Test for Mature Students

Hello!

I'm not sure this is exactly what you're looking for but according to the admissions site here it says:

'The tests for MH003, MH107, MH109, MH110, MH111, MH113, MH114*, MH115, MH116, MH117, MH119, MH406 will take the form of “essay-type” questions related to the subject that they intend to study. For preparation applicants can read up on relevant material in the prospectus and also the Departmental website.'

I imagine that it's the departments method of assessing your writing skills before you start the course to ensure you're up to it.

I wouldn't be extremely worried or anything, it does seem to be common for Mature Students to go through this.

Then again I'm not sure if that is the right information, I can't imagine that you would have to 'learn' too much before hand, because you haven't studied English at Uni they can't ask you sit an exam.

I presume you rang the department? Maybe you could try the admissions dept they might be able to relieve any anxiety/worry.

Best of Luck, I hope you succeed and you enjoy your time in Maynooth!


*MH114 = English

hi I am sitting an entrance exam in three weeks for both english and history, have no idea what is coming up. Wouls really apperciate if you could let me know what came up in yours?

thank you @kellief

done the law test last year,cant remember of hand exactly what was on.there where some quotes and i had to give my interpretation.must root it out tomorow get back to use...i got a place anyway

Hey all, I am a second year History and Celtic studies mature student at NUIM. Dont sweat it about the test!!!! I didnt do one myself but basically it is too see if you can write an essay.

the essay must have an introduction, middle and conclusion. in the intro say what you are going to say, then say it and in the conclusion say that you have said it. I hope that makes sense lol.

Also when you go to interview, ask about the essay writing course and ask if you can go on it. it is only for a week usually in June and it well worth it. I did that course and it has helped me tremendously.

Also can I recommend picking celtic studies as your third subject? you never know you might keep it like I did. It is the hardest subject to fail and the lecturers are so helpful and approachable unlike some other departments!!!!!!

Also dont forget to join the Mature Students Society (I am currently the secretary!!) as it is a great way to meet other mature students and also to get advice from students who have been there longer.

Wishing you all the best with your entrance exams

Fiona

mcleixlip wrote: »

Also sitting at NUIM on Saturday for Law. Anybody else out there sat this "exam" in the last few years..I'd love to get your experiences. I'm aware it's probably not something you can't actually study for, but an idea of the topics may help get my train-of-thought in order before Saturday.
Getting nervous now. Havn't sat an exam in nearly 20 years.

As in tomorrow? I'm not doing mine (law too) till the 13th April, a few hints and tips would be great.

Best of luck!

I sat the entrance test last year for social science. my partner did also for this year and he will be sitting the one for law on sat. He has got an interview from the Social Science one. The advice I gave his was to make sure the structure is good. Intro, main and conclusion. Since I have been there since sept, that is an important part of an essay. It would be understood if you have some spelling mistakes because you may feel under pressure for that hour and might rush a bit. During my xmas exams I had many spelling mistakes and the grammer was bad because of the pressure of the situation. But I made sure the structure was right and my points were in there and my results were brillant.
Dont put too much pressure on yourself. You'll be fine