Decision time nears for final CAO course selection – here’s what you need to know
Understanding course requirements and content, and what you really want, should be key priorities before you finalise selections
Change of Mind
One week to nail your decision ... how to make the most of the time you have left
Key questions to ask before the CAO change of mind deadline
What you need to know about the CAO change-of-mind deadline
You have until July 1st at 5pm to revise your CAO application. Here is what you need to consider
CAO change of mind: A selection of courses on offer in 2025
Leaving Cert students have plenty of third-level courses to choose from to suit their strengths and interests
Decision time nears for final CAO course selection – here’s what you need to know
Final list of course choices must be submitted to the CAO by 5pm on July 1st
Choosing a college course – what the colleges say
Choosing the right course requires careful consideration of multiple factors beyond just career prospects
Everything you need to know about the CAO change-of-mind deadline
You can still revise your CAO application before the July 1st deadline – here’s what to consider
Beyond the CAO: Exploring the bright pathways of further education and apprenticeships
For many students, the combination of small class sizes, hands-on projects and local work placements makes further education courses a strong choice
CAO 2025: What if I choose the wrong college course?
It’s important to pinpoint exactly why your course isn’t suitable.
CAO 2025 calendar: Important dates for college applications
Timeline for this year’s college application process
How rewarding is a degree in medicine?
A career in medicine will allow students the opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives
Choosing a third-level course: How rewarding is a degree in the arts?
An arts degree can offer a diverse array of career options.
‘Well how are you going to get a job with a degree like that?’
Social sciences seek to understand how people interact with each other, how society functions and how cultures develop
Teaching offers ‘many and varied’ career pathways
Teachers are responsible for imparting knowledge and skills that are essential for people to succeed in life
What happened when I chose the wrong college course
Daniela Lupo wanted to do something that would lead to a high-paying job in pharmaceuticals but the course made her ‘miserable’
Important dates for college applications
CAO 2024 calendar: Timeline for this year’s college application process
Alternatives to the CAO application process
The traditional pathway to third level is not the only route you can take to achieve your career advancement goals.
Change of mind: A selection of courses for school-leavers to consider
A selection of familiar and less familiar courses outlining some of the many options open to school-leavers this year
It’s not quite Grey’s Anatomy but a career in medicine can be very rewarding
Directly improving patient well-being can be a very rewarding career.
CAO: What if you choose the wrong course?
It might feel like a setback but it happens more than you think. So what can you do if you don’t like the course you chose?
CAO selection: How to decide on the right choice
Choosing a course that matches your interests can make it easier to specialise as you progress through third-level
Case study: Choosing a health sciences course
Health science courses are vocational in nature and students are advised to focus on potential career paths
Decision time nears for final CAO course selection
Final list of course choices has to be submitted to the CAO by 5pm on July 1st
‘If I had one tip for students, it’s not to focus too much on the CAO points’
How I chose my course: Meghana Dugyala has undertaken a BSc in advanced therapeutic technologies at RCSI
‘I went in with an open mind wanting to develop new skills’
Colin Boylan, BSc computer applications, DCU
CAO 2023 calendar: The important dates for college applications
Timeline for this year’s college application process
It’s time to decide on your college course choices
Whether you are a current year Leaving Cert student or sat your school leaving exams at another time or in another jurisdiction, and have applied to the CAO in 2023, now is decision time
Environmental science is key to developing sustainable solutions
Challenges facing the Earth require an understanding of relationship between natural environment and human activity
Social sciences: a good way to get a better understanding of the world
A degree in social science can give students the skills and knowledge to understand and critically analyse complex social issues
Sarah Mulholland: ‘I felt like I was making a really informed decision’
Bachelor in Commerce, University of Galway 2022
Business one of the most popular courses at third level
Focus on business and management: hundreds of courses available with every higher education institute offering a range of programmes
Thinking of changing your CAO course choice selection?
CAO sees a surge in activity at this time of year as the change of mind deadline approaches
Ben Kiely: ‘I became company director while studying in college’
International Business, University of Limerick 2022
What happens if you choose the wrong course?
It happens to more people that you might think. But what should you do if you made the wrong decision when selecting your third-level course?
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