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If my mature student application to CAO fails, can I still get in via Leaving Cert?

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  • 19-01-2018 6:48pm
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    MStudent18
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    I'm applying to the CAO at the moment looking to start in September, but looking at the mature student form, my chances of getting accepted as one look pretty slim - I don't have any work experience or references or other qualifications in the areas I'm looking to study (game design/computer science), and I only recently turned 23 so I only barely count as a "mature" student anyway.

    When I was registering my CAO account, I did tick the box asking if I wanted the Leaving Cert to be considered in my application. So if the mature student part of my application is declined, will my Leaving Cert still be considered, and can I still get into university based on points (like a school-leaver)? My Leaving Cert is fairly recent (2011) if that's a concern.


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    Tom Dunne
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    Mature student entry usually require an interview, so as long as you can convince the interview panel that you are interested and committed, I don't think you will have a problem.


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