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Applicants for the majority of courses on offer still have five months to make a final course selection

Consider these questions to help you determine your career path and how to get there

As the world of work changes, how can students anticipate where job opportunities will be when they graduate?

Profile: Sarah Brazil currently works at Presentation Primary School in Terenure, Dublin

Timeline for this year’s college application process

Transition from school to third level can be a challenge. This is what you have to think about

What can the students embarking on the start of third-level education today expect when they graduate

Attitudes to education have changed in recent years with the understanding that one size does not fit all

Profile: Cormac Murray is working as an architect at O’Mahony Pike Architects and is a part-time lecturer at TU Dublin

Profile: Áine FitzGerald currently works as a pharmacist in Boots, Maynooth

Government admissions schemes aim to promote equity of access to higher education in Ireland

Carpe diem: you are never too old to follow your dreams

Stalled results lead to later start at college and last-minute scramble for college accommodation

Hear and Dare access schemes offer eligible applicants the possibility of lower points requirements

Applicants to any NUI constituent colleges should check out the matriculation requirements

Ask Brian: As the oral is now worth 40%, a good performance is key to getting a decent grade

You don’t need to spend €10,000 a year on a full-time grind school. There are more affordable options online

Tables highlighting the data collated in Feeder Schools 2022

Tables provide only a partial picture about the academic aspect of a school

More students from Deis schools secured places on high-points courses than from fee-paying schools but disparity remains

Data shows the rate of progression from secondary schools to third-level education

School-leavers from fee-charging sector and affluent areas dominate high points university courses

College data accounts for current and previous students who register in the same year

All incoming first-year students are included, no matter what year they sat the Leaving Cert

Irish Times feeder school tables to a large extent reflect existing and in-built social inequalities

Whole School Evaluation reports can help parents make a decision when it comes to choosing a school

Opinion: Minister says we have allowed a culture to develop where university is seen as only gateway to career success

Ask Brian: Delays in issuing grades are frustrating for many, but they can inform subject choices for senior cycle

Higher-education authorities are considering setting up a second veterinary college to cater for huge demand for third-level places

Record numbers of students secured firsts this year, leading to warnings from recruiters that it is difficult to differentiate between high achievers

Ask Brian: Places are set aside for access routes but entry requirements vary every year due to a number of factors

College applications open this week. It is vital that students are familiar with how the system works

All school-leavers need to know about study options and prospects for graduates

Open days let you gauge how good a fit your course and college choice will be

Consider many factors, including course content, college location and student life

Third-level education is not the only route and having an open mind is key

Here is what to consider before deciding whether to go along when colleges throw open their doors to prospective students

Make sure you take full advantage of open days by asking as many questions as possible

When is open day? What will it look like? Key information about 2022-2023 open days

When is open day? What will it look like? Key information about 2022-2023 open days