Irish students will not pay international fees – but costs may jump nonetheless

Timeline for this year’s college application process

The transition from school to third level can be a challenge. This is what you have to do

The points for any given third-level course can rise or fall each year

Questions to help determine your career path

Technological requirements to complete the test will be daunting for many students

College data accounts for current and previous students who register in the same year

Feeder schools: Social class still a big factor in securing college places

Teaching Council has revised subject requirements for would-be teachers

Ask Brian: You should have studied at least one subject from post-primary curriculum at degree level

CAO applicants required to submit extra paperwork should start preparing now

Remote learning is putting a huge strain on many students, particularly first years

An initial list must be submitted by February 1st but this can be fully amended later

Ask Brian: Students can access a variety of websites to explore options

Legal qualifications are useful across many areas including compliance and governance

Ask Brian: There’s still time, but the application deadline expires soon

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

Representatives from the CAO, universities, colleges, further education institutions and educational bodies will be available in a(...)

Next year’s papers will look similar to previous years, but with more choice

Ask Brian: There are lots of other routes, mostly in mainland Europe

Ask Brian: Cost-cutting means there are few options outside the CAO process

Ask Brian: It won’t be easy. But if you are genuinely dissatisfied, it is worth the effort to secure those extra CAO points

Ask Brian: Cheaper fees, prestigious courses and easier entry requirements are turning many students’ heads

Brian Mooney: The CAO’s Available Places facility has almost 200 courses advertised

Ask Brian: Most teaching in third level will be online, but there are supports available

Ask Brian: Many families are struggling to justify the cost of accommodation given so much material will be taught online

For some this data will be of mild interest, yet for others it will feel very significant

By creating additional college places the Government has kept down the CAO point requirements

Grades are up significantly this year, so expect increased points for many programmes

Moment of truth for thousands of applicants as first college offers are issued today.

Grade inflation will send points upwards – but more college places may ease pressure

Discrepancies in the way grades were lowered raises some urgent questions

This year’s process for appealing grades is very different to the usual system

Ask Brian: Further education is excellent alternative route into many degree courses

Brian Mooney: Greater number of grades at higher level could lead to third-level points jump

Tens of thousands of CAO applicants will receive offers of places on courses in round one

By Friday evening colleges throughout the country will be processing acceptances

CAO points requirements are determined by a combination of factors

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

If you are unhappy with the grade you received, you can appeal this assessment.

79% will get grade proposed by teacher, 17% will be downgraded and 4% upgraded

Ask Brian: There are simple ways to help students re-engage after losing focus during Covid-19 lockdown

Abandoning calculated grades will bring its own problems

Ask Brian: I strongly encourage all applicants to have a wide list of possible courses

Ask Brian: Points for some high-demand courses could end up droping this year

Ask Brian: The coming year’s Leaving Cert students are, by and large, in the same boat

Ask Brian: The good news is the class of 2020 will have lots of options to make the grade

Prospective students have a lot to consider before deciding on third-level choice

Ask Brian: Most lectures will be online and campus may be only partially open

Ask Brian: There are still options available for both primary and post-primary

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

Timeline for the 2020 college application process

Students have until July 1st to submit their final third level course options to the CAO

Ask Brian: About 2,000 students have applied for college courses in the UK or Europe

Ask Brian: You do not need your Leaving Cert results or to have accepted a course to submit an application

Parochialism of Irish society suggests weeks ahead may be uncomfortable for educators

Ask Brian: Junior Cycle is minimum entry requirements for many apprenticeships

Ask Brian: There are still many unanswered questions on how academic year may change

Ask Brian: Regular communication between home and school is more important than ever

Ask Brian: Covid-19 is likely to lead a to drop in CAO points for college courses

Ask Brian: Try to make learning fun for younger children and help older ones focus

Ask Brian: The effort which students make today will stand to them over time

Ask Brian: Many underestimate the wide range of skills they have acquired

Ask Brian: Students will not be able to move from ordinary to higher to benefit from changes

Ask Brian: Engineering is a very practical way to address issues such as sustainability

In an increasingly competitive jobs market it is always worth considering what will set you apart

Ask yourself what type of programme you wish to follow: research or taught

Ask Brian: Giving in to your child can buy short-term peace and quiet – but at what cost?

A qualification in business is a great investment in your future career and there is a huge selection to choose from

Ask Brian: Users’ accounts will be deleted soon – but it is possible to protect your data

Ask Brian: There are a range of funding schemes available for mature students

Ask Brian: There is a common misconception around how admission rules for school-leavers with disabilities operates

Ask Brian: Most EU colleges offer places based on meeting minimum requirements

Ask Brian: The reforms are built around eight key skills deemed crucial to prepare young people for the modern world

Ask Brian: College one of a range of options – and by no means the only one

Ask Brian: TCD hosts two matriculation exams in April in geology and biblical studies

Looming deadline for discounted online registration expires on Monday at 5.15pm

It is wrong to view third-level options totally through prism of points requirements

Make sure to do your financial calculations before choosing a course

College application process can seem intimidating and complex – here’s how to do it

No need to panic - there is plenty of time to decide exactly what you want to do

Timeline for this year’s college application process

Can you put the facts about yourself together to see what picture may emerge?

A reduction in the artificially inflated range of choices would lead to lower drop-out rates

Parents’ perception of the education options for their children are often outdated

Ask Brian: Reflect on what you think are your key strengths and competencies

Ask Brian: For a change, here’s my wish list for the education sector in the coming year

There are some new online resources available linked to the curriculum

Ask Brian: This is a dilemma shared by many teachers because faith formation is part of the school day in most schools

Grind schools may be drawing students away from some fee-paying secondary schools

Ask Brian: Some schools still seem to think TY does not fully engage pupils

How is it mathematically possible for schools to show a progression rate of more than 100%?

Ask Brian: Sharing personal data on children has become more complex due to GDPR

Ask Brian: Secure family and school supports and prepare to take away treats

Ask Brian: Clerical errors can often be to blame – but there may also be a hidden factor

Much depends on how much teaching time is allocated to history under new changes

Ask Brian: Repeat students who leave courses after October 31st pay a penalty

Ask Brian: Students from other jurisdictions can apply through the CAO system