university
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4 Common Questions About HECS Debt, Answered
HECS debt (and other student loans) are set to be hit with an indexation rate of 7.1 per cent. Here, we answer some common questions on that.
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Here’s What to Do Next if You’re Disappointed by Your ATAR Results
Over this week and next, year 12 students around Australia will receive their exam results. This is a time of great expectations and intense pressure for many young people. For some, their individual subject marks and university admission rank (ATAR) will be a cause for celebration. But others will be dealing with disappointment and perhaps…
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Universities Need to do More Than Just Making Students ‘Job-Ready’
Today is World Access to Higher Education Day, but Australia is still a long way off fair access for students from all backgrounds. The enrolment share of students from low socio-economic, regional and non-English-speaking backgrounds fell in 2019. And that was before the COVID-19 pandemic hit these students hard, affecting both their expectations and pathways…
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How To Get Into Uni With A Low ATAR Score
So you didn’t get the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) you were expecting. Don’t panic! The number you received isn’t the final call. In fact, there are several ways to get into university that don’t require an ATAR at all. Here’s what you need to know.