CAO Application for 2014 Entry

Presentation Nov. 2013

Leaving Certificate Classes

Guidance Counsellors

Rang Aodhan, Rang Deirdre (G/C), &Rang Cillian

Ms Mc Cullen

Rang Breifne & Rang Cliodhna

Ms Higgins

Rang Brid, Rang Ciaran (G/C) & Rang Padraig

Ms Hallahan

CAO processes Applications to Undergraduate courses in Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) e.g. CIT, UCC, UL, WIT, UCD etc

Offers issued & acceptances recorded by CAO

Assessment of Applications & decisions on admissions are made by the HEIs

All Leaving Certificate students should have received a CAO Handbook

Purpose of CAO

provides information on application & admission procedures only

Updates e.g. new & cancelled courses may be viewed at www.cao.ie - Downloads – Changes to CAO Handbook 2014

Students need to familiarise themselves with the content of the CAO Handbook

Information on courses is available from each HEI & students should consult prospectuses &/or websites before making an application

CAO Handbook

New courses: CK109 English, CK113 Criminology CK117 Economics CK110 World Languages Degree - awaiting full

details CK404 Bological Earth & Envir. Sciences –

additional degree option: Science Education Cancelled:CK714Nursing International with German

Semesterisation: Teaching commences 8 Sept 2014

Updates: UCC for 2014

CK112 Drama & Theatre Studies UCC – Open Day Sat 16 Nov Granary Theatre 10am – 1 pm

UCC DARE Advice clinics: 20 Nov. & 4 December 6pm – 8 pm Western Gateway G02

CIT DARE Advice Clinics: 13 Nov. & 3 December, 6.00pm – 9.00pm CIT

CIT Open Day Fri. 22 Nov 11 am – 3 pm full schedule of talks & stand informqtion available at www.cit.ie/openday

CIT Crawford College of Art & Design Fri. 22 Nov 11am – 3pm

CIT/School of Music Open Day Sat 23 Nov. 10am – 3 pm CIT/UCC School of Architecture Open Afternoon Wed 27

Nov 3pm – 5pm Copley Street CIT Special Maths Exam – 19 August 2014 (provisional)

Upcoming Events Cork

Do Not leave everything to last minute Up to 5.15 pm, 20 Jan - Early Online

Application Fee €25 Online Change of Course choices can be made

up to 5.15pm 31 Jan (free) 1 Feb 5.15pm Normal closing date -

Application Fee €40 5 May 12 noon expected date – online

Change of Mind facility (Free) RESTRICTED COURSES, DARE, HEAR.. –

applicants must apply by 1 Feb

Strict Closing Dates

DARE – Disability Access Route to Education HEAR Higher Education Access Route for

School Leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged

Full details at www.accesscollege.ie CIT DARE Advice Clinics – 13 November

& 3 December, 6.00pm – 9.00pm CIT DARE & HEAR Clinics - Sat 11 Jan 2014

Student Centre UCC 10am – 2pm

DARE & HEAR Schemes see Pages 7 - 9 CAO Handbook

Must register for HPAT at: www.hpat-ireland.acer.edu.au Registrations close: 5.15pm, 20 Jan 2014 Test date: Sat 1 March 2014 Registration - available on-line only Apply to CAO first as you need your CAO

Application No. to register Registration fee for the HPAT – Ireland test 2014 is

€115 ( includes HPAT – Ireland Practice Test with worked solutions)

HPAT Results: late June 2014 (for Leaving Cert students)

HPAT – Students applying for Medicine

Students are encouraged to apply on-line at www.cao.ie

Cheaper & less chance of errors Don’t limit options at application stage Will get a receipt of Application online -

need to have an email address Provisional Test /Interview dates for

Restricted courses will be available at: www.cao.ie – Important dates – Test & Interview dates

CAO Application

Student can apply for up to: 10 – Level 8 Hons Degree courses & 10 Level 7/ (6) Ordinary degree/ (Higher

Cert) courses 2 separate Applications:Choices on 1 list

does not affect the other Possible to get an offer from both lists

– Student can then decide to accept either the Level 8 or level 7/6 offer or to decline both

CAO – 2 Applications in 1

PLACE YOUR COURSE CHOICES IN GENUINE ORDER OF PREFERENCE

Ask what is my 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd, 4th … To do otherwise is a grave mistake!

