{"id":25263,"date":"2020-07-02T07:28:53","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T07:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/?page_id=25263"},"modified":"2021-06-19T14:16:14","modified_gmt":"2021-06-19T13:16:14","slug":"career-guidance-counselling-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/career-guidance-counselling-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Guidance Counselling Services And Study Skills Videos &#038; Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">We are pleased to announce that appointments are now available both <em>ONSITE<\/em> at The Carlow Academy, 134 Tullow Street or <em>ONLINE<\/em> in the comfort and safety of your own home from anywhere in Ireland; so you can decide what&#8217;s the best option for you \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Full list of services available at <em>\u2018The Carlow Academy\u2019<\/em>  by <strong>our Career Guidance Counsellor Exper<\/strong>t<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\"> &#8216;<\/span><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Mr Eoin Houlihan&#8217;                                           &nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mr-Eoin-Houlihan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mr-Eoin-Houlihan.jpg 520w, https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mr-Eoin-Houlihan-239x300.jpg 239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Eoin-is-now-available-for-both-ONSITE-and-ONLINE-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Mr-Eoin-Houlihan-our-resident-Career-Guidance-Counselling-Expert.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><strong>Eoin explains step by step what exactly he offers students who attend his Career Guidance Counselling Sessions<\/strong> <strong>in both videos<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Mr-Eoin-Houlihan-our-resident-Career-Guidance-Counselling-Expert-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mr-Eoin-Houlihan-our-resident-Career-Guidance-Counselling-Expert-3-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Eoin-Houlihan-our-resident-Career-Guidance-Counselling-Expert-talking-about-the-exact-content-he-covers-and-format-in-his-final-up-and-coming-Study-Skills-Workshops-in-January-2021.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Career-Guidance-Information-from-Eoin-Houlihan-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">WEEK 1: 3 TOP TIPS AHEAD OF THE CAO DEADLINE 1ST FEBRUARY <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-Top-Tips-for-CAO-1st-February-deadline-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>WEEK 2: ANOTHER<\/strong> <strong>3 TOP TIPS AHEAD OF THE CAO DEADLINE 1ST FEBRUARY<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CAO-Top-Tips-part-2-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">CAO last day reminders for 1st February<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CAO-last-day-reminders-for-1st-Feb.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">HELPING YOU TO MAKE AN INFORMED CAREER CHOICE<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Confused, uncertain, fearful of the year ahead and the choices that you are facing. &nbsp;Look no further than <em>The Carlow Academy<\/em>.&nbsp; From September you have the opportunity to participate in a One-to-One and\/or a group Guidance workshop in the Academy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Whether it is a job, an apprenticeship, a Post Leaving Certificate Course or a University degree that you are looking to pursue, then it is worth coming and talking to a professional about your options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This is an opportunity to talk to an experienced Guidance Counsellor about the myriad of opportunities that are available to you. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\"><strong>Subject Options advice for 3rd &amp; 4th years<\/strong><\/span> <strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">[+ incoming 1st years]<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Eoin-Houlihan-Subject-Options-advice-for-3rd-4th-years-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">The following workshops are aimed at <strong>Senior Cycle students <\/strong>with an emphasis on:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Helping <strong>TY students<\/strong> identify their strengths and weaknesses, assess the value of their work experience and make an informed decision regarding subject choice;<\/li><li>Helping<strong> 5<\/strong><strong><sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><strong> years<\/strong> set identifiable targets and&nbsp;goals;<\/li><li>Helping <strong>6<\/strong><strong><sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><strong> years<\/strong> with motivation, staying focused, CAO and further educational choices, dealing with transition to third level, staying&nbsp;resilient, and career planning.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">&nbsp;There are also workshops aimed at <strong>Junior Cycle students <\/strong>with an emphasis on:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Helping <strong>3<\/strong><strong><sup>rd<\/sup><\/strong><strong> years<\/strong> identify their strengths and weaknesses and make an informed decision regarding subject choice<\/li><li>Helping Junior Cycle students study and prepare for exams in the most effective way that suits by helping them to identify their learning style i.e. visual, auditory and\/or kinesthetic.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">There are also summer workshops aimed at <strong>6<sup>th<\/sup> class pupils\/1<sup>st<\/sup> year students <\/strong>with an emphasis on:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Helping <strong>6<\/strong><strong><sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><strong> class pupils<\/strong> with dealing with the transition to second level education, staying&nbsp;resilient, and helping them to become focused from the start of their new journey into secondary school. This will take place the same week as the planned Irish, Maths &amp; French summer camp.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/primary-to-secondary-school-transition-programme\/\">Primary to Secondary School Transition Programme<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Eoin is a qualified Guidance Counsellor and wants to offer a workshop that suits you&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Three types of exclusive tailored made workshops are available @ The Carlow Academy:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>One-to-One: &nbsp;An opportunity to speak to Eoin on a <strong><em>1-1 basis over a 2 hour period<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaluate your abilities with<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Multiple intelligence assessments<\/li><li>Personal profile to explore talents, skills, interests and your experiences<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And get expert&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Career Guidance&nbsp;<\/li><li>Feedback and options explored<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">2. <strong>Group Guidance Workshop:<\/strong> This will be a <strong><em>workshop with a maximum of six students<\/em><\/strong> per workshop over a 2 hour period.