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It is always advisable to fasten the process of applying in colleges and/or universities, as sometimes many college courses fill up quickly, which is why early applications often stand a better chance of acceptance and also if you apply early then in that case then there are fair chances for you being accepted into your program of interest. Below I have formulated the steps that students should follow while applying to Colleges and Universities

Do the groundwork
Certainly while selecting one college over other you must review their credentials and always it is better to review their freshman enrollment requirements. These requirements generally pertain to anyone who has graduated from high school within the past five years. You should be aware of the prerequisites and should be clear about their fees structure and placement details.

Check for the application fee
You can apply in the college and/or university by paying an application which is pretty reasonable and is often less than $50.00. Even if you are denied admission, this fee is non-refundable fee. Once colleges and/or universities get all the applications, they will be scrutinizing the applications and once done, the school will either send a letter of congratulations or one of denial.

See for online application forms

These days many colleges and universities have websites and even allow applications to be submitted online, this could be a convenient option for you as you can apply while sitting at home also! Moreover online application process is also a speedy process and may result in a quicker decision than if submitted by mail. In this case, you are required to make the payment for application fees by credit card or else you may have to mail your application along with a check or money order but remember that never send cash through mail.

Getting yourself enrolled

If you are lucky in getting the acceptance then it is time to begin plans for enrollment. Being accepted does not automatically mean the student is enrolled as this is just another step in the quest for a college education. During enrollment, a class schedule will be granted and, also you can ask for a campus room. For living you can decide from options like will on-campus housing, living with roommates, living alone or living at home with family. Though it is seen that living on campus is not a requirement of colleges or universities, but it does make for an easier travel to and from class.

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I’m sure by now you’ve seen advertisements all across the net for “fake college degrees,” or even “loophopes exploited; get your degree immediately.”

Clearly, these companies are all advertising mail-order diplomas. Some are higher quality than others, but it all boils down to the same thing: a means for those who didn’t complete school to show an employer or a prospective employer a sheepskin (or should it be a ’snakeskin’ in this case?).

Quality varies, from cheaply photocopied rags to extraordinarily well-produced document sets with seals, and in some cases transcripts and even phone numbers for the ‘registrar’ to verify attendance. Caveat emptor.

If you’re inclined to take this route, be certain you’re aware of the risks as well as the benefits. the obvious benefit is that you may well gain enhanced prestige, pay, or promotions by virtue of your newly acquired Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. On the other hand, the significant risk is that of losing not only your credibility but your job and prized benefits if you’re caught. You may well find yourself blacklisted within your industry, if your transgression is severe enough.

We won’t discuss the moral implications here. I believe everyone should be accountable to their own conscience in matters like this. Your mom doesn’t live with you any more. You might find it worth the risk, in order to move closer to your desired goal or lifestyle - others may well not.

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With science courses in Universities and Colleges in Ireland varying with the same degree as types of beetle, it is a veritable mix match of scientific disciplines.
Covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geology. Mix these categories still further and you get the likes of Biochemistry, Geological Physics and Biogeology.

With such a diverse array of subjects is it possible to cover enough of the basics at second-level?
Second-level teaching in Ireland is done through 6 years in Secondary School. The first three years are dedicated to study for what is called the Junior Certificate. Up to Junior Cert. level, science is not broken into it’s respective fields but taught as a modular subject.

The final three years of secondary school are dedicated to study for the Leaving Certificate. Points obtained based on your Leaving Cert. determine what courses you qualify for in University. For Leaving Certificate, science is broken into:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology

Each is taught to a fairly high standard but is it enough to cover you if you want to pursue a scientific endeavour in University. I don’t think so. I think there should be an option for broader study of science at second-level without opting to study all the subjects available.

Maybe with the General Election coming up, the authorities might re-examine their policies. Maybe not.

Simon Hall is a Physics Student in Trinity College, Dublin.

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