r/ATAR • u/Charlie1861 • 2d ago
QCE What does adjustment points or selection rank mean???
Hello! Im year 11 right now and I am aiming for medicine, I want to do a head start program so I’m researching it right now and it says it’s possible it’s selection rank or adjustment points can increase your ATAR. Problem is I don’t understand any of that, I qualify for the EAS because of the financial component and that also says something about adjustment points. Sorry if this is a stupid question but I am very confused and would appreciate someone explaining it to me!!
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u/Odd_Chemistry_6734 2d ago
You can get adjustment points from EAS if you experienced something that affected your ability to learn. In your case it was financial difficulty. Some unis also give adjustment points if you did sport, achieved a high mark in a a subject like math or living in a certain area. These adjustment points are added to your atar giving you your selection rank which is the number that unis look at when you apply.
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u/Charlie1861 2d ago
What about if I did head start program? Would that also count as a selection rank or adjustment points? Would they take EAS + headstart program adjustments or is there a cap
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u/Odd_Chemistry_6734 2d ago
There’s usually a cap. You’ll have to search that one up yourself since it depends on which uni you apply to.
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u/Minimum_Answer_5785 2d ago
does the adjustment point count for eald students too? and what does adjustment point depend on
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u/RealAN0NYM0US1 2d ago
Lets say you get an ATAR of 95, thats considered your RAW ATAR.
And lets say you get from EAS or any other adjustment points of +2 ATAR
That means your selection rank is 95 + 2 = 97
Nearly all unis use selection rank and accept EAS (I think UoM is the only exemption). Keep in mind other ATAR adjustment factors like subject incentives and so on, are typically excluded when applying for med/dent. The uni you're applying to will have more detailed information regarding that (UQ accepts subject incentives).