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Effective Study Habits
With seasonal exams fast approaching, it’s good to make the most of the time put aside for study by putting in place some techniques and routines. Effective study habits are very important for...
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CAO Timetable 2018
With the CAO deadline on February 1st as the closing date for applications, now might be a good time to review the other important dates on the CAO calender for 2018. The table below outlines the...
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Third Level Study in Europe
With the high points required by Ireland’s CAO system, many students have chosen to pursue third level education in Europe. It is a trend that has grown in the past decade and for some of those...
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National Framework of Qualifications NFQ
The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is a ten level system that provides a way to compare qualifications and ensure that they are recognised nationally and abroad. Each of the ten levels are...
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Dealing with Exam Stress
Everyone gets stressed around exam time but it’s important not to let it get out of hand. A small amount of stress can be helpful in terms of motivating us to study but too much stress can stop us from...
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Choosing a CAO College
With 7 Universities, 14 Institutes of Technology, & various Other Colleges to choose from; the CAO list of colleges can be overwhelming when you are trying to make a decision. Let’s have a look at...
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CAO Change of Mind
The July 1st deadline to change CAO course choices is approaching and offers the opportunity to re-examine the options available to students for the years ahead. Now is the time to really identify the...
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CAO Vacant Places
CAO Vacant places (also called Available Places) is a facility which enables students to apply for CAO places on courses that are not yet filled. After round one offers have been made a continuously...
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CAO Second Round Offers and Other Options
For many students, a college place will await them after the first round of offers from the CAO. For others there may be some disappointment, perhaps the course offered on the first round is cause for...
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CAO Offers And Acceptance Process – Video Guide
The Central Applications Office (CAO) have a helpful online video tutorial aimed at students who will receive CAO offers this August. The 4 minute video can be seen below and also on the student...
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Alternatives to the CAO
The CAO is the dominant method of gaining entry to college in Ireland and it is based on a points system (Click here to view online points calculator). Each CAO course is assigned a number of points as...
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CAO Change of Mind
The July 1st deadline to change CAO course choices is approaching and offers the opportunity to re-examine the options available to students for the years ahead. Now is the time to really identify the...
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Choosing a CAO College
With 7 universities, 14 Institutes of Technology, 5 Colleges of Education and various Independent Colleges to choose from; the CAO list of colleges can be overwhelming when you are trying to make a...
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Summer Options for Third Level Students
With the approach of Summer most students are facing changes ahead. The end of year exams usually take place and the light at the end of the tunnel approaches in the form of three months away from...
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