HEAR 2013 Higher Education Access Route

outnumbered

Hi guys,
I searched and couldn't find one of these threads so excuse me if one already exists. If one does, could someone point me in it's direction?
Anyway, I get the feeling I'm not eligible.
When do we get told the outcome?

Daniel7740

Should know before the end of the month as far as I know

outnumbered

Daniel7740 wrote: »

Should know before the end of the month as far as I know

I know. It's just I am heading away from the summer on tuesday! I hope to know before then

Flabangav

Last year we got them on the 2nd of July. Hopefully it'll be earlier this year!

outnumbered

Flabangav wrote: »

Last year we got them on the 2nd of July. Hopefully it'll be earlier this year!

Did your course reduce by much?

Flabangav

outnumbered wrote: »

Did your course reduce by much?

I didn't actually qualify, but i think I should this time!

outnumbered

Flabangav wrote: »

I didn't actually qualify, but i think I should this time!

Oh right
Best of luck!
What course do you want?

Flabangav

outnumbered wrote: »

Oh right
Best of luck!
What course do you want?

Thanks, you too

Veterinary medicine, what about you?

I'd love to know if it was reduced by much!

outnumbered

Flabangav wrote: »

Thanks, you too

Veterinary medicine, what about you?

I'd love to know if it was reduced by much!

Cool! Medicine for me! Yeah i haven't a clue for either! how'd the exams go?

Flabangav

outnumbered wrote: »

Cool! Medicine for me! Yeah i haven't a clue for either! how'd the exams go?

I thought they went pretty well, but it still probably wasnt good enough how did they go for you?

outnumbered

Flabangav wrote: »

I thought they went pretty well, but it still probably wasnt good enough how did they go for you?

Yeah well that's good!
some went well, others not so much-chem! :P

Flabangav

Yeah I wasn't too happy with chemistry either!

My guidance counsellor rang one of the colleges recently and either
1. They will be posted on Wednesday or
2. They will get to us on Wednesday.

I can't remember exactly which one they said

Legion.

A boy I know a couple of years ago got 90 points through HEAR to get in to his course. Although I'm eligible and fairly happy about it, at the same time I'd feel bad for anyone that missed out on that course because someone got a massive points bonus just because of HEAR..

outnumbered

Legion. wrote: »

A boy I know a couple of years ago got 90 points through HEAR to get in to his course. Although I'm eligible and fairly happy about it, at the same time I'd feel bad for anyone that missed out on that course because someone got a massive points bonus just because of HEAR..

There are places reserved for HEAR. No one misses out on their course because of it....

Legion.

Oh, my bad. My conscience is clear then.

jessiejam

Are all courses reduced by a certain % or is it all dependent on the qualification criteria?

When/if you qualify will it tell you then how many points you get towards the course?

Whatsernamex33

If they're not posted out before the 1st of July, (closing date, Change of Mind on CAO), I would ring up and they'll tell you over the phone if you've gotten it or not.
That's what I did last year.

jessiejam

jessiejam wrote: »

Are all courses reduced by a certain % or is it all dependent on the qualification criteria?

When/if you qualify will it tell you then how many points you get towards the course?

It is all dependent on the amount of HEAR places in that course and who applied for it and is eligible for HEAR. E.g. If 3 people apply for two spots, the two with the highest points will be given the spot. (One may need to have points reduced and one may not need it)

This is my understanding of the system anyway.

outnumbered

No, If you get enough points, the reduced points place wont be taken by you. So if the points are 400. There are 5 people eligible for HEAR and two spots, one has 405, the other 400, the other 390, the other 350 and the other 345. Everyone will get in apart from the 345. the ones who got enough points don't use up the places but avail of the other services. This is my understanding anyway.

Glitt_123

does anyone have a rough idea,on how many points they'll reduce for medicine?

Glitt_123

Glitt_123 wrote: »

does anyone have a rough idea,on how many points they'll reduce for medicine?

They don't have power over how many they reduce it. Its all based on who's applied and their points etc.

