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Navigating the College Application Process in Ireland

Learn about the Irish education system, CAO application, HEAR/DARE schemes, course options, and entry requirements to universities and colleges in Ireland. Helpful guidelines and key dates included.

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Navigating the College Application Process in Ireland

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  1. Going to College 2013Patrician Secondary School3rd December 2012

  2. The Education System in Ireland - NFQ How the CAO application system works Making your CAO application HEAR/DARE Schemes UCAS PLC Student Grants (15m video) Useful Resources Overview of Presentation

  3. Options after School 2nd Level Course Duration FETAC FÁS, TEAGASC, PLC, Fáilte Ireland, BIM Level 5: 1 Year Level 6: 2 & 3 Years Level 6: Higher Certificate Level 7: Ordinary Degree Level 8: Honours Degree Institutes of Technology Level 8: 3 & 4 Yr Honours Degrees Universities

  4. Centralised application system for all Irish 3rd level institutions, including fee-paying colleges. Every 6th year should now have a CAO Handbook Application Dates and Fees CAO – General Info. All fees are non-refundable. FEE CLOSING DATE Normal application (online or paper) €40 1st Feb 2013 (5:15 pm ) Online discounted rate €25 20th Jan 2012 (5:15 pm) Late online application €50 1st May 2012 (5:15 pm) Late paper application €80 1st May 2012 (5:15 pm) Change of Mind until 1st July 2012 (5:15 pm)

  5. Since 2005 there are 3 types of courses students can apply for under the Nat. Qualifications Framework. These are applied for on 2 separate lists on a single form: Level 6 & 7 Courses Level 8 Courses Ordinary Degrees (7) Higher Certificates (6) Honours Degrees (8) Up to 10 Course Choices Up to 10 Course Choices CAO – General Info. • The courses are clearly labelled in the CAO Handbook • N.B. – Care must be taken with courses marked ‘Restricted’. • These courses cannot be applied for after February 1st due to extra assessments required.

  6. Generally in the CAO system No. of qualified applicants > No. of course places --> selection system is needed. Selection system used in Irish 3rd Level Colleges is POINTS SYSTEM Points are calculated from ONE sitting of the Leaving Certificate only. Points total is calculated from SIX best subjects Bonus points are awarded for Honours Mathematics by All colleges. Entry Requirements can be satisfied over more than one sitting of the Leaving Certificate (except for Medicine) POINTS SYSTEM

  7. GradeHonoursOrdinaryBonus Points For Honours Maths A1 100 60 +25 A2 90 50 +25 B1 85 45 +25 B2 80 40 +25 B3 75 35 +25 C1 70 30 +25 C2 65 25 +25 C3 60 20 +25 D1 55 15 +25 D2 50 10 +25 D3 45 5 +25 POINTS ALLOCATION LCVP Points Distinction 70 Merit 50 Pass 30

  8. Applications can be made online or by paper form – use one method only. (€10 charge if 2 applications sent) Always keep proof of sending application: online – print screen receipt, paper – obtain certificate of post. Form is very straight forward to fill out. www.cao.ie **VERY IMPORTANT** Students must fill out both course lists in: Genuine Order of Preference They should not put down courses on the basis of their predictions of next years cut off points or their own points scores. Making an application

  9. Minimum College Entry Requirements E.g. UCD Pass 6 subjects At least 2 HC3 Pass in: Irish English Another Language Mathematics* Science Subject* Specific Faculty Requirements E.g.s Engineering(UCD) HC3 Maths Veterinary Medicine(UCD) HC3 Chemistry French Law(UCD) HB3 French College & FacultyENTRY REQUIREMENTSThese must be satisfied before “points” are considered. If all Entry Requirements are met  applicant is deemed ‘Qualified’ to apply.

  10. So – what is the best way to fill in the courses? www.cao.ie You do not need to guess what the points are going to be for the courses you are interested in. Simply list your courses in genuine order of preference from the highest preference 1, to the lowest preference 10. If you are entitled to an offer, you will be offered the highest preference that you are entitled to.

  11. The Higher Education Access Route(HEAR) is a college and university admissions scheme which offers places at reduced points to school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Assessed on combination of: Parental income www.cao.ie Medical card Social welfare recipient Parental occupation Geographic location of family home Attendance at DEIS school HEAR Scheme

  12. The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a college and university admissions scheme which offers places at reduced points to school leavers with disabilities. Asperger's Syndrome/Autism   Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Blind / Vision Impaired        Deaf / Hearing Impaired      DCD-Dyspraxia/Dysgraphia        Mental Health Condition        Neurological Conditions (incl. Brain Injury, Speech and Language Disabilities)        Significant Ongoing Illness        Physical Disability        Specific Learning Difficulties (incl. Dyslexia & Dyscalculia) DARE Scheme

  13. www.ucas.com

  14. Closing Dates 15th October 2012: Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and all courses at Oxford and Cambridge Universities 15th January 2013: All other courses except 24th March 2013: Art & Design Requirements Expected grades in Leaving Cert Personal Statement UCAS

  15. PLCPost Leaving Cert CoursesA Different Route to Choosinga Career ! ll

  16. Why Choose a PLC? To Develop Vocational, Practical or Technical Skills Prefer not to commit to 3-4 Years Study Points System not used Unsure of final Career Choice Stepping Stone to Further Study

  17. FETAC Route • Progression into 41 HEI’s via FETAC 5, 6 • Places offered on a Merit basis using scoring system

  18. Some Examples of PLC Courses Available Sport & Recreation, Leisure Management, Horsemanship Journalism, Media, Film Production, Creative Writing Pre-Nursing, Childcare Drama, Dance, Costume Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography Information Technology Marketing, Business Studies (General & Secretarial)

  19. The Application Process Select a Course Apply to chosen college Apply Early ! General Interview (or Audition)

  20. Where ? Secondary Schools, Colleges, Community Education Centres Some Local Examples… Piper's Hill College, Naas St Conleth’s Vocational School, Newbridge Curragh Post Primary School, Curragh Kildare College of Further Education, Kildare Athy Community College, Athy Portlaoise College, Laois Carlow Institute of Further Education, Carlow Ballyfermot College of Further Education, Dublin Marino College, Dublin Liberties College, Dublin

  21. www.careersportal.ie PLC Course Search

  22. Student Grant www.studentfinance.ie

  23. Publications College Prospectuses – 2013 Entry Career Choice 2012 ed., Level Three Publication CAO Handbook 2012 Newspapers The Irish Times Tuesdays Education and Living Section January Special College Supplement Series of articles - Brian Mooney The Independent Careers Articles - Mary O Donnell Useful ResourcesTo assist with course research / application

  24. Internet Qualifax – www.qualifax.ie Irish courses database CAO – www.cao.ie Contains links to course websites Careers Portal -www.careersportal.ie College websites (Addresses in CAO Handbook) UCAS -www.ucas.com

  25. People Relatives Past pupils Admissions/Academic staff of colleges (corresponding names and phone numbers on inside cover of CAO handbook) Guidance Counsellor Access to sources of information www.patriciansecondary.ie

  26. And Finally…

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