1. Parent/Guardian Information Night
10/09/2018
Parent/Guardian Information Night
E.Moore
Guidance Counsellor
E.Moore Guidance Counsellor (BA,MSC,PGDE,PGGC)

2. Student Worries
I don’t want to be the only one that doesn’t get my course.
I don’t want to go to college so what are my options?
How am I going to get everything done?
I am so stressed trying to manage all of my subjects I only need 6 for points?
I want to apply for that course but I don’t want to tell anyone.

3. What would you like to do next year?
I don’t know?
I think I would like…
I keep changing my mind…

4. STUDENT OPTIONS AFTER SCHOOL

5. How do students choose a course/career?
10/09/2018
How do students choose a course/career?
My Role as a Guidance Counsellor. ‘Helping you to help yourself’ Questions? What do you love, what you are interested in, your goals, hobbies, interests, achievements. Is there any medical issue to be considered. School Results, Differential Aptitude Test Results, Personality Test, Career Interest Inventory. Match a career path that gives them a spark! ‘Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there’.
E.Moore Guidance Counsellor (BA,MSC,PGDE,PGGC)

6. Non CAO Options
Apprenticeships/
SOLAS Training
World of Work

7. Colleges of Further Education
What is a PLC/Fetac course?
No Points
Interview & Reference
Usually one year in duration
Includes work placement
Provides access to third level
Cost:
No tuition fees*
* Application fee in some Colleges and cost associated with some courses.
Apply directly to the Colleges of Further Education…some charge approximately €20.

8. Teagasc Agriculture Horticulture Equine Forestry www.teagasc.ie
Nearest one to us is Kildalton.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

9. CAO Application Process Cost of 3rd level education.

11. National Framework of Qualifications
Level 5
Colleges of Further Education
Level 6/7
Institutes of Technology
Level 8
Universities

12. 10/09/2018
The New Points Scale
In your Leaving Certificate you are awarded “points” for each individual grade you achieve.
The grades students achieve at both higher and ordinary level are now numbered from 1 – 8.
25 Bonus Points will be awarded for H1 – H6 in Maths.
E.Moore Guidance Counsellor (BA,MSC,PGDE,PGGC)

13. CAO APPLICATION FORM # = restricted course * = random selection
10/09/2018
CAO APPLICATION FORM
Name, DOB, Address,
School Name,Contact details.
You can tick a box for
Grant, HEAR, & DARE
_________________________________L Level 8 Courses
1. CK (Arts UCC)
2. GY101 (Arts Nuig ) 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 _
Level 6/7 Courses
1. WD018 (social science WIT)
2. CR (social Science CIT)
3. CR220 # (fine Art CIT) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10
# = restricted course
* = random selection
E.Moore Guidance Counsellor (BA,MSC,PGDE,PGGC)

14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 So – What is the best way to apply for courses?
Dream Courses
Realistic Courses
Back up courses
Brian Howard - Newbridge College

15. Restricted Application Courses #
Some courses have Interviews/ Assessments / Portfolios / Auditions
Medicine – HPAT Test
Application must be made by the 1st February.
Details of all restricted entry courses are in the CAO Handbook
Health profession admissions test

16. Cao Language Exemptions
Students with Irish and/or Language exemption.
If applying for an NUI college must fill out an exemption form and contact the CAO to inform them.
If applying for TCD/UL/non NUI Colleges students must fill in a language waiver form and contact the CAO to inform them.
Forms are available online

17. Financial Support SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland)
General College Supports .

18. Average Cost of College
1818
Already cost is €2,500
Average Cost of College
Average monthly cost:
Rent (Shared House/Flat) Є 370
Light/Heat/Power Є 40
Food Є 186
Travel Є 60
Books/Stationery Є 48
Clothes/Laundry/Medical Є 100
Social Life/Mobile/Misc Є 150
Total: Є 954
The average cost of
third level per annum is between
€11,000 and €13,000. Costs in Dublin are greater than other cities.
Annual (8½ Months) Total: € 8109
Registration fee: €3,000
Total Average Cost: €11,109

19. SUSI: Some Key Messages
10/09/2018
SUSI: Some Key Messages
Check the website: (Use Eligibility Reckoner)
CAO form: Tick the SUSI option to share your college acceptance
Apply early: April
Return requested documentation: complete and on time
Self employed: Tax returns
Contact SUSI
Website:
Facebook.com/susisupport
Twitter.com/susihelpdesk
Telephone helpdesk:
E.Moore Guidance Counsellor (BA,MSC,PGDE,PGGC)

