Susan Hawkins from DCU spoke with Sixth year students on Monday, 19thNovember, about the HEAR Scheme. This is a college and admissions scheme that offers places on reduced points and extra college support to school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The colleges participating in HEAR include DCU, DIT, Trinity College, Mater Dei, NUI Maynooth, St. Patrick’s, Drumcondra and UCD. The Hear Application Advice Clinics will take place nationwide on Saturday, January 12th, 2013, from 10 am to 2 pm for parents and students. See www.accesscollege.ie for locations and time.
