Navigating Leaving Cert and Beyond: Information for Students and Parents
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INFORMATION FOR
STUDENTS &
PARENTS
Leaving Cert and
Beyond
Student Options
1
. Third Level Course:
1.1. Apply through the
CAO
for a course in a
University/IT
1.2 Apply for a
PLC Course
2.
Apprenticeship
NFQ
1. The CAO System
CAO = Central Applications Office
Deals with applications to undergraduate courses in
Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s)
Deals with Offers and Acceptances
Does not make decisions on places
CAO WEBSITE:
PARENTS SECTION
Course Choices
2 Course Choice lists:
–Level 8 and Level 6/7
10 selections can be made in each list
Choices are made using
a Code:
E.g. Arts in NUI Maynooth =
MH 101
Level 8 choices
do not affect Level 6/7 Choices
It is possible to
receive an offer on both lists
Only
one offer can be accepted
Place your course
choices in
genuine order of
preference!
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The Offer Process
1.
CAO checks
Minimum Entry Requirements
2.
Calculates
points
(best 6 subjects)
3.
Receive offer if you meet Entry Requirements and
Points
4.
Places are allocated and offered by post and on line
5.
Students may accept, reject or defer offered places
(NB accept what you get offered – may not be offered in further rounds)
6.
Further rounds/offers are made
Demand Based Points system
Entry to college courses is points based
A students
best 6
subjects are used to calculate
their LC points
Accounting and Finance DCU
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How to Apply
Apply
online WWW.CAO.IE
CAO Opens 5
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Nov 2020
CAO closes 1
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Feb 2021
Change of Mind facility opens in May
Final application by 1 July 2021
Before Applying
The process begins
now
Students needs to
research thoroughly
–Course Requirements
–Course Contents
–Duration
–Qualification/Learning outcomes
–Progression
- The college itself / location / size / extra-curricular
University Access Routes
The HEAR and DARE Schemes
HEAR
Higher Education Access Route is a third level
admission scheme for school leavers from lower
socio-economic backgrounds
Each college has a quota of places on a reduced
points basis for
HEAR
students
Information from
www.cao.ie
and
www.accesscollege.ie
You must have an active email address to apply and
you will have to send on documentary proof of
entitlement.
DARE
Disability Access Route to Education is a
supplementary admission scheme for school leavers
with disabilities
or specific learning difficulties
and
can mean reduced points
For those with academic ability but who may not be
able to meet points due to impact of
the
disability
You will require proof of disability including
consultant’s report and school reference
Information on
www.cao.ie
and
www.accesscollege.ie
DARE Considerations
Attention Deficit Disorder / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder
Autistic Spectrum Dusorder
Vision impairment
Hard of Hearing
Developmental Co-ordination Disorder
Mental Health Condition
Physical Disability
Neurological Condition
Significant ongoing illness
Speech and Language Communication Disorder
Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia and Dyscalculia)
Important Information!!!
Irish can sometimes be a requirement for entry into
college.
If a student has exemption from Irish and/or third
language they must complete an
NUI Exemption
Form
to ensure you meet the entry requirements of
UCD, UCC, NUI Maynooth and Galway and other
NUI Colleges.
Student Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s
national awarding authority for all higher and further
education grants.
SUSI offers funding to
eligible
students in approved full-
time third-level education in Ireland and also, in some
cases, funding for students studying outside the State
www.susi.ie
2. PLC Route
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PLC courses are a flexible option -
ideal for a
student who does a lot of OL subjects
As a backdoor for any student into their careers path
/ Plan B
Excellent route of accessing HEI’s
Generally interview based (may have additional
requirments / specific subjects)
FETAC Link Scheme
Science
1.Pre University Science Colaiste Dhulaigh
Gain an overall Merit (65%)
Places reserved on the following (examples):
DCU - Dublin City University BSc. in Analytical Science
(DC161) BSc. in Bio-Technology (DC181) BSC. in Common
Entry into Science (DC201)
DIT - Dublin Institute of Technology BSc. in Forensic and
Environmental Science (DT213) BSc. in Clinical
Measurement (DT229) BSc. in Physics Technology (DT222)
PLC Colleges Dublin
Colaiste Dhulaigh College (Coolock)
Colaiste Ide (Finglas)
Crumlin College of further Ed
Kylemore College of further Ed (Ballyfermot)
Killester College of Further Ed
Liberties College
Marino College of Further Ed
Plunket College (Whitehall)
Whitehall College of further Ed
Summary
Begin researching courses now!
CAO Opens November 5
th
– register and begin process.
Rank in order of
preference (include a range of points)
Are you eligible for HEAR / DARE? – return form to
guidance teacher
Be aware of closing dates and deadlines
PLC’s: apply directly to the college
Thank you for listening!
Any questions?
