1. 6 th Yr Guidance College 2016

2. “Why didn’t I get into college last year?” Unrealistic expectations / targets / points / results possibleUnrealistic expectations / targets / points / results possible Unaware (intentional or unintentional?) of what is expected in order to complete a Leaving CertUnaware (intentional or unintentional?) of what is expected in order to complete a Leaving Cert Negative company – “sucked in syndrome”Negative company – “sucked in syndrome” Underachieving due to …..Underachieving due to ….. Matriculation – essential requirementsMatriculation – essential requirements No back up plan due to ……No back up plan due to ……

3. CAO mistakesCAO mistakes –Courses not in order of preference –Deadlines missed –Requirements –No level 6 or 7’s placed –Misread titles or course information Opt out? Easier option or prolonging the inevitable!

4. What is expected of me this year? Profiling – careers portal, reflection, talking with numerous people (family, friends, past pupils, college lecturers etc)Profiling – careers portal, reflection, talking with numerous people (family, friends, past pupils, college lecturers etc) A huge amount of research both in and out of schoolA huge amount of research both in and out of school Attendance at open days, conferences, talks etcAttendance at open days, conferences, talks etc Questionning ????????Questionning ???????? Appointments with meAppointments with me Looking at all the alternativesLooking at all the alternatives Back up plans A,B,C,D,E, F…….Back up plans A,B,C,D,E, F……. Attendance, Homework, Organisation, RevisionAttendance, Homework, Organisation, Revision

5. I will not.. Tell you what course to do…only adviseTell you what course to do…only advise Chase after you all year….your responsibilityChase after you all year….your responsibility Make anyone go to college…Make anyone go to college… We will only have @6 classes of guidance before you make your CAO applications

6. No one knows…. How You’re going to feel in 8 or 9 months timeHow You’re going to feel in 8 or 9 months time How much potential you have….except you!How much potential you have….except you! How much you want a different futureHow much you want a different future How passionate you are about your future choicesHow passionate you are about your future choices How confused you are!How confused you are! How frightened you might be thinking of the futureHow frightened you might be thinking of the future ALL OF THE ABOVE IS NORMAL AND WE’RE HERE TO HELP…you need to be honest with yourself and with me!

7. What do you want? Open days, conferences etcOpen days, conferences etc Talks, speakers in..Talks, speakers in.. A number of appointmentsA number of appointments Phonecalls made, questions answeredPhonecalls made, questions answered Advise for parentsAdvise for parents Information on grants, accommodation, finances, college life, alternative routes etc..Information on grants, accommodation, finances, college life, alternative routes etc.. Study plans and techniquesStudy plans and techniques Applications to colleges (CAO, UCAS, PLC’s apprenticeships etc…)Applications to colleges (CAO, UCAS, PLC’s apprenticeships etc…) Time-out…Time-out…

8. Contract Only 1 class every 2 weeks so…Only 1 class every 2 weeks so… –Be on time –Listen –Have questions recorded –Follow up with me –Research - research – research –Be mature, pro-active, positive and supportive

9. Time Scale Higher Options Conference – Wednesday 16 th September, RDS, DublinHigher Options Conference – Wednesday 16 th September, RDS, Dublin CAO applications open on November 5 thCAO applications open on November 5 th CAO closing date for reduced online rate is January 20 th, 5:15pmCAO closing date for reduced online rate is January 20 th, 5:15pm CAO official closing date is February 1 st, 5:15pmCAO official closing date is February 1 st, 5:15pm UCAS deadlines for medical related courses December 15 th and other courses, January 15 th.UCAS deadlines for medical related courses December 15 th and other courses, January 15 th. Mocks – Early Feb.Mocks – Early Feb. Porfolios may be needed for entry to some colleges – late February – AprilPorfolios may be needed for entry to some colleges – late February – April PLC applications - January and FebruaryPLC applications - January and February

10. Open Days Friday, 2 nd Oct – KildaltonFriday, 2 nd Oct – Kildalton Friday and Saturday, 2 nd / 3 rd October – NUI GalwayFriday and Saturday, 2 nd / 3 rd October – NUI Galway Saturday,10 th October, NUI CorkSaturday,10 th October, NUI Cork Thursday and Friday, 15 th /16 th October, Limerick open days (UL, LIT, Mary I)Thursday and Friday, 15 th /16 th October, Limerick open days (UL, LIT, Mary I) Thursday, 22 nd October, National Maritime CollegeThursday, 22 nd October, National Maritime College Saturday, 7 th November, UCDSaturday, 7 th November, UCD Saturday, 7 th November, NCAD portfolio briefSaturday, 7 th November, NCAD portfolio brief

11. Open Days contd.. Friday, 13 th November, IT TraleeFriday, 13 th November, IT Tralee Thursday, 19 th November – IT CarlowThursday, 19 th November – IT Carlow Friday, 20 th November, CITFriday, 20 th November, CIT Friday and Saturday, 20 th /21 st November – DCUFriday and Saturday, 20 th /21 st November – DCU Saturday, 21 st November – St Pats, Drumcondra, DublinSaturday, 21 st November – St Pats, Drumcondra, Dublin

12. Open Days contd… Friday, 27 th November – Galway/Mayo IT, LetterfrackFriday, 27 th November – Galway/Mayo IT, Letterfrack Friday, 5 th December – Wexford campus, IT CarlowFriday, 5 th December – Wexford campus, IT Carlow Friday and Saturday, 27 th and 28 th November – NUI Maynooth and St Pats, MaynoothFriday and Saturday, 27 th and 28 th November – NUI Maynooth and St Pats, Maynooth Friday and Saturday, 4 th and 5 th December – DITFriday and Saturday, 4 th and 5 th December – DIT Saturday, 5 th December – Trinity College, DublinSaturday, 5 th December – Trinity College, Dublin Tuesday, 8 th December - WITTuesday, 8 th December - WIT