If you have a good reason for making an application after the closing date, you must include a written explanation and a supporting statement from the school principal or other appropriate person. If no explanation is provided the late application cannot be considered.

The selection committee will decide whether or not the late application will be considered. If the selection committee accepts the reason for the late application, the student might be considered on moderated school assessment scores. Where neither test scores nor school assessment scores which can be moderated are available, applicants might be able to use the interstate/overseas application procedure or may be considered on the basis of any alternative evidence presented.

If your application is received after 17 February 2012 your child will generally not be tested and your application will be considered only if there is a shortage of suitable applicants. While there is normally no such shortage, some regional schools and those which take boarders may have some places available for late applicants.