College applications up strongly for physiotherapy, dentistry and pharmacy, CAO figures show
Finding comes from office’s ‘change of mind’ data, which details students’ third level course choices as of July 1st deadline
CAO and Leaving Cert news
Finding comes from office’s ‘change of mind’ data, which details students’ third level course choices as of July 1st deadline
English Paper One was first exam for Leaving Cert students as a record number began their State exams on Wednesday
Grades will begin to return towards more normal patterns from next year
There is time after the exams to finalise choices which do not necessarily rely on Leaving Cert points
CAO 2024 calendar: Timeline for this year’s college application process
The traditional pathway to third level is not the only route you can take to achieve your career advancement goals.
A selection of familiar and less familiar courses outlining some of the many options open to school-leavers this year
You still have time to revisit your CAO courses in case you need to make changes before the July 1st deadline.
Directly improving patient well-being can be a very rewarding career.
Final list of course choices has to be submitted to the CAO by 5pm on July 1st
Make sure your child’s correct Leaving Cert number is recorded when the CAO email arrives
Even if they feel overwhelmed, there are lots of things Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert candidates can still do to maximise their chances of success
There are good job prospects in creative industries, especially in the film and audio-visual sector
The points race is no longer the be-all and end-all thanks to the growth of alternative routes
It is likely to be some time before we see a second veterinary faculty on the island of Ireland
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Drop off in applications for courses in environment and computing/technology and medicine this year, despite job strong opportunities
There’s no point selecting a subject you don’t enjoy in the hope it might increase your CAO points
University lecturers say access to laboratory equipment and technicians is better in fee-charging sector
Simple process of familiarising yourself with exam papers and setting during mocks can help ease sense of panic
Griffith College president says there has been an ideological bias against the private sector - but that may be changing
Point requirements for many courses climbed in recent years due to grade inflation and high numbers of applicants
Initiative being widened later this year to include more than 40 study areas including business, nursing, engineering, construction, music and software development
There are plenty of options in further and higher education with different cut-off dates
Being open to different ideas and approaches can lead to a more dynamic and rewarding career journey
Students planning to apply through the CAO will need to register now but have until July 1st to make a final decision on their course choice
Timeline for this year’s college application process
There is strong demand for graduates in fit-out, furniture and woodworking industries
Class gap in third level participation persists despite increase, especially in Dublin area
Feeder schools data shows how Ireland’s children progress after completing second-level education
Rules can differ across individual colleges when it comes to transferring from one course to another
Current system widely seen as penalising students in Northern Ireland by requiring them to have four A-levels
Students and teachers want return to term-time to give candidates a ‘much-needed break’
As the oral is now worth 40%, a good performance is key to getting a decent grade
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