
Beyond the points: Leaving Cert students on pressure, support and what comes next
As thousands await CAO offers, Leaving Cert students reflect on the pressures of their final year and the supports they received.
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As thousands await CAO offers, Leaving Cert students reflect on the pressures of their final year and the supports they received.

The Irish Times Help desk team continues to respond to readers' questions, with recent queries from Leaving Cert students focusing on free fees, the Dare/Hear access schemes, and off-key music.

Lecturer Keith Murphy, who was diagnosed with dyslexia later in life, advocates for Leaving Cert students with dyslexia to receive an additional 10 minutes per hour in exams, emphasizing the need for better secondary level support.

Irish Leaving Cert students have completed their geography and maths paper one exams, with mixed reactions to the difficulty of the questions. Students are now encouraged to relax and recharge after the demanding exam period.

An article advises Irish Leaving Cert students that CAO points are not the sole determinant of future success and highlights the significant financial strain associated with college.

Two Leaving Cert students from Wexford are reportedly changing their chosen courses midway through their studies, citing fears about the impact of artificial intelligence on future careers.

Irish students across the country are celebrating their Leaving Cert results, with many expressing joy and relief after years of hard work. While there is widespread happiness, the average Leaving Cert grades have dropped by just over 1% this year.

Parents of dyslexic children are suggesting measures like extra time and points to create a more equitable playing field for students taking the Leaving Cert exams.
A History and English teacher from Carlow has advised Leaving Cert students to avoid using current AI trends to predict exam questions, emphasizing that while AI is a useful study tool, it should not be relied upon for this purpose.

The article offers an exam survival guide with tips for Junior and Leaving Cert students and their parents to manage stress and anxiety during the final countdown to written papers.
Irish students who completed the Leaving Cert are now focusing on the upcoming CAO round one offers, which will determine their university placements.
Ireland's Education Minister, Hildegarde Naughton, told Leaving Cert students that 'the world is your oyster' and there are many routes to success beyond traditional academic paths. She delivered this message during a visit to her old school, Calasanctius College in Galway.

Students taking the Leaving Cert exams had mixed reactions to the Irish Paper Two, with some finding it challenging, while Maths Paper Two received a more positive response despite initial nerves.

Students preparing for the Leaving Cert Irish exam are receiving last-minute study tips and advice. Comfort in the exam hall is also a consideration for test-takers.