FOI: Capstone Exam pass rate (2024)

FOI: Capstone Exam pass rate (1)

131 candidates sat the Capstone Exam between July 2018 and February 2019. Pass rate: 12.97%. Fail rate: 87.03%.

Solicitor and RMA Mark Northam (MARN 1175508)lodged a Freedom of Information Request to the OMARA which included the following passage:

For each offering of the Migration Agents Capstone Exam since July 2018:

1) The total number of people who sat the exam and the total number of people who received a passing score on the exam. We are not seeking any information about the names of the people who sat the exam or their individual scores …

The following table was provided in response to the above passage:

FOI: Capstone Exam pass rate (2)

Disclaimer: the above is a mere extract of an FOI request and its response. The views there expressed might not reflect the views of the Department, the AAT or the courts. The law or policies might have changed between the writing and reading of this article.The author of this article and Migration Law Updates disclaim any liability for any action (or omission) on their part based on any information provided (or not provided) in this article and are under no obligation to keep the general public nor practitioners informed about the matters discussed in this article or any other matters, or any future changes to any of those matters. It is the responsibility of each practitioner to obtain access to primary sources of law and policy by themselves and to carry out their own research and come to their own conclusions on legislation, case law, policies and more. This article is not intended for the general public.

Sergio Zanotti Stagliorio is a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1461003). He is the owner of Target Migration in Sydney. He can be reached at sergio@targetmigration.com.au

FOI: Capstone Exam pass rate (2024)

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FOI: Capstone Exam pass rate? ›

131 candidates sat the Capstone Exam between July 2018 and February 2019. Pass rate: 12.97%. Fail rate: 87.03%.

How do I prepare for the Capstone exam? ›

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  1. Understand the exam format and plan their time accordingly.
  2. Develop their own study strategies.
  3. Find and use various study resources.
  4. Understand how to navigate and research using LEGENDcom.
  5. Prepare and amend their own templates for exam use.
  6. Practice answering hypothetical multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
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What is Capstone test? ›

Used to assess your cumulative knowledge from an entire program of study, a capstone test is usually administered in a final course or internship of an academic major. A capstone test is a way for faculty to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a student, but it can also serve as the final approval for graduation.

Is it possible to fail capstone? ›

Yes, you can fail a capstone course.

What happens if you fail capstone exam? ›

If you happen to fail the capstone exam, don't worry! You can retake it as many times as needed to pass, without having to retake the entire course. Additionally, upon submitting the exam, any incorrect answers will be displayed, giving you valuable insight into areas that may need more focus.

What is a passing grade for capstone? ›

Capstone Completion Policy: Students must fulfill all requirements of the Capstone course with a minimum of 80% for the overall final grade.

Is the capstone hard? ›

They mean it when they say that the capstone course is unlike anything you have ever done in college before. It is both challenging and easy. There really aren't any tests, so there is no studying for exams. OTOH, you have to demonstrate your research and analysis skills for the good grading on this course.

How many questions are on the capstone test? ›

Your Capstone Experience Exam will be composed of 125 multiple-choice questions, 100 of which are scored and 25 of which are not scored, that ask you to apply the knowledge you have gained in your designation courses. Each exam question offers four possible answer options.

How do you come up with a capstone question? ›

Choosing a topic

For a capstone or thesis topic consider: Issues that are relevant to your workplace, classroom experience, or career goals. A topic that has caught your eye in your textbook, a journal article, or an issue that you explored for previous classwork or projects and would like to pursue further.

Is capstone harder than thesis? ›

However, a capstone project may generally be considered less intensive than a thesis paper, as it typically involves the practical application of knowledge and skills, while a thesis paper requires extensive research and analysis of a specific topic.

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