Extended Investigation Scaling 2026 — Raw to Scaled Study Score
In Extended Investigation, a raw study score of 30 scales to about 33 (+3 points) under 2025 VTAC scaling, so it scales up. See the full raw-to-scaled table below, then compute your ATAR with the calculator.
Extended Investigation scales up in VCE. Under 2025 VTAC scaling, a raw study score of 30 in Extended Investigation scales to about 33 (+3 points). Scaling up rewards a strong cohort, so a solid raw score is worth more in your aggregate. Use the scaling table and calculator below to see how your study scores become a scaled score and an ATAR.
Extended Investigation scaling table (2025 VTAC)
| Raw study score | Scaled study score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 22 | +2 |
| 25 | 27 | +2 |
| 30 | 33 | +3 |
| 35 | 38 | +3 |
| 40 | 42 | +2 |
| 45 | 47 | +2 |
| 50 | 50 | 0 |
Indicative scaled scores, calculated from 2025 VTAC scaling data (study scores are a 0–50 scale). For exact figures see the official VTAC scaling report. Re-stamped when VTAC publishes the new report each December.
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Extended Investigation scaling FAQ
Does Extended Investigation scale up or down in VCE?
Extended Investigation scales up. Under 2025 VTAC scaling, a raw study score of 30 scales to about 33 (+3 points).
What does a raw study score of 30 in Extended Investigation scale to?
A raw study score of 30 in Extended Investigation scales to approximately 33 under 2025 VTAC scaling.
What raw study score do I need for a scaled 40 in Extended Investigation?
You need a raw study score of about 37 in Extended Investigation to reach a scaled score of 40, based on 2025 VTAC scaling.
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