Leaving Cert 2024: Exam survival guide for students (and parents)
Exams get under way on Wednesday, June 5th, with English paper one at 9.30am
My son wants to drop out of his college course. What should he do next?
There are lots of options available, but there is a financial cost to repeating or starting a new degree course
My son thinks his ‘inflated’ Leaving Cert results will give him an advantage in the CAO points race. Is this true?
Grades will begin to return towards more normal patterns from next year
My son still hasn’t selected his CAO courses - and the exams are around the corner
There is time after the exams to finalise choices which do not necessarily rely on Leaving Cert points
Important dates for college applications
CAO 2024 calendar: Timeline for this year’s college application process
Alternatives to the CAO application process
The traditional pathway to third level is not the only route you can take to achieve your career advancement goals.
Thinking of changing your CAO course selection?
You still have time to revisit your CAO courses in case you need to make changes before the July 1st deadline.
Decision time nears for final CAO course selection
Final list of course choices has to be submitted to the CAO by 5pm on July 1st
Am I entitled to a college grant due to changes in eligibility rules?
Grants are now available for undergraduate students where household income is under €100,000
How can I check my son’s CAO details are correct to ensure he doesn’t lose a college place?
Make sure your child’s correct Leaving Cert number is recorded when the CAO email arrives
Tertiary Degree Programmes: alternative paths to third-level education
A new model of progression linking further education and higher education
Why study at a technological university?
Programme offerings and convenient locations has made technological universities the preferred choice for many students
‘I’m overwhelmed by the number of students with anxiety issues. I worry we’re letting them down’
Norma Foley is planning new supports to help schools. Whether it will be enough is another matter
‘I’d like to return to university, but worry about fitting in’
Third-level institutions welcome people at all stages of life; they add to the richness and diversity of the college experience
I want to do a postgrad, but they’re hugely expensive. Are there grants available?
Grants for postgraduate courses were axed during the recession, but have been restored in recent years