Even if they feel overwhelmed, there are lots of things Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert candidates can still do to maximise their chances of success
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There are good job prospects in creative industries, especially in the film and audio-visual sector
The points race is no longer the be-all and end-all thanks to the growth of alternative routes
It is likely to be some time before we see a second veterinary faculty on the island of Ireland
Do you need to be up to speed on current affairs? Is there a bonus for taking on difficult topics? How should you react if you don’t understand the question? We asked exam experts to find out
CAO 2024: Applications up for high-points courses such as veterinary science, dentistry and pharmacy
Drop off in applications for courses in environment and computing/technology and medicine this year, despite job strong opportunities
There’s no point selecting a subject you don’t enjoy in the hope it might increase your CAO points
Reform of Leaving Cert science subjects risks giving ‘unfair advantage’ to pupils in private schools
University lecturers say access to laboratory equipment and technicians is better in fee-charging sector
Simple process of familiarising yourself with exam papers and setting during mocks can help ease sense of panic
Griffith College president says there has been an ideological bias against the private sector - but that may be changing
Point requirements for many courses climbed in recent years due to grade inflation and high numbers of applicants
Initiative being widened later this year to include more than 40 study areas including business, nursing, engineering, construction, music and software development
My son dropped out of his college course and wants to start a new one. Is there a deadline to apply?
There are plenty of options in further and higher education with different cut-off dates
Being open to different ideas and approaches can lead to a more dynamic and rewarding career journey
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