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
My son wants to work in construction, what’s the best route in?Ask Brian: There are a multitude of career options in sector that is expanding againTue Dec 12 2017 - 00:00
Privately-educated elite have greater access to third levelFigures illustrate socio-economic inequality in progression rates to college and universityTue Dec 05 2017 - 01:01
Explaining the progression charts of Irish secondary schoolsPercentage progression rates do not solely reflect success of this year’s Leaving Cert classTue Dec 05 2017 - 01:00
Accounting for statistical anomalies in collated dataSchools with significantly falling numbers can have grossly inflated progression ratesTue Dec 05 2017 - 01:00
Ask Brian: I work in business, but want to teach. How do I join the profession?The Teaching Council spells out the qualifcations required to teach in key areasTue Dec 05 2017 - 00:00
My daughter’s anxiety about the Leaving is getting worse. Is this normal?Ask Brian: Try easing the pressure by emphasising the range of options she hasTue Nov 28 2017 - 00:00
Ask Brian: My son has dyslexia. Will he qualify for lower CAO points?Reduced points are available for students with learning challenges – but be sure prepare your application wellTue Nov 21 2017 - 00:00
Ask Brian: UCD arts has changed. How does this affect my deferred place?Applicants can choose between the arts programme or social sciences in 2018Tue Nov 14 2017 - 00:00
Ask Brian: How can I help my daughter register for the right CAO course?It’s worth registering now, though there is plenty of time to select college coursesTue Nov 07 2017 - 00:00