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What we're talking about:

Exams are nearly over, and you're probably starting to think about your VTAC preference list and wondering what ATAR you might get.

There are plenty of ATAR calculators online, but how accurate are they? And should you use one to decide which courses to put on your VTAC preference list?

In this episode, I explain:

• Why it's so difficult to accurately predict your ATAR
• How ATAR calculators work
• Why you need to estimate your study scores before using an ATAR calculator
• Why an estimated ATAR isn't necessarily a reliable prediction
• Why I don't recommend using an ATAR calculator to make your VTAC decisions
• What you should do instead when creating your VTAC preference list

Rather than trying to predict your exact ATAR, use this time to research your dream course, find other courses you'd be happy to study, and investigate pathway options.

Your VTAC preference list should be based on what you want to study—not what an ATAR calculator tells you that you might be able to get into.

Related episode:
Episode 58 — How Are ATARs Calculated?

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How are ATARs calculated?: https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/58