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Cross and Passion College CAO Information Evening Monday 2 nd December 2013 Elaine McDonnell 6 th Year Guidance Counsellor. Agenda. General information Applicants responsibility Important dates Entry requirements Restricted entry courses Application procedure Allocation of places Offers

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  1. Cross and Passion CollegeCAO Information EveningMonday 2nd December 2013Elaine McDonnell6th Year Guidance Counsellor

  2. Agenda • General information • Applicants responsibility • Important dates • Entry requirements • Restricted entry courses • Application procedure • Allocation of places • Offers • DARE/HEAR • Maintenance grant • Questions

  3. General Information • CAO – Central Applications Office www.cao.ie • Administrative function – processes applications for undergraduate courses • Separate to Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) • 47 HEI’s to which students can apply to through the CAO. 9 of these colleges are fee paying • Can apply online or on paper • Only one application is permitted per year

  4. Applicants Responsibility • Research thoroughly all the courses for which an application is made being - Entry requirements (subjects, level, grade) - Course content - Subjects (choice) - Fees - Duration - Progression Route (Level 6► Level 7 ► Level 8) - Erasmus option - Work placement - Continuous assessment/final exam

  5. Applicants Responsibility • Ensure that the application is submitted accurately and on time • Avoid submitting an application close to the closing date • Be aware if applying for courses in Private Colleges

  6. Where to research • CAO Guide (points) • College prospectus 2014 entry • Student yearbook and career directory • CAO Handbook • Internet - www.qualifax.ie - www.cao.ie - www.careersportal.ie - college website

  7. Where to research • Relatives/ friends/ past students/ academic staff in colleges (faculty) • Open days

  8. CAO Application Procedure

  9. Levels of courses • Students can choose up to 10 courses in the level 7/6 box • Students can choose up to 10 courses in the level 8 box

  10. Points allocation • Points are calculated from ONE sitting of the Leaving Cert only • Points total is calculated from SIX best subjects ( 25 bonus points Higher Level Maths) • Entry requirement can be satisfied over more than one sitting of the Leaving Cert.

  11. Entry Requirements • Different colleges have different entry requirements • NUI’s require English, Irish, Maths, another language (certain exceptions for some courses and also some students will be entitled to a language exemption) www.nui.ie • Institutes of Technology usually require maths and English/Irish • Certain courses will require specific subjects, levels and grades before an applicant is deemed eligible to be offered place on the course • Ensure college prospectus/qualifax is consulted

  12. Entry Requirements • Minimum Entry Requirements DN200 – 2HC3 & 4OD3 • Specific Subject/Level/Grade Requirement GY207 2HC3 & 4OD3 + HC1 Accounting CW208 2HC3 & 4OD3 + OB3 Maths

  13. Restricted Entry Courses • Some courses have early assessment procedures portfolio/auditions/interviews/aptitude tests • “Restricted” will be listed beside the courses in the CAO Handbook • Must apply for the course by 1st Feb 2014 • Closing date for HPAT – Medicine 20th January 2014

  14. Alert Lists • New courses added since publication of CAO Handbook • Some courses no longer running • Information available on www.cao.ie

  15. CAO Application Procedure • Students should list courses in order of GENUINE PREFERENCE not on the basis of their predictions of next years cut off points or on their prediction of their own leaving cert points • Students are also encouraged to choose 10 courses for their Level 8 box and 10 courses for their level 7/6 box

  16. CAO Application Procedure • Applications can be made online or by paper form • Online is the preferred option as fewer chances of error • Fees can be paid by Debit/Credit Card or Fee Payment Form • Demo run • Click on “Apply” and follow the instructions • Password • Part A requires information which will identify the applicant e.g. Name, address, date of birth, etc • Applicant should also ensure that they tick the box re sitting the Leaving Certificate in 2014

  17. CAO Application Procedure • Name on Birth Certificate - Name on CAO Application • Part B requires information from applicants other than those sitting their Leaving Certificate in 2014 • DARE/HEAR/SUSI box • Texts/emails from CAO or HEI’s • Once a student has registered they can check their application at any time by going into “My Application” • Keep proof of sending an application • Online – keep acknowledgement sent by CAO • Paper – certificate of postage (back of CAO handbook)

  18. CAO Application Procedure So what is the best way to fill in the courses? Dream Courses Realistic Courses Safety Net

  19. Application may be made for up to 10 Courses in EACH of the TWO categories below. In BOTH cases, courses should be entered in order of preference. Take special care not to mix courses in the different categories

  20. Change of mind • This facility allows a student to go back online “My Application” and change the order of courses, remove courses and add courses to their original list • The facility closes by 1st February 2014 but reopens 1st May 2014 • Change of mind facility available until 1st July 2014 • Free but use carefully and sparingly • Application fees are non refundable!

