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Strange. So it seems that nobody got the offers in the post?! Anyone that did can ya let us know, so we can see if it was a nationwide glitch.
Also congrats to everyone who got what they wanted
I am not sure what I feel, I don't know if I want it
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Hi what course did you get and why are you not to sure about it
Culinary Arts in Tallaght. Deferred from last year. I am not sure I want to go through with the two years here. I think I want to leave the country. I have had a pretty shítty few years, and home and everything is just so urgh and I just want to get away from it allITS_A_BADGER wrote: »i know you shouldnt have to check the website to check offers i suppose you can only blame anpost for that, i did recieve an offer in the post but it from Lyit my level 7 choice, however my offer for my level 8 selection was not in the post but on the cao website so ill probably get it in the post tomorrow i guess
I always thought the level 7 and level 8 offers came in the same envelope, so that is weird. I wonder what happened this year that everything fckd up[/Quote]
Lmao it's called centralisation, stream line and efficient my arse, perfect example the medical card disaster.0 -
yeah i did, i got occupation health and safety very happyBUBBLE WRAP wrote: »Did you get your first choice?
[QUOTE=I always thought the level 7 and level 8 offers came in the same envelope, so that is weird. I wonder what happened this year that everything fckd up[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=HDOWNEYThey were two different institues i applied to, the letter that i got this morning was from LYIT and was in an envelope marked LYIT on the outside that was a level 7, the other insititue was SLIGO IT this was a level 8 and was on the cao website, i wouldnt imagine these would come in the same envelope marked with LYIT on the outside? Maybe if they were both from the same insitute you would receive both offers in the same envelope?
[QUOTE=SEAN1976Lmao it's called centralisation, stream line and efficient my arse, perfect example the medical card disaster.[/QUOTE]
My guess is the lack of postal offers is due to anpost? like how did i recieve an letter from letterkenny IT quicker then sligo IT when im 40mins from sligo and nearly 2 and half from letterkenny? I dont know but i sure am greatful for the website because id be pretty disappointed otherwise0 -
They were two different institues i applied to, the letter that i got this morning was from LYIT and was in an envelope marked LYIT on the outside that was a level 7, the other insititue was SLIGO IT this was a level 8 and was on the cao website, i wouldnt imagine these would come in the same envelope marked with LYIT on the outside? Maybe if they were both from the same insitute you would receive both offers in the same envelope?ITS_A_BADGER wrote: »yeah i did, i got occupation health and safety very happy
I always thought the level 7 and level 8 offers came in the same envelope, so that is weird. I wonder what happened this year that everything fckd up
I always thought the level 7 and level 8 offers came in the same envelope, so that is weird. I wonder what happened this year that everything fckd up[/Quote]
Lmao it's called centralisation, stream line and efficient my arse, perfect example the medical card disaster.[/QUOTE]
My guess is the lack of postal offers is due to anpost? like how did i recieve an letter from letterkenny IT quicker then sligo IT when im 40mins from sligo and nearly 2 and half from letterkenny? I dont know but i sure am greatful for the website because id be pretty disappointed otherwise[/QUOTE]
Ah I thought you meant your CAO offer came, but only had the level 7 on it.0 -
I'm going into Science too - soooo excited. Well done Cocolola.
Many Congratulations to all who got their CAO choices today especially the Scientists!! I'm two years down the road for a lvl 8 Science degree as a mature so I can tell you it will be hard, fun and rewarding. Even though some of your friends and family will raise their eyebrows when you start to do the science explanation for everything 0 -
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Got my LVL8 first choice! Wexford here I come!
http://www.itcarlow.ie/study-at-itc/wexford-courses-r/wexford-courses/cw068.htm
YEEEOOOWWWWWW!!!!!
Really thankful of how helpful and supportive my brother has been during the application processes!0 -
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Thanks for the kind words all, Access course in October it is, here's to preparing myself more and trying again next year
Well done to those getting the choices you wantedBUBBLE WRAP wrote: »Ya, it a cnut, but thats life. Im not expecting anything either in august either. Access course sounds like a plan.
Just to say (I've probably promoted them so much on this forum), access courses are great and third level institutions look on applicants who completed them favourably.
I was in the exact same position as you guys the first year I applied so I understand how disheartening it is. I'm now about to go into final year of a course myself (shamefully) and others thought I wouldn't be able for! :eek:
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Just echoing what other posters have said. If you did get a knockback from a college don't take it personally. It is always possible to strengthen your application for next year. An Access or FETAC course can really make a difference, not only to your application but in how prepared you are for the reality of college life and work. 0
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Hi
This is only my observation and understanding please don't take it as fact.
Q1 the offer you received so far is the highest offer you will receive as a mature student if you don't accept it you will be taking a big risk as you might not receive another offer. I am surprised you haven't heard from tallaght or blancherstown inrelation to the courses you applied too as a mature student.
Were you interviewed by these colleges?
You still have the LC option open to you but again this is a risk. I personally would call tallaght and blanch to see y u didn't recive an offer.
