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Mature student Interviews for TCD

  • 24-03-2018 2:44pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25


    Hi ,

    Just wondering is anyone waiting to hear about mature student interviews for clinical speech and Language studies TCD?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,518 ✭✭✭JustJoe7240


    aoifed6 wrote: »
    Hi ,

    Just wondering is anyone waiting to hear about mature student interviews for clinical speech and Language studies TCD?

    Not waiting for a reply about this particular course, or this university for that matter, But having spoke to more than one lecturer who interviews mature students, They said not to worry if you don't hear anything for another couple of weeks, They will be busy enough with their current students preparing for exams etc.

    Best of Luck.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 aoifed6


    joecass123 wrote: »
    Not waiting for a reply about this particular course, or this university for that matter, But having spoke to more than one lecturer who interviews mature students, They said not to worry if you don't hear anything for another couple of weeks, They will be busy enough with their current students preparing for exams etc.

    Best of Luck.

    Hi joe,

    Thank you for your reply..
    The offers for interviews were sent out in February last year ,so I just thought I’d put it out there to see if anyone was called !

    Thank you
    Aoife


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭HistoryMania


    On Mytcd.ie it is saying an academic is reviewing my application. I say it be another week or two


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 aoifed6


    hi historymania,

    what course are you waiting to hear from ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 noname7


    On Mytcd.ie it is saying an academic is reviewing my application. I say it be another week or two

    Hi HistoryMania,

    After reading your comment, I quickly checked mytcd. I didn’t know there was an application status section. Mine says the same “academic is reviewing application”. I’m just curious how long its been under review but I suppose that doesn’t matter. It’s good to know what’s happening though. Hopefully we’ll all hear something soon.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 vauraine


    Hi,

    I applied for social work in TCD and got an interview email yesterday. Someone else I know going for an arts course also got their email yesterday so I'd say you'll probably hear in the next few days.

    Good luck!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 aoifed6


    GREAT THANKS A MILL FOR THAT !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 Blekinge


    Is everyone else's interview in the Large O'Reilly Conference Room? I got an interview on the 10th of April there and I can't imagine that they need the whole hall just for mature students for my course. There must be other mature student applicants for other courses at the same time, right?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 aoifed6


    my interview last year was in the school department , Leinster street.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 vauraine


    Blekinge wrote: »
    Is everyone else's interview in the Large O'Reilly Conference Room? I got an interview on the 10th of April there and I can't imagine that they need the whole hall just for mature students for my course. There must be other mature student applicants for other courses at the same time, right?

    I'm not very familiar with the layout. My interview is on the 10th too but in the arts building, no mention of O'Reilly room. Perhaps if they're running all the interviews they're just using all available meeting rooms.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 Blekinge


    vauraine wrote: »
    Blekinge wrote: »
    Is everyone else's interview in the Large O'Reilly Conference Room? I got an interview on the 10th of April there and I can't imagine that they need the whole hall just for mature students for my course. There must be other mature student applicants for other courses at the same time, right?

    I'm not very familiar with the layout. My interview is on the 10th too but in the arts building, no mention of O'Reilly room. Perhaps if they're running all the interviews they're just using all available meeting rooms.
    The O'Reilly room is sort of where all the STEM degrees are(my sister went there so I know my way around). I'm guessing they may sort the interviews by faculties. Do you mind me asking which course, or even faculty, your interview is for?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 vauraine


    Blekinge wrote: »
    The O'Reilly room is sort of where all the STEM degrees are(my sister went there so I know my way around). I'm guessing they may sort the interviews by faculties. Do you mind me asking which course, or even faculty, your interview is for?

    Don't mind at all, my interview is for social work. Yours? I'm trying not to think about it too much so I don't get too nervous lol.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 aoifed6


    vauraine wrote: »
    Don't mind at all, my interview is for social work. Yours? I'm trying not to think about it too much so I don't get too nervous lol.


