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What is the UMAT?
When will I receive my UMAT results?
Will I be penalised for taking UMAT more than once?
If I want to use my UMAT 2007 results to apply for admission, do I need to register for UMAT in 2008?
Do I need to send my UMAT results to the universities?
What form of ID will I require?
Where should I go for more UMAT Information?
What is the duration of the UMAT test?
How will I know the exact location of the UMAT test centre?
Can I sit UMAT overseas?
Can I sit UMAT on another date?
I have missed the registration closing date. Does ACER accept late registrations?
How do I register for UMAT?
Where are the UMAT test centres located?
How much does it cost to register for UMAT?
Q: What is the UMAT?
A: To get all your questions answered about what the UMAT is who runs it and what it involves check here 
Q: When will I receive my UMAT results?
A: A UMAT Statement of Results will be mailed to every candidate in late September. To protect candidate confidentiality, results cannot be released over the phone or by facsimile or email.
Q: Will I be penalised for taking UMAT more than once?
A: There is no penalty for taking the test more than once BUT the universities will only use your most recent results when considering your application. UMAT scores are valid for 2 years.
Q: If I want to use my UMAT 2007 results to apply for admission, do I need to register for UMAT in 2008?
A: No. You do not need to register for UMAT in 2008 if you want the universities to consider your UMAT 2007 scores.If you sit the UMAT more than once your most recent score will be used.You will have to provide your UMAT candidate number at some stage during the application process for university admission, either with your application to the tertiary admission centre or by sending it direct to the university. Contact the universities concerned for further information.
Q: Do I need to send my UMAT results to the universities?
A: No. ACER will forward all UMAT results to the UMAT Consortium universities. The universities will then match UMAT results to the applications submitted for university admission.
Q: What form of ID will I require?
A: On the day of the test you will be required to show one form of photo-bearing identification. Your ID must contain a recent photograph, name, date of birth and signature.
Q: Where should I go for more UMAT Information?
A: Got a UMAT related question not answered here or want more information about the UMAT then try http://www.acer.edu.au/tests/university/umat/intro.html [the official UMAT site]
Q: What is the duration of the UMAT test?
A: UMAT consists of 2.5 hours of test time. However, you will need to allow between 3 and 4 hours from the arrival time for the registration process and testing time
Q: How will I know the exact location of the UMAT test centre?
A: Registered candidates will receive an Admission Ticket in the mail approximately 2 weeks prior to the UMAT test. This ticket will contain the exact UMAT test centre location and arrival time. The UMAT Office will not release venue details before the release of Admission Tickets.
Q: Can I sit UMAT overseas?
A: Test centres will be established in London, Singapore, Auckland and Dunedin (New Zealand). If you wish to sit UMAT in London or Singapore, an overseas testing levy of $165 is payable in addition to the registration fee. Additional overseas test centres cannot be established under any circumstances.
Q: Can I sit UMAT on another date?
A: In 2004 UMAT will be held on one date - Wednesday 28 July. All candidates who register for UMAT 2004 will be expected to attend the test on 28 July. In exceptional circumstances, candidates who are unable to attend on 28 July may take UMAT on an alternative date specified by ACER. Conditions apply.
Q: I have missed the registration closing date. Does ACER accept late registrations?
A: Late registrations will be accepted by ACER up to 5pm AEST Friday 25 June 2004, however, a late fee of $50 will apply. Registrations received after the late closing date of 5pm AEST Friday 25 June will not be processed and will be returned to sender unopened.
Q: How do I register for UMAT?
A: You can register for UMAT either online at the ACER website OR by sending a completed paper registration form to the UMAT Office at ACER.
Q: Where are the UMAT test centres located?
A: UMAT 2004 will be held on Wednesday 28 July 2004. The registration deadline will be 5pm AEST Friday 11 June 2004. In 2003, test centres were offered in the following locations: ACT - Canberra New South Wales - Armidale, Dubbo, Newcastle, Sydney, Northern Territory - Alice Springs, Darwin Queensland - Brisbane , Townsville South Australia - Adelaide Tasmania - Hobart, Launceston Victoria - Bendigo, Geelong, Melbourne, Mildura, Sale, Shepparton Western Australia -Perth England* - London New Zealand - Auckland, Dunedin Singapore* * Testing centres outside of Australia will incur an additional sitting fee of $165 Please note the overseas sitting fee does not apply to candidates sitting in New Zealand.
Q: How much does it cost to register for UMAT?
A: The UMAT registration fee is $140 (unless you qualify for the concession rate). For candidates sitting UMAT in London, an overseas testing levy of $150 will also apply. For current standards required for a concessional value you should contact ACER directly |
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