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Tips for the CAO and choosing a college course (with Leaving Cert Guidance)
Whether or not you know what you want to do after the Leaving Cert next year, this podcast is for you! Andy and Nessa chat to guidance counsellor and CAO expert Donnchadh O'Mahony from Leaving Cert Guidance about everything you could possibly need to know about the CAO. From tips on how to research college courses, to information about PLCs and Tertiary degrees, we cover it all! Check out timecodes and links mentioned below, and don't forget to follow Donnchadh on socials for all the latest updates on the CAO, new courses and general career guidance. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leavingcertguidance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingcertguidance/ ⏰ TIMECODES: 02:05 - Key dates and basic steps for applying for the CAO 03:38 - How you should list your courses on the CAO form (Genuine Order of Preference) 07:04 - Explaining how the points system works 09:31 - Interesting new courses in CAO people might not know about 12:40 - Advice for anyone applying to universities outside of Ireland (UCAS etc) 15:45 - Information about restricted courses 16:41 - Tips for researching courses 20:38 - Tips for people who have no idea what they want to do after school 21:34 - How to choose the right course for you (www.findmycollegecourse.ie) 25:02 - Andy’s experience applying for a restricted course 26:10 - Choosing where to go to college 27:34 - Information about applying for the SUSI grant 28:07 - Information about HEAR/DARE 29:29 - Information about PLCs and tertiary degrees 33:05 - Why you should attend open days 35:32 - Donnchadh’s final advice on the CAO 37:28 - Registering for the Candidate Self Service portal 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED Official CAO Website: www.cao.ie Donnchadh’s website for finding the right college course for you: www.findmycollegecourse.ie Information about Tertiary Degrees www.nto.ie Applying for the SUSI grant https://www.susi.ie/ State Examinations Commission examinations.ie Information about HEAR/DARE https://accesscollege.ie/hear/
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How to get better at Leaving Cert Irish
Irish can be a tough subject to get to grips with, but with enough effort and dedication, anyone can get better at it. And our resident Gaeilgeoir Erin is proof of that! During the final years of school, her Irish improved so much she's now doing a college course entirely through the medium of Irish. In this episode of the Studyclix podcast, she shares the tips and tricks she learnt for achieving the top grade in the Leaving Cert exam. ------ Thinking of getting grinds for Leaving Cert Irish? Try out Studyclix Boost! It's packed with bite-sized videos designed by expert teachers to fill the gaps in your knowledge and improve your overall confidence with Irish. Think of it as grinds except cheaper, shorter and more flexible. Pay for it once and have access until the end of the school year! Find out more here: https://www.studyclix.ie/boost/leaving-cert-irish-boost --- Reading of the Irish Poems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT1Y9tdZ898&list=PLSpnZJXDWrL1sgVBCXYjFdWL29-LiTpme ---- Got an idea you’d like us to cover on the podcast? Drop us a line at [email protected], or reach out to us on social media. Our DMs are always open 💌 Follow Studyclix on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat (@studyclix) and share this podcast with a friend to help us grow!
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Cumarsáid Agus Aistriúchán in University of Galway (Interview with a college student)
In this episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Erin is interviewed by her co-host Andy on her college course: Cumarsáid agus Aistriúchán in the University of Galway. Now in her 2nd year, Erin talks about her experience with Irish as language, and what it was like coming into the course as a someone who didn't go to a Gaelscoil. She breaks down different modules in her course, what job prospects it offers, as well as some chat about the clubs and societies she takes part in at the University of Galway. ______ Got an idea you’d like us to cover on the podcast? Or someone you'd love to see as a guest? Drop us a line at [email protected], or reach out to us on social media. Our DMs are always open 💌 Follow Studyclix on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat (@studyclix) and share this podcast with a friend to help us grow!
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IN CONVERSATION: Kristina Pokhrel
We catch up with Kristina Pokhrel, content creator and Studyclix ambassador, as she heads into her 6th year of secondary school. Kristina chats to Luke about how she got into content creation and what it's like have close to 200k followers while you're still in school. She also chats about school-life balance, her TY experience, and her ongoing struggle with Biology! Find out more about Leaving Cert Biology Boost here: https://www.studyclix.ie/boost/leaving-cert-biology-boost Follow Krissy on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinapokhrell/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@krissysgrwm?lang=en-GB Youtube: https://youtube.com/@kristinapokhrel?si=_HyBV7YGY6nNFjJB --- Got an idea you’d like us to cover on the podcast? Or someone you'd love to see as a guest? Drop us a line at [email protected], or reach out to us on social media. Our DMs are always open 💌 Follow Studyclix on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat (@studyclix) and share this podcast with a friend to help us grow!
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Tips for getting the most out of TY
Luke, Andy & Erin chat about their experiences with doing Transition Year, and share their tips for getting the most out of the extra year in school. ------ Got an idea you’d like us to cover on the podcast? Drop us a line at [email protected], or reach out to us on social media. Our DMs are always open 💌 Follow Studyclix on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat (@studyclix) and share this podcast with a friend to help us grow!
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