  21. CAO Application Procedure • Choices on one list do not affect choices on the other list • Applications will be assessed by CAO and offers will be made independently but at the same time in respect of each category

  22. What happens after application is made? • If you apply online your CAO Application Numberwill be issued in your Receipt of Online Application • CAO will email an acknowledgement – opportunity to correct any errors • “My Application” facility can then be used • The CAO number is private and very important as it will be use in all correspondence between the applicant and CAO for the rest of the year • If a student submits a paper application he/she will receive a Statement of Course Choices by 15th February 2014 (if it’s a late application 15th May 2014)

  23. What happens after an application is made? • A Statement of Application Record is sent to students around the end of May • Final acknowledgement from CAO • Ensure information is accurate • Contact CAO if Statement of Application Record is not received • If a student changes their mind they will receive another Statement of Course Choices • If no acknowledgement has been received from CAO re course changes then contact CAO by July 7th 2014

  24. How are offers made? Order of merit list

  25. How places are allocated • When Leaving Cert results are released in August they are entered into the CAO computer system • For each course the applicant has applied for, the computer will firstly determine if the applicant has the minimum entry requirements for the course • If the applicant meets the minimum entry requirements for the course, then the applicants points are calculated for the coursed. • All eligible applicants are then placed in a list IN ORDER OF ACADEMIC MERIT, for each course that they applied for

  26. How places are allocated • The position of a course on a student’s preference order does not affect their chance of getting a place • Depending on their leaving cert points they may be higher up some lists than others • The same procedure takes place for both level 7/6 lists and level 8 lists • Offers are based on points and can change from year to year • Students may get two offers in August – one from each list – but may only accept one

  27. How places are allocated • An applicant will be offered THEIR HIGHEST PREFERENCE COURSE for which they are ENTITLED to • All lower preference courses will now be wiped from the applicants list of choices

  28. How places are allocated • Admission officers of HEI’s will inform the CAO how many places to offer on each course • CAO will then make offers to the required number of applicants on each course starting with the applicant with the highest points and working down the list until enough places have been offered

  29. Course cut off points = 330

  30. Course cut-off point = 330 points

  31. Random selection • Shown by * beside the cut-off points • Two or more candidates have the same leaving cert points and there are not enough places available on the course to offer the candidates with the points • At the time of application each candidate is given a random number • Highest random number gets offered the place • E.g. 410* not every applicant with 410 points was offered a place on the course, but applicants with over 410 points would have been offered a place

  32. How places are allocated • Having been offered a place an applicant must decide whether to accept it or not • If the place is not accepted CAO will offer the place to another candidate in round two of offers (Order of Merit List) • Regardless of whether an applicant accepts an offer or not, they will still be considered for an offer of higher preference courses if one becomes available in later rounds of offers • Official round two • No official round three – however CAO will continue to make offers until course places have been filled

  33. Offers of a place • August 18th 2014 is the expected date of Round One of offers • Post and online • A REPLY DATE will be printed on offer notices (25th August 2014) • 5:15pm on that date • Offers can be accepted online • A student may lose the place if the offer is not dealt with properly and on time

  34. Offers of a place • 27th August 2014 is the expected date for the issue of Round Two offers • Acceptance of a course will supersede the acceptance of a previous course • Offers will continue to be issued until October to fill any vacancies which may arise • A student will be offered a place in the highest of their course preferences to which they are entitled (if any) • Later offers for higher preferences • Do not have to accept a subsequent offer

  35. Acceptance • Online or by post • Receipt of acceptance 3 days after the reply date • CAO will email receipt if the student has accepted the offer online

  36. Points to note • Carefully read all of the documents and instructions from CAO • Do not ignore any correspondence from CAO • “Contact us” section on the CAO website (unclear on any matter) • Always quote the CAO Application Number in any correspondence with CAO • Print/Save a copy of all correspondence with CAO

  37. Points to note • Deferral – This is arranged after an offer is made • Students are recommended to check with the HEI in advance about their deferral arrangements and conditions • If deferral is an option the student must contact the HEI (Letter) • Apply through CAO the following year listing only the course which they have deferred

  38. Points to note • LCVP – May be counted as a sixth subject and points awarded but may not be accepted with regard to passing a subject (Entry requirements of HEI/Course) • Vacant Places – will be advertised on the CAO website • Free if the student has already applied • Meet entry requirements • Acceptance of a vacant place supersedes any other offer/acceptance

  39. Points to note • Transfers may be possible • Special Maths exam • Courses recognised by Teaching Council • Scholarships – Sporting/Academic - www.studentfinance.ie - College prospectus/college website

  40. Non CAO Options • Post Leaving Certificate Course (PLC’s) • FETAC Level 5/Level 6 (Link to HEI’s) • Apprenticeships • Defence Forces • Gardai • Direct to employment • Teagasc • UCAS (UK and Northern Ireland) - 15th January 2014 - Different application procedure - Personal Statement/Reference/Predicted Grades

  41. Fee Paying Colleges • Students should note that some of the HEI’s listed in the CAO Handbook are Private Colleges • Tuition fees are not covered and they range from €4,500 - €5,500 per year • Tax relief is available at 20% • Griffith College, Dublin Business School, American College Dublin, Independent Colleges, ICD Business School, Grafton College of Management Sciences

  42. Supplementary Admission Routes • DARE – Disability Access Route to Education • HEAR – Higher Education Access Route • Both schemes allow students to enter certain courses on a reduced points basis • Student’s must indicate their intention to apply for either/both schemes when applying to the CAO ( Section on the application form) • Supplementary Information Form SIF • Will not affect application • Special entry requirements must still be met • 1st March – 1st April 2014 (supporting documentation) • List of participating HEI’s • www.accesscollege.ie

  43. Grants • SUSI – Student Universal Support Ireland • Family Gross income is the key factor to be assessed • www.studentfinance.ie • Apply for a grant before being offered a place in college • Online system – guided through each section • SUSI Support Desk 076 1087874 • Student may be provisionally awarded a student grant and after registration of the course has been confirmed SUSI will arrange to pay the grant into your bank account on a monthly basis • Change of circumstances

  44. Rates of Maintenance Grants Non-Adjacent Rate Adjacent Rate • Live more than 45km from the college • 100% grant €3025 • Partial Levels of grants available • Live 45km or less from the college • 100% grant €1215 • Partial Levels of grants available

  45. Thank you for your time Best of luck to all 6th YR Students

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