Understanding ATAR and ATAR Calculators: A Complete Guide
What is ATAR? The ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) is a numerical ranking used in Australia to assess a student’s overall academic achievement compared to their peers. It is not a score out of 100, but rather a percentile ranking that indicates how a student performed relative to all other students in their age group. For example: An ATAR of 90.00 means you performed better than 90% of students An ATAR of 70.00 means you outperformed 70% of students The ATAR is widely used by universities across Australia as a key criterion for undergraduate admissions. How ATAR is Calculated ATAR is calculated based on a student’s performance in their final year of secondary education (Year 12 or equivalent). While the exact calculation varies slightly by state (such as NSW, Victoria, or Queensland), the general process includes: 1. Subject Scores Students receive marks in different subjects they study in their final year. 2. Scaling Not all subjects are treated equa...