Thousands of students with household incomes of up to €100,000 are missing out on college grants

Higher Options will have many people to help you decide what to pursue after the Leaving Cert

Some applicants have been offered preferred courses after initially losing out on random selection

An education expert says: There is no rush - she has until the end of June to finalise her choices in most cases

Entry points tend not to drop for very high-demand courses, but there are alternative pathways

We answered a variety of questions as grade deflation kicked in for the 2025 Leaving Cert class

Random selection for some courses applies again, but some universities have increased places to try to meet demand

Whether you want to accept or defer, take time to think clearly and do your research before you act

The dates for third level education next steps after Leaving Cert results day

Will the Leaving Cert class of 2025 challenge the reduced enhancement process, and is the Dare scheme fit for purpose?

A pathway for applicants of all ages and backgrounds to achieve the degree of their dreams

All UCD programmes surpass 400 points, while more than 89,000 lodge CAO applications this year

There’s a big rise in school leavers choosing Further Education and Training courses and apprenticeships as a first destination after the Leaving Cert

A student is not contracted to an employer and is not paid, whereas an apprentice is, but a student has more time to socialise and join clubs

Leaving Cert grades still subject to an ongoing distorting effect