No Selective Entry Offer After Round 3?
The third formal round of Victorian Selective Entry offers has now finished. Round 3 closed at 11:59 pm on 24 August 2026.
If your child did not receive an offer, you may be wondering whether the Selective Entry process is now completely over.
The 2026 Selective Entry Offer Rounds
For students seeking Year 9 entry in 2027, the scheduled offer rounds were:
| Round | Offers Published | Offers Closed |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 3 August 2026 | 10 August 2026 |
| Round 2 | 13 August 2026 | 17 August 2026 |
| Round 3 | 20 August 2026 | 24 August 2026 |
ACER lists 24 August 2026 as the completion date for the formal offer rounds.
Can You Still Receive a Selective Entry Offer After Round 3?
Yes, it is possible.
ACER states that the offer process may continue until the end of Term 4, depending on the availability of places.
Victorian Term 4 in 2026 runs from 5 October to 18 December 2026.
A place may become available if a student who previously accepted an offer later withdraws. ACER provides a process for families who want to withdraw an accepted offer.
How Are Late Selective Entry Offers Decided?
ACER says late offers take into account factors including:
School Preference
The order in which the student selected the schools.
Candidate Ranking
The student's position in the selection process.
Gender Balance
This can also be relevant when available places are filled.
There is no separate application for a standard late offer. A place first needs to become available.
What Should Parents Do Now?
What About Principal Discretion?
The Principal Discretion Category (PDC) is another part of the 2027 entry process that is still to come.
Up to 5% of places can be offered through Principal Discretion.
Late Offers and Principal Discretion Are Different
Late Offer
A place that may become available after the formal offer rounds. ACER says the process may continue until the end of Term 4.
Principal Discretion
A separate selection category where invited students may apply and can then be shortlisted for interview.
So, Is the Selective Entry Process Over After Round 3?
The three formal Victorian Selective Entry offer rounds for Year 9 entry in 2027 are finished.
However, the possibility of an offer has not completely disappeared. ACER states that late offers may continue until the end of Term 4 if suitable places become available.
Official Sources
This article is based on information published by ACER for the Victorian Selective Entry High Schools selection process and the Victorian Department of Education.
Selection dates and processes can change. Families should check the official ACER Selective Entry website for information relating to their individual application.
