With extra college places, will CAO points fall for high-points courses like medicine and dentistry?
There are signs that the points race may be coming to an end for many courses
CAO and Leaving Cert news
There are signs that the points race may be coming to an end for many courses
The move to almost double the number of graduates in this area means points should fall, but not by a huge amount
Plans to introduce more project work would reduce pressure and provide a broader assessment of candidates’ abilities over a longer time
A degree in this area opens a vast array of career pathways and is highly valued around the world
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New plans aimed at easing stress facing students in the traditional high stakes written exams
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Additional assessment components worth 40% are being introduced at a time when AI tools are developing rapidly and relentlessly
For well-motivated Leaving Cert students, there are several alternative entry pathways into nursing
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Galway and Limerick universities to offer medicine courses next year to ease CAO points pressure
A-level conversion rates, the career guidance culture and cost of living are among reasons why just 1% of CAO applicants are from the North
Supply and demand of places, as well as applicants’ grades, determine CAO entry points for individual courses
Thirty-one students who did not appeal results get upgrades following quality assurance checks
European and UK universities seeking to attract Irish college applicants amid rising rental costs at home
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Higher Options offers students the opportunity to attend talks or talk directly with representatives of third level institutions
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There have never been so many courses, so many options for college and life
One of best-kept secrets for access to third level is a new route that does not require Leaving Cert points
New places at South East Technological University and Atlantic Technological University may ease CAO pressure
It is common for students to be strategic in order to target high CAO points, but it is a misguided approach
Drama and film studies to be introduced to schools on ‘phased basis’ from 2025 onwards
Up to half of places on dental sciences courses are set aside for international trainees who pay €45,000 per year
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University of Galway president says top students may end up going overseas
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