2. Leaving Cert, CAO + Universities Information & Discussion Session Sat Youth Caregroup

3. Leaving Cert TodayNov 2006 Christmas TestDec 2006 Mock ExamFeb 2007 Leaving Cert ExamsJune 2007 Result & CAO OfferMid Aug 2007

4. CAO Appliaction Start date 1 st Nov 2006 Normal application by1 st Feb 2007 (fee €35online, €45paper) Late application by 1 st May 2007 (fee €70online, €90paper) Change of Mind 1 st Jul 2007

5. Points Required for Entry 2006 Medicine 570-590 Nursing300-480 Computer related205-445 Engineering205-500 Business related215-515 Accounting270-485 Law255-575 Science220-475 Social Care/Science/Studies255-480 Points_2006.xls

6. Study Plan – Monthly Schedule Nov 2006 Dec 2006Christmas Holiday? Points Jan 2007 Feb 2007Mock? Points Mar 2007 Apr 2007Easter Holiday + Orals start May 2007Graduation Jun 2007LC starts

7. Study Plan – Weekly Schedule MorningAfternoonEveningSubject Mon School2hrsMaths Tue School2hrsEnglish Wed SchoolSport1.5hrsBusiness Thu School2hrsPhysics Fri School1.5hrsFrench Sat 3hrsChurch1hrIrish Sun Church 2hrsBiology

8. Study Plan 15 hrs in the next 30 weeks – it takes time, efforts and preservance! But I can ensure you all the hard works will be worth it!

9. Good Preparation Clear Goal/Target Study skills – ask questions, make your own notes, quiet study environment, allocate time each day/week, be tidy and organised, self-discipline… Exam technique – how to score marks, practise past papers, revision checklists… Tuition & Revision – extra classes, extra reading… Confidence – “Try your best” attitude Commit your study up to His hands

10. Looking Ahead University life – open day, chat to others Work experience Travelling Helping out/Church servings

11. Balance Study hard and Play hard! Family, Friends, Church, Movies, Parties… Sleep, Diet, Sport… Healthy Positive Attitude

12. All the best! ALL THE BEST TO YOUR FINAL YEAR IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND!

13. Resources http://www.skoool.ie Exam Centre: Study notes, Revision checklists, Past paper analysis, Model answer… Beyond School: News articles from The Irish Times relevant to you.