Doing the Leaving Cert
Doing the Leaving CertIt seems that the pressure and levels of expectation placed upon the young shoulders of leaving cert students increases every year. You must bear in mind however, that are many ways to skin a cat (just ask Itchy in the Simpsons), and that your educational and career goals - no matter how lofty - can still be achieved if you don't achieve the points target you have set yourself.All you can do is keep yourself well informed of all your options, brush up on your study and exam techniques, and above all give it your best shot. So have a browse of the following pieces and remember, there will never be a single exam that can solely determine an individual's future...  Portfolio PreparationAdmission to some courses is not by points alone. If you've applied to  10 Things you didn’t knEnglish teacher Andrew Deacon explores the myths and secrets of the wo  Study Skills
Preparing for exams like the Leaving Cert is a pretty big task. Most  |
