1. March 2016 A Curriculum Content Outline for each subject is available @ www.ricecollege.ie under Links (Career Guidance Website)www. Or www.careersportal.ie Options’ Week 2016 Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

2.  Examine importance of choosing the right subjects:  Understanding DATS  New Points System  Understanding College System  How to choose subjects  Help For Parents/Guardians Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

3.  Classes with Guidance Counsellor  Subject teacher spoke to students in their class about their subject  Presentation of subjects by Head of each Subject Department  All students sat their DATS Help with choosing Subject Choice Rice College Leaving Cert Subject Choice Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 20153 Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

4.  ABILITY - choose subjects in which you are likely to get good grades.  APTITUDES - The Differential Aptitude Tests consist of eight different tests. The results show where your greatest strengths lie. You will cope well with subjects for which you have an aptitude.  INTEREST - Choose subjects that you are genuinely interested in as you are much more likely to study those subjects and do well in them.  CAREER - In addition to the core subjects (Irish, English, Maths) there are other subjects that are essential for some courses and careers. Consider the following factors when choosing your subjects: Rice College Leaving Cert Subject Choice Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 20154 Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

5.  Snapshot  Percentile  Links with some subjects Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

7.  Minimise the use of random selection  To encourage the take up of higher level papers by awarding points for new H7 grade  (30%-40%) 37 points  25 bonus points awarded for maths H6 grade Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

10.  H5(50-60%)=56 pts same O1(90-100%)=56pts  H7(30-40%)=37 pts same O3(70-80%)=37pts  Important to keep this in mind

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12.  7 Universities 14 ITS  UL LIT DIT  DCU GMIT DKIT  Trinity ITT ITB  NUI Galway AIT IT Carlow  UCC IT Sligo ITT Dublin  UCD CIT LYIT  Maynooth University WIT IADT  Other Associated Colleges Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

13. Add on Ab initio degrees  ITs  Add on 2yr level 6  1yr level 7  1yr level 8  Ab initio Degree  Commit to full 3/4 years from the start  Usually requirements and points higher  Universities  Ab initio Degree( means from the beginning) Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

15.  Matriculation/entry to College Requirements  Course/Faculty Course Requirements Points Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

16. The Matriculation Requirement is the minimum academic qualification for entry that a Third Level College demands from a student. So, what subjects do I need to be doing for my Leaving Cert before I can apply to X college? Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

17. CollegeSubjects Required NUI Colleges 2H5 & 4H7/O6 English, Irish, and a 3rd Language Trinity 2H5 & 4H7/O6English, Maths and 2nd Language (i.e Irish or another lang) UL 2H5 & 4H7/O6English,Maths and 2 nd lang (i.e Irish or another lang) DCU 2H5 & 4H7/O6Maths & English or Irish I.T’s Level 8(2H5& 4H7/O6)level6/7(5H7/ O6) Maths & English or Irish Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

18.  Irish  English  Maths  Language(option)  NB colleges will require you to generally have 2H5 +4O6/H7 for level 8 courses  5O6H7 for level 6+7 courses  Teaching Colleges and Trinity require 3H5+3O6/H7

19.  Particular courses may require grades at certain levels, in particular subjects Some examples are:  Primary Teaching requires H5 in Irish also O5/H7 in English  Medicine in UCC requires H5 in chemistry + H5 in Physics or Biology  Business in UL requires O5 or H6 level maths  Engineering courses (Level 8) need maths H5 and science subject  www.qualifax.ie/students/uselfultools Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

21.  Points are allocated for the six best grades  Grades must be achieved in one sitting of the Leaving Certificate  Entry to a course will be granted to those who have highest points  Colleges do not set the points  The points reflect: the results of the student and the number of places available in the college in that year. Supply and DemandPoints Rice College Leaving Cert Subject Choice Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 201521 Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

22.  You will take 7 subjects unless you have an exemption from one  You will choose 4 subjects as well as English, Irish and Maths (compulsory )  LCVP can be taken as an eighth subject Applied Maths will be offered as an option this year. Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

23. French BUSINESS divided into 3 German Accounting Art Business Music Economics History Science divided into 3 Geography Biology Construction Chemistry DCG( Tech Graph) Physics Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

24. A decision to drop all science subjects or foreign languages will have significant implications on the range of courses/careers open to you later on. Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

25.  If you are considering Medical, Paramedical, Nursing, Science or Engineering courses you should select a laboratory science subject or two for some courses Physics Biology Chemistry Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

26.  Third Language dropped for all science, engineering and nursing courses in NUI colleges and agricultural science in UCD  But Not Health Sciences Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

27.  A pass in ordinary level maths is essential for entry to the majority of courses. Study right maths level for you!  Whatever you do over the next two years, don’t neglect your studies in this subject. Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

28.  European Language  Correct subject combination  Written exam 40%  Portfolio 60%  Pick your subjects 1 st then decide if you want to do LCVP Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

30.  Portfolio 60% Exam 40%  CV, 2.5 hours  Career Investigation Audio Visual Presentation  Enterprise/Action Plan Case Study(seen in advance)  Summary Report General Questions  Plus Any 2 of the following  Diary of work experience Exam 1 st Wed in May  Enterprise report  Recorded Interview/presentation  Report on My Own place  Submitted 1 st Wed in March Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

31.  LCVP  Distinction 66 points  Merit 46 points  Pass 28 points  study 80% students used LCVP points Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

32.  School (applied maths ?)  LCVP  Factor in time to and from class/grind  Extra work  Effect on other 7 subjects Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

33.  What subject am I most interested in?  What subject am I likely to be best at?  What subjects will I need?  Balanced choice of subjects Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

35.  Numbers for particular classes may be limited  In so far as possible students will be given their subject choice  It is very important when choosing the subjects to put them in preference order.  You must choose four choice subjects.  NB In Rice College we ask each year group what subjects they want and try our best to accommodate each student.  Our interest to have a happy student,parent +teacher!!!! Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

36. Entry Requirements Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

37.  School Website--Careers Link  Career interest,personality tests  Study techniques, exam targets  Careers profiles & occupation information  CV interview techniques  STORES ALL INFORMATION  Plus book and website info for parents etc  Students must take responsibility for their own research Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

38.  School Website--Careers Link  www.careersportal.ie  www.cao.ie  www.qualifax.ie  www.ncca.ie  www.careersnews.ie  www.studyclix.ie  Students must take responsibility for their own research Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

39.  Open Days  Exhibitions  Work Experience/shadowing  Career Talks  Reach Programme  Careersportal upcoming events  Qualifax calender of events  Careersnews.ie sign up news letter latest news Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

40. Do not give up subjects you love! Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

41. Thank You Any questions feel free to contact me An finally… Rice College Leaving Cert Subject Choice Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 201541 Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

42.  Advice Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016

43. Questions A Curriculum Content Outline for each subject is available www.ricecollege.www.ricecollege.ie under Links (Career Guidance Website) Or by www.careersportal.ie Breda Whelan, Guidance Counsellor Breda Whelan Guidance Counsellor 2016