&nbsp; You will have an opportunity to explore the various options open to you after the Leaving Certificate;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaluate your abilities with<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Multiple intelligence assessments<\/li><li>Personal profile to explore talents, skills, interests and your experiences<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And get expert&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Career Guidance&nbsp;<\/li><li>Feedback and options explored<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\"><li><strong>Group Guidance Programme and One-to-One Guidance Programme:<\/strong> &nbsp;This is a <strong><em>4 x 2 hour workshop programme<\/em><\/strong> that is run over the course of a year. &nbsp;Here students, maximum of eight per workshop, will have the opportunity to explore in a more in-depth way their strengths and weaknesses and begin researching further educational courses as well as career path options available to them.&nbsp; This can also be done on a <strong>one-to-one<\/strong> basis.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Evaluate your abilities with<ul><li>Career planning and research<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Multiple intelligence assessments<\/li><li>Aptitudes<\/li><li>Career skills&nbsp;<\/li><li>Enterprise skills<\/li><li>Personal profile to explore talents, skills, interests and your experiences<\/li><li>Career Awareness<\/li><li>Study Performance<\/li><li>World of Education<ul><li>CAO \/ College \/ University \/ PLC \/ UCAS \/ Foreign University advice&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>World of Work<ul><li>Interview prep \/ Career sectors \/ apprenticeships \/ CVs&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>And get expert&nbsp;Career Guidance&nbsp;<\/li><li>Feedback and options explored<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">VERY IMPORTANT<em>: Students are asked to bring their own laptop or another digital device, phones are not ideal for accessing some of the websites and resources used. &nbsp;<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other exclusive&nbsp; workshops available at <em>\u2018The Carlow Academy\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Study Skills:&nbsp; <\/strong>Study and knowing how to is an important aspect of school life, particularly for 3<sup>rd<\/sup> and 6<sup>th<\/sup> year students.&nbsp; Everyone studies differently.&nbsp; In these workshops students will explore the study technique that suits their individual learning and subjects.<\/li><li><strong>CAO, PLC &amp; Apprenticeships:<\/strong>&nbsp; This can be a daunting experience for students and parents alike.&nbsp; Understanding the process and giving yourself plenty of options is crucial.&nbsp; In these workshops aimed at students and parents, the various options available to students after they have completed the Leaving Certificate is explained in a simple way. &nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Wellbeing<\/strong>:&nbsp; School and life can be a very stressful time for students.&nbsp; Finding the time to relax and take time out can be challenging but not impossible.&nbsp; In these one hour group workshops explore the power of relaxation, meditation and personal reflection to help manage any stresses and anxieties you may have.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>CV &amp; Interview Preparation<\/strong>:&nbsp; Your CV is the first introduction a potential employer or PLC college will get of you.&nbsp; It\u2019s important to impress so that you will have an opportunity of an interview.&nbsp; In this workshop students will explore how to write their own CV as well as learning some interview techniques and etiquette.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Eoin would be delighted to assist your son or daughter in any way that he possibly can in relation to any of his programmes and workshops listed above.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">So please contact us and we will arrange an appointment at your earliest convenience as per your needs and selected programme(s).&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">We look forward to hearing from you.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Carlow Academy team <\/strong>&#x263a;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/product\/career-guidance-counselling-services\/\">Book An Appointment With Eoin Today<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/meet-the-team\/\">Get To Know More About Eoin&#8217;s Vast Areas Of Expertise<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Useful Career Guidance Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/careersportal.ie\/courses\/pointscalculator.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leaving Cert Points Calculator<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Website<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nui.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.nui.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>National University of Ireland<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examinations.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.examinations.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>State Exams Commission \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.examinations.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.examinations.ie<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.education.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.education.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>Department of Education and Skills<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qqi.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.qqi.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>QQI \u2013 Quality and Qualifications Ireland (includes FETAC)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ucas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.ucas.com\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>UCAS \u2013 Universities &amp; Colleges Admissions Service for the UK.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ahead.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.ahead.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>AHEAD \u2013 Association for Higher Education Access and Disability<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.susi.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.susi.