Leaving Cert Strategy

The weeks following the release of the Leaving Certificate results are notoriously tense. For the vast majority of students, the grades they receive in August… 

Key Takeaways: For students navigating the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) programme, the grading system operates in a completely different universe than the traditional Established Leaving… 

Key Takeaways: For Ireland’s most ambitious secondary school students, achieving 625 points in the Leaving Certificate is considered the ultimate academic peak. However, if your… 

Key Takeaways: When an Irish secondary school student walks out of their final Leaving Certificate exam in June, they often spend the summer frantically trying… 

Key Takeaways: For secondary school students in Ireland, the Leaving Certificate is the most critical academic milestone they will face. The results of these final… 

Key Takeaways: Making the decision to repeat the Leaving Certificate is difficult, but deciding where to repeat in Dublin can be even more overwhelming. The… 

Key Takeaways: Opening your Leaving Certificate results in August and realizing you missed out on your dream CAO course is a devastating moment. For many… 

Key Takeaways: The traditional image of the Leaving Certificate—a terrifying two-week marathon in a sweltering June gymnasium where 100% of your future is decided by… 

Key Takeaways: The Irish higher education system is built on strict matriculation rules. Even if you achieve a flawless 625 CAO points, failing to meet… 

Key Takeaways: Choosing your Leaving Certificate subjects is the first major strategic decision you make in your CAO journey. Often, students select their subjects based…