Maynooth Exam Results?

Lynseyp

Anybody got an idea of the date that the exam results are out?

Why do they never tell us this?!

kisaragi

They do.

ash xxx

Hmm, the 26th is a Saturday though

kisaragi

ash xxx wrote: »

Hmm, the 26th is a Saturday though

Good point! Hmm... they should be online a day or two beforehand though.

Lynseyp

Thanks! Yeah, I think last year it was three days before. I was just looking at the important dates on the homepage whoops!

Devia

The word document on the examinations office page says Thursday the 24th. You're probably looking at them being available on the Monday or Tuesday though.

mp3guy

Yeah, they'll more than likely be available on the Tuesday or Wednesday that week.

princess_calico

I was just having a look at the first year Spanish handbook and saw that there's an automatic fail for Latin American History and Culture if your attendance falls below 70%. If you fail this module you fail the year!
I've only been to about 4 of the 10 classes because of work and commitments to projects for other subjects. Does anyone know of anyone else that has failed over something like this? I was going to ring the Spanish department but I don't want to bring attention to something that might have been overlooked. I think I did ok in the exam so I don't see how it would be fair to fail the whole year!

I know a few other people in the same situation because most of the year didn't bother attending any of the lectures (5pm on a Thursday and most people just went home!)

Any advice is much appreciated!:eek:

TouchingVirus

princess_calico wrote: »

I was just having a look at the first year Spanish handbook and saw that there's an automatic fail for Latin American History and Culture if your attendance falls below 70%. If you fail this module you fail the year!
I've only been to about 4 of the 10 classes because of work and commitments to projects for other subjects. Does anyone know of anyone else that has failed over something like this? I was going to ring the Spanish department but I don't want to bring attention to something that might have been overlooked. I think I did ok in the exam so I don't see how it would be fair to fail the whole year!

I know a few other people in the same situation because most of the year didn't bother attending any of the lectures (5pm on a Thursday and most people just went home!)

Any advice is much appreciated!:eek:

Say nothing until you get your results, then give them a call if you do fail it.

Arfan

Were there definite attendence sheets? Even if there are if you can present a concrete series of "On wednesday the 24th I was here and we covered..." You just have to convince people their memories are fuzzy.

mp3guy

princess_calico wrote: »

I was just having a look at the first year Spanish handbook and saw that there's an automatic fail for Latin American History and Culture if your attendance falls below 70%. If you fail this module you fail the year!
I've only been to about 4 of the 10 classes because of work and commitments to projects for other subjects. Does anyone know of anyone else that has failed over something like this? I was going to ring the Spanish department but I don't want to bring attention to something that might have been overlooked. I think I did ok in the exam so I don't see how it would be fair to fail the whole year!

I know a few other people in the same situation because most of the year didn't bother attending any of the lectures (5pm on a Thursday and most people just went home!)

Any advice is much appreciated!:eek:

Arfan wrote: »

Were there definite attendence sheets? Even if there are if you can present a concrete series of "On wednesday the 24th I was here and we covered..." You just have to convince people their memories are fuzzy.

Or you could stop making excuses and actually attend college properly.

allandanyways

There are sign in sheets in every class run by the Spanish department for a reason.

If you fail the module, you can repeat it in August but the 70% rule does apply and I have known people to fail because of it. I don't know the situation with the exam (cos it's new and it was an essay until this year) but if your attendance was less than 70% and unless you did outstanding in your essay, automatic fail rule applies.

Sorry if that comes across a bit harsh, but the rule is there for a reason and if you didn't present a cert or official document as explanation, you're marked absent, end of.

Arfan

mp3guy wrote: »

Or you could stop making excuses and actually attend college properly.

I did.

mp3guy

Arfan wrote: »

I did.

Good for you.

princess_calico

Sh*t. I feel so sick right now. Apart from this lecture, I have attended nearly every single other lecture, seminar and tutorial this year. Every one I have missed has been for a genuine reason...

I can't believe I might have screwed up this badly... If I fail first year I am genuinely screwed. There's no way I can afford to go back since I already have a loan of €5000! I feel so sick right now...

When the results come out on the 24th, do we just get the subject results or do we get told if we have definitely been accepted into the next year?

banquo

They tend to look over these things. So I hear.

allandanyways

princess_calico wrote: »

Sh*t. I feel so sick right now. Apart from this lecture, I have attended nearly every single other lecture, seminar and tutorial this year. Every one I have missed has been for a genuine reason...

