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PLC question- if u have a plc do u apply directly to the college?or cao?

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  • 21-08-2006 2:59pm
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    Pez
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    title lol


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    EdgarAllenPoo
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    Through the CAO.


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    Pez
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    oh... but would the points matter then?


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    Ravage1616
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    You apply directly to the college, CAo has nothing to do with plc course and who gets into them!


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    EdgarAllenPoo
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    Ravage1616 wrote:
    You apply directly to the college, CAo has nothing to do with plc course and who gets into them!

    That's if you're applying to do a PLC. The question was regarding using PLC qualifications as a means of entry into college. In that case you still apply through the CAO you just fill in a different section of the form.


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    GrumPy
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    I applied to a PLC last Thursday online. Rang the college on Friday to make sure they got my application.

    Nice lady said she will send out a letter, and arrange an interview.

    Very easy!


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    Pez
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    GDM wrote:
    That's if you're applying to do a PLC. The question was regarding using PLC qualifications as a means of entry into college. In that case you still apply through the CAO you just fill in a different section of the form.

    o rite. so, the points wouldnt matter then? just the fact you have a plc u can get in?


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    GrumPy
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    Pez wrote:
    o rite. so, the points wouldnt matter then? just the fact you have a plc u can get in?

    Thats the way the PLC I applied for works. :)


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    EdgarAllenPoo
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    GrumPy, what were you thinking of doing?


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    Ravage1616
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    GDM wrote:
    That's if you're applying to do a PLC. The question was regarding using PLC qualifications as a means of entry into college. In that case you still apply through the CAO you just fill in a different section of the form.

    My bad sorry!


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    Pez
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    just wonderin.. if u had PLC qualifications but u failed maths for the LC could u still get into say DCU or whatever. or would they not accept u, even if your PLC included maths? ..:confused:


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    EdgarAllenPoo
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    You apply on the basis of either your leaving cert results or your plc results, you'd have to give both but they'd only consider one.


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    GrumPy
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    GDM wrote:
    GrumPy, what were you thinking of doing?

    Wanted comp science in DIT, got enough points, but only managed to scrape a pass in maths.

    Hopefully going for this course.

    Wont need to worry about LC maths to get into DIT that way. :)


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    EdgarAllenPoo
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    This will seem like a stupid question but can you only do a plc the year after you leave school?


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    GrumPy
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    What? no of course not. If you apply, and they accept ya, it starts whenever the next term does!


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    NADA
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    PLC's shoudl get you into most places and I don't think maths is that important. A PLC is a better option than repeating. Ask Irish Grumpy. He is doing a 2 year plc and will get into 2nd year in DIT. So that really means he is only doing one extra year. Which is the same as repeating only you do not have to go to school ever again!


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    GrumPy
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    Ask me yeah, :D Just posted in this thread 3 times already NADA :rolleyes:

    But yeah, no way was I repeating, expecially since I had points to spare for my first choice!! stupid maths....


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    metaral
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    If you mean doing a FETAC course and using that to get into university - it's a good option but beware: it's very competitive and there are VERY FEW reserved places on any course for those type of applicants. If you do well you'll probably get in SOMEwhere. But not necessarily where you want to go.

    I used FETAC to apply to university this year and even though I had full marks I didn't get my first choice. I'm actually thinking of going back to do the leaving cert now. Bit of a reverse situation.

    Good luck.


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