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>Student Universal Support Ireland \u2013 SUSI<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentfinance.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.studentfinance.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/studentfinance.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">studentfinance.ie<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 An Initiative of the Higher Education Authority (HEA)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>QualifaX<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.igc.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.igc.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>Institute of Guidance Counsellors<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aontas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.aontas.com\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>AONTAS \u2013 The National Adult Learning Organisation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nursingcareers.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.nursingcareers.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>Nursing Careers Centre<\/strong>&nbsp;(managed by An Bord Altranais)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medicalcouncil.ie\/Education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.medicalcouncil.ie\/Education\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>Medical Council<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pac.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.pac.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nfq.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.nfq.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>National Framework of Qualifications<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.careersportal.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.careersportal.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/careersportal.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">careersportal.ie<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/careersnews.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/careersnews.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>Careers and Education News<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skillsireland.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.skillsireland.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>Skills Ireland<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.euroguidance.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.euroguidance.net\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>Euroguidance<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.steps.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.steps.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>STEPS \u2013 The Science, Engineering and Technology Programme for Schools<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scoilnet.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.scoilnet.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>ScoilNet \u2013 Ireland\u2019s official education web site.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncte.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.ncte.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE)<\/strong>\u2013 established under the aegis of the Department of Education and Science.\u2013 This new centre has a wide remit in the area of information and communications technologies (ICTs) and education.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartfutures.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.smartfutures.ie\/<\/a><\/td><td><strong>Smart Futures is an information resource for careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for students, parents, teachers and guidance counsellors.<\/strong>Managed by the government agency, Science Foundation Ireland.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=6%3Acolleges-board&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">America \u2013 Colleges Board<\/a><\/td><td>The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. It was created to expand access to higher education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success \u2014 including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=220%3Aamerica-graduate-schools&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">America \u2013 Graduate Schools<\/a><\/td><td>The Education Index at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/phds.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">phds.org<\/a>&nbsp;is a comprehensive and informative resource that systematically sorts out the available undergraduate and graduate programs available today in the U.S.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=193%3Aamerica-study-in-the-us&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">America \u2013 Study in the US<\/a><\/td><td>The Education USA service, which is based in the Fulbright Commission, is Ireland\u2019s primary and official source of information on educational opportunities in the US. It aims to provide accurate, unbiased information about all accredited US higher educational institutions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=62%3Aaustralia-study-options&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia \u2013 Study Options<\/a><\/td><td>Study Options is a free advice and application support service for people looking to study in Australia and New Zealand. They are the official UK and Irish representative of Australian and New Zealand universities.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=63%3Aaustralia-study-in-australia&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia \u2013 Study in Australia<\/a><\/td><td>This is the official Australian Government website for international students. Use this site to search for courses, institutions and scholarships, read about studying and living in Australia.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=64%3Aaustralia-my-future&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia \u2013 My Future<\/a><\/td><td>My future is Australia\u2019s national career information and exploration service, helping people to make career decisions, plan career pathways and manage work transitions.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=65%3Acentral-europe-ims&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central Europe \u2013 IMS<\/a><\/td><td>International Medicine Studies (IMS) provides recruitment and support services to international students. IMS specializes in placing foreign students in Veterinary Medicine, Medical, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical programmes (taught in English) at European accredited universities.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=66%3Adenmark-study-in-denmark&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denmark \u2013 Study in Denmark<\/a><\/td><td>The rules for studying in Europe vary from country to country and can be dependent upon where you come from. To help to try and answer students\u2019 questions about studying in Europe,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/educations.