It doesn't matter if you had a genuine reason, if you don't have a cert or a compelling reason (which I think could be the wording in the handbook), you're marked absent, it's how the system works. You said you missed the classes cos you had stuff to do for other subjects and work- they're not compelling reasons really like, the Department won't accept that as an excuse, especially because technically as a full time student you're supposed to be available for classes until 6pm* and that 5pm lecture is scheduled not to clash with your other classes ergo you should attend it.

I can't believe I might have screwed up this badly... If I fail first year I am genuinely screwed. There's no way I can afford to go back since I already have a loan of €5000! I feel so sick right now...

Errr... you can always repeat in August. Just the one exam. No biggie smalls.

When the results come out on the 24th, do we just get the subject results or do we get told if we have definitely been accepted into the next year?

You get the subject results and then if you fail or pass by compensation I presume you get the relevant notifications/documentation for applying for repeats. I was fortunate not to have to repeat, but its not a big deal.


*I know this is bullshít and many people aren't available all the time, but I'm just stating the obvious.

Devia

Yeah you'll find out when the results are released. You should be able to appeal the whole attendance thing, especially if your results are strong otherwise so don't get too worked up about it yet.

allandanyways wrote: »

Errr... you can always repeat in August. Just the one exam. No biggie smalls.

How do you repeat attendance?

allandanyways

Devia wrote: »

How do you repeat attendance?

What I mean is that Princess Calico is wrong about thinking if she fails this module, she fails the year. Same as any other module- she can repeat the exam for the module.

It's not about failing attendance, the system works in that you sit the assessment to get whatever percentage of the exam that it's worth and your attendance also has to stay over 70% in order for you to pass.

So if you fail the assessment OR if your attendance drops, you can repeat the exam, or so has been the case in the past.

JBoyle4eva

banquo wrote: »

They tend to look over these things. So I hear.

French department tend to turn a blind eye unless a student is doing absolutely woeful in their work. Generally, if students are known to be competent at French in the classes they show up to, attendance isn't counted. But if a student is borderline passing/failing, attendance is then taken into account to see if they did make an effort.

I'm gonna say it's probably at the discretion of each lecturer and/or department. I'd say if you've done well in the exam/essay, you'll be fine.

Devia

allandanyways wrote: »

What I mean is that Princess Calico is wrong about thinking if she fails this module, she fails the year. Same as any other module- she can repeat the exam for the module.

It's not about failing attendance, the system works in that you sit the assessment to get whatever percentage of the exam that it's worth and your attendance also has to stay over 70% in order for you to pass.

So if you fail the assessment OR if your attendance drops, you can repeat the exam, or so has been the case in the past.

What seems to be her problem is that her student handbook says there is a 70% attendance pass requirement and shes only got 40% on record. She says she did ok in the actual exam.

If its true that attendance dictates whether she passes or fails then surely its not repeatable? I don't really know to be honest, never had a module with such requirements.

XxMCRxBabyxX

Does anyone know when I would find out whether I have been officially accepted into Law from Arts for second year?
And what happens then? Do i just accept and my course changes to Law and Arts or what?

kisaragi

XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »

Does anyone know when I would find out whether I have been officially accepted into Law from Arts for second year?
And what happens then? Do i just accept and my course changes to Law and Arts or what?

Is it like Psychology with a certain number of places given to people given from general arts (the ones with the highest marks)? If so it'll be after the repeats, because some people will have a really high mark in law but may need to repeat an exam in another subject so they need to know who actually passed the whole year.

Good luck!

Also as a side note I don't know of anyone in my year who failed that Spanish module due to not attending classes.

XxMCRxBabyxX

kisaragi wrote: »

Is it like Psychology with a certain number of places given to people given from general arts (the ones with the highest marks)? If so it'll be after the repeats, because some people will have a really high mark in law but may need to repeat an exam in another subject so they need to know who actually passed the whole year.

Good luck!

Also as a side note I don't know of anyone in my year who failed that Spanish module due to not attending classes.

Yea that is what it's like!
And what happens if someone gets accepted but doesn't want to take the place, does the offer get passed down?

Sorry for all the questions, I'm just quite confused about all this!

Norrdeth

Hey, I think you'll definitely get a letter stating that you've been considered,
then you'll have to state your interest in pursuing the focus, and they will whittle down the applicants.
I think that there's 2 rounds of selection,
but I'm sure that they'll contact you if you did or didn't get the place in the final round.

