Trinity Access Programme for Mature Students

stephen.87

Hi guys

I am currently in the process of my application for the matures access programme in Trinity. I am also attending an information morning on 27th of Februrary. I am just wondering if I get accepted(wishful thinking) for an interview do you guys have any pointers to what will be asked and any tips or pointers in general.

Really want this course and want to get accepted so any help at all is appreciated

ThirdMan

stephen.87 wrote: »

Hi guys

I am currently in the process of my application for the matures access programme in Trinity. I am also attending an information morning on 27th of Februrary. I am just wondering if I get accepted(wishful thinking) for an interview do you guys have any pointers to what will be asked and any tips or pointers in general.

Really want this course and want to get accepted so any help at all is appreciated

You'll want to let them know why you're returning to education, what you're looking to achieve, what you're hoping to study. Stuff like that. Make sure you know what the course is about, what the subject choices are, etc. Let them know that you have thought about this seriously. They're looking for commitment, so make sure you can show them that you have the correct attitude and that you won't drop out.

I had to supply an essay as part of the application process. Almost everyone in my year was asked about this on the day. So make sure you're familiar with your essay, and are able to speak about that subject. They also asked me about what books I've read and what type of interests I have. But if you're not a big reader then don't worry about it. Plenty of people in my class didn't have 'academic interests' as such, but they showed an eagerness to learn and get involved.

I was also asked about what I could bring to the class. Group work and class participation is a big part of TAP, so let them know that you like getting involved, meeting new people, etc. There's also a good mix of people in TAP, right across the spectrum. So don't miss an opportunity to let the know that you're comfortable in that type of environment.

Ultimately though, just sick back, answer honestly and try to appear enthusiastic. If you try to take on all of my advice, or other people's, then you're in danger of overcooking it. It's a 5-10 minute conversation where you're the star of the show!

And if it doesn't go well don't give up hope straight away. I thought mine went so bad that I gave up on the idea of college altogether. But it went better than I thought, and I got accepted. I haven't looked back since.

Best of luck!

incywincy10

Hi, I've also applied. Any word on an interview yet?:)

stephen.87

No word yet just got confirmation email of my application, have you been notified of an interview?

incywincy10

Hi,
No word yet, just the same as yourself notification email of application around 10 days ago. Anyway let me know if you got an interview. Best of luck!!

P.S Wishful thinking!! be more positive you're as good as anyone else.

Juxtapose

Anyone else heard back yet? Still pending in the mytcd.ie

Must be doing interviews soon as it says May on the website..?

incywincy10

Hi,
No word yet. We should hear soon.

incywincy10

incywincy10 wrote: »

Hi,
No word yet. We should hear soon.

Anyone heard??

incywincy10

:mad:

incywincy10 wrote: »

Anyone heard??

abceire

I heard they sent the letters out last week about interviews but I've not heard of anyone getting a letter yet? I haven't anyway. Good luck peeps. It's an amazing yr by all accounts.

incywincy10

I haven't heard a thing. Good luck to you too.

abceire

I rang them today, the lady said they'd decided last Thursday who is getting an interview and they'll be letting people know either way this week, more then likely by email, then interviews early June.

Alreadytaken

Time is ticking away, any one heard anything about interview?

abceire

I heard today from my source today (thrus) that they've not notified anyone yet.

Alreadytaken

Thanks, that's a relief. Hopefully one way or another tomorrow.

abceire

My source didn't say. But yes fingers crossed!

abceire

I got an email this morning, interview will be in June.

incywincy10

abceire wrote: »

I heard today from my source today (thrus) that they've not notified anyone yet.

Hi,
I got an email this morning stating I've been shortlisted for an interview. They will be in touch with the date. I'm delighted:D Hope you all hear some good news too.

incywincy10

abceire wrote: »

I got an email this morning, interview will be in June.

Great.!!

Alreadytaken

I got Email also stating interview in June. Delighted now.
Best of luck to everybody, One can't but wounded how many got called for interview.

eigenboggle

I also got shortlisted for interview. Good luck guys!

abceire

3 place do the TAP year, I've applied to do it in Crumlin too, but I'd love to do it in Trinity.

Alreadytaken

Any news, any one? No date yet for interview, is it the same with you all?

incywincy10

Alreadytaken wrote: »

Any news, any one? No date yet for interview, is it the same with you all?

Not yet. We'll probably hear today or tomorrow.

Alreadytaken

Got my interview for Tuesday next week. Any one else heard?

eigenboggle

The last correspondance I received was that I will get an interview but I am still waiting to hear back on a date.

incywincy10

Got my interview date today- June 26th. Good luck

abceire

Got mine too, Tues week too.

abceire

P.s. Good luck y'all.

Alreadytaken

Any one had their interview yet?

