most recent 30 from http://merspi.com.au 2010-09-10T10:37:37Z http://merspi.com.au/feeds/question/325 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://merspi.com.au/questions/325/missing-out-on-a-university-place-because-of-capped-places asa.hoshi 2009-11-19T02:20:07Z 2009-11-28T21:35:11Z

<p>Hello.</p> <p>From my understanding after looking through the VTAC book, there are limited places/supply of University courses in each institution, with a substantial amount reserved for non-year 12's.</p> <p>I was wondering, what would my options be if I ACHIEVED the ENTER score required to be "accepted" into first round, however due to there being overwhelming demand relative to supply, I am not accepted? Are University's allowed to do this? </p> <p>Would my only option be to go to another University, even if my ENTER was enough to get me into a course at Melbourne University? </p>

http://merspi.com.au/questions/325/missing-out-on-a-university-place-because-of-capped-places/326#326 ScoobaSteve 2009-11-19T10:18:13Z 2009-11-19T10:18:13Z

<p>I think the answer to your question is yes -- universities probably have the power to change their minds about those things.</p> <p>Before the Melbourne Model, getting into a course was always about supply and demand. I don't understand how it works now, but I can't envisage it not acting on a similar system nowadays too!</p>

http://merspi.com.au/questions/325/missing-out-on-a-university-place-because-of-capped-places/347#347 QuantumJG 2009-11-27T23:47:54Z 2009-11-27T23:47:54Z

<p>The universities will change the minimal ENTER depending on the demand. </p> <p>The ENTER may rise a bit if the demand is high (e.g. The bachelor of arts degree (Melbourne Uni) was a good example where the minimal ENTER went from 85 - 88 due to demand), or it will drop if the demand is low. If you get the ENTER required (after moderations have been made) and meet all the pre-requisites, you will be offered a place. </p>