CAO decision time: How to pick the right course for youAdvice on making sure you choose the best course and the right college for you. Here’s how to go about itTue May 24 2016 - 09:10
Key dates for 2016 CAO applicantsImportant dates to take note of in the CAO processTue May 24 2016 - 07:25
Business degrees are among the most popular course choicesA qualification in business is a great investment in your future career and there is a huge selection of courses to choose fromTue May 24 2016 - 07:16
Q&A: Everything you need to know about the CAOAdvice on how to approach the CAO process and how to get your course choice rightTue May 24 2016 - 07:14
Ask Brian: How useful is my degree in another country?Here’s how to check your qualification in more than 100 countriesTue May 24 2016 - 01:00
Ask Brian: I can’t afford to study business in college full timeDo you think I could manage a business degree while working part time to fund myself?Tue May 17 2016 - 02:00
Ask Brian: What’s my best bet for an ICT postgrad?There is a a wealth of full-time and part-time options available for graduatesTue May 10 2016 - 01:00
Ask Brian: How can I get an apprenticeship in construction?For the first time in Ireland, those seeking such apprenticeships and employers seeking to recruit them have a central portal in which to meetTue May 03 2016 - 01:00
Ask Brian: I am torn between physics and engineeringFollow the subjects you have a passion forTue Apr 26 2016 - 01:00
Ask Brian: Why does Leaving Cert Arabic assume students will have knowledge of the Koran?Authorities overlooked the fact that someone fluent in Arabic might not be MuslimTue Apr 19 2016 - 09:15
Concern over requirement to study Koran as part of Leaving Cert Arabic examA Syrian parent's complaint over religious content will form part of wider review of syllabusTue Apr 19 2016 - 09:15
Ask Brian: Can my school provide oral exams for Junior Cert language students?A longtime ASTI ban means many schools have not provided oral exams, but this is changingTue Apr 12 2016 - 01:00
Ask Brian: Will points for nursing go up this year?Rising demand and a cap on numbers are likely to make it more difficult for applicantsTue Apr 05 2016 - 01:00
Eight ways to get the most out of your mocksGo over your mock papers in detail: they are a map to better performance in the actual examsMon Apr 04 2016 - 07:00
Schools reports may go to 18-year-olds instead of parentsMove could leave parents in the dark on examination results and disciplinary recordsTue Mar 29 2016 - 10:53
Ask Brian: I’m 18 but I am treated like a child by my schoolI can vote but I still have to raise my hand to go to the toiletTue Mar 29 2016 - 01:00
Brian Mooney: ASTI sleep-walking into educational chaosA lack of leadership means the union is being driven by emotion and angerMon Mar 28 2016 - 01:00
Ask Brian: The low-down on studying medicine on the ContinentThere are lots of options in Europe but they can be very challengingTue Mar 15 2016 - 01:00
Brian Mooney: Who’s going to pay for extra college places?Higher education sector has faced growing numbers without extra resourcesWed Mar 09 2016 - 06:30
Postgraduate options: Moving up a level to master the job marketResearch shows that advanced degree holders are more employable and earn higher salariesTue Mar 08 2016 - 12:42
Matching your skills with those in demand in today’s labour marketPostgraduate programme will add set of cross-sectoral skills to enhance employabilityTue Mar 08 2016 - 12:40
Choosing the right conversion course for graduatesA postgraduate degree can be a springboard from a general area into a more specialised one – and can lead to a change in directionTue Mar 08 2016 - 12:40
How to find the right postgraduate course for youDifferentiating between what’s on offer and ensuring your course has credibility in the labour market is keyTue Mar 08 2016 - 12:38
Ask Brian: Can this year’s points be used to secure a college place after a year out?The short answer is yesTue Mar 08 2016 - 01:00
Ask Brian: Will the points for my college course jump?Rising student numbers and limited places mean points increases are likelyTue Mar 01 2016 - 01:00
