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Trinity mature student interviews
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13-04-2010 4:27pm#1
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Yesterday was bout 10-15 min and was more of a chat
today was about15 -20 mins but propper questions from them they book ppl in for 15 mins at a time but you mite be under or over but only by id say 5 mins
Good luck to her
it's daunting but tell her it's fine they aren't out to get ya there grand 0 -
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Just wondering if anyone who had an interview already heard back and if so, how long it took to hear something. I know they tell you you'll get news sometime in May, but last year it was much quicker than that for me. Don't think I can take the nerves much longer!
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The Evil Monkey wrote: »Just wondering if anyone who had an interview already heard back and if so, how long it took to hear something. I know they tell you you'll get news sometime in May, but last year it was much quicker than that for me. Don't think I can take the nerves much longer!
I had my interview back in March, and I hadn't heard anything back. I decided recently to be cheeky and contact the person who interviewed me - who said that I've been accepted.
I'd say it would be no harm at all to follow up with your interviewer; even if they haven't made a decision you're showing your continued interest in the course.0 -
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I had my interview back in March, and I hadn't heard anything back. I decided recently to be cheeky and contact the person who interviewed me - who said that I've been accepted.
I'd say it would be no harm at all to follow up with your interviewer; even if they haven't made a decision you're showing your continued interest in the course.
Congrats , what's ur subject ?how long do u think I shud give it b4 I call them ? Interviews were on monday ams Tuesday !
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Thanks jennebean
My course is Human Genetics. I gave it a good three weeks before getting in touch. So perhaps you should give it a little more time before calling them.
I know where you're coming from with wanting to know though; the waiting is fecking tough!0 -
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Thanks jennebean
My course is Human Genetics. I gave it a good three weeks before getting in touch. So perhaps you should give it a little more time before calling them.
I know where you're coming from with wanting to know though; the waiting is fecking tough!
I was contacted 2 weeks before the interview. They don't give you much time.0 -
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The Evil Monkey wrote: »Just wondering if anyone who had an interview already heard back and if so, how long it took to hear something. I know they tell you you'll get news sometime in May, but last year it was much quicker than that for me. Don't think I can take the nerves much longer!
They told me at the interview that I wouldnt hear back for a couple of weeks. That was on the thursday and I recieved a letter in the post by the next Monday offering a place. so you should hear really soon. Good Luck!!0 -
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Jessibelle wrote: »Nobody I know who's applying for the course I am has been called for interview, (about 30 or so people) and we all got notification the interview dates are next week?? Should I ring the school itself or would that be a bit too pushy?
I'd leave it. Especially if no-one else has heard back yet. Patience... you'll need it in Med. 0 -
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Thanks jennebean
My course is Human Genetics. I gave it a good three weeks before getting in touch. So perhaps you should give it a little more time before calling them.
I know where you're coming from with wanting to know though; the waiting is fecking tough!
it will be 3 wks on monday and im dying to know do u think its ok to ring now ????0 -
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I'd hazard it's a good sign! I'm not an expert by any meanas, but from personal experience, two friends of mine went for the same course, one was asked for references and accepted, the other got a polite pfo letter. Fingers crossed 0
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Jessibelle wrote: »I'd hazard it's a good sign! I'm not an expert by any meanas, but from personal experience, two friends of mine went for the same course, one was asked for references and accepted, the other got a polite pfo letter. Fingers crossed
Oh hopefully, fingers croosed... my toes are crossed, ha. Thanks a million.0 -
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I contacted the Mature Student Officer because I was worried the letter about interviews never arrived (we've been having some post issues with our address). She said that interview decisions about my courses hadn't been made yet, so it looks like for most courses nothings been sent out yet from TCD. I know someone who's waiting to hear back for English Lit who hasn't heard anything as well.
Guess there's nothing to do but be patient! 0 -
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Just got my letter from Trinity, didn't get in! Boo! Oh well, I was half expecting it. I was very nervous in the exam and the interview was only ok. Does anyone recommend phoning TCD to try and get on some kind of list if place comes up? I did far better in the UCD exam (99%), so hopefully my personal statement will be good enough! Does anyone know when UCD offer places? Really hope I get in somewhere!
Thanks for all the advice so far everyone, I'm a little disappointed but fingers crossed I get UCD!
I'm sorry Voxbot, that sucks
Have you tried ringing the faculty in UCD, sometimes they'll let you know "unofficially" how you did? Other than that they send out letters at the end of May usually. 0 -
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let us know if they email you back voxbot.
if you are one of the reserves this is still good news, as remember, just like you, lots of people will have applied for their course in 2 or 3 different unis, and those offers come out at different times, so they may accept one, only to decline it shortly after if they get offered a more preferrable one for them. also it's great to be "short-listed" it means that you did well in the interview/application process, so congratulations
also rememer mature applicants may just decline altogether if something happens in personal life, or finance falls through etc.0 -
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Sorry to hear that Voxbot, but as we said, don't give up hope just yet. You may still be offered a place in UCD or Trinity.
