Points required for competitive courses are likely to remain high despite overall drop in grades

Any correspondence from the Central Applications Office must be dealt with promptly

Ask Brian: This programme shakes up the traditional, formal education system and introduces students to new ways of learning

Ask Brian: More than a quarter of primary schoolchildren and a third of secondary school students are now using artificial intelligence

Key to moving to higher or further education is to concentrate on curriculum content, college facilities and accommodation or public transport

There are financial implications parents should be aware of in these circumstances

Many students mistakenly believe they can score more CAO points by dropping ‘difficult’ subjects

Postgraduate course are an option in what is a demanding career where stresses among teens are on the rise

Updated specifications include fresh guidance on arts, social and environmental and health learning

Reforms come into effect in 2027 which look set to raise CAO entry points

Thousands of students with household incomes of up to €100,000 are missing out on college grants

Higher Options will have many people to help you decide what to pursue after the Leaving Cert

Some applicants have been offered preferred courses after initially losing out on random selection

An education expert says: There is no rush - she has until the end of June to finalise her choices in most cases

Entry points tend not to drop for very high-demand courses, but there are alternative pathways