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Are mature students more likely or unlikely to get accepted?

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  • 17-06-2012 7:04pm
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    3outta
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭


    I want to go back to college this September, I have applied to a large number of them and have to wait till August to find out, but will the fact I am a mature student have any effect (good or bad) on my application?


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    anfield bound
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭anfield bound


    Hey,
    I've been offered my top 2 choices for September and know many matures who have been equally successful, so I don't think it will count against you. It's pretty competitive though so you'll have had to be SHAMELESSLY self-promotional in your application!
    As a matter of interest, why do you have to wait until August? Did you not have to go to any interviews?


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    looksee
    Registered Users Posts: 28,357 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    It depends on the course, but in general it is more positive than negative to apply as an adult.


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    3outta
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭3outta


    Thanks, I'm going to the enrolment day at Ballsbridge tomorrow! A bit nervous though!


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