    I haven’t got my interview yet but it’s my second year to apply for clinical speech and language studies. My feedback was very positive and I did everything they suggested to do ..
    Im just hoping I get interview this year again


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 Blekinge


    vauraine wrote: »
    Blekinge wrote: »
    The O'Reilly room is sort of where all the STEM degrees are(my sister went there so I know my way around). I'm guessing they may sort the interviews by faculties. Do you mind me asking which course, or even faculty, your interview is for?

    Don't mind at all, my interview is for social work. Yours? I'm trying not to think about it too much so I don't get too nervous lol.
    Mine is for Computer Science. Yeah I should probably do the same. I'm nervous enough as it is.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 127 ✭✭DeeAvery


    I am a currently finishing first year in TCD, as a mature student, doing Sociology and Social Policy. PM me if you have any questions about the college or anything.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 aoifed6


    DeeAvery wrote: »
    I am a currently finishing first year in TCD, as a mature student, doing Sociology and Social Policy. PM me if you have any questions about the college or anything.

    Hi DeeAvery,

    Have you met other mature students from speech and language course.. I’m interested to chat to others on the course ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 aoifed6


    DeeAvery wrote: »
    I am a currently finishing first year in TCD, as a mature student, doing Sociology and Social Policy. PM me if you have any questions about the college or anything.

    Hi DeeAvery,

    Have you met other mature students from speech and language course.. I’m interested to chat to others on the course ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 127 ✭✭DeeAvery


    aoifed6 wrote: »
    Hi DeeAvery,

    Have you met other mature students from speech and language course.. I’m interested to chat to others on the course ?

    No, I don't unfortunately, someone else might?

    If you contact Clodagh in the mature students office or even the mature student society they might me about to help get you in touch with a student. Though its exam and assignment time now so people might be busy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 Gillian.d


    Good luck with your interview vauaraine. I was in your shoes this time last year and now coming to the end of my first year in social work. It's a fantastic course. Don't be nervous about the interview, they are lovely people that conduct them, be genuine and show your personality. Best of luck


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 Blekinge


    Does anyone have an suggestions on what dress code to have for the interview? My sister told me I should wear a suit, but that seems a little formal. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to wear as a male?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 Gillian.d


    Blekinge wrote: »
    Does anyone have an suggestions on what dress code to have for the interview? My sister told me I should wear a suit, but that seems a little formal. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to wear as a

    It really depends on the course, I've heard law and medicine students dress to impress. I'm in social work and dressed smart/casual. If you're not comfortable wearing a full suit, lose the jacket. Best of luck with your interview.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 aoifed6


    I dressed smart casual for my interview last year , just like I would for a job interview.

    Best of luck ! ☘️


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 vauraine


    Gillian.d wrote: »
    Good luck with your interview vauaraine. I was in your shoes this time last year and now coming to the end of my first year in social work. It's a fantastic course. Don't be nervous about the interview, they are lovely people that conduct them, be genuine and show your personality. Best of luck

    Thanks Gillian! I'm trying to control the nerves, although desperately failing lol. Hopefully I'll be in your shoes next year!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 Gillian.d


    vauraine wrote: »
    Thanks Gillian! I'm trying to control the nerves, although desperately failing lol. Hopefully I'll be in your shoes next year!

    They don't hold being nervous against you, I told them I was. It shows them that this is something you really want. I was shaking going in but they put you at ease. It's not overly complicated questions, just why you want to do this etc. Oh and if you find out that you were put on a waiting list don't think that you didn't get it, quite a few of my class were on that. Stay positive and best of luck.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 vauraine


    Gillian.d wrote: »
    They don't hold being nervous against you, I told them I was. It shows them that this is something you really want. I was shaking going in but they put you at ease. It's not overly complicated questions, just why you want to do this etc. Oh and if you find out that you were put on a waiting list don't think that you didn't get it, quite a few of my class were on that. Stay positive and best of luck.

    Thanks for that, puts my mind at ease a bit. May I ask how many mature students are in your class? I read there's 10 spaces but that seems like a lot for a class of 45.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 Gillian.d


    vauraine wrote: »
    Thanks for that, puts my mind at ease a bit. May I ask how many mature students are in your class? I read there's 10 spaces but that seems like a lot for a class of 45.