If you feel you really don't want to go to DBS, then would you consider waiting a year to re-apply? Kind of a trade-off, you want to start this year, but i know as a mature student you also want it to be "just right"
When I applied to my first choice and then didn't even get an interview, I had to haul ass and get a CAO mature student application in in 3 days, to make sure i could get in that year. Yes I still wanted my first choice, but i reasoned that i might be waiting a year, only to still not get it next year. As it happens things have worked out much better for me. But it's just worth considering whats more important for you? Starting asap, or starting when everything's right. Considering those questions helped me anyway!
as for the CAO stuff, sorry i haven't a clue, i'm sure someone will be able to help0 -
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I agree with Feu. Definitely don't rush into accepting your third choice if your heart is set on something else.
I'm another example of one of the maturies who didn't get in first time round. It is possible! And I know its devastating when you don't get the place but make sure you take the time to think it all through properly and rationally. I will help in any way I can.
If you do decide that you want to change course types and apply using your points only, I think you can add courses that are not restricted courses to your list before the closure of the change of mind. But do get a definite answer from the CAO. I'm not 100% on that.
i know how frustrating it is. i don't think i am getting my first choice. the letter they sent me back in march said they'd be calling for interviews in early may. well that has passed and i have heard nothing so....
i had an interview for my second choice last week, they said i wouldn't hear anything until the cao in july which is a little frustrating cos i wanna know how i did.
did an interview for my 3rd choice last week too (altho had already realised it was in the wrong position on my cao and was planning on moving it) and got a letter from them yesterday saying pfo basically.
then over a month ago i got a letter from choice 4 straight offering me a place saying i qualified on lc points!
i got the same type letter from one of my other choices.
then i have an interview for another one next week and haven't heard from the rest.
am kinda confused what to do now!!!
here is hoping you get called up from the reserve list for ucd op0 -
Sorry to hear that Voxbot, but as we said, don't give up hope just yet. You may still be offered a place in UCD or Trinity.
If you feel you really don't want to go to DBS, then would you consider waiting a year to re-apply? Kind of a trade-off, you want to start this year, but i know as a mature student you also want it to be "just right"
When I applied to my first choice and then didn't even get an interview, I had to haul ass and get a CAO mature student application in in 3 days, to make sure i could get in that year. Yes I still wanted my first choice, but i reasoned that i might be waiting a year, only to still not get it next year. As it happens things have worked out much better for me. But it's just worth considering whats more important for you? Starting asap, or starting when everything's right. Considering those questions helped me anyway!
as for the CAO stuff, sorry i haven't a clue, i'm sure someone will be able to help
Thanks so much for your advice, it's been a mental few days trying to figure out what to do. To be honest I've put so much thought and energy into the actual application process, I haven't really taken the time to think if this course is even the ideal one for me! I've been ignoring this niggling feeling that maybe I'm just trying to get this course so I can be sensible and get a decent job, but maybe I should be doing a more creative course that would suit me better. I was dissappointed that I didn't get Trinity and that I'm on the reserves list for UCD, but not as much as I should be, I think.
So now I'm considering English with another Arts subject in UCD, or maybe Multimedia in DCU! I'm even thinking of putting them before the Psychology courses in Trinity and UCD!
Anyway the official word from CAO on mature students adding courses is, you can add non-restricted courses (as Larianne stated), as long as you have the CAO points .. and before July 1st. This is actually the entire email I receieved from them.
"YOU CAN ADD MORE COURSES BASED ON YOUR POINTS." ..er, thanks.
I'll keep ye updated on what I put down on my CAO and if anyone knows anything about either courses, please let me know! And.. tahnks again, for the millionth time. This forum has helped me so much!0 -
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, I haven't really taken the time to think if this course is even the ideal one for me! I've been ignoring this niggling feeling that maybe I'm just trying to get this course so I can be sensible and get a decent job, but maybe I should be doing a more creative course that would suit me better. I was dissappointed that I didn't get Trinity and that I'm on the reserves list for UCD, but not as much as I should be, I think.
So now I'm considering English with another Arts subject in UCD, or maybe Multimedia in DCU! I'm even thinking of putting them before the Psychology courses in Trinity and UCD!
sounds like you're a bit torn The advise i give all matures, altho i've seen some people on here disagree with it, is that you have to go for something you're really passionate about. obviously you have to factor in job prospects, but it's the passion for the thing that will keep you going through 4 years rather than job prospects
sounds like you're taking all your options into account, good luck with it, and do keep us updated!0 -
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