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Transferring to Notre Dame questions (1 Viewer)

Ares

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I'm 18, got an 84 ATAR and enrolled into an Arts/Law double degree at UOW. I'm about to finish the first year, which consisted only of law subjects (mandatory). In first semester I passed everything with a 60%+ average, but this semester I've lost whatever remaining motivation I had left and am expecting to fail possibly 2-3 subjects. (I love my life).

Worst case scenario: Assuming I have 3 failed subjects and a 40% average in the 10 completed law subjects, and I try to transfer from UOW Arts/Law into Arts/Education at Notre Dame, will I be successful?

From the Notre Dame Arts/Education course flyer:
http://www.nd.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/120811/2014-B-Education-Secondary-and-Arts.pdf

"Admission Requirements:

School Leavers:

 ATAR of 70 – Indicative only. Must have been obtained
within the last five years. Or

 IB of 25+ – Indicative only. Must have been obtained within
the last five years.

Post School Leaver / Mature Age Applicants:

 Other University Studies – Notre Dame will also consider
applicants who have successfully completed a minimum of
one full-time semester worth of units (or four subjects) with
a credit average within a Bachelor’s Degree from Notre
Dame or another University."

Based on what is said there, if my ATAR is considered I'm in with flying colours, but if my law average is considered I won't be.

Also, if I've completed 1 year of university study do I apply through UAC to transfer to another university or do I apply directly at the university?

If you can help it'll be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
 

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Notre Dame doesnt use the UAC system, so you have to apply direct. The demand isnt very high and with your ATAR, I'd say you would probably make it.
 

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So they wouldn't consider my university marks?
I cant be 100% sure, but knowing the uni, they dont rely on arbitrary cut-offs or marks as the sole means of determining entry. I think they would consider both and as I said before, they arent in a position to be very discriminating. Your best bet would be to give the uni a call - they are usually very helpful.
 

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