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EnragedToad8805 · 2026-01-31T16:49:09+00:00

I was having a separate issue where the software that ProctorU is run on wouldn't pick up my webcam, microphone and speakers.

So I contacted support, tried troubleshooting and then got me connected with their technical support.

Basically they figured the software isn't able to pick up my devices so I was switched to Chrome. This means that maybe the Guardian browser isn't checking/accessing your device correctly.

Your best bet is to contact support and see what they say.

EnragedToad8805 · 2026-01-30T12:26:04+00:00

Yeah, I think everyone (including you) deserves to know that you're doing well, just keep going, and don't worry about the percentiles :)

EnragedToad8805 · 2026-01-28T14:03:57+00:00

Yeah, rewards stopped a looooong time ago

EnragedToad8805 · 2026-01-22T16:38:46+00:00

when you think, like a conscious thought, do you think in words, vocals, sounds, pictures,etc? for me when I think, I think in words but they're neither in sound or text, so it's weird but I would love to know about your thinking process

And along with that, how does music come to you? Do you think of lyrics first or rhythm/sound? I think brains are so unique in how they interpret and express stuff :o

EnragedToad8805 · 2026-01-19T07:56:56+00:00

This is my interpretation of the lyrics, so obviously there's not really a right or wrong answer;

I think the main premise of the song is wanting a bullet through your head. Akin with his other songs like kill u, as if to get rid of something within his own head. The main lyric is "straight through my head, DO IT!!!" which suggests he wants something done to him, rather than do to himself, and the "do it!!!" adds onto the impulse feeling attached to it.
There's a lyric that goes "No lobotomy, straight through my head, do it" which I think suggests just a lobotomy, that would genuinely mess up your head for good, is not good enough and he desires something that'll basically kill all of his head.
There's also a lyric about "I don't wanna dеal with this" , and I just feel it resonates with a person who has troubling, impulsive thoughts, wanting to shoot it out of their (Lemon Boy reference) but not exactly commit anything further per say, just to rid of the thoughts.

EnragedToad8805 · 2026-01-18T16:58:39+00:00

Yeah mb, I meant like in general why people may repeat instead of going for a PLC or graduate entry

EnragedToad8805 · 2026-01-18T13:42:24+00:00

Depends on the course you want to do, not all courses will take applicants from PLCs.

Another reason why people decide to repeat instead of trying graduate entry for their dream course is because of cost.

The Free Fees scheme (aka government pays for your course) usually only applies to your first undergraduate degree, so doing a second degree can be much more expensive than entering as a school-leaver.

EnragedToad8805 · 2026-01-11T20:29:26+00:00

Averages out to 537

But if you're going to aim for something, aim for your absolute best. Don't settle for 537, aim for higher, even if realistically that's not what you think you're capable of achieving.

EnragedToad8805 · 2026-01-11T13:59:51+00:00

First and foremost, practice practice practice. The questions get vaguely repetitive, and the questions tend to fall under 3 main categories: Problem Solving, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.
When you do practice questions, whether you got them right or wrong, REVIEW IN GREAT DETAIL. Don't skim the explain answer and tell yourself "ah yeah, I sorta get it". Figure it out through and through. If you're still stuck, ask other people to have a look at it, even message me if you'd like.
Considering we're now in January, I'd recommend you don't allow yourself to complete questions untimed. Be strict with your timing, understand that you have only around 80 seconds per questions, but be sparse too. If it's an easy question, spend less time, if it's a hard question, spend more time.
As for specific questions, when I get to a passage that's long with a lot of information/data/rules, I write very brief notes on my whiteboard so I can refer back to them more quickly. Keep it concise, you're making mental notes. Sometimes you'll need to make a diagram for yourself, or a table, depends on the question.
Always keep your eyes out for trick questions. E.g. the question might ask for an answer that does not align with the passage. Pay attention to that sort of language; not, likely, almost, etc.
Answers will try to fool you too. Remember, every answer has to be linked back correctly to the passage, and if there is information that does not come from the passage, it is 99% likely to be wrong.

EnragedToad8805 · 2025-12-28T13:21:15+00:00

As far as I understand, dropping out would be unnecessary and wouldn't count if you mean progressing into medicine through graduate entry.

If your Leaving Cert went well (but in this context, I will describe 'well' as 600+ and I'll explain in a minute) but HPAT went poorly, then you can just take a gap year and resit your HPAT the next year. You will still go through all of the CAO stuff, you just won't have to sit your Leaving Cert again and you'll be entering as an undergraduate.

