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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There are many routes to a third-level qualification. Photograph: iStock

Thinking about college? Follow our six-step guide to navigating the CAO process

Register your details now – you can determine your final course preferences later

How to get to college when you don’t have the means

How to get to college when you don’t have the means

Many students receive financial help but preparation is key when it comes to securing the correct level of funding

CAO: The dos and don'ts to help guide your child's choice

CAO: The dos and don'ts to help guide your child's choice

Avoid the traps: Parents can offer vital support, but their knowledge is often outdated

The battle for college: Should you go with your head or your heart?

The battle for college: Should you go with your head or your heart?

What factors should you consider when deciding on what career path you wish to take

Employers rate further education graduates as highly as college graduates

Employers rate further education graduates as highly as college graduates

Multinational firms concerned over standard of foreign languages among school-leavers

What happens if you make the wrong choice

What happens if you make the wrong choice

We talk to graduates who made the wrong call when they filled out the CAO form

Key dates for CAO applications

Key dates for CAO applications

Timeline for the 2019 college application process

CAO countdown: Industries facing skills shortages battle to attract school-leavers

CAO countdown: Industries facing skills shortages battle to attract school-leavers

Thousands to apply for courses ahead of this month’s application deadline

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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Too many people in Ireland going to college and unsuited to it

It seems increasingly clear that student aptitude should determine learning pathways

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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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