ATAR 94 + EAS but No First Round Offer — What Are My Chances Now? (1 Viewer)

[emqvie]

I've already posted this on multiple platrforms but I just want a solid answer
I just graduated this year and got an ATAR of 94.00, which was the lowest selection rank for USYD Speech Pathology last year.

I didn’t get an offer in the first round, and I’m really stressed because I was right on the cutoff. I also have EAS, so I’m wondering if anyone knows how likely it is to get an offer in the later rounds. Has anyone been in a similar situation where they missed the first round but got in during the second or third?

I am actually so upset can please somebody tell me some good news about the second rounds and stuff

 

[jimmysmith560]

Generally speaking, the number of available places for a degree decreases with each subsequent offer round, due to applicants receiving offers, many of whom end up accepting their offers. This technically makes it more difficult to receive an offer in a subsequent round because of the lower number of available places.

At the same time, receiving an offer may not necessarily result in an applicant accepting it. This could be due to reasons such as changing personal circumstances and/or the degree in question not being their preferred degree (or a backup). Offers that end up not being accepted translate into available places in subsequent rounds. You can definitely expect some successful applicants not to accept their offers, although it may be difficult to discuss specific numbers.

Another element to consider is the fact that most high-achieving students, i.e. those with ATARs that meet the academic requirement for USyd's Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), would have already been considered in the earlier round(s). As such, you are likely no longer competing with them. At this stage, your chances of receiving an offer likely depend on the following:

• The number of available places in subsequent rounds
• Whether USyd determines that you meet the academic requirement for this degree.

I hope this helps!