Download - CAO Application for 2014 Entry
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