Results 2018

Welcome to our special 2018 Leaving Cert results and CAO section.Guidance counsellors will operate our online Helpdesk for the duration of the results and offers period. Submit your questions and receive speedy answers and advice from 9am on August 15th. For all your results and offers information see irishtimes.com/results2018

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The Student Hub at the Higher Options conference at the RDS today.

Higher Options: Ireland’s largest college fair hosts thousands at RDS

Representatives of universities and third-level colleges and institutions that cater for all levels are present

What we’ve learned from the CAO round two offers

What we’ve learned from the CAO round two offers

Analysis: Five take-aways from this year’s available college places

Second round CAO offers delivered this morning

Second round CAO offers delivered this morning

Over 740 students receive offer of first preference course in latest CAO third-level round

CAO 2018: What to do if you don’t receive an offer

CAO 2018: What to do if you don’t receive an offer

Progression to college directly from school is not the only route

CAO 2018: How to boost your chances of an upgrade on appeal

CAO 2018: How to boost your chances of an upgrade on appeal

What you should know ahead of the three viewing sessions for rechecking exams

Nora Twomey: From school drop-out to Oscar nominee

Nora Twomey: From school drop-out to Oscar nominee

Ballyfermot College of Further Education graduate: ‘There are no straight lines in life’

Smart Choices - 2018 Course Programme list

Smart Choices - 2018 Course Programme list

Many FE programmes offer progression back into a CAO course

College Choice: Am I entitled to a grant for college fees?

College Choice: Am I entitled to a grant for college fees?

Up to 40% of new students are entitled to grants to help cushion college costs

Download

Download: 2018 CAO First and Second Round Offers

Download a PDF document of this year’s points for level 8 and level 6/7 courses

Download: 2018 Leaving Cert results

Download a PDF document of this year's Leaving Cert results by grade and subject

CAO Round One 2017 offers are available from 6am onwards.

Download: 2017 CAO points for all college offers

Download PDFs of our comprehensive list of level 8 and level 6/7 courses

Results 2018: Tips

Tips for surviving your first year in college

Tips for surviving your first year in college

First year in third level can be a challenge but there are steps you can take to help ease the transition

The Leaving Cert results are out – what happens next?

The Leaving Cert results are out – what happens next?

Not achieving the hoped-for results does not spell disaster – you have options

What to do when you are unhappy with your Leaving Cert grades

What to do when you are unhappy with your Leaving Cert grades

If you feel you should have done better, you can view your script to decide if it’s worth having it rechecked

How do I apply for a place in a UK university?

How do I apply for a place in a UK university?

UCAS: EU students will continue to have access to loans and grants even if their course ends after Brexit

Life after the Leaving

Deborah Somorin studied Accounting and Finance at DCU and is now a chartered accountant. Photograph: Maxwell Photography

Life after the Leaving: ‘Worrying won’t change the results’

Deborah Somorin is a chartered accountant with PwC

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College open days offer the opportunity to inspect facilities at the institution of your choice. Photograph: iStock

Open Days Find out how to make the best use of the third level open day season

The CAO points system is changing to try to take some of the heat out of the points race. By reducing the number of grading bands from 14 to eight, students may feel less inclined to chase marginal gains in the Leaving Cert.

New CAO points system Explainer: What students and parents need to know

Advice: Brian Mooney

CAO All you need to know about the CAO's 2016 second round offers

CAO Helpdesk Read all the questions and answers put to our 2016 helpdesk about the CAO and Leaving Cert results

They gym is often the first port of call for students checking out a college’s sports facilities. Photograph: iStockphoto/Getty Images

College choice What else should you consider when selecting your third level options

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Feeder Schools 2017 School-by-school data on how many students schools sent to college this year

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