CAO (Page 2)

Need help with the CAO? Choosing a third-degree course and applying to the Central Applications Office can seem daunting.

We have all the information you need on applying to the CAO, the CAO form and how to fill it in, plus first preferences and CAO offers. We also look at the CAO points system, changing your mind and accepting a course.

CAO Website Embraces Further Education & Apprenticeships

CAO Website Embraces Further Education & Apprenticeships

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Last week the CAO website opened its online applications for college places for the 2022 academic year. This year’s application process has extended beyond third level education to include increased…
What Should I Study in College?

What Should I Study in College?

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With the 2022 CAO Application form opening on the 5th of November at 12:00, it’s time to really start thinking about the question ‘What Should I Study in College?’ and…
CAO 2022 Timeline: CAO 2022 Opens For Entry

CAO 2022 Timeline: CAO 2022 Opens For Entry

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Are you applying for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in 2022?  The CAO opens for 2022 entry on Friday 5th November from 12.00.
CAO Timeline 2021: Round Two Offers

CAO Timeline 2021: Round Two Offers

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CAO have released their Round Two offers which are now available for candidates and have to be replied to by tomorrow’s 3.00pm deadline (22nd September, 2021). 4,135 offers have been…
CAO Round One Offers – What Do I Do Now?

CAO Round One Offers – What Do I Do Now?

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  CAO Round One Offers – What Do I Do Now? At this stage you should have received your Leaving Cert results (issued on Friday 3rd September) directly through the…
CAO Timeline 2021: CAO Round One Offers Issued

CAO Timeline 2021: CAO Round One Offers Issued

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The Central Applications Office (CAO) will release the first round of places in college, university or another educational institution on Tuesday 7 September. 
CAO Timeline 2021: CAO Round Zero Offers Issued

CAO Timeline 2021: CAO Round Zero Offers Issued

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CAO Round Zero offers are issued to certain categories of applicant who are not competing with those awaiting 2021 examination results or who are assessed on other criteria
DCU Sees Increase in CAO Applications

DCU Sees Increase in CAO Applications

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Dublin City University has reported a 15.6% increase in CAO applications for the 2021/22 academic year. More than 47,000 applications were received by DCU for Level 8 courses in 2021.
CAO 2021 Timeline: CAO Exceptional Closing Date

CAO 2021 Timeline: CAO Exceptional Closing Date

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The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2021 in any year in any one…
Increase in 2021 CAO Applicants

Increase in 2021 CAO Applicants

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The CAO application process officially closed last week with its Change of Mind facility and this week the CAO have released data on who applied for what at the close…
CAO Change of Mind Facility – Take Control!

CAO Change of Mind Facility – Take Control!

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  As this year’s Leaving Certificate exams start to wind down, it’s important that students now turn their attention to the CAO change of mind facility. The option will close…