Discover essential information for students and parents as they navigate options post-Leaving Cert. Explore choices like third-level courses via CAO or PLC, apprenticeships, and the importance of genuine course preferences. Learn about the CAO system, course choices, offer process, and the demand-based points system for college entry. Make informed decisions for a successful transition beyond the Leaving Cert exams.
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Leaving Cert and Beyond INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRgKqxD_fdSDS6Mz5rcGBVHWqYDhJCBeV1CoWQQ3XERdmo-ngdpyHAdxw
Student Options 1. Third Level Course: 1.1. Apply through the CAO for a course in a University/IT 1.2 Apply for a PLC Course 2. Apprenticeship
1. The CAO System CAO = Central Applications Office Deals with applications to undergraduate courses in Higher Education Institutions (HEI s) Deals with Offers and Acceptances Does not make decisions on places CAO WEBSITE: PARENTS SECTION
Course Choices 2 Course Choice lists: Level 8 and Level 6/7 10 selections can be made in each list Choices are made using a Code: E.g. Arts in NUI Maynooth = MH 101 Level 8 choices do not affect Level 6/7 Choices It is possible to receive an offer on both lists Only one offer can be accepted
Place your course choices in genuine order of preference!
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Dream Courses Genuine Order of Preference Realistic Courses Banker Safety Net
The Offer Process CAO checks Minimum Entry Requirements 1. 2. Calculates points (best 6 subjects) 3. Receive offer if you meet Entry Requirements and Points 4. Places are allocated and offered by post and on line 5. Students may accept, reject or defer offered places (NB accept what you get offered may not be offered in further rounds) 6. Further rounds/offers are made
Demand Based Points system Entry to college courses is points based A students best 6subjects are used to calculate their LC points Accounting and Finance DCU Year Points 2020 520 2019 487 2018 480
New Points System Note: 25 bonus points for grade H6 or above on higher level Maths paper
How to Apply Apply online WWW.CAO.IE CAO Opens 5th Nov 2020 CAO closes 1st Feb 2021 Change of Mind facility opens in May Final application by 1 July 2021
Before Applying The process begins now Students needs to research thoroughly Course Requirements Course Contents Duration Qualification/Learning outcomes Progression - The college itself / location / size / extra-curricular
University Access Routes The HEAR and DARE Schemes
HEAR Higher Education Access Route is a third level admission scheme for school leavers from lower socio-economic backgrounds Each college has a quota of places on a reduced points basis for HEAR students Information from www.cao.ie and www.accesscollege.ie You must have an active email address to apply and you will have to send on documentary proof of entitlement.
DARE Disability Access Route to Education is a supplementary admission scheme for school leavers with disabilities or specific learning difficulties and can mean reduced points For those with academic ability but who may not be able to meet points due to impact of the disability You will require proof of disability including consultant s report and school reference Information on www.cao.ie and www.accesscollege.ie
DARE Considerations Attention Deficit Disorder / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Autistic Spectrum Dusorder Vision impairment Hard of Hearing Developmental Co-ordination Disorder Mental Health Condition Physical Disability Neurological Condition Significant ongoing illness Speech and Language Communication Disorder Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia and Dyscalculia)
Important Information!!! Irish can sometimes be a requirement for entry into college. If a student has exemption from Irish and/or third language they must complete an NUI Exemption Form to ensure you meet the entry requirements of UCD, UCC, NUI Maynooth and Galway and other NUI Colleges.
Student Grant SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland s national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students in approved full- time third-level education in Ireland and also, in some cases, funding for students studying outside the State www.susi.ie
2. PLC Route PLC courses are a flexible option - ideal for a student who does a lot of OL subjects As a backdoor for any student into their careers path / Plan B Excellent route of accessing HEI s Generally interview based (may have additional requirments / specific subjects)
FETAC Link Scheme Science 1.Pre University Science Colaiste Dhulaigh Gain an overall Merit (65%) Places reserved on the following (examples): DCU - Dublin City University BSc. in Analytical Science (DC161) BSc. in Bio-Technology (DC181) BSC. in Common Entry into Science (DC201) DIT - Dublin Institute of Technology BSc. in Forensic and Environmental Science (DT213) BSc. in Clinical Measurement (DT229) BSc. in Physics Technology (DT222)
PLC Colleges Dublin Colaiste Dhulaigh College (Coolock) Colaiste Ide (Finglas) Crumlin College of further Ed Kylemore College of further Ed (Ballyfermot) Killester College of Further Ed Liberties College Marino College of Further Ed Plunket College (Whitehall) Whitehall College of further Ed
Summary Begin researching courses now! CAO Opens November 5th register and begin process. Rank in order of preference (include a range of points) Are you eligible for HEAR / DARE? return form to guidance teacher Be aware of closing dates and deadlines PLC s: apply directly to the college
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