Glitt_123

Deleted User wrote: »

They don't have power over how many they reduce it. Its all based on who's applied and their points etc.

thanks! i thought someone might have an acquaintance who got in last year with hear and would know how many points it reduced for them

Just Like Heaven

I've heard of several people getting NUIG with 700-705.

Glitt_123

Glitt_123 wrote: »

thanks! i thought someone might have an acquaintance who got in last year with hear and would know how many points it reduced for them

See it would be different every year! Some years a HEAR applicant may miss out by 5 points but get Medicine due to there being a spot. Some years they could miss out by 25 and still get it. Just depends on how many HEAR applicants are competing with you for a spot I guess

Just Like Heaven

^Yeah, I'd say it can fluctuate a lot more seeing as there are so few HEAR spots.

Tommyrawr

Whatsernamex33 wrote: »

If they're not posted out before the 1st of July, (closing date, Change of Mind on CAO), I would ring up and they'll tell you over the phone if you've gotten it or not.
That's what I did last year.

I called them today and she wouldn't tell me if I did or not, She said I had to wait for the letter on thursday/friday.

Daniel7740

Tommyrawr wrote: »

I called them today and she wouldn't tell me if I did or not, She said I had to wait for the letter on thursday/friday.

It's a letter ? Or is it email?

Flabangav

It's a letter.

Just Breathe

I got my letter today & i'm eligible! Anyone care to explain to me how it works?:P

Daniel7740

Got the letter aswell today

Got my letter! Eligible Sigh of relief..

thegreatescape

Got mine too thank god

spurious

Well done all.

Flabangav

Anybody else not get a letter?

mixery

I didn't get it. Repeating, here I come.

spurious

You have a lot more faith in the Irish postal system than I would have. Give it another day.

mixery

I got the letter, but I didn't meet the requirements.

N64

when are the DARE letters coming out? Around the same time ?

carmelmcg

Got letter to say I got Hear, over the moon but what happens now? my 1st choice is DCU, will I know the day the CAO points come out if I got my 1st choice. Do CAO link up with Hear?

Legion.

Got my letter, eligible Pretty certain of getting my course regardless but glad of the assurance haha. Also, a couple of my friends didn't get a letter yet, don't fret. You'll get it tomorrow/soon.

whateverusay

got my letter, they said im not eligible

CNR94

So what exactly does being eligible actually mean? Basically that your name will be put in for one of the HEAR spaces on the course you've chosen, is it?

Flabangav

Just got the letter, I'm eligible

ladie

Eligible :-D do we just have to wait now till the results before we hear anymore?

AndreaEgan

Also got that letter yesterday & I'm eligible Anyone know what the whole 'Residential' thing means? No idea how it works :P

spurious

Residential means to do with where someone lives.
Is this in reference to the HEAR orientation days? You are expected to 'live in' during them.

For the earlier poster who asked what 'eligible' means, it means you fulfil the requirements and qualify to be considered for the HEAR access route.

AndreaEgan

spurious wrote: »

Residential means to do with where someone lives.
Is this in reference to the HEAR orientation days? You are expected to 'live in' during them.

For the earlier poster who asked what 'eligible' means, it means you fulfil the requirements and qualify to be considered for the HEAR access route.

I was thinking that but it gave the dates 25-28th August & to live in or on campus accommodation. Thanks

Whatsernamex33

AndreaEgan wrote: »

Also got that letter yesterday & I'm eligible Anyone know what the whole 'Residential' thing means? No idea how it works :P

For the orientation, or whatever the thing is called :P you have to stay on campus for the few dates it says on the letter. They provide the accommodation for free and there's activities etc. I think they also pay for food, I'm not sure. :P

AndreaEgan

Whatsernamex33 wrote: »

For the orientation, or whatever the thing is called :P you have to stay on campus for the few dates it says on the letter. They provide the accommodation for free and there's activities etc. I think they also pay for food, I'm not sure. :P

Ahhh perfect! Okay thank you so much

Hamza Malik

I haven't got a letter yet. I applied on time and sent everything. Should I be worried?

Btw I got accepted last year so I should be accepted this year too..