Brian Mooney

The transition from primary to second level is a huge one in any child’s life

The amount of choice can feel overwhelming, but there are some simple tips worth bearing in mind

There has never been a better time for those proficient in languages, including Irish, to advance their careers

Expo can help you make the right choice before deciding on what career option to pursue after the Leaving Cert

Interest profilers are a good way to identify where a student’s strengths lie

There are still options to secure the course of your dreams – even if you didn’t get an offer

Points fell for many health courses and climbed for those linked to strong employment prospects

From PLCs to apprenticeships and private colleges, there have never been so many choices for school-leavers seeking a career path

Decisions made in relation to marking and grading have had a big effect on points requirement

Moment of truth arrives for thousands of CAO applicants as first college offers are issued

The rules of the CAO are explicit: applicants can move up, but not down, their course preference list

If you didn’t achieve a high enough grade to gain entry to your chosen course, some colleges are offering a fresh chance to do so

Never before have scientific and technological advances changed the nature of work so rapidly

Brian Mooney on students’ queries to the Irish Times Leaving Cert Results 2022 helpdesk

Points are likely to remain at their 2022 levels ahead of CAO offers coming out next week