That's what happened with me and single honours Geography but I passed up the opportunity.
BMus is far cooler I think =P

XxMCRxBabyxX

Norrdeth wrote: »

Hey, I think you'll definitely get a letter stating that you've been considered,
then you'll have to state your interest in pursuing the focus, and they will whittle down the applicants.
I think that there's 2 rounds of selection,
but I'm sure that they'll contact you if you did or didn't get the place in the final round.

That's what happened with me and single honours Geography but I passed up the opportunity.
BMus is far cooler I think =P

Ok cool, I hope I get that letter then! Thanks!

duffsterr

sorry to be so late in contributing to this thread but,nuim dont hold back on telling if you failed. you defo would have gotten a letter by now or an email!so dont worry! the worst that can happen is that you will have to repeat the exam because my friend attended no german tutorials in first year and got a first in the exam,but still had to repeat it because of lack of attendance! hope this helps!

funky penguin

COME ON MAYNOOTH!

Hurry up already, I need to update my Facebook status with how awesome my results went.

princess_calico

For some reason my laptop wouldn't access Boards for a few days so I just logged on now and I have to say I'm feeling a bit better after seeing a few of these posts. I just got an email from one of the girls in the class saying that she had the same problem as I had and that she emailed the lecturer and was told that attendance was just a suggestion so she shouldn't be worried...


Phew...

allandanyways

princess_calico wrote: »

For some reason my laptop wouldn't access Boards for a few days so I just logged on now and I have to say I'm feeling a bit better after seeing a few of these posts. I just got an email from one of the girls in the class saying that she had the same problem as I had and that she emailed the lecturer and was told that attendance was just a suggestionso she shouldn't be worried...


Phew...

Sounds like bullshít IMO. If your attendance is as bad as you say it is, there's a good chance it could make a dent on your grade. I hope you pass the module, I really do, but what I'm saying is don't be surprised if your mark isn't what you expect it to be if your attendance was so low.

And just being blunt- if you're keeping on Spanish, just go to the classes next year, it saves you so much hassle around essay/exam/results time.

princess_calico

allandanyways wrote: »

Sounds like bullshít IMO. If your attendance is as bad as you say it is, there's a good chance it could make a dent on your grade. I hope you pass the module, I really do, but what I'm saying is don't be surprised if your mark isn't what you expect it to be if your attendance was so low.

And just being blunt- if you're keeping on Spanish, just go to the classes next year, it saves you so much hassle around essay/exam/results time.

Just as I was beginning to feel normal again... I've just emailed the lecturer and asked what the story is. I just need to know one way or the other.
I completely understand that the result could be lowered because of the attendance but I can't see how someone should fail if they did well in the exam. I completely deserve to have a lot docked from the result though and hopefully I'll be able to repeat it.

I'm so worried that I'm pretty sure that this post doesn't even make any sense. I need to get my head on straight.

allandanyways

princess_calico wrote: »

Just as I was beginning to feel normal again... I've just emailed the lecturer and asked what the story is. I just need to know one way or the other.
I completely understand that the result could be lowered because of the attendance but I can't see how someone should fail if they did well in the exam. I completely deserve to have a lot docked from the result though and hopefully I'll be able to repeat it.

I'm so worried that I'm pretty sure that this post doesn't even make any sense. I need to get my head on straight.

Look, sorry for freaking you out, I just thought I'd be in a good position to offer you advice given that I'm just finished 3 years in that department and have friends with all types of experiences- good attendance, bad attendance, not handing up essays and not turning up for exams.

I just think that to have the lecturer (JW I presume?) say that attendance is only "a suggestion" sounds like bull- why would they say it in the handbook and module descriptors and have actually gone to the trouble of setting up tutorials for ye (we never had them for that class) if it wasn't important?

Again, I'm sorry for freaking you out but they wouldn't say the attendance is important if it wasn't, and I'm not saying you're definately going to fail. They may overlook it, they may not.

princess_calico

allandanyways wrote: »

Look, sorry for freaking you out, I just thought I'd be in a good position to offer you advice given that I'm just finished 3 years in that department and have friends with all types of experiences- good attendance, bad attendance, not handing up essays and not turning up for exams.

I just think that to have the lecturer (JW I presume?) say that attendance is only "a suggestion" sounds like bull- why would they say it in the handbook and module descriptors and have actually gone to the trouble of setting up tutorials for ye (we never had them for that class) if it wasn't important?

