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It is very important now that you have completed all your Leaving Cert exams that you revisit your course choices before the deadline on July 1.

Now that many students have completed the Leaving Cert, it is an ideal time to reflect on their previous CAO choices and avail of the change of mind facility, based on anticipated exam results. The change of mind form is open until July 1 at 5pm and students can change their mind as many times as they like, up until this date, free of charge. No further CAO changes can be made after July 1. Students should avoid last minute changes to reduce any potential errors and complete the form well in advance of the deadline. It is important to note that courses marked as ‘restricted courses’ typically require assessments or interviews and must have been included in the original CAO application before the closing date of February 1, 2025. Students are therefore unable to apply to ‘restricted courses’ with the CAO change of mind facility.

During May: The Central Applications Office (CAO) change-of-mind facility opened, enabling applicants to amend, or list for the first time, their course choices. Candidates get a statement of application record online in the correspondence section of their CAO account, before the end of May, listing all details supplied by applicants to date. Applicants must inform the CAO immediately if they do not receive this record, or if there are any errors on this form.

With the February 1 CAO deadline fast approaching, it is important to stay informed and prepared as you navigate the application process. Atlantic Technological University's marketing manager for student recruitment, Fiona Kelly, advises students to prepare well in advance of the application by researching programmes across all universities before choosing your options.

The DCU CAO Hub (www.dcu.ie/cao) is a central source of information that will really help you in your decision making. You can find course recordings, podcasts, information on our virtual and in-person events, as well as the link to the DCU Prospectus.

Leaving certificate and mature students from the Midlands region in attendance at the TUS Athlone CAO Open Evening enjoyed an array of activities showcasing the vibrant community spirit and exceptional facilities on display, including guided campus tours hosted by current students.

Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton has welcomed confirmation from her colleague, Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris, that students in the west will be able to benefit from the introduction of new degrees which will be offered to students outside the traditional CAO system.

The Technological University of the Shannon is made up of six diverse and vibrant campuses in Athlone, Limerick, Thurles, Clonmel, and Ennis, which all come together as one united college community. Smaller class sizes at TUS mean you will be more than just a number and lecturers will know your name, allowing you benefit more easily from the full extent of their expertise and insights. And after class, outstanding sports facilities alongside a host of clubs and societies all help to create a sociable and fun place to study.

The famous saying of “find something you love to do, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life”, is the ultimate goal for students as they embark on trying to identify what they should do after post-primary school. But it is very common to not know what it is you want to do. IT Sligo has provided some top tips to follow.

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