CAO (Page 3)

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.

TU Dublin – Blanchardstown Campus Open Day

TU Dublin – Blanchardstown Campus Open Day

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TU Dublin – Blanchardstown Campus will be hosting an Open Evening on Tuesday April 9th, from 5pm to 7pm. This event is aimed at second-level students, mature students, guidance counsellors,…
NUIG’s Civil Engineering Taster Days

NUIG’s Civil Engineering Taster Days

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Are you or a loved one considering a career in Civil Engineering? NUI Galway offers an extensive calendar of recruitment activity each year providing secondary school students, their Guidance Counsellors…
MU Engineering Mathematics Entrance Exam Preparatory Course

MU Engineering Mathematics Entrance Exam Preparatory Course

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Do you need help prepping for the Engineering Mathematics Entrance Exam 2019 at Maynooth University? About the Engineering Mathematics Entrance Exam The Engineering Mathematics Exam provides prospective Engineering students with a…
CAO Deadline Approaching

CAO Deadline Approaching

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Time is running out for CAO applications, as the deadline for 2019 is fast approaching. Don’t forget: it’s the 1st February- put that date into your calendars now. Make sure…
DkIT Courses & CAO Information Morning

DkIT Courses & CAO Information Morning

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This year’s DkIT Courses and CAO Information Morning is a great opportunity for school leavers, mature students and parents to find out more about student life, finance and personal development at DkIT.…
Everything you need to know about Portfolio Preparation

Everything you need to know about Portfolio Preparation

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Are you thinking of applying for a creative course? Have you always dreamed of being a filmmaker/architect or fashion designer? Most students only have to worry about the points they get…
Special Feature: Why Study at DFEi?

Special Feature: Why Study at DFEi?

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Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute; another route to college. Ahead of their information days in August and September, the lovely staff at DFEi give us their (completely unbiased) opinion on…
NUI Galway to Host a CAO Change of Mind Clinic

NUI Galway to Host a CAO Change of Mind Clinic

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Students interested in studying at NUI Galway are invited to the CAO Change of Mind Clinic on campus on Monday, 25 June. Parents and guardians are also welcome to attend…
Mostly good news on this year’s CAO points

Mostly good news on this year’s CAO points

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Many students sitting the Leaving Cert spend a lot of time worrying about CAO points. The points for third-level courses can fluctuate. This makes it impossible to know how many…
Construction careers on the rise according to CAO figures

Construction careers on the rise according to CAO figures

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New CAO figures show that students are increasingly opting to study for careers linked to the construction industry. Architecture, engineering and business courses are among the most popular for students…
CAO application tips

CAO application tips

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  The February 1 closing date for CAO applications is fast approaching, but now is not the time to panic or make rash decisions. To help you, we’ve put together…