CAO Round One Offers

atgate

Good luck to all of you waiting for offers later today - fingers crossed.

irishmonkey

9 points off in first round offers for Film & Tv

Chances of getting a place in 2nd round?

Saruwatari

I got offered a place in Animation! I seriously can't believe it. I applied for Animation at Ballyfermot as well though, and my choice of the two is leaning heavily towards the latter...

A-Sickle-Moon

irishmonkey wrote: »

9 points off in first round offers for Film & Tv

Chances of getting a place in 2nd round?

I'm sure you'll be ok - it's only nine points!

I just accepted my place in Film and TV - wondering if there's anyone else out there that has? I'm going alone!!!

atgate

irishmonkey wrote: »

9 points off in first round offers for Film & Tv

Chances of getting a place in 2nd round?

Well last year's round one offer was 960 points and in further rounds it dropped to 845. Not everyone on 845 got in and I think 845 a slight distortion as a student initially accepted a place and then didn't take it (but dawdled for ages) so a few people on points higher than 845 had already accepted other courses.

2007 might be a better indicator. Points started at 955 and dropped to 910. Not everyone got in at 910 though. (2006 started at 969 and ended at 915).

So from a historical point of view every year the final offers were at a point level well lower then 9 points off. So it would be a statistical aberration if you didn't get offered a place.

I'd say you are OK , but you know that nothing is certain with the CAO system. Fingers crossed.

emZie

I got English Media & Cultural Studies!!! I'm so happy!
Anyone else?

TrueCold

Got 845 points and didnt get offered a place in fine art!
One of my mates got 695 and got offered a place.

Same qualifications in leaving cert but I got a way higher result in my portfolio.

Iadt, this means war

atgate

TrueCold wrote: »

Got 845 points and didnt get offered a place in fine art!
One of my mates got 695 and got offered a place.

Same qualifications in leaving cert but I got a way higher result in my portfolio.

Iadt, this means war

Fine Art points this year round 1 are 630. If you got 845 for portfolio and LC then contact CAO and IADT Admissions straight away. Make sure to talk to both (and get the names of the people you talk to).

heeereees-jonny

woohoo! i gots me a place in Film and Television production!!! :D:D:D:D

1080 points overall! not bad, eh?

yellie

TrueCold wrote: »

Got 845 points and didnt get offered a place in fine art!
One of my mates got 695 and got offered a place.

Same qualifications in leaving cert but I got a way higher result in my portfolio.

Iadt, this means war

Yeah, I got 935 and I wasn't a offered a place either, I am v. confused.

A-Sickle-Moon

heeereees-jonny wrote: »

woohoo! i gots me a place in Film and Television production!!! :D:D:D:D

1080 points overall! not bad, eh?

Congrats! I'll see you in September then! Cannot wait!

heeereees-jonny

A-Sickle-Moon wrote: »

Congrats! I'll see you in September then! Cannot wait!

awh, thanks m8! i no... im all xcited! never thought i was gunna get in wen i started my portfolio.... funni how things turn out!

A-Sickle-Moon

heeereees-jonny wrote: »

awh, thanks m8! i no... im all xcited! never thought i was gunna get in wen i started my portfolio.... funni how things turn out!

Yeah! I was the same! Every single part of the process I was thinking "I'm not going to be able to do this" But then I got full marks on the portfolio and was like "well maybe I might have a chance!!"
Yay IADT!!!

heeereees-jonny

A-Sickle-Moon wrote: »

Yeah! I was the same! Every single part of the process I was thinking "I'm not going to be able to do this" But then I got full marks on the portfolio and was like "well maybe I might have a chance!!"
Yay IADT!!!

i got full marks in my portfolio too!! :O:O

wow, we're good!

A-Sickle-Moon

heeereees-jonny wrote: »

i got full marks in my portfolio too!! :O:O

wow, we're good!

Deadly! Well done! IADT won't know what hit it!

outlander83

My elation at getting into Dun Laoghaire for film and TV was soon curtailed by the price of accommodation up there, sweet Jesus, most place are TWICE the price of anywhere in Galway.

A-Sickle-Moon

outlander83 wrote: »

My elation at getting into Dun Laoghaire for film and TV was soon curtailed by the price of accommodation up there, sweet Jesus, most place are TWICE the price of anywhere in Galway.

Yeah, I'm from Meath and I worked it out - it's cheaper to travel every day from here than get accommodation.

atgate

outlander83 wrote: »

My elation at getting into Dun Laoghaire for film and TV was soon curtailed by the price of accommodation up there, sweet Jesus, most place are TWICE the price of anywhere in Galway.

It is expensive but there is an oversupply of apartments in Dublin at the moment - haggle like mad and get a deal. If I were a landlord I'd probably chance my arm with students panicking about getting a place. Remember it's a buyers (and renters) market.

Is every new film & tv student a member of boards.ie?

Lorrs33

Well done to everyone getting into IADT! It's a great college!

