This is a question we at Whitney Career Guidance are being asked a lot of late. Before I answer that question here is a brief overview of what has been happening with Leaving Cert points over the past 5 years. During the period 2017-2019 Leaving Cert points held steady, but there was the usual amount […]
So, the countdown is well and truly on with only a few short weeks left until the official start of the exams. Let’s look on the bright side, the end is near and freedom for the Summer months is just a stone throw away. There is light at the end of the tunnel! I am […]
Resilience “refers to a class of phenomenon characterized by good outcomes in spite of serious threats to adaptation or development” (Masten, 2001). This is something I see regularly in my work with young people and very evident with those young people who are impacted by the extra challenges of: ADHD, Autism, Asperger’s, Dyspraxia, […]
How tailored grinds can improve your exam potential There are a number of reasons as to why students may seek grinds. Some may feel they need grinds as a result of poor teaching, disruptive classrooms, as a result of illness or simply to get the best grade they can. In my own personal case (I […]
The time is approaching for you or the young adult in your family to transition into college life. We thought it important to gain a student’s perspective on this transition so we asked Laura Codd who has just completed a Bachelor of Business (Hons) Marketing to complete this script. Here are her views and thoughts […]