Irelands’ most important state exam, the Leaving Certificate, is almost over. This year, Leaving Cert candidate numbers surged to their highest level in 15 years, with over 59,000 students sitting the exam, and a hike in ambitious students taking subjects at higher level.

But before students head off with friends to celebrate the end of their school days, there is still an opportunity to review CAO course choices and finalise their application.
Students who have already registered with CAO, have until 5.15pm on Monday July 1st to submit a CAO ‘Change of Mind’, and each year more than 50% of students nationally avail of this opportunity. Applicants can revisit their Level 8 and Level 7/6 choices, reconsidering both the courses they have applied for and the order in which they have placed them. Students can alter their selection as many times as they need to before the deadline.

IT Tralee’s Vice President of Research, Development and External Engagement, Brid McElligott advises students, ‘Availing of the change of mind facility enables students to re-evaluate their initial choices and consider factors beyond exam results. Students should think about where they want to study, the type of experience they are looking for at third level, and their career ambitions. Students should also carefully consider what is realistic financially, commitments to part-time work, sports clubs, and family before making their final selection.’

For more information on the 50+ programmes available to study at IT Tralee, and for queries from students or parents interested in knowing more, please visit www.ittralee.ie/courses or call the admissions office now on 066 7145638. IT Tralee will host live Q&A sessions each day from Monday 24th June – Friday 28th June from 2pm-4.30pm at www.ittralee.ie/qanda