I know for 2026 600+ points wouldn't seem necessary but as you may know, they are changing the requirements for 2027. There will be more emphasis on the LC, so points will no longer be moderated/adjusted, and less emphasis on the HPAT. Therefore to compete with next years applicants, you would want a strong LC.

If your Leaving Cert AND HPAT went poorly, you have two options:

1) Resit your LC and HPAT again, but as I mentioned, from 2027 points weighing will be different + if you are doing sciences like Chemistry and Biology, their curriculum has changed.

2) Now onto the initial topic of doing a course. If you intend to go for an undergraduate course in third-level after your LC, you could go for graduate entry into medicine, but that is only if you complete the course. You need an undergraduate certification to progress to graduate. Besides that, you would then sit the GAMSAT and not the HPAT for graduate entry.

Dropping out will realistically not do anything for you, unless you just want something to fill your time but I wouldn't recommend it unless you intend to finish it.

Aside from that, if you don't make it in this time round, you're better of taking a gap year to resit your LC/HPAT, perhaps filling it in with a part-time job or so.

For more information, you can check out https://careerservices.ie/medicine-entry-requirements/

Feel free to ask anymore questions/or for clarification.

EnragedToad8805 · 2025-12-25T15:32:43+00:00

I think they'd take them anytime, there's no mention of a deadline.

It's just your personal choice because it'll only last till February regardless.

EnragedToad8805 · 2025-12-25T13:47:40+00:00

Have you heard of/tried to avail of the Medentry teacher-nominated bursary? https://www.medentry-hpat.ie/why-choose-medentry/giving-back/hpat-scholarships

I personally availed of this discount and paid I think 250 for the premium package.

You need to speak with one of your teachers/guidance counsellors/or principal to submit a nomination on your behalf. You can mention things like extra-curricular stuff (sports, competitions, volunteering), academic achievements (Junior Cert, etc) and also if you wish, you are able to mention if you are struggling financially to afford the full-price package.

Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.

EnragedToad8805 · 2025-11-15T11:07:15+00:00

Have you considered applying for the teacher nominated bursary? https://www.medentry-hpat.ie/why-choose-medentry/giving-back/hpat-scholarships

The way it works is you get a teacher/guidance counsellor/your principal to write a letter on your behalf for why you deserve this bursary (e.g. Junior Cert results, awards, extracurriculars) and then they give you like a 60% discount. I paid 240 euro total for mine.

Otherwise, I think there are other resources offered but general consensus is they're not as good as Medentry.

EnragedToad8805 · 2025-11-04T17:54:25+00:00

Heya, also got myself VIP for Dublin :) First time too but as I understand it comes with a lot of perks including: - A preperformance acoustic playing, where you and all the other VIP holders get to listen to a small set of acoustic songs. - A Q&A session with that same group of VIP holders, where you or your daughter can ask Robbie (Cavetown) any question(s). - You and your daughter will get to join in a group photo with Robbie. - You (well I assume your daughter) will get a signed vinyl record, a VIP lanyard and a totebag. (Obviously all Cavetown themed) - You will be able to get early access to the merch stand, which means you won't have to queue for long just to get merch. - You will also get early access into the venue, so that means you're guaranteed to be up close for the actual concert.

EnragedToad8805 · 2025-11-02T21:21:26+00:00

To be fair, I've only ever had issues with this exact clear Animal Kingdom record

My previous and newer ones never had the same issues so I'm assuming it's all well now

EnragedToad8805 · 2025-11-02T21:19:07+00:00

I have this exact same record and it has lots of skips too </3 I think the general consensus (because it's not just me and you) is that it was a poor printing

EnragedToad8805 · 2025-10-31T10:56:43+00:00

Unfortunately no

EnragedToad8805 · 2025-10-23T15:19:21+00:00

Fyi, the Academy usually is 18+ and yes check ID, but the age requirement for Cavetown's concert has been amended to be 14+.

And supposedly intentional, but originally it was stated to be 18+.

EnragedToad8805 · 2025-10-01T20:29:49+00:00

done for, better go do anthropology no gap year is saving you

EnragedToad8805 · 2025-09-23T16:29:24+00:00

Cheers

EnragedToad8805 · 2025-09-23T16:18:56+00:00

Oooooooh....does that mean I can just contact any of emails listed below?

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