Ask Brian: My daughter wants to teach. What’s the best entry route?There are lots of options - just be sure your degree meets Teaching Council requirementsTue Feb 05 2019 - 00:00
My son is exempted from languages. Can he still go to third level?Ask Brian: Rules vary across colleges and individual programmesTue Jan 29 2019 - 00:00
Ask Brian: Is a PLC course a good option for studying science?Many colleges set aside places for students who have completed Post-Leaving Cert coursesTue Jan 22 2019 - 00:00
CAO applications: Eight things you need to knowCAO countdown: Research your options thoroughly – and then trust your instinctsWed Jan 16 2019 - 01:01
Thinking about college? Follow our six-step guide to navigating the CAO processRegister your details now – you can determine your final course preferences laterTue Jan 15 2019 - 00:00
CAO countdown: It's time to prepare for life after schoolThe first significant career choice you make will not necessarily be life-determiningTue Jan 15 2019 - 00:00
Key dates for CAO applicationsTimeline for the 2019 college application processTue Jan 15 2019 - 00:00
Ask Brian: ‘My daughter wants a year out. Should she still apply to the CAO?’College is just one of many options but It’s worth registering in case of a change of mindTue Jan 15 2019 - 00:00
CAO: The dos and don'ts to help guide your child's choiceAvoid the traps: Parents can offer vital support, but their knowledge is often outdatedMon Jan 14 2019 - 00:00
Ask Brian: Can I teach in an Irish classroom even though I qualified abroad?The Teaching Council assesses the qualifications of out-of-State teachersTue Jan 08 2019 - 00:00
Ask Brian: Can my son in Northern Ireland apply through the CAO system?NI residents may apply – though how these rights will be affected by Brexit is unclearTue Dec 18 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: Is my son too bright for an apprenticeship?Modern apprenticeships offer a valuable alternative route to higher level qualificationsTue Dec 11 2018 - 00:00
Ruling out statistical aberrationsSchools with dramatically falling numbers can have grossly inflated progression ratesTue Dec 04 2018 - 00:02
Explaining the progression charts of Irish secondary schoolsSchool figures also account for all students who sat the Leaving Cert in previous yearsTue Dec 04 2018 - 00:01
Feeder schools: Five take-aways from this year’s figuresState’s exceptionally high college-going rates vary dramatically depending on social classTue Dec 04 2018 - 00:00
A course by any other nameAsk Brian: I can’t find a third-level course in the area I’m interested in. Can you help?Tue Dec 04 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: ‘I am 18. Why should parents get my exam results?’Schools are ignoring obligation to seek students’ consent before sharing dataTue Nov 27 2018 - 00:00
My daughter isn’t sure what course to apply for. How can I help?Ask Brian: Students don’t have to choose careers – just courses that match their interests, aptitudes and abilitiesTue Nov 20 2018 - 00:00
Is it worth doing a year abroad in college?Ask Brian: Erasmus placements boost language skills and job opportunitiesTue Nov 13 2018 - 00:00
Does my son’s exam upgrade mean he can switch college?Ask Brian: He can move to a higher preference after an upgrade – if there are spacesTue Nov 06 2018 - 00:00
My son has dyslexia. Should he drop subjects?Ask Brian: The move from first to second year can be a big step up for some studentsTue Oct 23 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: My child’s teacher is performing poorly. How do I complain?Legislation for grievance procedures was never enacted – but new law should helpTue Oct 23 2018 - 00:00
Choosing a course? Do your homework firstOpen days give you a great chance to gauge how good a fit your course and college choice will beTue Oct 16 2018 - 07:07
Brian Mooney’s 10 things to consider about college open daysWhat you need to know to make sure you take full advantage of your open day opportunityTue Oct 16 2018 - 07:07
My daughter wants to study physiotherapy abroad, but I’m not so sureAsk Brian: Several thousand Irish students are studying at EU universitiesTue Oct 16 2018 - 00:00
