CAO and Leaving Cert news
Brian Mooney: Greater number of grades at higher level could lead to third-level points jump
School leavers will benefit from grade inflation, but deferred college applicants may lose
What will college look like? A final year student tells us about her Accelerated Masters in Physiotherapy at UCC
CAO points requirements are determined by a combination of factors
Tens of thousands of CAO applicants will receive offers of places on courses in round one
What will college look like? A final year student tells us about Early Childhood Studies at NUI Galway.
What will college look like? A third-year student tells us about Law and Business at Trinity College Dublin
From graduates to school leavers, the profession is open to people from all backgrounds
60,000 Leaving Cert candidates will receive grades online at 9am on Monday
Confused about standardisation or school profiling? We answer all your questions
Selection of questions and answers relating to calculated grades and CAO first round offers
Results for 25% of those seeking college places risk being devalued by grade inflation
Grade inflation may ‘devalue’ results for thousands of applicants who took gap year
Teachers awarded more than twice normal level of top grades to students this year
Analysis: Government hopeful it has defused key landmines ahead of next week’s results
Higher grades will push up points, but additional places may ease some pressure
Philosopher Michael Sandel wants to eradicate elitism, starting with education
Third-level capacity to be increased in response to Covid-19 pandemic
Ask Brian: There are simple ways to help students re-engage after losing focus during Covid-19 lockdown
61,000 students are due to receive their calculated results at 9am on September 7th
Irish and Scottish calculated grade systems share key principles, so trouble may be ahead
An bhfuil sé in am athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar mar a dháiltear áiteanna ar chúrsaí léinn?
Some colleges say first years will likely start in either late September or early October
Students will have to wait until September 7th to receive their grades this year
Students flock towards higher-education courses with strong job prospects
Leaving Cert has grown into an entrance exam to higher education and perceived opportunities in adult life
Ask Brian: The good news is the class of 2020 will have lots of options to make the grade
McHugh says his department will work with schools to identify non-registered students
Minister for Education appeals to students not to leave online sign up until last minute
Guidance counsellor Brian Mooney and Irish Times education editor Carl O'Brien answered all your college queries answered during a live Q&A earlier this week
Students are required to register online by 10pm on Thursday May 28th
Arts degrees are as broad as they are mixed with graduates in big demand
Covid-19 might persuade more students to opt for healthcare courses
Ask Brian: There are still options available for both primary and post-primary
Brian Mooney on how to approach the CAO process and get your course choice right
Approach set to become the new norm for many courses as social restrictions disrupt traditional teaching model
Students have until July 1st to submit their final third level course options to the CAO
Two expert guidance counsellors give 12 tips to consider when choosing a course
So what do solicitors and barristers actually do? It’s not like Suits or Law & Order on TV
President of Maynooth University talks about public health role and has advice for CAO applicants
The field encompasses diverse career paths, from the community to regulation
Consider average class size, work experience, project work when choosing your course
Timeline for the 2020 college application process
Flexibility will be key as many college programmes shift to ‘blended’ delivery model
Department officials have published guidance on how the new grading process will apply
Deputy principal may be asked to mark student if a teacher is grading their child
The Irish Times would like to hear about your summer plans, and hopes for next year
10,000 Susi applications within a day of opening for grants in 2020/21 academic year
Students shy away from arts and head for job-ready engineering, science and construction
School-leavers are confronted with a dizzying array of choices for further study
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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