A-Sickle-Moon

atgate wrote: »

It is expensive but there is an oversupply of apartments in Dublin at the moment - haggle like mad and get a deal. If I were a landlord I'd probably chance my arm with students panicking about getting a place. Remember it's a buyers (and renters) market.



Is every new film & tv student a member of boards.ie?

Ha! It seems so - it's just a great resource to have, especially for students starting out.
I wonder how many applied this year...

BlueSpiral

I accepted English, Media and Cultural Studies this morning. It wasn't my first choice, but the more research and people I talk to who know the course the more excited I get.

Larianne

outlander83 wrote: »

My elation at getting into Dun Laoghaire for film and TV was soon curtailed by the price of accommodation up there, sweet Jesus, most place are TWICE the price of anywhere in Galway.

Good thing about IADT is that it is served by (in my opinion) the best bus route in Dublin, good old 46A.

It used to take me 1 h 50 mins approx to get to college everyday so it was a life saver to have the 46a come every 8 minutes or so. ESPECIALLY in the winter months.

If you can get accommodation near that route you'll be laughing or anywhere along the dart line even. Look at Bray or on the northside.

Only thing, all the social events are pretty much centred around the campus so make sure you make friends with ppl who live nearby so you can crash at theirs!

Rhyme

Congratulations to all those who got their places in IADT. We'll see you bright and early on [date].

To those who have questions or queries about their not getting places, accommodation or any confusion regarding anything about the admissions process, I would advise making the necessary phone calls as soon as possible.

CAO: 091-509800
their opening hours are 09:30 - 17:15, Monday to Friday

IADT student services office: 01-2394662

IADT admissions officer (Eoin Kelly): 01-2394621

http://www.iadt.ie/en/Tools/Contact/StudentServicesAcademicAffairs/

atgate

TrueCold wrote: »

Got 845 points and didnt get offered a place in fine art!
One of my mates got 695 and got offered a place.

Same qualifications in leaving cert but I got a way higher result in my portfolio.

Iadt, this means war

Did you get sorted TrueCold?

gapmunky

atgate wrote: »

Did you get sorted TrueCold?

I had a bit of a fright when I got a letter saying I didn't get in to animation with 1040 altogether including 600 in pfolio..I rang eoin and turns out there was some mishap and it turns out I got in!nerves were shredded but thank god Igot it!

andymaq

A-Sickle-Moon wrote: »

I just accepted my place in Film and TV - wondering if there's anyone else out there that has? I'm going alone!!!

I got into Film & TV Production too! Can't fookin' wait!!! And I got full marks on my portfolio too

corkarcher

atgate wrote: »

Is every new film & tv student a member of boards.ie?

I was just gonna ask that! I didn't think I had a chance when there was only 30 places and they're all on boards getting full marks on their portfolio!
(Well done Sickle and Heeresjonny AND andymaq) and everybody else doing film & TV I'll see ye in september! And of course the non-film people were all friends here!:D Really looking forward to starting here it seems like such a great atmosphere!

Insanesomeone

Got my place on English, media and cultural studies! Can't wait to get started!!

BlueSpiral

Insanesomeone wrote: »

Got my place on English, media and cultural studies! Can't wait to get started!!

It seems along with the Film and TV crowd there's quite a few of us here from our course too! First question of the day is "Hey, do you use boards?". :pac:

Rhyme

BlueSpiral wrote: »

It seems along with the Film and TV crowd there's quite a few of us here from our course too! First question of the day is "Hey, do you use boards?". :pac:

Where as some other instances go "...the internet? oh, you mean Bebo."

BlueSpiral

Bebo is old news. Facebook is the way of the future, where my extended older family is doomed to stay in Friend Requests Limbo.

Does IADT have a facebook group?

atgate

BlueSpiral wrote: »

Bebo is old news. Facebook is the way of the future, where my extended older family is doomed to stay in Friend Requests Limbo.

Does IADT have a facebook group?

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4643044373&ref=search&sid=584753261.2632875765..1 (IADT Current Students and recent Alumni)

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=96065346476 (for Alumni of the old DLCAD - worth a look for a laugh).

gapmunky

this threads about CAO offers not which is better;bebo or facebook :L
see ye on campus!

irishmonkey

corkarcher wrote: »

I was just gonna ask that! I didn't think I had a chance when there was only 30 places and they're all on boards getting full marks on their portfolio!
(Well done Sickle and Heeresjonny AND andymaq) and everybody else doing film & TV I'll see ye in september! And of course the non-film people were all friends here!:D Really looking forward to starting here it seems like such a great atmosphere!

This has me pretty worried about second round offers now
So many people takin their places already

atgate

irishmonkey wrote: »

This has me pretty worried about second round offers now
So many people takin their places already

EVERY year I can remember the old Film Dip. and now the current Film & TV went to second round. And the points dropped more than 9 points. There are always people who have changed their minds between applying and offering - decide to take a year off, do something else etc.

elmitocarboni

got 925 for viscom and no offer either.. points were like 790 r something.. not really sure wot d story is.. woz talkin 2 dl and cao but didnt get much of an answer.. called 2day and dey sed der sending a letter explainin d confusion and that i really got d course but der woz a mixup with portfolios and some people wer marked down as not having submitted anyting when they did..