    We had 10 starting but it's 9 now. It is a lot but for social work, they like having more matures than the usual 5 or 6 because life experience etc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 660 ✭✭✭Moomat


    Blekinge wrote: »
    Does anyone have an suggestions on what dress code to have for the interview? My sister told me I should wear a suit, but that seems a little formal. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to wear as a male?

    Within certain limits, I would suggest that you wear whatever you are most comfortable in. You've a little bit of time to show how committed and enthusiastic you are, that's the most important part.

    I'm just finishing a law and business degree. I think I wore something like jeans and a shirt.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 aoifed6


    Still no interviews for CSLS...
    😩


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 noname7


    For those of you that have not heard back yet for interviews please check with academic registry. I got a call yesterday from Trinity asking if I will be coming to the interview tomorrow. I told her I had no idea I had been shortlisted for interview. Initially I was excited and then the shock slowly set in that it’s tomorrow. Turns out when I was filling in my application my macbook autofill automatically changed my email to an old email address. I had gotten the interview invitation in March but didnt know as I never check that email. All in all the past 24 hours have been very stressfull and hectic. So to avoid what happened to me please call academic registry about your interviews! Best of Luck!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 aoifed6


    Hi..
    I got my interview.. apparently 125 applications to go through !

    Best of luck to everyone in their interviews .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 elizabeth12


    Did anyone got called for interview in any other courses especially any science courses?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭emrys


    had my interview last week (single honour History) - went very well.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 Blekinge


    Has anyone who had their interview on the 10th of this month heard back yet? My interview went very well and I was told that I should expect to hear back within ten days. I haven't heard anything yet and tomorrow will be the 10nth day so I'm starting to feel a little nervous.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 elizabeth12


    i had applied for physiotherapy..i didn't even get called for interview. i got an email yesterday that my application is unsuccessful.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 Blekinge


    i had applied for physiotherapy..i didn't even get called for interview. i got an email yesterday that my application is unsuccessful.
    I'm sorry to hear that. You can always email them and ask them why you were unsuccessful. There is another thread here from a user named "Lorraine" who was unsuccessful the first time she applied but then got in the next year.

    Best of luck.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 Blekinge


    I just got my confirmation today that I have been offered a place. I am so over the moon about it. I am going to be a student of TCD! I am honestly so happy!  :D:D:D:D:D:D
    Best of luck for those waiting to hear!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 vauraine


    Blekinge wrote: »
    I just got my confirmation today that I have been offered a place. I am so over the moon about it. I am going to be a student of TCD! I am honestly so happy!  :D:D:D:D:D:D
    Best of luck for those waiting to hear!

    Huge congratulations!! I was told I would hear by the middle of May, so it will be a while yet. Not holding my breath though because I completely bombed the interview. Delighted you got your place 😀


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 Basscon22


    Has anyone heard anything from Trinity in regards to medicine yet?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 Blekinge


    vauraine wrote: »
    Blekinge wrote: »
    I just got my confirmation today that I have been offered a place. I am so over the moon about it. I am going to be a student of TCD! I am honestly so happy!  :D:D:D:D:D:D
    Best of luck for those waiting to hear!

    Huge congratulations!! I was told I would hear by the middle of May, so it will be a while yet. Not holding my breath though because I completely bombed the interview. Delighted you got your place 😀
    Thank you very much! I was told I would hear within ten days and today was the tenth day. So don't sweat it if you don't hear back until mid May. I was very unsure about my interview so I wouldn't count anything out if I were you. Best of luck to you! :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 vauraine


    I got my offer yesterday! Have to say that I'm absolutely over the moon! Roll on September!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 Blekinge


    Congratulations vaurine! Delighted for you :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 aoifed6


    I also got offered my place on the Clinical Speech and Language Studies.. absolutely over the moon!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 Blekinge


    Congratulations Aoife! Very happy for you :)


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