Thinking of changing your CAO course selection?

CAO sees a surge in activity at this time of year as the change of mind deadline approaches. Photograph: iStockapplication in January as a holding exercise but it will soon be time to submit a definitive list of options.

Many applicants use the initial CAO application in January as a holding exercise, to secure access to a college place in September. It will soon be time for you to submit a definitive list of options. Ask yourself which course or courses will build on your interests and aptitudes and enhance your capacity to enter the labour market at the end of third level.You need to be aware of the courses on offer. The online CAO handbook for 2024 was finalised in the summer of 2023.

4. Reflect on any work experience in transition year or the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme to see whether it enthused or discouraged your interest in an occupation or career path. If, for example, you have informed your school that you wish to drop from higher to ordinary level maths, you may have forgotten that a grade H4 at higher level is a minimum requirement for some choices. If some courses are no longer open to you, remove them from your CAO course list.

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