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Leaving Cert results 2022
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Lottery system used for high-points courses such as medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine
There are more options available than ever before
Thousands of third-level applicants receive college offers
Moment of truth arrives for thousands of applicants as first college offers are issued
From studying in Europe to traineeships, there are plenty of other options to third-level education
The journalist on attending Ballyfermot College of Further Education and a typical day in the RTÉ newsroom
Guidance Counsellors at the Irish Times Results Helpdesk will answer questions at irishtimes.com/education
Data shows the Netherlands is the most popular European destination for Irish students
Many courses have progression links to higher education programmes
Much has changed for post-secondary students over the past decade, with plenty of choices now available
One quick way to make friends in college is by joining a student society.
Science and engineering proving popular among those undertaking PLCs
Rebecca Ryan has completed a bookkeeping and payroll course and is now undertaking an apprenticeship
There are alternatives to the traditional route to further your education
Bobby Cudden, who studied in DCU after his PLC course, says his view on the pre-college course changed: ‘It went from snobbery to realising it was a saving grace’
Sean Keane completed a Level 5 course in animal care after narrowly missing out on his college choice. He is now a third-year student at UCD
Applying for a further education course can be a first step towards a higher level qualification
New apprenticeships in a range of industries, supports for students with disadvantaged backgrounds and back to education allowances
PLC courses are practical and often offer job-specific training
There are more than 75 programmes available across the country, which are all free of charge
Timeline listing this year’s Leaving Cert results, viewing and appeal dates
Leveling the playing field for the class of 2022 creates an identical problem for next year’s students
Class of 22 was first cohort in three years to sit full set of examinations following pandemic measures
How to prepare for life and success at your new academic institution
Will acceptances return to pre-pandemic levels this year?
A number of programmes assist people from under-represented backgrounds to gain entry to university
No matter what the outcome, it is worth remembering that success comes in many forms
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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