Five big take-aways from this year’s CAO resultsStudents shy away from arts and head for job-ready engineering, science and constructionMon Aug 20 2018 - 06:00
CAO first round: So you have a course offer – what now?Prospective students have until Friday, August 24th, to accept their first-round offer of a college placeMon Aug 20 2018 - 00:00
Brian Mooney: I’m disappointed with Leaving results. What are my options?College Choice: Students have range of options if they missed entry requirementsThu Aug 16 2018 - 09:35
Decision time looms again as Leaving Certificate results arriveFirst-round CAO offers for college places will be made on Monday, August 20th. What can you expect to happen next, and how do you handle it?Wed Aug 15 2018 - 07:55
Increase in students opting for higher level papersChange in grading system contributes to increasing popularity of higher level subjectsWed Aug 15 2018 - 07:54
What to do when you are unhappy with your Leaving Cert gradesIf you feel you should have done better, you can view your script to decide if it’s worth having it recheckedWed Aug 15 2018 - 00:00
CAO deadline day: What students need to knowAll colleges ready to deal with last-minute queries from applicantsMon Jun 25 2018 - 01:00
Brian Mooney: What you need to know before the exams beginAn exam survival guide for Junior and Leaving Cert students (and parents)Tue Jun 05 2018 - 01:00
Ask Brian: Are Irish universities set up to cater to international students?Rising numbers of non-Irish students are studying in Ireland – but it can be costlyTue Jun 05 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: What chance is there of a loans scheme for higher education?Plan for loans are dead in the water – awaiting a decent burialTue May 22 2018 - 00:00
CAO decision time: How to pick the right courseHere’s how to go about choosing the best course and the right college for youTue May 15 2018 - 08:09
Key dates for CAO applicationsTimeline for the remainder of the 2018 college application processTue May 15 2018 - 00:10
Q&A: Everything you need to know about the CAOIt’s time to review your CAO application so here’s how to get your course choice rightTue May 15 2018 - 00:01
Is progression to college directly from school the only route?Completing a third-level degree isn’t the only way to launch a successful careerTue May 15 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: My son panics during exams. How can he get over it?Simple techniques can help minimise exam stressTue May 15 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: I still can’t decide what course to choose. What should I do?Don’t rush into a course which doesn’t excite you – there is plenty of time to decideTue May 08 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: Will I get an exemption from Irish for the Leaving Cert?New data-sharing rules mean students must ensure the CAO is aware of Irish exemptionsTue May 01 2018 - 00:00
Why business degrees are such a popular third-level choiceOne in every seven 2018 CAO applicants for a level 8 degree lists a business course as their first optionFri Apr 27 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: My son’s Leaving Cert politics exam clashes with another subjectStudents should not be expected to sit three Leaving Cert written papers in a single dayTue Apr 24 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: My daughter is just 17. Should she defer going to college for a year?Some younger students may not be ready for the demands of third-levelTue Apr 17 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: Can my daughter skip transition year?Schools have discretion to determine whether TY is compulsory or notTue Apr 10 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: I don’t know which teachers’ union I should join. Does it matter?Benefits differ in specific details, which could be significant over a lifetimeTue Apr 03 2018 - 00:00
Ten ways to tackle the teacher supply crisisUrgent action is needed to address the single biggest threat to the quality of our children’s educationTue Apr 03 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: My daughter wants to be a vet but her school doesn’t offer chemistryLack of subject choice is a deep unfairness of the secondary systemTue Mar 27 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: My daughter wants to be a pilot. How much will it cost?Courses are hugely expensive, though there are ways of cushioning costsTue Mar 20 2018 - 00:00
ICT and business skills in high demandIncreasing convergence across almost all sectors of the economy leading to greater job mobilityTue Mar 13 2018 - 11:47
Decision Time: What is the ideal postgraduate course for you?Ensuring that your course of choice has credibility in the labour market a big challengeTue Mar 13 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: I want to be a primary teacher but I’m worried about oral IrishAnxiety is normal. Intensify your preparation over the coming weeksTue Mar 13 2018 - 00:00
Life after you graduate: the best options for you in 2018Rapidly improving economy offers wide array of options for college graduatesMon Mar 12 2018 - 13:09
Ask Brian: Should my daughter skip transition year?This academic interlude is of immense benefit to students’ growth and developmentTue Mar 06 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: When I turn 18, am I entitled to receive my grades from school?18 year olds are entitled to be treated as adults by schoolsTue Feb 27 2018 - 00:00
My school says my complaints about a teacher are groundlessAsk Brian: There are a number of options available once you’ve exhausted all avenues in schoolTue Feb 20 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: My daughter’s on a career break from teaching. Should she return home?Teaching posts may become harder to secure in future as numbers are projected to fallTue Feb 13 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: I’m a law graduate, but would prefer to teach. How do I qualify?There is a real lack of support available to encourage graduates into teachingTue Feb 06 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: Do I have to make my school’s ‘voluntary’ contribution?I am concerned that my decision will affect the school’s attitude to my sonTue Jan 23 2018 - 00:00
CAO Countdown: Final tips before selecting college coursesBig changes in some arts, humanities and social science degreesSat Jan 20 2018 - 01:00
CAO Countdown: Focus on interests, not high-point coursesSchool-leavers are confronted with a dizzying array of choices for further studyFri Jan 19 2018 - 00:01
CAO Countdown: Will I get a grant to cut my education costs?More than 40% of students in higher education receive grants of various typesWed Jan 17 2018 - 01:00
CAO countdown: Advantage of Hear and Dare schemesSupports available for applicants with a disability or from disadvantaged backgroundsTue Jan 16 2018 - 01:00
Ask Brian: I left school early, but I want to boost my skills. What are my options?Your local Education and Training Board is a great place to get advice on what’s availableTue Jan 16 2018 - 00:00
Brexit prompts tumble in number of Irish students going to UKAlmost half of first year in veterinary science in Warsaw and Budapest are IrishMon Jan 15 2018 - 01:00
CAO Countdown: Mature applicants can also apply for coursesSuccess for older students can hinge on quality of your applicationSun Jan 14 2018 - 12:35
CAO countdown: Alternative career routes for school leaversPost-Leaving Cert courses, apprenticeships are a valuable alternative to the CAOThu Jan 11 2018 - 01:00
CAO countdown: Start your research to avoid picking the wrong courseThousands of students each year drop out of college after making decisions under exam pressureWed Jan 10 2018 - 00:00
Time to start preparing for life after the Leaving CertDon’t be overwhelmed by the challenge of choosing what to do after you leave schoolTue Jan 09 2018 - 10:19
Key dates for your CAO applicationsTimeline for the 2018 college application processTue Jan 09 2018 - 01:00
My child sits the Leaving in summer. What dates do I need to be home?Ask Brian: Under-pressure students likely to need support in the second half of AugustTue Jan 09 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: I never went to university. Can I return as a part-time mature student?There are options, though part-time access to mainstream degrees can be limitedTue Jan 02 2018 - 00:00
I love athletics. What are my options for studying in the US?Ask Brian Mooney: It is a good idea to reach out to Irish student athletes based in AmericaTue Dec 19 2017 - 00:00
A step-by-step guide to applying for college this yearEducation expert Brian Mooney goes through the steps you need to take to make a final decision on your course preferencesThu Dec 14 2017 - 16:33
