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What is the difference between level 7 and level 8 on the NFQ?
How do I find out if a particular CAO course is recognised by the teaching council? I want to do PE Teaching but am worried I won't get the points so am looking at alternative courses that would lead [...]
I was researching cao course choices and saw the term cut-off point referred to when discussing rounds of offers, what does this mean?
Can someone explain to me what CAO ‘vacant places’ mean and how can I apply for one?
I am thinking of deferring any CAO place I get offered in August. How do I go about deferring my place?
Are there any alternatives to the state funded CAO colleges in Ireland?
If I place a course as first choice is there any way of accepting a course lower down if I get offered the one in first place?
My daughter is interested in studying medicine and plans on taking the Gamsats next March and she need to do a lot of Prep work from September in the three science subjects. Can you please help us [...]
Hi my son didnt get one of the courses he wanted in the first offers. Is he obliged to take one of the offers made or should he wait for the second round. What are the implications? Thanks - Peter
How do I apply for nursing through HEAR?
Will be starting college in September (hopefully) and am looking at accomodation options, not sure where I'm going yet so just wondering in general if on-campus accomodation works out more expensive [...]
What kind of degrees do I need to be a p.e teacher?
I unfortunately did not get the course I was hoping for in first round and only got my 4th choice which I'm not too sure about. I don't think I will get decent offer in 2nd round, should I go ahead [...]
Hi, I received my leaving cert results and dont think my points will get me any of my CAO choices. What are my options?
Can I defer my level 8 course and do a plc for the year to reapply to a course higher on my cao next year.
Who is eligible for grant assistance for third level?