How strict are USYD atar cutoffs (1 Viewer)

[zheng1]

Hello

My friend got a 91.90 ATAR and would like to studying engineering at USYD which has an atar of 92. They don't have any bonus points or EAS.

Do you know if they can get in to that?

Thanks

 

[engineering]

The cutoff is 92 for students without any adjustment factors.

 

[BLIT2014]

Might be able to do science (has a lower cut-off?) then choose first-year engineering subjects then transfer.

 

[TheBrutux168]

Ah right, I just read up on the new Fixed ATAR system that USYD put in place a few years ago. Wasn't aware of this. At first, I thought it just meant if you get 92 you'll definitely get in, but you can still get in if there's available room. Didn't know it was a hard number.

Side thought: Seems kind of odd that they say this is the minimum mark you need and everyone with that mark will get in. Like, what if too many people go for it and they don't have the capacity, or what if not enough people apply so that they have room for those with lower ATARs? The previous ATAR cut-off system was based on supply and demand which made sense. Are all major universities doing this nowadays?

I'm pretty sure it is only USyd that is doing this kind of thing. UNSW states that you may still receive an offer despite scoring lower than the guaranteed selection rank.