<p>Does anyone know how difficult it is to get into Trinity as an American? Is it super competitive, considering it's probably the best college in Ireland?</p>
<p>I applied (and was admitted :) ) to Trinity last year. As far as admissions go, I hear that they are pretty competitive. They have a "quota" system for each major (you have to apply to a certain major), and once it's filled, you're outta luck. I applied for the "history and political science" program, where only 20 or so kids are accepted per year (and TCD is the 2nd largest Irish University). I would say that overall, they accept anywhere from 10-20 percent from what I have heard. I believe that it is a little easier to get in as a foreigner ,though, because they like diversity and such.</p>
<p>thanks kgordon...
what were your stats, and when were you notified of admission? i saw on another post that at University College or something they didn't get notified until august! do you know how competitive it is if you apply for the english lit program? and i downloaded the app...there's no essay? or are essays just an american schools thing?</p>
<p>No problem! My stats were 3.8(no rank), 1400/740/740/740. Also, I took some classes at a University and received A's. I believe that I also included one or two teacher reccomendations, as well as a resume. I was surprisingly notified of admission way before any other school - in January or something like that. I ended up deferring my admission to next year (just in case I didn't like where I ended up otherwise - just keeping my options open!). I'm not sure about the competetion in the Lit program...Also, I believe that essays are not required at any Irish schools, but am not sure of other countries.</p>
<p>haha well no wonder you got in! you have the best grades i've ever seen in my entire life!!</p>
<p>does trinity have a good like...student atmosphere? it isnt like...tied up too tight(so to speak......crap....like...yea whatever, good student atmosphere works, haha.) i'm going to be applying too! :D</p>
<p>do you know anything else about Dublin City University and University College Dublin also? i'm going to be applying to those as well. </p>
<p>thanks!</p>