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Applying to a masters with a 2.2

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  • 27-01-2016 5:05pm
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    Route1
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    I find my self in a position where getting a 2.1 looks very unlikely, I will do my absolute utmost to try and achieve it but must consider the possibilities of it not happening. Basically my question is would a 2.2 at the higher end give me any hope of getting into any post graduate programmes in Smurfit and Trinity in particular.


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    errlloyd
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    Smurfit yeah, not a bother really. Trinity I am not so sure.


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    Route1
    Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭Route1


    Are u sure of that I thought that the majority have a 2.1 requirement, if not that's brilliant.


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    errlloyd
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    Route1 wrote: »
    Are u sure of that I thought that the majority have a 2.1 requirement, if not that's brilliant.

    It depends on the Masters, the very good ones have better requirements. What are you thinking of?


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    Route1
    Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭Route1


    I'm not sure yet I'm still indecisive at this point assessing my options


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    ucdperson
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    This is not a straightforward question. If the course is full then of course they will give the places to the best qualified applicants and there are a lot of 2.1s nowadays. If the course is not full then they will consider your application. A GPA of 3.02 is not so different from a GPA of 3.12, so it depends on the details.

    Personally, having looked at applications in the past I would consider the detail. How do the applicant do in subjects most relevant to the Masters? Has the applicant ever done well or only achieved mediocre grades all along? Is there any reason why these grades do not represent the applicants best shot, e.g. extenuating circumstances, playing some top sport for College, etc.


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    ucdperson
    Registered Users Posts: 231 ✭✭ucdperson


    This is not a straightforward question. If the course is full then of course they will give the places to the best qualified applicants and there are a lot of 2.1s nowadays. If the course is not full then they will consider your application. A GPA of 3.02 is not so different from a GPA of 3.12, so it depends on the details.

    Personally, having looked at applications in the past I would consider the detail. How do the applicant do in subjects most relevant to the Masters? Has the applicant ever done well or only achieved mediocre grades all along? Is there any reason why these grades do not represent the applicants best shot, e.g. extenuating circumstances, playing some top sport for College, etc.


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