*$*$* CAO offers - how they work *$*$*

UrbanSea

So I can accept my second choice and still be offered my other one in the second round if I were to be?

LilMissCiara

UrbanSea wrote: »

So I can accept my second choice and still be offered my other one in the second round if I were to be?

Yeah!

UrbanSea

Thanks

paul92

I'm 5 points off Psychology through Science in Maynooth (gutted)...

Does anyone know the likelihood of a course like that to come down by 5 points in round 2 or should I not be hopeful?

._.

paul92 wrote: »

I'm 5 points off Psychology through Science in Maynooth (gutted)...

Does anyone know the likelihood of a course like that to come down by 5 points in round 2 or should I not be hopeful?

If I was in your position I'd be cautiously optimistic enough for that one, but it's far from definite.

jenny18

LukeDavfc wrote: »

Hi, Mr Ignorant here, sorry!

I got 405 points, my third choice was Commerce-international at UCD, 400 points minimum last year. I've got all the requirements for that. My first and second choices were Science at Trinity and UCD respectively. I think I'm a few points off the minimum points requirement for last year on both of these but I'd much rather do a science course at TCD/UCD than the commerce course.

What I was wondering is what happens if I get offered the commerce course on Monday and I accept it, but then I get offered a science course later? Can I cancel the acceptance and take the science course instead as it is higher on the list?

What are the chances of me being able to do science at TCD/UCD with 405 points?

Thank you so much and I hope all other leaving certs are happy!

going by this years points chances of tcd or ucd very slim as they went up around 20 points each with trinity now 475 and ucd 455 so honestly u can repeat r do the course you've been offered

paul92

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paul92 wrote: »

I'm 5 points off Psychology through Science in Maynooth (gutted)...

Does anyone know the likelihood of a course like that to come down by 5 points in round 2 or should I not be hopeful?

If I was in your position I'd be cautiously optimistic enough for that one, but it's far from definite.

I appreciate your honesty mate, I won't get my hopes up though don't worry.

As a separate question would it be worth contacting NUI Maynooth with the same question or would they be able to answer it?

bmcq

i repeated the leaving this year and got an offer but it was based on my points from last year and my number from this year is no where to be seen on my cao form. Am i doomed? Will i just have to re-apply next year? thanks

Eggy Baby!

Hey guys,

I have a LLB Law course in Maynooth at about 8 on my preferences. Right above that was Philosophy/Russian in Trinity. I didn't think I was going to get Philo/Russian but I did and I got offered it this morning. With my points I got both of them. Is it possible in any way to actually get Law in Maynooth now? Like can I wait for the second round of offers and would it be possible to get offered the course or what? This CAO is fricking confusing! Can I refuse Philo/Rus and accept Law (if there are vacant places) or what?

Plus, is a degree in Philosophy useful? lol? I took it because i believed it would be a great degree to have but now I'm not so sure...help please!

Plus if I reject Philo/Rus will it be without a doubt offered to me in the second round?

LilMissCiara

Eggy Baby! wrote: »

Hey guys,

I have a LLB Law course in Maynooth at about 8 on my preferences. Right above that was Philosophy/Russian in Trinity. I didn't think I was going to get Philo/Russian but I did and I got offered it this morning. With my points I got both of them. Is it possible in any way to actually get Law in Maynooth now? Like can I wait for the second round of offers and would it be possible to get offered the course or what? This CAO is fricking confusing! Can I refuse Philo/Rus and accept Law (if there are vacant places) or what?

Plus, is a degree in Philosophy useful? lol? I took it because i believed it would be a great degree to have but now I'm not so sure...help please!

Plus if I reject Philo/Rus will it be without a doubt offered to me in the second round?

If you read through this thread you'll see this question and it's answer many times.

And if you reject Phil/Rus you'll only get a HIGHER preference offer in round 2 IF you have the points. If you reject and don't get a round 2 offer you're fúcked.

You will NEVER go down in preference. EVER.

Eggy Baby!

So there's no way to reject Philo at all? For feck's sake. Feck feck feck...

LilMissCiara

Eggy Baby! wrote: »

So there's no way to reject Philo at all? For feck's sake. Feck feck feck...

Well by all means reject it but you're not guaranteed another offer.

Eggy Baby!