Ask Brian: Will DCU graduates have a vote in the Seanad elections?The short answer is no. But why not?Tue Feb 23 2016 - 01:00
Ask Brian: How much will an ETB course cost?Costs vary significantly between training centres and post-Leaving Cert collegesTue Feb 16 2016 - 01:00
Ask Brian: My daughter is unhappy with her course – should she drop out?It is important to clarify the issues that are causing her such unhappinessThu Feb 11 2016 - 17:07
Ask Brian: How can Northern Irish students access universities in the Republic?Changes to the college entry system should remove many of the barriers facing students with A-levelsThu Feb 11 2016 - 17:06
Ask Brian: Do I need to do expensive grinds for the Hpat?A student who dramatically improved her results offers test adviceThu Feb 11 2016 - 17:02
Ask Brian: Is sports science in UL a sound option?Sport and exercise science graduates are well-placed to find work in a thriving sectorTue Feb 09 2016 - 06:00
CAO Watch: How to make your final top preference coursesDo your research to maximise your career potential and never list a course if you have not researched the lecture content throughout each academic yearWed Jan 20 2016 - 01:01
CAO Watch: Am I a failure if I don’t get a college place?There are many alternative routes where school-leavers can build on their talentsTue Jan 19 2016 - 01:00
CAO Watch: Grant supports can cushion college costsSome 43 per cent of students who receive grants do not pay €3,000 registration feeMon Jan 18 2016 - 13:20
CAO Watch: Reduced points for disadvantaged studentsSchemes are in place to help increase participation rates among marginalised groupsFri Jan 15 2016 - 01:00
Personal statement in CAO application crucial for mature studentsAbout 12,000 mature students will seek a third-level place through the CAO this yearWed Jan 13 2016 - 01:00
Ask Brian: Do I have to make a ‘voluntary contribution’ to my school?The Minister has suggested parents shouldn’t have to pay. Where do I stand?Tue Jan 12 2016 - 01:00
Brian Mooney: Post-Leaving Cert courses are a valuable alternative to CAO systemFurther Education route can suit students who struggle to secure high pointsTue Jan 12 2016 - 01:00
CAO Watch: Research key to picking suitable courseDo not be fooled by the lure of high points or that slick advertising, writes Brian MooneyMon Jan 11 2016 - 01:00
A step-by-step guide to applying for a college place this yearYou need to register now to apply for college through the CAO, but you have until July 1st to make a final decision on your course preferencesWed Jan 06 2016 - 02:00
The CAO – the theory and realityThe points for any third-level course can rise or fall each year and is determined by supply and demandWed Jan 06 2016 - 02:00
Life after the Leaving Cert: Where do you start?Don’t have a clue what to do after the Leaving? Don’t panic, you don’t have to decide on the rest of your life just the next few yearsWed Jan 06 2016 - 01:00
Ask Brian: How do I reapply for the Dare or Hear scheme?Can I carry forward my eligibility for third-level alternative admissions schemes?Tue Dec 15 2015 - 06:00
Analysis: What the feeder tables tell usExplaining the progression charts of Irish secondary schoolsThu Dec 03 2015 - 01:00
Ruling out statistical abberation at heart of feeder tablesSchools with dramatically falling numbers can have grossly inflated progression ratesThu Dec 03 2015 - 01:00
Ask Brian: What can my daughter do if she leaves university?My daughter is most unhappy with her architecture course she started in SeptemberTue Dec 01 2015 - 00:00
Ask Brian: Can my son pick up tech drawing for the Leaving Cert?He is in first year but couldn’t choose tech drawing as the class was fullTue Nov 24 2015 - 05:00
Ask Brian: How can my son get the help he needs at third level?The lack of one-to-one support is shockingTue Nov 17 2015 - 06:00
Ask Brian: Is move to ebooks in secondary schools a good idea?Poor ICT teacher skills are a recipe for disaster in the classroomTue Nov 10 2015 - 07:00
Ask Brian: Any pointers on applying for college?Don’t panic: students can change course preferences completely in the 10 days after the Leaving CertTue Nov 03 2015 - 07:00
