Exam candidates can take photos of their exam scripts for the first time

Career progression is possible through apprenticeships and further education programmes

Students shy away from arts and head for job-ready engineering, science and construction

Prospective students have until Friday, August 24th, to accept their first-round offer of a college place

Ahead of the CAO offers being released, it is worth noting that progression to college directly from school is not the only route

College Choice: Students have range of options if they missed entry requirements

Change in grading system contributes to increasing popularity of higher level subjects

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

First-round CAO offers for college places will be made on Monday, August 20th. What can you expect to happen next, and how do you (...)

All colleges ready to deal with last-minute queries from applicants

An exam survival guide for Junior and Leaving Cert students (and parents)

Rising numbers of non-Irish students are studying in Ireland – but it can be costly

Plan for loans are dead in the water – awaiting a decent burial

Timeline for the remainder of the 2018 college application process

It’s time to review your CAO application so here’s how to get your course choice right

Completing a third-level degree isn’t the only way to launch a successful career

Here’s how to go about choosing the best course and the right college for you

Simple techniques can help minimise exam stress

Don’t rush into a course which doesn’t excite you – there is plenty of time to decide

New data-sharing rules mean students must ensure the CAO is aware of Irish exemptions

One in every seven 2018 CAO applicants for a level 8 degree lists a business course as their first option

Students should not be expected to sit three Leaving Cert written papers in a single day

Some younger students may not be ready for the demands of third-level

Schools have discretion to determine whether TY is compulsory or not

Benefits differ in specific details, which could be significant over a lifetime

Urgent action is needed to address the single biggest threat to the quality of our children’s education

Lack of subject choice is a deep unfairness of the secondary system

Courses are hugely expensive, though there are ways of cushioning costs

Anxiety is normal. Intensify your preparation over the coming weeks

Ensuring that your course of choice has credibility in the labour market a big challenge

Increasing convergence across almost all sectors of the economy leading to greater job mobility

Rapidly improving economy offers wide array of options for college graduates

This academic interlude is of immense benefit to students’ growth and development

18 year olds are entitled to be treated as adults by schools

Ask Brian: There are a number of options available once you’ve exhausted all avenues in school

Teaching posts may become harder to secure in future as numbers are projected to fall

There is a real lack of support available to encourage graduates into teaching

I am concerned that my decision will affect the school’s attitude to my son

Big changes in some arts, humanities and social science degrees

School-leavers are confronted with a dizzying array of choices for further study

More than 40% of students in higher education receive grants of various types

Supports available for applicants with a disability or from disadvantaged backgrounds

Your local Education and Training Board is a great place to get advice on what’s available

Almost half of first year in veterinary science in Warsaw and Budapest are Irish

Post-Leaving Cert courses, apprenticeships are a valuable alternative to the CAO

Thousands of students each year drop out of college after making decisions under exam pressure

Timeline for the 2018 college application process

Don’t be overwhelmed by the challenge of choosing what to do after you leave school

Ask Brian: Under-pressure students likely to need support in the second half of August

There are options, though part-time access to mainstream degrees can be limited

Ask Brian Mooney: It is a good idea to reach out to Irish student athletes based in America

Education expert Brian Mooney goes through the steps you need to take to make a final decision on your course preferences

Ask Brian: There are a multitude of career options in sector that is expanding again

Schools with significantly falling numbers can have grossly inflated progression rates

Percentage progression rates do not solely reflect success of this year’s Leaving Cert class

Figures illustrate socio-economic inequality in progression rates to college and university

The Teaching Council spells out the qualifcations required to teach in key areas

Ask Brian: Try easing the pressure by emphasising the range of options she has

Reduced points are available for students with learning challenges – but be sure prepare your application well

Applicants can choose between the arts programme or social sciences in 2018

It’s worth registering now, though there is plenty of time to select college courses

Apprenticeships now offer school-leavers a route into major firms in the finance sector

A union directive requiring schools to boycott oral exams has been suspended

Open Days give you a great chance to gauge how good a fit your course and college choice will be

New online programme offers a wealth of advice over how to get started in the industry

What you need to know to make sure you take full advantage of your open day opportunity

Earn and learn: Apprenticeships offer great options in new areas such as financial services

There are a range of assistance options, but they are subject to strict income limits

There can be heavy financial consequences depending on when you leave a course

A shortage of qualified teachers in key subjects is a real problem across many schools

Majority of subjects record a drop in the number of As awarded at Higher Level

More than 61,500 candidates sat English under new Junior Cycle reform framework

Many EU universities offer medical programmes through English

Transition year can be an amazing period of self-discovery for students

Institutions in Dublin and Cork offer highest number of second-round courses

Is accepting a college place through the CAO today always the best option?

If you have a disability, don’t try to be a hero by trying to get by on your own

Last year, about 40% of college applicants were entitled to financial assistance from Susi

CAO’s ‘vacant places’ list shows dozens of courses which may still accept applicants

All you need to know, from reviewing scripts to being wary of accommodation scams

Points have gone up for courses linked to growing economy

Weighing the options: there are three possible scenarios when you log into your CAO file

Leaving Cert 2017: Further education colleges offer a diverse array of programmes

New grading system sees major increases in higher-level participation

If your grade falls below your expectation you can request a review of the scripts

Viewing all scripts allows students to find the subject with the best chance of an upgrade

New grading system and CAO points structure may cause confusion

Recovery in property has driven demand for places in architecture and construction

First places to be offered to applicants such as those who deferred and mature students

Decision time for CAO applicants

Read Brian Mooney's simple tips for helping you get the most out of your exams

Recent decision to increase undergraduate numbers should ease some of the pressure

If you’re not sure about your choices, you have until July 1st to rectify the situation

Keep on top of your college application process with this calendar of crucial dates

Ask Brian: A formal qualification will make it easier to advance in Ireland or abroad

Advice on how to approach the CAO process and how to get your course choice right

All-Ireland programme open to 125 less well-off students annually over next decade

Online tools can help students identify suitable courses based on their interests

Be careful: some third-level courses have minimum subject entry requirements

One in every six 2017 CAO applicants for a level 8 degree lists a business course as their first option