Juxtapose

Didn't get an interview, raging..

Wondering if its because i could only get 1 reference. Is it possible to get feedback on it?

Kinda banjaxed my whole plans, gotta try elsewhere now..

Alreadytaken

Juxtapose wrote: »

Didn't get an interview, raging..

Wondering if its because i could only get 1 reference. Is it possible to get feedback on it?

Kinda banjaxed my whole plans, gotta try elsewhere now..

Hang in there and see what outcome is.
Did you hear anything from Trinity?

abceire

Juxtapose wrote: »

Didn't get an interview, raging..

Wondering if its because i could only get 1 reference. Is it possible to get feedback on it?

Kinda banjaxed my whole plans, gotta try elsewhere now..

They really nice people, they for sure give you feed back. Give them a ring.

Alreadytaken

Any updates, anyone?

abceire

I doubt anyone has had an interview yet.
Guessing they start Monday.
Mines Tuesday and I plan on being a lot better prepared this time.

Alreadytaken

abceire wrote: »

I doubt anyone has had an interview yet.
Guessing they start Monday.
Mines Tuesday and I plan on being a lot better prepared this time.

Best of luck, my interview is Tuesday week. Let us know how you get on. Hope it goes well. Do you know how long after interview before they let you know?

abceire

I'm not sure. But at the very least they'll need to interview everyone first probably? I'm doing my prep now.

Larianne

Juxtapose wrote: »

Didn't get an interview, raging..

Wondering if its because i could only get 1 reference. Is it possible to get feedback on it?

Kinda banjaxed my whole plans, gotta try elsewhere now..

Definitely ask for feedback. They are usually very good at replying about that.

What area do you want to go on and study as I know both UCD and Maynooth have access programmes for mature students. I did the the Science and Engineering one in UCD before getting a place at TCD. So doing your access course in another university doesn't reduce your chances of getting a place at Trinity.

abceire

Had my interview this morning, I was the first of the day. Wonder was I the first interviewee overall?
They very friendly and nice, will know end of July if it's a yay or nay. Fingers crossed.

Alreadytaken

abceire wrote: »

Had my interview this morning, I was the first of the day. Wonder was I the first interviewee overall?
They very friendly and nice, will know end of July if it's a yay or nay. Fingers crossed.

Did interview take long?
Were questions difficult?

abceire

Think it was 20-25 mins, the time flew by. Seemed like 10mins.

abceire

The questions as I explained to my friend aren't difficult, they aren't quizzing you so much as looking to get a sense of who you are. So they won't ask anything like, "can you name 4 of the subject we offer". I filled out the question sheet they sent me, but other then going over my essay again, it didn't really help.
Best advice I could give, get a good nights sleep, leave and plan to be there good and early so you aren't stressing over time. I was 25mins early, the girl after me was also 25mins early. You'll probably be a little nervous or stressed anyway, so lots of sleep and plenty of time to get there will help take some stress away. Also eat something, don't skip breakfast if you're interview is early. Oh and the science museum across the road is a good place to lock up a bike and go fix yourself in the toilets before going over and making that first impression.

Good luck everyone, might see you all in September.

JUJU28

Hey guys they sent out emails the original date was June 27th now its July 3rd best of luck everyone

That wasn't very clear at all. Some people got interview dates for the 27th July and most of these people couldn't make that date so it has been rearranged for the 3rd June

JUJU28

Has anyone any idea of when they make the decisions and offer out the places, i know they have an awful lot of interviews to get through.
I am just wondering as i was interviewed in plunkett, and offered a place but my first option is trinity due to a number of reasons. However Plunkett wants my decision and the course fee by the 30th July, and i was wondering if Trinity offers places before this date or after ?

Grolschevik

JUJU28 wrote: »

Has anyone any idea of when they make the decisions and offer out the places, i know they have an awful lot of interviews to get through.
I am just wondering as i was interviewed in plunkett, and offered a place but my first option is trinity due to a number of reasons. However Plunkett wants my decision and the course fee by the 30th July, and i was wondering if Trinity offers places before this date or after ?

Best bet might be to give them a ring.

incywincy10

I had my interview this morning it went ok.:rolleyes: They said they would let me know within 2 weeks. Fingers crossed.

incywincy10

incywincy10 wrote: »

I had my interview this morning it went ok.:rolleyes: They said they would let me know within 2 weeks. Fingers crossed.

Did anyone else attend for an interview? If so when did they say they would let you know.?

abceire

They told me at my interview they'd let me know by the end of July at the latest, possibly at bit earlier.

incywincy10

Did they say they'd let you know by post or email??

abceire

I didn't ask them and they didn't say.
So far it's been by email when they contacted me.

incywincy10

Cheers thanks. Hope you get accepted.!!:)