Would I be able to get into Maynooth Law if there was a vacant place? You can accept vacant places in any course you are eligible for, which is any course which you got the points for. So if Law had vacant places, would I be able to apply for that course via CAO.ie despite it being lower in preference? The CAO handbook says I'm eligible for Law too...thanks for the help, btw Ciara!

UrbanSea

Eggy how do you know vacant courses?

Edit:Misread her comment. Tomorrow at 12

Sarah?

If I defer my first choice today, is there anyway I can change my mind and accept it in a few days?

jenny18

hey if i do a level 7 this year and change to level 8 next year do i have to pay fees?

randylonghorn

Eggy Baby! wrote: »

Would I be able to get into Maynooth Law if there was a vacant place? You can accept vacant places in any course you are eligible for, which is any course which you got the points for. So if Law had vacant places, would I be able to apply for that course via CAO.ie despite it being lower in preference? The CAO handbook says I'm eligible for Law too...thanks for the help, btw Ciara!

Yes, if Maynooth had vacant places on this course listed!

That's the rub ... I'd say the chances are between slim and none, and slim's probably on holidays!!

Sarah? wrote: »

If I defer my first choice today, is there anyway I can change my mind and accept it in a few days?

Not that I know of.

Do it the other way round, accept now and defer later if you're absolutely sure that's what you want to do.

aramush

I know this might be the wrong section but lads I really need a hand with this one:

So I have been offered a place in NUIG, I hope to take a year out in a PLC course in order to ease myself in 3rd level education as I am quite young. I hope to defer my place for the coming year.

Will, (does anyone know) this effect my chances of getting a grant this year in the PLC aswel as next year in University. I would imagine not but if anyone has any insight it will help. Trying to get through to the local VEC at times is a nigthmare.

Sarah?

randylonghorn wrote: »

Do it the other way round, accept now and defer later if you're absolutely sure that's what you want to do.

That can't be right, anything I've seen on deferring places starts off with "do not accept the offer, contact the college immediately..."

[See point one of "Deferral Procedure" on page five of the CAO handbook (I know, I actually bothered to read some of it instead of just posting questions on Boards...)]

Ihavenoname

Hey sorry it might be an obvious question but if i defer my course i got offered today and then actually get my first choice when the second offers come out can i take that one instead? and cancel the deferred course?

Sarah?

Ihavenoname wrote: »

Hey sorry it might be an obvious question but if i defer my course i got offered today and then actually get my first choice when the second offers come out can i take that one instead? and cancel the deferred course?

You can accept any offer you get higher than you're deferral, or defer it if you don't want to accept it.

Read it in the paper today.

Ihavenoname

Thanks so much!

randylonghorn

Sarah? wrote: »

That can't be right, anything I've seen on deferring places starts off with "do not accept the offer, contact the college immediately..."

[See point one of "Deferral Procedure" on page five of the CAO handbook (I know, I actually bothered to read some of it instead of just posting questions on Boards...)]

You have a point.

You may have to make your final decision more quickly, though I'm sure I've heard of people deciding to defer later after accepting their offer. They may have tightened things down though, I honestly don't know.

I'm pretty sure though that if you defer now you normally won't be able to reverse that, as your place will go back into the pot.

Sarah?

randylonghorn wrote: »

...You may have to make your final decision more quickly, though I'm sure I've heard of people deciding to defer later after accepting their offer. They may have tightened things down though, I honestly don't know...

Thanks anyway.



What are the odds on places in Arts not being filled up? Demand is down this year but I suppose it's still a long shot. Apparently you can get a lower place on your CAO if there are places available, even if you got your first choice.

Eggy Baby!

Yes, if Maynooth had vacant places on this course listed!

Does it say on the CAO website or what?

randylonghorn

Eggy Baby! wrote: »

Does it say on the CAO website or what?

Aye, under Vacant Places.

Here.

Eggy Baby!

But Vacant Places ain't open until tomorrow morning, or so it says.

randylonghorn

Yes, that's right.

And even then it will be updated regularly over the next few weeks.

And as I said, I wouldn't expect law in Maynooth to appear on it at any stage (but that's my best guess, obviously).

Eggy Baby!

Ah, shur...:)

Sarah?

What about GY101 having any vacancies? Hardly.