STAT Info

If you intend to apply for university courses through SATAC please see UniWeb for instructions on how to book for a STAT sitting as part of your university application.

If you:
· have already applied for university courses through SATAC but did not apply for the STAT, or
· are not applying for courses through SATAC but you need to sit STAT Multiple Choice and/or STAT Written English in South Australia or the Northern Territory, you can arrange to sit the test/s by following the instructions below.

Cost of STAT sittings
The cost for a normal sitting of the STAT Multiple Choice is $86.00. An alternative sitting (see below) costs an additional $56.00, making a total cost of $142.00. These fees must be sent to SATAC with the application form.

The cost for a normal sitting of the STAT Written English is $56.00. An alternative sitting costs an additional $56.00, making a total cost of $112.00. These fees must be sent to SATAC with the application form.

How to book for a STAT sitting in SA or NT
1.      Print the STAT application form
2.      Choose a suitable sitting from the list below and write the details in the ‘Venue’ section of the application form.
3.      Complete all other sections of the form. Missing information may delay processing of your form.
4.      Send the completed form, with payment of the required fees, to the STAT Coordinator, SATAC, PO Box 2, Rundle Mall SA 5000. Note that your STAT booking is not confirmed until the application form and payment have been processed by SATAC.
5.    The application form and payment must be processed by SATAC by Friday 11 June 2010 if you wish to attend one of the organised sittings below.

Venue	Location	Sitting Date	Time
	*Adelaide metropolitan*
	Alternate sittings only – see below
	*SA country*
	Alternate sittings only – see below
	*Northern Territory*
	Alternate sittings only – see below
	*Alternate sittings*
999	Date, time and location to be negotiated

Alternate STAT Multiple Choice sittings (extra fee payable)
From 11 June 2010 all organised sittings have closed and therefore you must request an alternate sitting. Note that your STAT results will not be available to SATAC in time for the main offer round.

Select sitting code 999 on your STAT application form and pay both the STAT fee and the alternate sitting fee. The STAT Coordinator at SATAC will advise you of arrangements for your test sitting.

STAT Written English sittings
From 11 June 2010 all organised sittings have closed and therefore you must request and pay for an alternate sitting. Contact the STAT Coordinator at SATAC to discuss arrangements.

Confirmation of testing arrangements
A minimum of one week before your scheduled test, SATAC will send you a letter confirming your test venue, date and time, together with a Candidate Information Booklet. To prepare for the test you should read the Candidate Information Booklet carefully, especially the test centre procedures on page 6.

Do you need assistance to sit the STAT due to a disability?
If you require assistance to sit the STAT because of a disability or medical condition you should follow the instructions under ‘Assistance to sit the STAT’ on the application form. The STAT Coordinator will contact you to determine your needs. You will be required to provide independent documentation, normally from a health professional, describing the exact conditions you require in order to sit the test.

SATAC will make every effort to accommodate your needs, but it cannot do so unless advised. Note that applicants requiring special conditions are not normally accommodated in the organised sittings listed above. A special sitting will be held in the SATAC Office on Monday 21 June 2010 for applicants in the Adelaide metropolitan area and surrounds. Sitting dates, times and locations will be negotiated for SA country or NT applicants.

Preparation for the STAT
Sample questions with answers are included in the Candidate Information Booklet which is available on the ACER website. If you apply to sit the STAT a copy of this booklet will be posted to you. Past question papers are not available.

Further sample questions and answers are provided in the STAT Sample Collection of Questions which is available from the SATAC office to any interested person (not just STAT applicants) for $19.50.

A number of organisations run STAT preparation workshops. Further details can be obtained from the contacts listed below.

Professional and Continuing Education, University of Adelaide: telephone (08) 8303 4777 or email pce@adelaide.edu.au.

University of South Australia: telephone Future Student Enquiries on (08) 8302 2376 or 1300 UNINOW or email study@unisa.edu.au.

Notification of your STAT results
STAT test papers are marked by ACER in Melbourne and returned to SATAC, normally within two weeks of your test sitting. SATAC will send you a written statement of your results. SATAC university applicants can also access their STAT results through Services for current applicants on UniWeb.