasmania · University of Tasmania admission requirements
Check before lodging your preferences
- Open the course entry and check its prerequisites, minimum criteria and available schemes.
- Use your admissions centre’s guidance to find the closing date and the evidence required for each scheme.
- Check the status of your supporting documents before the relevant offer round. Use results day and offer guidance to find your state’s dates.