ParentGuardian Information Night E Moore Guidance Counsellor Student

Parent/Guardian Information Night E. Moore Guidance Counsellor

Student Worries How am I going to get everything done? I am so stressed trying to manage all of my subjects I only need 6 for points? I don’t want to go to college so what are my options? I don’t want to be the only one that doesn’t get my course. I want to apply for that course but I don’t want to tell anyone.

What would you like to do next year? I don’t know? I think I would like… I keep changing my mind…

STUDENT OPTIONS AFTER SCHOOL

How do students choose a course/career? My Role as a Guidance Counsellor. ‘Helping you to help yourself’ Questions? What do you love, what you are interested in, your goals, hobbies, interests, achievements. Is there any medical issue to be considered. School Results, Differential Aptitude Test Results, Personality Test, Career Interest Inventory. Match a career path that gives them a spark! ‘Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there’.

Non CAO Options Apprenticeships/ SOLAS Training World of Work

Colleges of Further Education What is a PLC/Fetac course? � No Points � Interview & Reference � Usually one year in duration � Includes work placement � Provides access to third level Cost: � No tuition fees* * Application fee in some Colleges and cost associated with some courses.

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CAO Application Process Cost of 3 rd level education .

National Framework of Qualifications Level 5 Colleges of Further Education Level 6/7 Institutes of Technology Level 8 Universities Institutes of Technology

The New Points Scale � � � In your Leaving Certificate you are awarded “points” for each individual grade you achieve. The grades students achieve at both higher and ordinary level are now numbered from 1 – 8. 25 Bonus Points will be awarded for H 1 – H 6 in Maths.

CAO APPLICATION FORM Name, DOB, Address, School Name, Contact details. You can tick a box for Grant, HEAR, & DARE _________________L Level 8 Courses � 1. CK 101 (Arts UCC) � 2. GY 101 (Arts Nuig ) � 3. � 4. � 5. � 6. � 7. � 8. � 9. � 10 _ # = restricted course Level 6/7 Courses 1. WD 018 2. CR 031 3. CR 220 # 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 (social science WIT) (social Science CIT) (fine Art CIT) * = random selection

So – What is the best way to apply for courses? 1 2 Dream Courses 3 4 5 6 Realistic Courses 7 8 9 10 Back up courses

Restricted Application Courses # Some courses have Interviews/ Assessments / Portfolios / Auditions Medicine – HPAT Test Application must be made by the 1 st February. Details of all restricted entry courses are in the CAO Handbook

Cao Language Exemptions • • Students with Irish and/or Language exemption. If applying for an NUI college must fill out an exemption form and contact the CAO to inform them. If applying for TCD/UL/non NUI Colleges students must fill in a language waiver form and contact the CAO to inform them. Forms are available online

Financial Support SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) General College Supports.

Average Cost of College Average monthly cost: Rent (Shared House/Flat) The average cost of Є 370 third level per annum Light/Heat/Power is between Є 40 € 11, 000 and € 13, 000. Food Costs in Dublin are Є 186 greater than other Travel cities. Є 60 Books/Stationery Є 48 Clothes/Laundry/Medical Є 100 Social Life/Mobile/Misc Annual (8½ Months) Total: € 8109 Є 150 Registration fee: € 3, 000 Total: Є 954 Total Average Cost: € 11, 109

SUSI: Some Key Messages • Check the website: www. susi. ie (Use Eligibility Reckoner) • CAO form: Tick the SUSI option to share your college acceptance • Apply early: April • Return requested documentation: complete and on time • Self employed: Tax returns Contact SUSI • • • Website: www. susi. ie Email: support@susi. ie Facebook. com/susisupport Twitter. com/susihelpdesk Telephone helpdesk: 0761 087 874

ACCESS SUPPORTS

What colleges offer DARE/HEAR • St. Angela’s College, Sligo. • IT Sligo • Maynooth University • Pontifical University • NUI Galway • Athlone IT • University of Limerick • Mary Immaculate College • University College Cork • Cork Institute of Technology Dublin City University RCSI Trinity College, Dublin University College, Dublin Church of Ireland, College of Education • Marino Institute of Education • National College of Ireland • • •

What is DARE? The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. DARE offers reduced points places to school leavers who as a result of having a disability have experienced additional educational challenges in second level education.

