Students and teachers want return to term-time to give candidates a ‘much-needed break’
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CAO and Leaving Cert news
As the oral is now worth 40%, a good performance is key to getting a decent grade
Study says females ‘disadvantaged’ by changes to syllabus over past decade
There are two main programmes available. If applying, now is the time to get your records in order
There is a growing need for marine scientists working in conservation, offshore renewables, aquaculture and shipping
Think of what your child’s strongest aptitudes are and help them identify education or training options in tune with them
Ask Brian: There is no great urgency in selecting courses, but it is very important to read up on all-important instructions
For any well-motivated Leaving Cert student there is a range of alternative entry pathways into nursing
If a parent or guardian is attending an open day with their child, agree to the ground rules first
Teachers will need to monitor coursework to be able to verify it is candidates’ own work, says State Examinations Commission
Faced with pupil panic and parental pressure, miracles no educator has ever been able to perform will be expected during the points race
More than 100 students who secured enough CAO points for their preferred courses are told their programmes are oversubscribed
Applicants told no places left in their programmes despite securing enough CAO entry points following rechecks
As well as negotiating your main Leaving Cert subjects you will have to dedicate time to the Hpat and score highly to earn a place studying medicine
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