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Immigrant Parents & Guardians Support Association

Immigrant Parents & Guardians Support Association. CAO Information Evening. Agenda. Applicants' Responsibilities General points regarding the CAO. Entry Requirements and the Points System. Making an application. How places are allocated by CAO After submitting the application.

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Immigrant Parents & Guardians Support Association

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  1. Immigrant Parents & Guardians Support Association CAO Information Evening

  2. Agenda • Applicants' Responsibilities • General points regarding the CAO. • Entry Requirements and the Points System. • Making an application. • How places are allocated by CAO • After submitting the application. • Other Options • Questions

  3. It is the applicants’ responsibility to: • Research thoroughly all the courses for which s/he is making application. • Be au fait with all aspects of the application system used (CAO) for these courses, i.e., procedures, dates, fees, rules, etc.

  4. Useful ResourcesTo assist with course research / application Publications • College Prospectuses – Relevant Year Entry • CAO Handbook Relevant Year – free gratis Newspapers • www.irishtimes.com/society/education (Tuesday Education Section) • www.independent.ie

  5. Internet • Qualifax – www.qualifax.ieIrish courses database • CAO – www.cao.ie Contains links to course websites • Careersportal – www.careersportal.ie • College websites (Addresses in CAO Handbook) • www.accesscollege.ie • www.studentfinance.ie People • Relatives • Past pupils • Admissions/Academic staff of colleges Guidance Counsellor • Interest Inventories / Guidance interviews • Access to sources of information • Appointments for parents

  6. CAO – General Info. • Centralised application system for 47 Irish 3rd level institutions, including fee-paying colleges. • Every 6th year will have been given a CAO Handbook which includes: • application & course information • Sample application form • Application Dates and Fees.

  7. Application Fees

  8. CAO – General Info. • 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: • 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.

  9. Minimum Entry Requirements E.g. UCD Pass 6 subjects At least 2 HC3 Pass in: Irish English Another Language Mathematics* Science Subject* Specific Subject Requirements E.g.s Engineering(UCD) HC3 Maths Veterinary Medicine(UCD) HC3 Chemistry French Law(UCD) HB3 French ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThese must be satisfied before “points” are considered, e.g. on Level 8 course: If all Entry Requirements are met  applicant is deemed ‘Qualified’ to apply.

  10. POINTS SYSTEM 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 achieving a Higher D3 or above in Mathematics • Entry Requirements can be satisfied over more than one sitting of the Leaving Certificate • Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) Points: Distinction - 70 Merit - 50 Pass - 30

  11. Making an application • The preferred method is online applications • Students may request a paper application from www.cao.ie • €10 charge if more than one application is sent • Always keep proof of having sent application or supporting documents to CAO: online – print screen receipt, paper – obtain certificate of post. • Form is very straight forward to fill out. • www.cao.ie

  12. **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 year’s cut off points or their own points scores. • Why? – Look at how places are allocated.

  13. Applicant Position Applicant Position Points Score Points Score Science – UCD 100 places to be offered Course Merit Lists Science – Maynooth 100 places to be offered 1 560 1 560 2 535 2 535 3 525 3 525 4 520 4 520 5 510 5 510 6 510 6 510 7 505 7 505 8 500 8 500 9 490 9 490 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 15 455 15 455 16 445 16 445 17 440 17 440 18 435 18 435 19 420 19 420 20 410 20 410 21 405 21 405 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 98 340 98 345 99 335 99 340 100 330 100 335 101 325 101 335 102 315 102 335 103 310 103 315 104 305 104 310 105 295 105 305 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 182 265 182 265  Last place to be filled  Random Selection to be used Course Cut Off Points = 330 Course Cut Off Points = 335*

  14. A Students Course Preferences - Example All Lower Preference Courses Disappear From Students’ Preferences Students Points Total = 445 Cut Off Points for Course NO NO YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES

  15. ROUND 2 7 round one places not accepted 3 round one places not accepted  Last place to be filled - Round 1  Last place to be filled – Round 1  Last place to be filled - Round 2  Last place to be filled - Round 2 Round 2 cut off points - 455 Round 2 cut off points - 460

  16. So – what is the best way to fill in the courses? Dream Courses Realistic Courses Safety Net

  17. Places Allocation Note: • The exact same procedure takes place for both lists on the form, hence students may get 2 offers – one from each list; if this happens they may accept only one. • Students should think carefully about not accepting one of these offers, as they may not receive any further offers. • Regardless of whether or not they accept a course in round 1, they will still be offered a higher preference course in subsequent rounds if they become entitled to one.

  18. After Making Application • Receive CAO number and Statement of Course Choices – check this carefully. • Some students may be called for extra assessments. • Change of Mind facility becomes available – use sparingly and carefully. • Leaving Cert. Results are sent to CAO. • Places are allocated and offered by post and online. • Students accept,reject or defer offered places. • Further rounds of offers are made until all course places are filled.

  19. CAO TIMETABLE ENTRY • 1st February, Closing date for receipt of normal application • 1st May, Closing date for receipt of late applications • From early May, The free change of mind facility is made availaable • 1st July, Latest date for change of mind • Late August, First round of offers will commence.

  20. Other Options • Post Leaving Certificate Courses - FETAC links scheme • Apprenticeships • Defence Forces • Gardai • Directly to Employment

  21. THANK YOU Faleminderit Благодаря Multumesc Dziekuje Merci شكرا لك salamat Go raibh maith agat

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