CAO (Page 9)

Need help with the CAO? Choosing a third-degree course and applying to the Central Applications Office can seem daunting.

We have all the information you need on applying to the CAO, the CAO form and how to fill it in, plus first preferences and CAO offers. We also look at the CAO points system, changing your mind and accepting a course.

DkIT Courses & CAO Information Morning

DkIT Courses & CAO Information Morning

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This year’s DkIT Courses and CAO Information Morning is a great opportunity for school leavers, mature students and parents to find out more about student life, finance and personal development at DkIT.…
Everything you need to know about Portfolio Preparation

Everything you need to know about Portfolio Preparation

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Are you thinking of applying for a creative course? Have you always dreamed of being a filmmaker/architect or fashion designer? Most students only have to worry about the points they get…
Special Feature: Why Study at DFEi?

Special Feature: Why Study at DFEi?

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Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute; another route to college. Ahead of their information days in August and September, the lovely staff at DFEi give us their (completely unbiased) opinion on…
NUI Galway to Host a CAO Change of Mind Clinic

NUI Galway to Host a CAO Change of Mind Clinic

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Students interested in studying at NUI Galway are invited to the CAO Change of Mind Clinic on campus on Monday, 25 June. Parents and guardians are also welcome to attend…
Mostly good news on this year’s CAO points

Mostly good news on this year’s CAO points

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Many students sitting the Leaving Cert spend a lot of time worrying about CAO points. The points for third-level courses can fluctuate. This makes it impossible to know how many…
Construction careers on the rise according to CAO figures

Construction careers on the rise according to CAO figures

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New CAO figures show that students are increasingly opting to study for careers linked to the construction industry. Architecture, engineering and business courses are among the most popular for students…
CAO application tips

CAO application tips

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  The February 1 closing date for CAO applications is fast approaching, but now is not the time to panic or make rash decisions. To help you, we’ve put together…
Number of CAO courses to face cut

Number of CAO courses to face cut

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  It looks as though the long-mooted shake-up of the Leaving Cert points system may happen after all. According to Minister of Education Ruairi Quinn, the plan is to gradually…
Applying to the CAO

Applying to the CAO

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The CAO: if you listened to everyone– parents, teachers, friends, family, the media – you’d think your whole future and personal worth was being decided by the numbers printed on…
Information Updates From the CAO

Information Updates From the CAO

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More Messages from the CAO Whether you apply through the post or online, the CAO sends out a series of messages to keep you updated as the process proceeds. If…
Offers & Acceptance

Offers & Acceptance

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  First Round offers are expected to be made on August 22nd, 2011. It is important to remember that once you have received an offer for a course, you will…
CAO

CAO

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Welcome to the CAO section of Gotocollege. ie!Here you will find everything you need to know about the 2010/2011 CAO process, from negotiating the application process to effectively researching your…
CAO Application Process

CAO Application Process

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When applying for entry onto a third-level course at any of the universities, colleges or ITs students need to do it through the CAO. Applicants can apply on either a…