20. ACCESS SUPPORTS

21. What colleges offer DARE/HEAR
Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin City University
RCSI
Trinity College, Dublin
University College, Dublin
Church of Ireland, College of Education
Marino Institute of Education
National College of Ireland
St. Angela’s College, Sligo.
IT Sligo
Maynooth University
Pontifical University
NUI Galway
Athlone IT
University of Limerick
Mary Immaculate College
University College Cork
Cork Institute of Technology

22. 10/09/2018
What is DARE?
The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
DARE offers reduced points places to school leavers who as a result of having a disability have experienced additional educational challenges in second level education.
E.Moore Guidance Counsellor (BA,MSC,PGDE,PGGC)

23. Benefits of DARE
College supports may include:
Orientation Programmes
Library Support
Learning Support
Exam Accommodations
Assistive Technology
Educational Support Worker
Academic Tuition
You don’t have to be eligible for DARE to get support in college.
A needs assessment is conducted to identify your specific support requirements.

24. Disabilities eligible for consideration
10/09/2018
Disabilities eligible for consideration
Autistic Spectrum Disorders (including Asperger’s Syndrome)
ADD / ADHD
Blind / Vision Impaired
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
DCD – Dyspraxia/Dysgraphia
Mental Health Conditions
Neurological Conditions (incl. Brain Injury & Epilepsy)
Speech & Language Communication Disorder
Significant Ongoing Illness
Physical Disability
Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia & Dyscalculia)
E.Moore Guidance Counsellor (BA,MSC,PGDE,PGGC)

25. WHAT IS HEAR
Higher Education Access Route is an admissions route for school leavers who for social, financial or cultural reasons are under-represented at third level education.
It was set up to ensure that all Leaving
Certificate students have a fair and equal opportunity to progress to third level education.

26. You must meet the HEAR income limit plus the right combination of 2 other indicators to be eligible1.
Was your household income on or below €45,790 in 2016? 2.
Do you or your family have a Medical Card/GP Visit Card? 3.
Did your parents/guardians receive a means-tested social welfare payment for at least 26 weeks in 2016? 4.
Is your parents’ or guardians’ employment status under-represented in Higher Education? 5.
Have you attended a DEIS second level school for five years? 6.
Do you live in an area of concentrated disadvantage?
Indicator 1 plus 2 plus 4 or 5 or 6
Indicator 1 plus 3 plus 4 or 5 or 6
Indicator 1 plus 4 plus 5 or 6
Indicator 1 plus 5 plus 6

27. More Information… www.cao.ie
Application Guides on
Waterford Advice Clinic in the Woodlands Hotel on Tuesday, 23 January 2018 from 6-8pm
Individual college websites
Even if your son or daughter is not applying to a participating college but has an SLD or a disability they should still indicate this on their CAO form and contact the Access Office in that college. There are supports available.

28. Sports and Elite Sports Academic Entrance (550 +) Music
Scholarships
Sports and Elite Sports
Academic
Entrance (550 +)
Music
Active Citizenship
Quercus UCC
AD Astra UCD
Naughton (STEM)
Trinity Schols

29. Eleanor Uí Chatháin, Guidance Counsellor.

30. www.eunicas.ie Biosciences Business/Management Digital Media/Gaming
Engineering
Environmental Science - Hospitality & Tourism - International Law
International Relations/Politics
IT & Software
Life Sciences - Media & Entertainment Management - Medicine - Performing Arts - Physiotherapy - Psychology
Sports Management - Veterinary Science
And more

31. No Fees
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Fees
Netherlands €2060
Poland/Bulgaria € 8/9,000
Note: Ireland €3000 (registration fee)

32. Courses in the UK
Personal details
5 Choices
Personal Statement
School Reference
Interview Feb/March

33. UCAS Fees: (No Update Post-Brexit)
Domicile of Student
Location of Institution
England
Scotland
Wales NI
Up to 9K
No fee
Up to £ EU
No FEE
Other International
Variable

34. Two Types of offers Unconditional offers Conditional Offers
A conditional offer means that they will offer you a place if you meet certain conditions, which are usually based on your exams.
An unconditional offer means that you have met all the entry requirements and the university or college is happy to accept you. Students can apply for up to 5 courses through UCAS*
Personal Statement needs to be 60% academic and 40% personal. The reference will also reflect this.

35. SCHOOL COMPLETION

36. Websites & Twitter www.careersportal.ie www.cao.ie www.qualifax.ie
@FriaryGuidance
(Guidance Section)
Guidance Department