Q2 on the level 6/7 I'm surprised again you didn't receive any offers again I would call the institutes you are interested in and ask why.
Sorry Wish I could be more helpful
I did a written assessment for Blanchardstown - made a total hash of that so I knew I wouldn't get an offer via mature student for those courses. I think I will be o.k. with these courses (either lvl 6/7/8) via my LC points.
I had an interview for Tallaght IT, I thought it went extremely well, how wrong was I. I spoke to someone in Tallaght and they said yes the interview went well however I'm on a waiting list with 20 other mature students for that course. I will definitely not get my first choice for this college with my LC points as I was told they will definitely increase this year as the interest for the course is huge!!
Yeah I really don't know what to do. I don't want to go to UCD, I heard the computing course is not that good there and its more theory than practical compared to other colleges. I know its a risk at the end of the day.....So decisions decisions over the next 4/5 days 0 -
DeXtER1978 wrote: »I did a written assessment for Blanchardstown - made a total hash of that so I knew I wouldn't get an offer via mature student for those courses. I think I will be o.k. with these courses (either lvl 6/7/8) via my LC points.
I had an interview for Tallaght IT, I thought it went extremely well, how wrong was I. I spoke to someone in Tallaght and they said yes the interview went well however I'm on a waiting list with 20 other mature students for that course. I will definitely not get my first choice for this college with my LC points as I was told they will definitely increase this year as the interest for the course is huge!!
Yeah I really don't know what to do. I don't want to go to UCD, I heard the computing course is not that good there and its more theory than practical compared to other colleges. I know its a risk at the end of the day.....So decisions decisions over the next 4/5 days
Here is the thing from my opinion. You can accept it, and then 'possibly' still be offered higher during the lc portion, which you can then accept. But you seem from the above to think you won't get any offers through in the lc portion, and if you have accepted the UCD one now, and don't get any offers then you are down as going to UCD.
You seem dead set against going to UCD (to the point where I honestly cannot understand why you put it on your CAO form in the first place). So do you really want to accept it, then if you do not get any offers head there in September? I presume (since you mention it is level 8) that it is a 4 year course? Could you stick at somewhere you don't want to be for 4 years? Or handle the possibility of sticking it for a while til you crack and then dropping out? Are you looking to claim grant/BTEA for it? And also consider the fees portion. If you go into the course, drop out and re-apply for something different next year you may be liable for fees in the several thousands of euros.
Could you consider refusing it, waiting to see if you get offers in the lc rounds and then perhaps doing an access course or similar for the year and re-applying through CAO. It would show to Tallaght/Blanch your serious commitment to the course you wish to study with them.0 -
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DeXtER1978 wrote: »I did a written assessment for Blanchardstown - made a total hash of that so I knew I wouldn't get an offer via mature student for those courses. I think I will be o.k. with these courses (either lvl 6/7/8) via my LC points.
I had an interview for Tallaght IT, I thought it went extremely well, how wrong was I. I spoke to someone in Tallaght and they said yes the interview went well however I'm on a waiting list with 20 other mature students for that course. I will definitely not get my first choice for this college with my LC points as I was told they will definitely increase this year as the interest for the course is huge!!
Yeah I really don't know what to do. I don't want to go to UCD, I heard the computing course is not that good there and its more theory than practical compared to other colleges. I know its a risk at the end of the day.....So decisions decisions over the next 4/5 days
I think UCD computing would be a very good course. I've always found that UCD has a good balance between theory & practical (I study Engineering & have done some computer science). If you aren't going to bother going to UCD then there is no point accepting the place and taking it from someone who might want to be there, but if you're willing to go to UCD if you don't get your other places then accept it.
If you accept the course and then get an offer which is higher on your list, you can accept the higher offer. You can also accept an offer from you level 6/7 list if you get one. Like say you got your number one on your level 8 and you got your number one on your level6/7, you could choose to do either of the courses.
Maybe look into UCD a bit more, you could go to the UCD forum on here & ask some questions or if you want to PM & ask me anything I'm going into 4th year in UCD this year. Then if you decide you still don't want to go, don't accept & hope you get another course, or maybe do an access course this year. If you decide you wouldn't mind going then accept the place, but if you get your higher option you can still do that.0 -
Didn't get my CAO offer but did get an offer for a 2 year HETEC Higher Certificate that when completed, I'm told, will give me a good chance of advanced entry to 3rd year degree course with a few extra modules
Delighted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ElectroJazz wrote: »I accepted online but got none of the above
hopefully just a glitchITS_A_BADGER wrote: »yeah i accepted mine online aswell, but got no acceptance email or letter in the post either just the the two offers but no acceptance confirmation, as i assumed that would come after the 12th july because thats the final date you have to accept in byIm starting freaking out now :eek:
Just have sent an email about this to CAO cause its impossible to reach them on the phone
Once you can see it when you logon to the CAO at the top under "Acceptances" - if you see your course there, your grand, if not.. then somethings up 0 -
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