RR46 Unmet demand?: Characteristics and activities of university applicants not offered a place (LSAY research report no. 46)
Authors:
Gary N. Marks, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Publication date: 
1 November 2005
Publication type:
Research report
Themes:
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Young people
VET in context > Economic aspects of VET > Demand for VET
ISSN:
1440-3455
ISBN:
0 86431 453 1
This report focuses on Year 12 students who applied to go to university but were not offered a place. It also explores the social and educational backgrounds of these students. The main reason for students missing out on a place was due to a lower level of academic performance. The study found that by 2003, approximately 45% of students analysed in 2001 were engaged in post-school education and training; 24% were enrolled in a TAFE diploma course; 11% were in traineeships; six per cent were in a TAFE certificate course; and five per cent were taking part in an apprenticeship.
Research report no. 46
This report, published by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), is part of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) research program.