Ask Brian: It makes sense to invest extra time for professional quality training

There are lots of options - just be sure your degree meets Teaching Council requirements

Ask Brian: Rules vary across colleges and individual programmes

Many colleges set aside places for students who have completed Post-Leaving Cert courses

CAO countdown: Research your options thoroughly – and then trust your instincts

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

College is just one of many options but It’s worth registering in case of a change of mind

Timeline for the 2019 college application process

The first significant career choice you make will not necessarily be life-determining

Avoid the traps: Parents can offer vital support, but their knowledge is often outdated

The Teaching Council assesses the qualifications of out-of-State teachers

NI residents may apply – though how these rights will be affected by Brexit is unclear

Modern apprenticeships offer a valuable alternative route to higher level qualifications

Schools with dramatically falling numbers can have grossly inflated progression rates

School figures also account for all students who sat the Leaving Cert in previous years

State’s exceptionally high college-going rates vary dramatically depending on social class

Ask Brian: I can’t find a third-level course in the area I’m interested in. Can you help?

Schools are ignoring obligation to seek students’ consent before sharing data

Ask Brian: Students don’t have to choose careers – just courses that match their interests, aptitudes and abilities

Ask Brian: Erasmus placements boost language skills and job opportunities

Ask Brian: He can move to a higher preference after an upgrade – if there are spaces

Legislation for grievance procedures was never enacted – but new law should help

Ask Brian: The move from first to second year can be a big step up for some students

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

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

Ask Brian: Several thousand Irish students are studying at EU universities

Ask Brian: Existing fees are set to remain in place for the 2019-20 academic year

Ask Brian: Parents face daily battles to protect their children from compulsive gaming

Exams body should implement changes and not appeal Rebecca Carter judgment

There are lots of options – but costs are steep, so be sure to do your research

The first month of college can be challenging for anyone starting third-level

Arts graduates have excellent skills to meet needs of changing workplaces

Value of Higher Options to school-leavers depends entirely on level of preparation ahead of RDS event

The offers of places in medicine is different to all other CAO programmes

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

Teachers should have no knowledge or interest in these financial matters

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

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

Unfilled college places are due to come onstream for those with unsatisfactory offers

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

Practical, hands-on courses offer career progression and skills enhancement outside traditional CAO system

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

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