2. Points! Must have a Points Variance in a CAO!

3. DREAM COURSES (1 2 3) REALISITC COURSES (4 5 6 & 7) INSURANCE COURSES (8 9 & 10) Best way to fill in a CAO?

4. What is your role as a parent/guardian?

5. * Go to www.cao.ie and click on -www.cao.ie 1. Information for Schools 2. Guidance Counsellor Resources 3. A CAO Guide for Parents & Guardians

8. Complete overview of education in Ireland, all application routes, career jargon, finance, back up options etc.

9. * Up to date Psychological Report required. Less than 3 years old. Application made through school. Exemptions cancel out General Entry Requirements.

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11. Form used by student / school / Ed. Psychologist to transfer information from secondary to 3 rd Level. All students with Learning Difficulties and an up to date Psychological Report (less than 3 years old) can use SIF. 3 rd Level colleges can then prepare for the needs of incoming students.

12. The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a college and university admissions scheme which offers places to school leavers with disabilities. 18 colleges participate Entry requirements must be met as usual. Must ‘opt in to DARE’