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St Colmcilles CS 6th year parent evening
6th year Guidance 6C Ms Kenny 6O Ms Kenny 6L Ms Kenny 6M Ms Ahern
Timeline 2018-2019 Higher Options 14th Sept Midterm 29th Oct -2nd Nov CAO opens 5th Nov Nov Exams 12th -16th Nov St Colmcille’s Careers night TBC College Open Days Nov/Dec Mock Exams 4th Feb – 15th Feb 1st Feb deadline for CAO application
Timeline 2018-2019
Feb-April LC Mock, Practical and Oral
exams, Course work submissions
Feb-April CAO restricted courses
assessments such as portfolios,
interviews and aptitude tests.
Easter holidays 15th Apr - 26th Apr
Free CAO change of mind opens May
5th –July 1st
LC exams start Wed 5th June
Options after LC Post Leaving Cert Course Apprenticeship CAO course UCAS/EUNICAS Start Working
Post Leaving Cert Courses
1 or 2 year courses -level 5 and level 6
Provides access to CAO colleges up to
390 points or links scheme
Liberties College, Rathmines College,
Stillorgan College, Dun Laoghaire and
Blackrock College
Apply directly to the college
Interviews and grades
Awards Framework
Apprenticeship Lots of opportunities Train on the job Level 5 to level 10 awards on the NFQ Now over 30 different apprenticeships And more in development stage See apprenticeship.ie
How do I choose a course?
CAO research • Check right careers for me courses • Research course content, subject modules, do they suit me? • How is the course assessed? • College location, reputation and facilities • Career opportunities after this course? • Course length 2/3/4 years, hours per week • Class size..10-500! • www.qualifax is a good start then continue onto College websites for more detail.
How should I research?
• FIRSTLY VISIT COLLEGES, ATTEND LECTURES/ OPEN EVENINGS,
READ LITERATURE/ WEBSITES, TALK TO ADMISSION OFFICERS,
FRIENDS, PARENTS, PAST PUPILS, GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR…DO
LOADS OF RESEARCH
• Guidance blog/website/emails
and announcements
• Narrow down a list of courses to a maximum of
• 10 level eight courses
• 10 level seven and six coursesAwards Framework
FROM NOVEMBER 5TH ..REGISTER ON www.cao.ie AND BEGIN FILLING IN COURSES…YOU MAY CHANGE THIS MANY TIMES UNTIL 1ST JULY!! NB: RESTRICTED COURSES!!! CAN NOT CHANGE AFTER 1ST FEBRUARY!!! THE IRISH EXEMPTION/DARE/HEAR/SUSI GRANT BOX SHOULD BE TICKED IF APPLICABLE AT AN EARLY STAGE.
DARE/ HEAR/Grants • DARE Programme is the Disability Access Route to Education (Difficulties in school) • HEAR Programme is the Higher Education Access Route (Financial difficulties) • HEAR/DARE Information available on • www.cao.ie • www.accesscollege.ie Grants information on • www.susi.ie • www.studentfinance.ie
CAO TIMETABLE
2019 ENTRY
Early November, CAO online application opens
20th January, closing date for discounted fee
1st February, closing date for normal
applications
From 5th of May, free change of mind available
Before/by 31st May, Statement of Application
record sent to all applicants
1st July, change of mind closes
August, first round offers commenceOffers and Acceptances
Mid-August Current year Leaving Certificate results issued
Round 1 offers available from 06:00 online - also issued by post, e-mail and
Following SMS text.
Monday Applicants who have not received an offer will receive a Statement of
Application Record
Round 1 Acceptances closing date (17:15).
Friday Acknowledgement of Acceptances posted within 3 working days.
Late August Round 2 offers available from 06:00 online.
Early
HEIs begin registration
September
Round 2 Acceptances closing date (17:15).
6th September Acknowledgement of Acceptances posted within 3 working days.
Early October Results of Leaving Certificate appeals released
18th October
Offer Season Ends.
(17:15)Offers and Acceptances You can get an offer from both lists (levels 6 &7 and Level 8) You can only accept one Accept online No payment at this stage Registration information will be sent to you from college
Review Scripts Free of charge View scripts in school Apply after results issued End Aug/beg Sept If you decide to appeal €45 fee Refunded if appeal successful
Vacant Places In August courses with places still available or new courses are advertised on the website www.cao.ie You can apply for these provided you have the minimum requirements for them You don’t have to have made an application to CAO to avail of these Can be worth checking out
Deferring a Place Deferring means that you don’t want to take your place this year but will do so next year. Once the offer comes DO NOT ACCEPT IT Contact the college IMMEDIATELY They will let you know if your course can be deferred Apply through CAO for 2019
Fees Student Contribution €3,000 for full time Level 6, 7 and 8 courses If you decide to leave your course after registration remember these dates: Before 20th Oct full refund of any payments 20th Oct -31st Jan 50% fees 1st Feb onwards 100% fees
PROCESS?
UCAS/EUNICAS • If you are considering applying abroad • Gather information online and at higher options • Consult your guidance counsellor • Early application required • Visit to relevant college recommended • Brexit?
Useful Resources Publications • College Prospectuses – 2019 Entry (Higher Options 14th Sept) • CAO Handbook • Newspapers • Career profile Internet • Qualifax – www.qualifax.ie Irish courses database • CAO – www.cao.ie Contains links to course websites • UCAS – www.ucas.com U.K. courses • Careers websites – www.careersportal.ie • College websites - www.ucd.ie College Open Days • dates available under Career Events on www.qualifax.ie
Self Care Vital every year but especially in 6th year. Marathon not a sprint Diet and Exercise Social life and Relaxation Study Have supports in place Prevention better than cure Communication is key!
Parents/Guardians can help
by encouraging students
to…..
Keep all their options open
Be pro-active in their career research
Plan for and attend college open days
& careers eveningAnd Finally Stay calm and focused Maintain a balanced lifestyle Ask for help if needed Stay positive Enjoy the Leaving Certificate experience!
Celebrating In Style!
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