Benefits of DARE • College supports may include: • Orientation Programmes • Learning Support • Assistive Technology • • Library Support Exam Accommodations Educational Support Worker Academic Tuition • You don’t have to be eligible for DARE to get support in college. • A needs assessment is conducted to identify your specific support requirements.

Disabilities eligible for consideration • • • Autistic Spectrum Disorders (including Asperger’s Syndrome) ADD / ADHD Blind / Vision Impaired Deaf / Hard of Hearing DCD – Dyspraxia/Dysgraphia Mental Health Conditions Neurological Conditions (incl. Brain Injury & Epilepsy) Speech & Language Communication Disorder Significant Ongoing Illness Physical Disability Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia & Dyscalculia)

WHAT IS HEAR Higher Education Access Route is an admissions route for school leavers who for social, financial or cultural �reasons are under-represented at third level education. It was set up to ensure that all Leaving Certificate students have a fair and equal opportunity to progress to third level education.

You must meet the HEAR income limit plus the right combination of 2 other indicators to be eligible 1. Was your household income on or below € 45, 790 in 2016? 2. Do you or your family have a Medical Card/GP Visit Card? 3. Did your parents/guardians receive a means-tested social welfare payment for at least 26 weeks in 2016? 4. Is your parents’ or guardians’ employment status under -represented in Higher Education? 5. Have you attended a DEIS second level school for five years? 6. Do you live in an area of concentrated disadvantage? Indicator 1 plus 2 plus 3 plus 4 plus 5 plus 4 or 5 or 6 6

More Information… � www. cao. ie � Application Guides on www. accesscollege. ie � Waterford Advice Clinic in the Woodlands Hotel on Tuesday, 23 January 2018 from 6 -8 pm � Individual college websites

Scholarships � Sports and Elite Sports � Academic � Entrance (550 +) � Music � Active Citizenship Quercus UCC AD Astra UCD Naughton (STEM) Trinity Schols

Eleanor Uí Chatháin, Guidance Counsellor.

- Biosciences Business/Management Digital Media/Gaming Engineering Environmental Science - Hospitality & Tourism - International Law - International Relations/Politics - IT & Software - - Life Sciences - Media & Entertainment Management - Medicine - Performing Arts - Physiotherapy - Psychology Sports Management - Veterinary Science And more www. eunicas. ie

No Fees � Denmark � Sweden � Norway � Finland Fees � Netherlands € 2060 � Poland/Bulgaria € 8/9, 000 Note: Ireland € 3000 (registration fee)

� Courses � Personal in the UK details � 5 Choices � Personal Statement � School Reference � Interview Feb/March

UCAS Fees: (No Update Post-Brexit) Domicile of Student Location of Institution England Scotland Wales NI England Up to 9 K Scotland Up to 9 K No fee Up to 9 K Wales Up to 9 K NI Up to 9 K Up to £ 3465. 00 EU Up to 9 K No FEE Up to 9 K Up to £ 3465. 00 Other Variable International Variable

Two Types of offers Conditional Offers A conditional offer means that they will offer you a place if you meet certain conditions, which are usually based on your exams. Unconditional offers An unconditional offer means that you have met all the entry requirements and the university or college is happy to accept you. Students can apply for up to 5 courses through UCAS*

SCHOOL COMPLETION

Websites & Twitter � www. careersportal. ie � www. cao. ie � www. qualifax. ie � www. studentfinance. ie � www. accesscollege. ie � www. ucas. co. uk � www. eunicas. ie � www. solas. ie @Friary. Guidance www. staugustines. ie (Guidance Section) Guidance Department