After Year 12: Q & A Thread

[DinWell]

If I got more than 1 scholarship from the same uni and accepted both, will the money that they provide be added together?

[PhoenixxFire]

If I got more than 1 scholarship from the same uni and accepted both, will the money that they provide be added together?

(I'm assuming by added together you're asking if you'll get the money from both?)
It depends on the uni and the specific scholarships - some will allow you to have more then 1, some you can't get if you have gotten another scholarship - best to check the info about the specific scholarships on the uni's website

[ellen_fennell]

I was wondering if you have SEAS does that also mean you qualify for Access Melbourne? I have SEAS for medical reasons so does that mean I have Access Melbourne as well?

[Chelsea f.c.]

no SEAS is not necessarily access melbourne but will be considered with your application anyway. you'll be notified for access melbourne.

[ellen_fennell]

Are you also meant to receive an email from the Universities on your preferences saying they have received your SEAS application?

[PhoenixxFire]

Are you also meant to receive an email from the Universities on your preferences saying they have received your SEAS application?

I don't think so - I've received email/text from monash/melbourne about their guarantees but I haven't heard anything from unis that don't have their own program (RMIT, La trobe). I think you only find out if you get a guarantee, not just if you qualify for SEAS, and AFAIK only monash and Melb have guarantees.

[AngelWings]

Topic is now locked. Thanks everyone for asking your questions.

If you've still got questions, feel free to ask the appropriate board. If it's too specific, contact the appropriate institute or pay them a visit during their Change of Preference Day(s) if they're having one. I collated a list of Victorian institutes that are having Change of Preference Days this year, including registration links where applicable.

Here's a list of posts that mods have posted about some of the most commonly asked questions:
PhoenixxFire's Didn't get the ATAR for Access Melbourne/Monash guarantee?
Miniturtle's Guide: I didn't get the clearly in - should I change my preferences
PhoenixxFire's Missed out on pre-reqs? Bridging courses are available (Swinburne and Monash)

...and some of the most common questions in this Q + A:

Q: What's the chance of me getting into X course?

A: Your chance will vary depending on your circumstances, demand for this course and the amount of spots available. Whatever it is, if [insert course] is what you want to do the most and you have fulfilled everything (e.g. prereqs + other criteria) wiith(out) the lowest ATAR, leave it at first preference. If your ATAR is lower than that of the clearly-in/ lowest ATAR accepted, insert at least one course that you would be comfortable studying and have all the criteria, including ATAR, prereqs and so forth as a preference.

If it's on your preference list, there's at least a possibility that you'll receive that offer. If not, there is basically zero chance.

Q: Are notifications from this SEAS/inequities program out yet? Did I qualify? (I checked my spam folder already.)

A: Most are still going around. Please ask the appropriate people, if need be. Access Melbourne seems to be still processing and is delayed.

Many of these programs (excluding Monash Guarantee and Access Melbourne) may not provide notification of whether you received your SEAS or not, unless you get a guarantee from them.

Q: I want/ need to transfer after a semester/ year of study. Will they use my ATAR?

A: If you're transferring after one semester of study, your ATAR may be considered with your university grades. If you're transferring after a year of study, only your university grades will be considered majority of the time (AFAIK).

Q: When is X scholarship out?

A: Scholarships may arrive sometime between ATAR release to offers, with some excellence/ merit scholarships being a little closer to the ATAR Release Day. I'm not sure of second round offer dates; that's something to research and ask the institute yourself. Most have not been offered as of typing this post (just past midnight on December 17 2018). Please wait patiently until time comes.