Billov

Wahey, I'm in Model Making and Digital Effects! It sounded like a good idea because it covers some architectural modelling and digital concept design, I turned down Industrial Design in NCAD for this, and also had Architecture in mind so I hope I enjoy it. And hope it broadens my horizons.

Anyone else doing this course?? I don't see a thread for it >_>

SJP60

The photography points dropped to 699... i got almost 800 and no offer... Been on the phone to people all week... anyone else in same boat as me?? i was told i should get an offer in second round.... i don't understand!!! Really wana go to IADT !!!

Rhyme

SJP60 wrote: »

The photography points dropped to 699... i got almost 800 and no offer... Been on the phone to people all week... anyone else in same boat as me?? i was told i should get an offer in second round.... i don't understand!!! Really wana go to IADT !!!

Each course has limited places (some courses offer an excess student limit as well to fit in any exceptions) some people will be getting the short end of the stick unfortunately.

On your side of things, chances are some students offered places will turn them down in favour of something else, hold out for a second round place in another course, not accept their place and a few other eventualities. Keep your hopes up and keep in contact with the college. Have you chatted to Eoin Kelly in the student services office yet?

Good luck.

SJP60

Thanks alot for that ! I've been speaking to a nice woman from IADT... and left a message for Eoin Kelly this morning... CAO have been real nice and they think i'll get a offer on Friday.. (round 2....)... I've a feeling i won't though (knowing my luck!)... I thought it was as simple as "if ya have the right amount of points, your in!" Apparently not... lol ... I was reading through the posts... ATGATE guy... Do you know what i should do?? x

atgate

SJP60 wrote: »

Thanks alot for that ! I've been speaking to a nice woman from IADT... and left a message for Eoin Kelly this morning... CAO have been real nice and they think i'll get a offer on Friday.. (round 2....)... I've a feeling i won't though (knowing my luck!)... I thought it was as simple as "if ya have the right amount of points, your in!" Apparently not... lol ... I was reading through the posts... ATGATE guy... Do you know what i should do?? x

OK, for the record I work in Film so I don't know the exact details on the CAO and admissions but if the CAO round one points are X points and a student has attained greater than X points and they satisfy the minimum requirements for the college & course (see the prospectus, some courses need certain subjects like maths) then they should have been offered a place. If that hasn't happened then they should get on to the CAO and to IADT and not let go till they have a place offered.

With the number of queries on this forum there maybe a mix-up at the CAO or IADT (or it could be down to legitimate reasons) but I'll drop an email to the Head of School in the morning and alert him to these posts.

But anyone who thinks they have fulfilled the points and minimum requirements should contact the CAO and Eoin in admissions at IADT - they are busy but it's your future so keep at them till you get a result.

SJP60

Thanks so much for your response! Wish i found this forum last week lol... I definitely have all requirements for the course... I was told to wait and see for round 2 Friday.... I'm jus worried that all 23 places will be taken by then.... Anyways thanks a million Rhyme and Atgate I wait in hope.....

atgate

I am reliably informed that everyone who should have got an offer will

BlueSpiral

Has anyone been sent their material for registration yet?

I haven't received anything, not even an email and it seems to be getting quite late. It's been over a week.
I'm probably over reacting because this week has been going so slow.

Rhyme

The should be on their way to you at this stage, there's still a nice bit of time though so no need to worry.

Give the college a call if you're still uneasy, they can confirm that they've sent the forms and details.

oinkely

Hi Folks,

If you fall into the above category please make sure you contact the admissions office at IADT.

http://www.iadt.ie/en/Staff/StaffDirectory/Name,1528,en.html

contact details are above.

Don't rely on hearsay or rumours. Contact the admissions office where Eoin will be only too happy to discuss your particular situation with you.

If you can't get through on the phone please send an email, I'm sure you can understand that the office is extremely busy at this time of the year and it is not always possible to get to all calls immediately.

cheers

tootyflutty

Woo my boyfriend got his place in Fine Arts, after doing a FETAC course. Am really happy for him, be nice to him haha :pac::cool:

Rhyme

tootyflutty wrote: »

Woo my boyfriend got his place in Fine Arts, after doing a FETAC course. Am really happy for him, be nice to him haha :pac::cool:

The FETAC course in Dhulaigh?

Either way, great for him. The changes they're making in Fine Arts 1st year are great, he should have a lot of fun.

tootyflutty

Rhyme wrote: »

The FETAC course in Dhulaigh?

Either way, great for him. The changes they're making in Fine Arts 1st year are great, he should have a lot of fun.

Not in Dhulaigh, the portfolio course in Beaufort College Navan.

irishmonkey

No change for film & tv in round 2

No IADT for me