You're not 'wasting your potential': University of Sydney calls for ATAR overhaul

By Matthew Knott, Kelsey Munro
Updated August 31 2016 - 6:13pm, first published 1:04pm
The University of Sydney wants changes to the ATAR system.  Photo: Fiona-Lee Quimby
The University of Sydney wants changes to the ATAR system. Photo: Fiona-Lee Quimby

The Turnbull government is being urged to overhaul the university admissions system so students with high ATARs don't feel pressured into signing up for courses with intimidating cut-offs.