No CAO applicant should allow the 1st July deadline to pass without reviewing their course choices

There is no need for parents to overhype the importance of the exams – students put themselves under enough pressure as it is

A candidate who secured 550 points last year can expect to get about 538 points in the 2025 exams due to efforts to gradually return exam results to pre-Covid levels

Simple steps can help students navigate stress and promote greater resilience

Final list of course choices must be submitted to the CAO by 5pm on July 1st  

You can still revise your CAO application before the July 1st deadline – here’s what to consider

For many students, the combination of small class sizes, hands-on projects and local work placements makes further education courses a strong choice

Timeline for this year’s college application process

Degrees with integrated work placements help students can gain essential industry skills and personal attributes which employers look for

It is very expensive, but joining the Air Corps can provide a route into civilian aviation

Why students on bumper grades from recent years will have an advantage in race for college places

Many students are left devastated each year due to errors or omissions in their applications

There are lots to choose from at university, with new options well worth considering

There are lots of options – but some can carry a heavy financial cost

Grants for postgraduate courses were axed during the recession but have been restored in recent years