We would be grateful if you can remind interested students that DCU will be hosting a CAO Information Evening (virtual) on 18th January between 5.00-7.00pm which will help them as they continue to think about their CAO preferences, and what’s next:
CAO Information Evening Tuesday, the 18th of January 5.00pm to 7.00pm Online via Unibuddy This event will be led by DCU students and will showcase the perspectives and experiences of our students. A detailed schedule will be available in the new year but in the meantime, we would encourage students to create their Unibuddy account here (if they do not already have an account) as it will save time on the day! The CAO 2022 application process for entry to higher education opened on 5 November, and applications to date have been brisk with many applicants heeding the advice to start early. The deadline for discounted applications is 20 January at 5pm (the normal closing date is 1 February at 5pm), however CAO is asking that applicants start the process before Christmas and use the time to research courses and complete the relevant sections of their CAO account in a timely manner.
"The process of obtaining a CAO application number is really straight-forward, and applicants do not need to enter course information in order to register" said Eileen Keleghan, Communications Officer for CAO. Applicants for the HEAR and DARE schemes in particular are encouraged to start the process early. “As well as completing the online application form by 1 February at 5pm, and the specific sections for HEAR and DARE by 1 March at 5pm, supporting documentation must also be supplied by those applying for either scheme. “The 15 March is the deadline for HEAR DARE documentation, but applicants should begin the process of gathering supporting documentation as soon as possible, as many of these documents are provided by third parties", she added. Potential applicants are advised to read the CAO Handbook which is available to view and download at www.cao.ie/handbook and to become familiar with the various guides available in the Applicants section of the CAO website, including the demo application facility and the video guides explaining the application process. Eileen Keleghan of CAO reminds applicants that they can practice their application in advance: “There is an online demo application facility available on the CAO website. This facility can be used by applicants to become more familiar with the application form. “Once you have read the online CAO Handbook you can go to the CAO website and click on Apply. You must enter your personal details and you will also be asked to indicate the qualifications and assessments sections that are relevant to you. “When you have registered, you can log into your CAO account to provide the additional information required to support your application and to enter your level 8 and level 7/6 course choices. “It is a good idea to enter some course choices at this stage, however applicants can log into their account to add, remove or change the order of their courses as many times as they like up to 1 February for no extra charge. “There is no reason to delay registering with CAO. You should obtain your application number and submit any additional information required of you in advance of the 1 February at 5pm”, added Ms Keleghan. For more information go to www.cao.ie Join Maynooth University Deputy Admissions Officer, Sheila Purcell, for an overview of CAO 2022 – researching options, application process, transition to university and more. Followed by Q&A. Book Zoom Webinar Date: Monday November 1st @12.30pmRegister on:
https://www.synergycareers.ie/webinars-workshops/ For: Parents, students and Guidance Counsellors Content: The 5th webinar on a General Career Guidance topic to help inform and guide Parents, to support their son/daughter, & Students in applying to college 2022 via CAO. It will guide you on the importance of CAO Order of preference, cost of application, dates, additional elements of the application such as HEAR & DARE and more. We will also look at application to Hpat, structure of exams and tips to prepare. You will get insight from careers guidance perspective along with college, professional body insight and hear from students/parents on their tips for you. Register on https://www.synergycareers.ie/webinars-workshops/ to get the link for the webinar. Viewing Options: Each webinar is hosted on zoom, links are provided once you register. If the webinar reaches full capacity make sure to go to our facebook page where it will be broadcast live https://www.facebook.com/synergycareers?ref=hl Alternatively, if you cannot make 12.30pm Monday, ALL webinars are recorded so you won't miss out. Go to www.synergycareers.ie to register and view this week’s webinar – free to view for a limited time. Tuesday, 19 October 2021 from 7pm - 8.15pmAn information evening for students, parents and guardians in association with CAO, the Institute of Guidance Counsellors and the National Parents Council post-primary.
The evening's agenda will include presentations from representatives of CAO, IGC and the National Parents Council post-primary. The evening will conclude with an FAQ session where some of the common queries received by all three organisations will be highlighted. Click here for more information ... Our Student Ambassadors are available now to direct message via the Ask-a-Student platform. Chat to them about their course, exams, studying, the student life experience, transitioning to college and more.
www.mu.ie/ask-a-student Drop-in sessions for CAO applicants:
We are running some support Call Centres in DCU to answer any student/parent queries in relation to DCU; accommodation, fees, course content, student experience...anything one can think of!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gRwB50YkiVd-VcOHdl_tY_6GgwUjgJwHYR1wgtkm73E/edit Find lots of content on our CAO website now including:>Degree information & pathways to your preferences
>Accommodation, scholarships, student life opportunities >Link to register for our final virtual Open Day - Saturday 26th June www.mu.ie/cao |
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