Will Brexit affect my fees if I study in the UK next year?Ask Brian: Existing fees are set to remain in place for the 2019-20 academic yearTue Oct 09 2018 - 00:00
My smartphone-addicted son refuses to go to school. What can we do?Ask Brian: Parents face daily battles to protect their children from compulsive gamingTue Oct 02 2018 - 00:00
Leaving Cert appeals process must enter the 21st-centuryExams body should implement changes and not appeal Rebecca Carter judgmentFri Sept 28 2018 - 01:00
Brian Mooney: How do I go about doing a postgrad course at a US university?There are lots of options – but costs are steep, so be sure to do your researchTue Sept 25 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: I’m not so sure about my college course. Should I quit?The first month of college can be challenging for anyone starting third-levelTue Sept 18 2018 - 00:00
Ask Brian: My daughter wants to study arts. Is she wasting her time?Arts graduates have excellent skills to meet needs of changing workplacesTue Sept 11 2018 - 00:00
Plan ahead to get aheadValue of Higher Options to school-leavers depends entirely on level of preparation ahead of RDS eventMon Sept 10 2018 - 09:34
Ask Brian: I got enough CAO points for medicine but no offer. What did I do wrong?The offers of places in medicine is different to all other CAO programmesTue Sept 04 2018 - 00:00
What we’ve learned from the CAO round two offersAnalysis: Five take-aways from this year’s available college placesThu Aug 30 2018 - 06:49
CAO 2018: What to do if you don’t receive an offerProgression to college directly from school is not the only routeWed Aug 29 2018 - 09:17
Ask Brian: What if I don’t pay the school’s ‘voluntary contribution’?Teachers should have no knowledge or interest in these financial mattersTue Aug 28 2018 - 00:00
CAO 2018: How to boost your chances of an upgrade on appealWhat you should know ahead of the three viewing sessions for rechecking examsFri Aug 24 2018 - 08:15
College Choice: Am I entitled to a grant for college fees?Up to 40% of new students are entitled to grants to help cushion college costsThu Aug 23 2018 - 15:00
Thousands opt for further education programmes, apprenticeships, traineeshipsPractical, hands-on courses offer career progression and skills enhancement outside traditional CAO systemThu Aug 23 2018 - 06:45
CAO 2018: ‘Available places’ is an option for unhappy studentsUnfilled college places are due to come onstream for those with unsatisfactory offersWed Aug 22 2018 - 00:54
College Choice: How do I appeal my exam result?Exam candidates can take photos of their exam scripts for the first timeTue Aug 21 2018 - 07:39
Five big take-aways from this year’s CAO resultsStudents shy away from arts and head for job-ready engineering, science and constructionMon Aug 20 2018 - 06:00
CAO first round: So you have a course offer – what now?Prospective students have until Friday, August 24th, to accept their first-round offer of a college placeMon Aug 20 2018 - 00:00
Brian Mooney: I’m disappointed with Leaving results. What are my options?College Choice: Students have range of options if they missed entry requirementsThu Aug 16 2018 - 09:35
Decision time looms again as Leaving Certificate results arriveFirst-round CAO offers for college places will be made on Monday, August 20th. What can you expect to happen next, and how do you handle it?Wed Aug 15 2018 - 07:55
Increase in students opting for higher level papersChange in grading system contributes to increasing popularity of higher level subjectsWed Aug 15 2018 - 07:54
What to do when you are unhappy with your Leaving Cert gradesIf you feel you should have done better, you can view your script to decide if it’s worth having it recheckedWed Aug 15 2018 - 00:00
CAO deadline day: What students need to knowAll colleges ready to deal with last-minute queries from applicantsMon Jun 25 2018 - 01:00
Brian Mooney: What you need to know before the exams beginAn exam survival guide for Junior and Leaving Cert students (and parents)Tue Jun 05 2018 - 01:00
Ask Brian: Are Irish universities set up to cater to international students?Rising numbers of non-Irish students are studying in Ireland – but it can be costlyTue Jun 05 2018 - 00:00