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St Colmcilles CS 6th year parent evening
Timeline 2017-2018 Higher Options 15th Sept Midterm 30th Oct -3rd Nov CAO opens 5th Nov Nov Exams 13th -17th Nov St Colmcille’s Careers night Dec 4th Mock Exams 29th Jan -9th Feb 1st Feb deadline for CAO application
Timeline 2017-2018
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 26th Mar – 6th Apr
LC exams start Wed 6th June
Options after LC Post Leaving Cert Course Apprenticeship CAO course Start Working
Post Leaving Cert Courses Non CAO 1 or 2 year courses Level 5 and level 6 Links to HEIs quota, grade Wide range of subjects Apply directly to the college Interviews and grades
Apprenticeship Lots of opportunities Train on the job Level 5 to level 10 awards on the NFQ Now 30 different apprenticeships 19 more in development stage See apprentice.ie
New Apprenticeships 2017 • Accounting Technician • Insurance Practitioner • Industrial/Electrical Engineer • Manufacturing Technician • Manufacturing Engineer • Polymer Processing Technologist See apprentice.ie
CAO TIMETABLE
2018 ENTRY
Early November CAO Online application opens
20th Jan 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, Statemant of Application
record sent to all applicants.
1st July, Change of mind closes
August, First round offers commenceOffers and Acceptances 2017
Mid-August Current year Leaving Certificate results issued
Round 1 offers available from 06:00 online - also issued by post, e-mail and
SMS text.
21st August Applicants who have not received an offer will receive a Statement of
Application Record
Round 1 Acceptances closing date (17:15).
28th August Acknowledgement of Acceptances posted within 3 working days.
31st 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 Registeration 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 €40 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
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!
6th year Guidance 6C Ms Ahern 6O Ms Kenny 6L Ms Kenny 6M Ms Kenny 6A Ms Kenny
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!
How do I choose a course?
A Starting Point!!!
CAO research • Subjects studied..do they suit me??? • 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
BY DECEMBER..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 DARE/HEAR/SUSI GRANT BOX SHOULD BE TICKED 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
PROCESS?
Useful Resources Publications • College Prospectuses – 2018 Entry (Higher Options 15th 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
THANK YOU
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