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Eligible applicants can receive a maximum total of 12 points.","Answer",{"name":66,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":67},"Who can apply for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) and what must they demonstrate?",{"text":68,"@type":64},"EAS is open to domestic current school leavers, recent school leavers, and non-recent school leavers. Applicants must show their studies were negatively affected in Year 11 and/or Year 12, or during the period they gained qualifications, due to circumstances beyond their control or choices.",{"name":70,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":71},"What are key requirements and exclusions for the Leaders, Athletes and Performers Adjustment Scheme?",{"text":72,"@type":64},"Applicants must apply through UAC before applying for the scheme, and applications are made directly to the University. 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A maximum total of 12 points can be applied to eligible applicants.  \nFor more information about Adjustment Factors, visit [newcastle.edu.au/degrees/selection-ranks-and-entry](newcastle.edu.au/degrees/selection-ranks-and-entry)schemes\\#adjustment-points.  \nTable 1 : Educational Access Scheme  \n\n| Purpose | The Educational Access Scheme (EAS) aims to help applicants who have experienced significant educational disadvantages receive a university offer. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Adjustment Points | A maximum of four equity adjustment points may be added to the selection rank for applicants eligible under the EAS. |\n| Eligibility | The EAS is open to domestic current school leavers, recent school leavers, and non-recent school leavers. International applicants cannot apply for EAS.\u003Cbr>Applicants must be able to demonstrate that, because of circumstances beyond their control or choosing, their studies were negatively affected during Year 11 and/or Year 12, or the period in which they gained the qualifications they are using to seek admission to an undergraduate course. |\n| Requirements | Applicants who wish to apply for the EAS must apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) and adhere to UAC’s application requirements and deadlines. |\n\nTable 2: Leaders, Athletes and Performers Adjustment Scheme  \n\n| Purpose | The Leaders, Athletes and Performers Adjustment Scheme recognises academic and elite extra-curricular activities. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Adjustment Points | A maximum of four adjustment points may be added to the selection rank for applicants eligible under the Leaders, Athletes and Performers Adjustment Scheme. |\n| Eligibility | The Leaders and Performers scheme is open to domestic current school leaversand recent school leavers.\u003Cbr>Elite Athlete status must be verified by NUsport. Leaders and performers will be assessed by Admissions and Scholarships in Student Central. |\n| Requirements | Before applying for the Leaders, Athletes and Performers Adjustment Scheme, applicants must apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) .\u003Cbr>Applications to the Leaders, Athletes and Performers Adjustment Scheme are made directly to the University. For more information, visit here. |\n| Excluded Programs | The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine – Joint Medical Program or the Bachelor of Midwifery do not attract adjustment points from the Leaders, Athletes and Performers Adjustment Scheme. |\n\nTable 3: Regional and Rural Adjustment Scheme  \n\n| Purpose | The Regional and Rural Adjustment Scheme supports the University's commitment to enhancing access to higher education. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Adjustment Points | An additional five adjustment points are added to the selection rank for applicants eligible under the Regional and Rural Adjustment Scheme. |\n| Eligibility | The Regional and Remote Adjustment Scheme is available to domestic current school leavers and recent school leavers.\u003Cbr>Applicants seeking admission to a program at the University and who attended a high school within a defined postcode boundary. Postcodes are available on the |\n\n\n|  | Regional and Rural Adjustment Scheme site. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Requirements | Adjustment points are automatically added to the selection rank of eligible applicants after applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) . |\n| Excluded Programs | The Regional and Rural Adjustment Scheme applies to all undergraduate degrees except the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine – Joint Medical Program and the Bachelor of Midwifery. |\n\nTable 4: Year 12 Adjustment Scheme  \n\n| Purpose | The Year 12 Adjustment Scheme rewards high-achieving Year 12 students. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Adjustment Points | A maximum of four adjustment points may be added to","cbCairTm5aQCq33b","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairTm5aQCq33b","pdf",113032,"English","# Adjustment Factors\n## Overview of adjustment points\n## Table 1: Educational Access Scheme\n## Table 2: Leaders, Athletes and Performers Adjustment Scheme\n## Table 3: Regional and Rural Adjustment Scheme\n## Table 4: Year 12 Adjustment Scheme\n## Table 5: Special Circumstances Adjustment Scheme","[{\"question\":\"What are adjustment factors and how many points can eligible applicants receive?\",\"answer\":\"Adjustment factors increase selection rank based on factors such as HSC performance, school location, and eligibility for specific schemes. Eligible applicants can receive a maximum total of 12 points.\"},{\"question\":\"Who can apply for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) and what must they demonstrate?\",\"answer\":\"EAS is open to domestic current school leavers, recent school leavers, and non-recent school leavers. Applicants must show their studies were negatively affected in Year 11 and/or Year 12, or during the period they gained qualifications, due to circumstances beyond their control or choices.\"},{\"question\":\"What are key requirements and exclusions for the Leaders, Athletes and Performers Adjustment Scheme?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must apply through UAC before applying for the scheme, and applications are made directly to the University. Elite Athlete status must be verified by NUsport, and the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine – Joint Medical Program and the Bachelor of Midwifery do not attract adjustment points from this scheme.\"}]","Appendix 2 - Adjustment Factors - October 2023 | PDF"]