Main points to know about the CAO?? Galway City Agency for processing 3 rd Level places 1,200 courses in 42 colleges €25 / €40 fee Online application Non.

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Main points to know about the CAO?? Galway City Agency for processing 3 rd Level places 1,200 courses in 42 colleges €25 / €40 fee Online application Non Restricted Courses – academic Restricted Courses – academic + CAO + DARE / HEAR / SIF Grant indication 10 Level 8 choices 10 Level 7/6 choices 20 in total Entry requirements Points The last student into the course, sets the points for that year – the CAO do not set the points

Level 8 Level 7/6 Same course at different levels Some different course progression options Different points score, code etc.

Majority of offers and acceptances completed by Round 3

Pitch yourself perfectly! Don’t underestimate my potential!

As many genuine choices as possible…

Restricted CAO courses?

Order of Preference is key!