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With the CAO deadline of 1 February fast approaching, Leaving Cert students around the country are prepping themselves for their applications.
With mock exams around the corner, the next few weeks will be hectic.
The CAO guide in this week's Irish Country Living, looks at some of the different courses available.
We will give the breakdown of points for all agricultural courses in the country as well as looking at the availability of finance for students going to college this year.
We are all well aware of the stresses and strains around this period for students, so from all at Irish Country Living, we wish you the very best of luck.
Useful websites around the CAO
This can be a stressful period for students, so any information they can gather is always welcome. Here we profile four useful websites that students and parents alike can look through to help with the decision making.
www.cao.ie
This is stating the obvious but it gives a comprehensive breakdown, from a great timetable of deadlines and key dates to everything you need to know about your application. You should visit this regularly and ensure you are up to date.
www.qualifax.ie
This is a great website for those uncertain about what they wish to do in college. It provides news on information evenings and open days in colleges. It also give a fantastic breakdown of courses across the country as well as info on applying for PLC courses.
www.gradireland.com
This lets students look at the job opportunities available. It also directs them to third-level institutions’ websites, giving them an idea as to whether the college will suit them.
www.careersportal.ie
This is great for mature and Leaving Cert students. It provides a platform for career guidance and can direct you to the relevant professionals. This website is varied. As well as containing an individual tab for school leavers, they also facilitate job seekers, graduate and adult learners, as well as providing advice to parents whose children have exams.
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