MIC Virtual Events are currently running a CAO Talk Series running from 11-25 January. The series includes Programme Presentations and Live Q & A Sessions Join MIC for its CAO Virtual Talk Series where undergraduate programmes and student supports will be highlighted with dedicated live Q & A sessions in January 2021. MIC Virtual Events […]
Virtual CAO Information Evening in IT Sligo: It’s time to make your CAO choice. As the first CAO deadline approaches on 20th January it is time to direct attention towards the CAO application process for those considering a full time third level education. IT Sligo is hosting an information evening on Tuesday 12 January 2021, from 7pm – […]
CAO Application 2021 will be opening November 5th. For those wishing to apply to College in The Republic of Ireland (44 institutions, including our universities, Institutes of Technology and others) must use this central application procedure. In this Synergy Careers webinar you will get tips on CAO Application 2021 application procedure, dates, costs and an […]
The 2020 Leaving Certificate (Calculated Grades) appeals process has concluded and the appeal outcomes were made available to students on Friday 16 October through the Calculated Grades Student Portal. In the processing of the appeals, the Calculated grades Executive Office reviewed a total of 33,301 individual subject records belonging to 12,216 students. This number excludes […]
The higher education institutions and CAO have agreed to include offers arising from corrections to Calculated Grades along with Round 4 offers this week. Round 4 offers will be available to view online at www.cao.ie from 10am on Thursday, 8th October. Successful applicants will also receive an email, and a text message if they have selected […]
Last Friday, thousands of students received their CAO offers. Regardless of what the outcome was, it is important to remember that the CAO is just one path you can take. If your first round offer does not meet your expectations, be sure that there are many other options available. If you don’t get what you […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD has offered his congratulations to students who received their first round CAO offers today. Minister Harris said: “I want to congratulate students on receiving their first round CAO offers. This is a significant milestone for any student, but particularly this year, in […]
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced that the Student Portal for the Leaving Certificate Calculated Grades will open for students next Monday, 20th July 2020 at 12 o’clock. Through this Student Portal for the Leaving Certificate, students will be able to confirm that they wish to receive their Calculated Grades results. The Minister […]
The CAO deadline for late applications is Friday, 1 May at 5:15pm. Potential applicants are advised to register on the system well in advance of this deadline. CAO Late Application Facility Closes Today To make an application, candidates need to go to www.cao.ie and click on ‘Apply’ before 5:15 pm on 1 May. A copy […]
It’s equal parts terrifying and exciting; the CAO has been tormenting potential undergraduates since 1976 – but not to worry. Here at Whichcollege.ie, we’re going to demystify it. The CAO form itself is actually very straightforward. In fact, once you stop hyperventilating and read the instructions carefully it’s hard to go wrong. Nevertheless, it is […]
It’s that time of year again. Time to get your thinking hats on and start researching colleges and planning those open days; the Central Applications Office (CAO) online application facility has just opened. It pays to throw your hat in the ring early, as applications can be made online for a reduced fee of €30 […]
This Autumn a record 100 Irish will join almost 300 colleagues studying medicine or veterinary science already in Poland. Why Study in Poland? Getting a medical or veterinary degree abroad is a necessity for many Leaving Cert students as it becomes increasingly difficult to get a place in Irish medical schools – let alone the […]
Do you despise Peig Sayers? Do you find yourself struggling with the Modh Coinníollach? Then you might just be in luck when it comes to next year’s Leaving Cert. As a subject, Irish has been mandatory for most students for the past few decades. While this is great if you’re a dab hand at your […]
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 and submit your application ASAP, and don’t worry, if you change your mind in the meantime you can always amend your choice up until 1st […]
Athlone Institute of Technology is hosting a CAO Information Evening for Parents, Mature Students, and QQI Applicants next Tuesday, 15th January 2019 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Event Information: If you’re applying to college this year as a leaving certificate, QQI or Mature Applicant then visit the AIT CAO information evening on Tuesday 15th […]
Earlybird Discount Are you prepping for your future? Now’s the time to get researching colleges and options. The CAO is accepting applications now. Apply on-line before 20th January for a reduced fee of €30. What is the CAO? The Central Applications Office processes applications for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Decisions on […]
If you are heading to college this year, now is the time to get cracking with your CAO application. If you register early, you can take advantage of a discounted CAO rate. Here we discuss some strategies to consider when applying for your college course. Take your time You don’t have to have made a […]
Across the country today, over fifty-thousand CAO applicants will receive a third-level course offer from the Central Applications Office. There’s no doubt that Dublin City University’s admin team will be very busy indeed, as they are offering a whopping 3,418 places to students. This is an increase on last year’s figures despite a national drop […]
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 the event, which runs from 12-3pm in the Aula Maxima in the Quadrangle. The CAO Change of Mind facility closes at 5.15pm on Sunday, 1 […]
Between 5 May and 1 July, third-level applicants can register to change their third-level course. The change can be done free of charge online. Although there are some restrictions, as a general rule, you can change your mind as often as you like. Hey, choosing a course can be difficult! Things to note If you […]