Order of Preference

Level 8 CK603 Energy Eng CK602 Civil Eng CR500 Engineering

Common entry CR520 Biomedical Eng CR560 Arch Tech

Level 7 CR051 Civil Eng CR075 Biomed Eng CR090 Arch Tech

Sample CAO

Level 8 CK603 Energy 410 CK602 Civil Eng

395 CR500 Engineering

Common entry 345 CR520 Biomedical

Eng 440 CR560 Arch Tech

285

Level 7 CR051 Civil Eng 220 CR075 Biomed Eng 280 CR090 Arch Tech 220

Student has 370 pts including C3 HL Maths - Round 1 offer of CR500 & CR051

* after points means not all applicants on that point score got an offer

CAO 2013 Points Round 1

Say Applicant accepted either CR500 or CR051 All other Level 7 courses disappear from list as

he/she has been offered L 7 -1st preference CAO keeps 1st & 2nd preferences on Level 8 list

CK603 Energy Eng & CK602 Civil Eng (got 3rd) If points fall for either in subsequent Rounds

applicant will get a new offer & can decide whether to take up new offer or stay with first offer

One can always move up but never down list

`Genuine Order of Preference NB

Before the end of May, Applicant will be sent a Statement of Application Record

Check the following carefully: Are all the courses shown & in the correct

order? Are all the codes correct? Are the exam numbers correct? Are all exams mentioned? if there is any error or omission, amend the

Statement and return it to CAO If you do not receive a Statement by 1st June

contact CAO immediately

Statement of Application Record

Leaving Cert Results – Wed 13 August 2014

CAO Round 1 Offers – Mon 18 August (6am) Round 1 Acceptances – 5.15pm 25 Aug

CAO Round 2 Offers – 27 August (6am) Round 2 Acceptances – 5.15pm 3 Sept

Leaving Cert Viewing of scripts – Friday / Sat 29/30 August

* PLC Late Interviews also in August /Sept

Offer Process – Provisional Dates

The easiest & most efficient way to communicate with CAO is by using the 'Contact Us' facility at www.cao.ie

Always quote your CAO Application number

If you post something to CAO, e.g. DARE

supporting documentation always obtain a certificate of posting (CAO back cover).

Contacting CAO

SUSI -Online only grant applications system: Applicants apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) via www.studentfinance.ie

Website provides information on financial support for further education & higher education - can help you to assess whether you are eligible & will guide you through the start process.

All Ireland Scholarship Scheme administered by DES & funded by J.P. McManus. No applications are necessary - awarded based on the Leaving Certificate exam results. Available to first-time Leaving Certificate students who have been exempt from paying the Leaving Certificate exam fee & who have attended non-fee paying post primary schools

UCC has introduced Quercus Talented Student s’ Programme aimed at supporting excellence in academia, sport, creative & performing arts, active citizenship & innovation entrepreneurship.

open to prospective & existing undergrad students . Information & application forms available at www.ucc.ie/quercus

Grants & Scholarships

Credit Union Bursary – Ballincollig: details & Application Form available from the Credit Union– closing date 2013 was 27 Sept

Sports Scholarships Some colleges offer sports scholarships – if you feel you may be eligible NB you check with the individual colleges. Early application is necessary in some instances.

CIT /DE Puy Scholarship for CR520 Biomedical Eng. –closing date for application =14 March 2014

Scéim Chónaithe UCD Beidh foirmeacha iarratais ar fail ó www.ucd.ie/bnag (was 1 Marta 2013)

Trinity: eolas le fail ag www.tcd.ie/gaeloifig Intel Women in Technology Scholarships www.intel.ie

Scholarships (cont)

Do their exploration – know what they’re applying for

Discuss their options with: Parents (Guardians) Attend Open Days talk to lecturers Talk to students doing the course Us their Guidance Counsellors Apply Early ( recommend apply during

Christmas Holidays)

CHOOSING COURSES Students need to:

Good idea to apply for CAO during Christmas break

• Keep options open

• Provide back-up!

• PLCs Application?

www.cao.ie www.studentfinance.ie www.nui.ie (language exemption forms) www.careersportal.ie www.qualifax.ie www.ucc.ie www.cit.ie www.collegeofcommerce.ie www.stjohnscollege.ie www.csn.ie www.accesscollege.ie www.examinations.ie www.nmbi.ie – careers in Nursing & Midwifery – PAS self

assessment questionnaire for prospective nursing & midwifery candidates

www.publicjobs.ie – advice centre – test advice

Useful Websites