Again, I'm sorry for freaking you out but they wouldn't say the attendance is important if it wasn't, and I'm not saying you're definately going to fail. They may overlook it, they may not.

The lecturer that emailed her was CL. I emailed her myself just to get it straight... The not knowing is the worst bit!
I do appreciate the advice though- thanks. I'm hoping that if the exam was ok and the fact that I attended all of the tutorials might get me through.

barleybooley

I got provisional results on Friday, but I think that's because final years are super special

Michellenman

duffsterr wrote: »

sorry to be so late in contributing to this thread but,nuim dont hold back on telling if you failed. you defo would have gotten a letter by now or an email!so dont worry! the worst that can happen is that you will have to repeat the exam because my friend attended no german tutorials in first year and got a first in the exam,but still had to repeat it because of lack of attendance! hope this helps!

D-duffster in Donegal..? Are you talking about a certain EC?

I failed two exams last year and didn't find out until I got my results.
Could be different with continuous assessment.

Cool_CM

banquo wrote: »

They tend to look over these things. So I hear.

Probably differs depending on department. Here's what I know from the German dept:
In 1st year when I got my results I was shocked to see that my German literature grade was 0%. Something was up as we had submitted essays during the year that I had done quite well in. Went up to consultation day to see the Dept. head who looked at my paper, who handed it to me and told me that I got 68% overall but this was marked down to 0%, a "technical fail" as I had only gone to 19% of the lectures(minimum then was 50%): My own fault for being lazy and not showing up to "early" tutorials and lectures. I repeated in august and did well, but only got a Pass grade on the year overall as I had repeated. It was probably the kick up the ass I needed, minimum went up to 70% the next year and I never fell below it again. I even ended up working with the dept. head after 3rd year whilst doing SPUR who later laughed about it and said they do it to stop people from being lazy and doing the bare minimum to get by.

Not trying to be harsh, but repeat the exam in August and learn from the experience. I did.

duffsterr

Michellenman wrote: »

D-duffster in Donegal..? Are you talking about a certain EC?

I failed two exams last year and didn't find out until I got my results.
Could be different with continuous assessment.

haha yeah him actually,it was the first thing that came into my head!yeah i know u wont know bout ur results til u get them,but if u technically fail your c.a if their strict bout it i.e u cant fall below a certain percent,well then you'll defo get a letter bout it!

princess_calico

Just got this from the lecturer in question...




PLease don't worry-the 70 percent rule is a requirement not an absolute law, so you will not fail if your attendance is below this. I hope this puts your mind at ease and enjoy the summer,

Thank god for that!

Repeating isn't something that worries me because I think I did well in the exam so I can breathe easy again!

Norrdeth

Buíochas le Dia!
You've nothing to worry about now.

funky penguin

GIMME MY RESULTS!

tootyflutty

*glares at people who have provisional results*

*throws angry cat at said people*

kdave

It says on exam office page of nuim website that the results will be online on Thursday 24th of June so 1 week to go

kisaragi

kdave wrote: »

It says on exam office page of nuim website that the results will be online on Thursday 24th of June so 1 week to go

1 week? Eep :S Please let my supervisor have liked my thesis

Devia

I'd say it'll be earlier next week. Anyone in the know got any idea when the examination board meeting is?

Lord TSC

Getting really nervous now.

Messed up one exam by studying the wrong thing for one question. Having to hope I got over 80 in the other to pass the exam

Five years in Maynooth with no fails and it looks like I could have messed up royally on the last.

Thwip!

tootyflutty wrote: »

*glares at people who have provisional results*

*throws angry cat at said people*

dont get lorna angry, ya wudnt like her angry;) ... see?

barleybooley

Enough with the photograph's of Satan's minions, k? They're scarier than the results!

peanuthead

Can someone really quickly give me a run down on how to check my results online?

I know they will come out in the post, but I don't want to be the one who can't do it on the net the day before and is getting all frustrated!!

thanks

Michellenman

You'll probably be emailed a link to them.
Otherwise as far as I remember you need to go to NUIM homepage. On the bottom right corner there'll be a link to student web services, follow this. There will be another link down the right hand side of that page under 'student web' which will say 'student enquiry' and then a link to your exam results. If you do this now, it will give you your results for the January exams

peanuthead

didn't have Jan exams, but imma try it anyway

peanuthead

OMG! I can't believe it - there must be some mistake - I failed EVERYTHING???

Ah no!! Just kiddin' No exam result detail found

oh well, was worth the try, at least I know how to do it now.