is ur atar enough for usyd merit scholarship? (2 Viewers)

Jcc Lin

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i wonder if they would really consider u if u get above 95. Many ppl said that they only look at the 99+. is this true?

p.s does anyone know when will we see the list of ppl who get in?:shy:
 

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I'd quite like to know as well. I got 98.45 - enough? Though they would consider the Personal Statement as well...

I'm anxious to find out!
 

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in the application, they state above 95. though they do tend to accept students with a higher atar than that.

i *think* the list is released around the time of offers and enrollment.
ii thought we get to know straight after our atar ><, so i guess i'll have to wait.
 

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I'd quite like to know as well. I got 98.45 - enough? Though they would consider the Personal Statement as well...

I'm anxious to find out!
wow, thats a real good atar.!! u have a much higher chance than me.
 

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lol i applied for and didn't get the merit scholarship =p
 

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Gahh I'm waiting on tenterhooks because I really really really want to go to USYD but unless I get an entry scholarship I'm going to take the $4k that UNSW has very kindly offered me and run for the hills.

Has anybody heard anything from them yet?
 

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It depends on the faculty as well as your personal statement. One of my mates got 99.6 or something and only got an entry scholarship at usyd - so 98 is pushing it imo
is it more depending on ur atar or ur personal statements? thanx~
 

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is it more depending on ur atar or ur personal statements? thanx~
Obviously I don't actually know for sure but just from the stuff on the website and the shortlist letter etc I think the personal statement is very significant.
 

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lol i applied for and didn't get the merit scholarship =p
LOL, thought I'd acknowledge you since no one else was...
but guy got 100 and didn't get it, so... I'm guessing they place a lot of emphasis on all other criteria. i.e. yay for you.
 

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Wow, I didn't realise it was so competitive! I guess it would be with the number and quality of people applying though.
 

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Yeah, feeling the pressure a little bit. Argh.
 

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Congratulations!


ETA: Did you get your offer by phone or mail?
 
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I just received an offer for a merit ($6k every year) scholarship - I didn't get .95 so there's a fair bit of emphasis on the personal statement I'm guessing...
What did you put in your personal statement ?
 

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I just received an offer for a merit ($6k every year) scholarship - I didn't get .95 so there's a fair bit of emphasis on the personal statement I'm guessing...
Yeah i got one too, but i think i'll take the $4k UNSW is offering me instead XD
 

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Ahhh, alright. And just like that, a modicum of hope is restored :). Congrats again on getting a merit ... that's got to be a boost to your day :D.
 

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I just received an offer for a merit ($6k every year) scholarship - I didn't get .95 so there's a fair bit of emphasis on the personal statement I'm guessing...
Nice work man!!! Congrats. And congrats to you too Anna.

Hmmmm I'm in same boat as you 57o1i. But looks like I'll have to settle for UNSW.
 

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