NUI MaynoothNUI Maynooth
Applying to the CAO
The College ExperienceThe College Experience
•Applying to the CAO
•Intended to simplify Applications to Third Level
•Applicants list courses in order of:
Preference NOT Points
•Beware – points alter from year!
The College ExperienceThe College Experience •Career ChoiceCareer Choice!!
•Identify:Identify: Talents /Skills /InterestsTalents /Skills /Interests
•Learning Style / Work to your Learning Style / Work to your strengthsstrengths
•BE INFORMEDBE INFORMED!!
FactsFacts
•45% of employers seek graduates of any discipline
•Quality of degree is far more important than the subjects
•It is better to excel in a subject not in great demand than to be average in one that is.
Transferable SkillsTransferable Skills
• Willingness to Willingness to LearnLearn
• CommitmentCommitment
• DependabilityDependability
• Self MotivationSelf Motivation
• Team WorkTeam Work
•CommunicatiCommunicationon
•CooperationCooperation
•Drive/EnergyDrive/Energy
•Self Self ManagementManagement
•Prior Research is very important
•Transition from Second to Third Level
•Identifying Learning Styles / Course Content
•Career focus / Standard of Qualification
Tips for Success!!
•Application Dates – Paper / Online
•February 1st
•Late applications May 1st
•Change of Mind Form re-entered by July 1st
The College ExperienceThe College Experience
The College ExperienceThe College Experience
Costs
Paper Feb 1st €40 May 1st €80
Online Feb 1st €30 May1st €60
Change of mind = Nil
The College ExperienceThe College Experience
Basic Points Statistics
• Realistic Expectations
(8% > 500 points, average = 310 points)
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CAO Offer Timetable
•Can only move up, never down the list
•Can accept or ignore subsequent offers
•Vacant Place application (www.cao.ie)
•Random Selection (Leaving Cert Pts)
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CAO Offer Timetable
•Mature/deferral/R0 offers in early Aug
•Leaving Certificate results - mid Aug
•Round One Offers - August 21st,2006
•Each list separate. Can accept on-line.
•Offers each week thereafter
•Approx 5,000 re-applications to CAO
•Fees implications – check with Dept. of
Education / Relevant Institution