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I'm the same googling everything, can't wait to get started. Letters arrived last Wednesday just with garda vetting form, info on vaccinations, giros to pay the deposit and some other bits. Don't worry I'm sure your letter will be waiting for you when you're home
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love_apple wrote: »I got in! Can't quite believe it! I got a letter in mid Feb saying I didn't get the first round offer but I had been placed on the reserve list... I thought that was it then I was devastated but eventually decided to email them (best decision ever) and they gave full breakdown of my marks (it's a points-based system) and said I was number two on the list.. the last month has been torture waiting to hear but finally good news! They said too that places were offered last year right up to the start date and they used almost 20 reserves so I wouldn't give up hope. 110 people applied too so well done to anyone that gets in!
Eek.. Reality startin to hit now! Excited but nervous too! Startn to worry about course fees now though :-\
Hey! Hadn't checked this in a while... Congratulations! Can't wait to meet everyone. Wow, I'm surprised they were so forthcoming with all that info but it's good to know. I'm the same, the financial implications are already stressing me out! Looks like I'm back to 20c noodles again...
Have you joined the fb page? The link's just above there if you haven't!
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Krazylotty123 wrote: »Hey! Hadn't checked this in a while... Congratulations! Can't wait to meet everyone. Wow, I'm surprised they were so forthcoming with all that info but it's good to know. I'm the same, the financial implications are already stressing me out! Looks like I'm back to 20c noodles again...
Have you joined the fb page? The link's just above there if you haven't!
Ya I'm wondering too if most people are going for on campus accommodation? It's crazy expensive but would remove alot of accommodation related stress... I requested to join the fb but dunno if they accepted me... :-\0 -
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Hi Dani
I'm a first year in the course and can only speak from my own perspective but hopefully it will help!
It's hard to know what to write but they're basically looking for you to show your "sound knowledge of the scope and diversity of the profession" and also demonstrate why you want to do the course and what efforts you have put in to gain experience.
It's been really tough this year to get any kind of work shadowing so don't worry if you have limited experience with that specifically, I did too. They advise to get as much experience with the client group as possible i.e. volunteer/work with people with communication difficulties, disabilities, children, the elderly.. It's all relevant and experience has a high weighting in your application so don't leave anything out!
Here is info I received from the department about application process when I applied, I can only say what it was like this year though, I don't know if it will change for next year..:
"Entrance is by competition. This year we had 110 applications for 32 places. There are no interviews held for this programme."
"We almost used 20 of our reserves in 2012" (i.e. 20 ppl got in on 2nd round after successful applicants decided not to take their places)
"Applications are currently scored on the following criteria:
Class of your first or subsequent degree. Qualification to be considered must be at level 8 or above. While we take some people with lower second class honours most years, most successful applicants have an upper second or above.
Your application should demonstrate a sound knowledge of the scope and diversity of the profession. [scored out of 3]
Your supporting statement and CV are also scored for writing style. [scored out of 3]
Work experience, that is, number of different client groups worked with, and duration of the experience is scored out of 6.
Three additional points can be allocated for an achievement which is considered unique among applicants and represents the potential to make an outstanding contribution to the course and the profession. These three points are very rarely awarded, as the achievement must be truly exceptional."
Best of Luck! Might see you at the open day on the 24th!
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love_apple wrote: »Hi Dani
I'm a first year in the course and can only speak from my own perspective but hopefully it will help!
It's hard to know what to write but they're basically looking for you to show your "sound knowledge of the scope and diversity of the profession" and also demonstrate why you want to do the course and what efforts you have put in to gain experience.
It's been really tough this year to get any kind of work shadowing so don't worry if you have limited experience with that specifically, I did too. They advise to get as much experience with the client group as possible i.e. volunteer/work with people with communication difficulties, disabilities, children, the elderly.. It's all relevant and experience has a high weighting in your application so don't leave anything out!
Here is info I received from the department about application process when I applied, I can only say what it was like this year though, I don't know if it will change for next year..:
"Entrance is by competition. This year we had 110 applications for 32 places. There are no interviews held for this programme."
"We almost used 20 of our reserves in 2012" (i.e. 20 ppl got in on 2nd round after successful applicants decided not to take their places)
"Applications are currently scored on the following criteria:
Class of your first or subsequent degree. Qualification to be considered must be at level 8 or above. While we take some people with lower second class honours most years, most successful applicants have an upper second or above.
Your application should demonstrate a sound knowledge of the scope and diversity of the profession. [scored out of 3]
Your supporting statement and CV are also scored for writing style. [scored out of 3]
Work experience, that is, number of different client groups worked with, and duration of the experience is scored out of 6.
Three additional points can be allocated for an achievement which is considered unique among applicants and represents the potential to make an outstanding contribution to the course and the profession. These three points are very rarely awarded, as the achievement must be truly exceptional."
Best of Luck! Might see you at the open day on the 24th!
Thank you so much love_apple for a fantastic response. You went above and beyond what I was hoping for.
I have a 2.1 in Psychology from NUI Maynooth so hopefully that will suffice for degree and class.
Apart from experience already undertaken, I have a fair bit of shadowing experience organised for the next few months and will be attending several courses alongside a Senior SLT in an observational capacity.
That is great news about so many reserves gaining places. To cover my bases I'm applying for a fair few of the PgDip/MSc courses in the UK also. I know I may not gain a place this year but at least by the end of eight applications, I will be a pro and I'll hopefully get in the following year.
I suppose my biggest concern is about my supporting statement. I just want to represent myself well and allow my knowledge, passion and drive to be shown.
I will indeed be there on the 24th and hopefully will be a little further on with my applications.
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Aaahhh congrads dani!!well done!! I rang them n they said mine was ' unconditional ' on the system but ' conditional' on mine cos they want to see my original birthcert n original degree so that is grand!! I'm so excited!! Well done getting in ur first try!:) So much to think about ! So happy now that I know for definite!
Thanks
I know I'm delighted as well. Of course now I'm running around googling everything in sight, looking into accommodation etc. Getting ahead of myself a little bit.
I've had offers and interviews from UK masters as well but I'm fairly set on Limerick because it's got a good rep and I wouldn't have to leave Ireland. I'm surprised we found out so early and my letter arrived yesterday so it's official.0 -
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Hi XBOX,
The acceptance fee that secures your place has to be paid by the 4th of Feb. I remember wondering the same thing when i applied last yr, I was on the reserve list and just wanted to let you know that if u are on the reserve list that the moved quickly enough after offer acceptance time and for the next few months after. I hope this helps 0 -
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Hi all,
Congrats on your offers
I was just wondering where you guys did your work experience? I'm trying to get work experience at the moment for an application for next year, but I'm finding it difficult. I've asked SLT's in NRH, Beaumount, Mater and community teams that I would know off. However, none of them will take people as they are too busy, and also for patient confidentiality as well. Any suggestions, especially for work experience with children would be much appreciated 0 -
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Hi all,
Congrats to those who were offered places! I was also offered a place in QMU, which was unexpected so now I'm of two minds about which to accept.
@panda100,
I found it difficult to get experience with SLTs, so I mostly focused on getting as much experience as I could through volunteering. Volunteer Ireland have a great website that lists volunteering vacancies in each county. Through their website I was able to find a voluntary position with Brothers of Charity, in a special needs school.
When I was applying to volunteer I remember seeing other ads posted for local parent and toddler groups and helping out in after-school clubs, which would also be relevant child-specific experience.
I think the most important thing when it comes to applying to UL is to reflect on what you've learned through your work experience, rather than focusing on how much experience you've got! This was the mistake I made when applying last year! Hope that helps 0
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