With so much to consider when applying for a college course, it can feel quite overwhelming completing a CAO form. Even more so when the deadline for creating an account is foremost on your mind.
Which, while we’re here, if applying to an institution via the CAO route, it is ideal to create an account before 5pm today, as you can avail of the discounted application fee of €35.
So, what should you think about when choosing a third-level college?
Should you simply jot down the course you want to do, or should you think about location, living costs, resources, services and campus culture?
Lenka Forrest, head of student recruitment at University College Cork, suggests students consider the basic assumptions about colleges and the courses they offer. “Consider the college’s location and whether you prefer to live at home or move to a different city,” she says.
Lenka Forrest.
“Check the college’s facilities, libraries, technologies, labs and sports amenities. Good resources can boost your learning experience.”
She also recommends looking at colleges that offer comprehensive student support services, including academic skills support, disability support, students’ union, mental health resources and career counselling.
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