What is The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank and why is it important?

Australia Explained

English - February 15, 2022 10:58 - 6 minutes - 3.02 MB
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The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank or ATAR plays a significant role for secondary school students who plan to pursue higher education. It is a standard measure of a student's overall academic achievement that indicates their position relative to all the students in their age group, determining who gets offered a university course.