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">educations.com<\/a>&nbsp;has written a series of European country Study Guides. The Study in Denmark guide has plenty of useful information and facts about studying in Denmark.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=202%3Aeuraxess-ireland&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Euraxess Ireland<\/a><\/td><td>EURAXES is part of an initiative involving both the European Commision and countries participating in the European Union\u2019s Framework Programmes for Research. The EURAXESS Services Centre helps researchers and their family to plan and organise their move to a foreign country, providing help in all matters related to mobility. All services of the EURAXESS Network are free. EURAXESS Ireland provides free advice and guidance to researchers moving to or from Ireland to develop their research career.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=200%3Aeunicas-european-university-central-application-suppport-service&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European University Central Application Suppport Service \u2013 EUNICAS<\/a><\/td><td>Eunicas is an independent application support service. It has been set up to assist the growing numbers of UK and Irish students who are unable to access their preferred university course at home. It also helps students whose main objective is to study abroad. The website has information on over 240 universities across Continental Europe which offer over 850 degree programmes that are delivered through the English language. A number of these programmes are offered in leading European Universities. Entry requirements in many European universities are generally lower than those for Irish (and UK universities. Many of the courses do not have any tuition fees while others charge considerably less than the registration fees charged at Irish Universities.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=191%3Aeuroguidance&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Euroguidance<\/a><\/td><td>Euroguidance is a European network of national resource and information centres for guidance. Euroguidance promotes mobility, helping guidance counsellors and individuals to better understand the opportunities available to European citizens throughout Europe. Euroguidance centres operate in about 34 countries.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=211%3Aeuropass&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europass<\/a><\/td><td>Europass is an initiative which aims to help people make their skills and qualifications clearly and easily understood in Europe, thus facilitating the mobility of both learners and workers. The Europass documents have been designed in such a way as to help people chronicle their skills and competences in a coherent manner, whether they are planning to enroll in an education or training programme, looking for a job, or getting experience abroad.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=212%3Aeuropean-qualifications-framework-eqf&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European Qualifications Framework \u2013 EQF<\/a><\/td><td>The European Qualifications Framework (EQF) is a European-wide qualifications framework which joins the qualifications of different EU members together. In a way, it is a translation of different national qualifications, which makes qualifications in different EU countries easier to understand. The EQF aims to facilitate mobility of students and workers within the EU in order to encourage development of a mobile and flexible workforce throughout Europe and to help develop lifelong learning.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=67%3Afinland-discover-finland&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finland \u2013 Discover Finland<\/a><\/td><td>Whether you are planning to do studies, practical training, or a youth exchange in Finland, this site gives you all the information that you need to get started.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=68%3Afrance-campus-france&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">France \u2013 Campus France<\/a><\/td><td>Campus France Agency is a public institution (EPIC) in charge of promoting higher education and managing the reception and international mobility of students, researchers, experts and guests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=69%3Afrance-cnous&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">France \u2013 CNOUS<\/a><\/td><td>CNOUS aims to improve students\u2019 lives in many ways, including food services, housing, grants, social and cultural activities, and international mobility.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=70%3Afrance-study-in-france&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">France \u2013 Study in France<\/a><\/td><td>Campus France\u2019s catalogue of postsecondary programmes taught in English. It includes nearly 700 programs designed for English-speaking students.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=73%3Aholland-nuffic&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holland \u2013 nuffic<\/a><\/td><td>Nuffic is the Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=197%3Ahungary-avicenna&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hungary \u2013 Avicenna<\/a><\/td><td>Avicenna is one of the most prestigious colleges in Europe. It has helped more than 3000 students to get into the university of their choice. It offers preparatory programs, which not only teach students the core subjects expected at the entrance examinations, but also introduces them to the main topics which will be dealt with during their university studies.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=76%3Ahungary-study-in-hungary&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hungary \u2013 Study in Hungary<\/a><\/td><td>Information about courses through English in the fields of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science and Physiotherapy, Psychology, Basic Liberal Art Studies and various disciplines of Health Care available in Hungary.&nbsp;<br>Irish representative: Dr Timothy O\u2019Leary Phone: 028 28 197&nbsp;<br>E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mizencomputers@eircom.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mizencomputers@eircom.net<\/a>&nbsp;<br>Address: Fastnet View House, Gubben, Schull, Co.Cork&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=199%3Ahungary-university-of-debrecen-medical-school&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hungary \u2013 University of Debrecen Medical School<\/a><\/td><td>The University of Debrecen in Hungary is becoming increasingly popular with international students as they discover its high-quality education, recognition of its degrees and affordable university tuition fees and living expenses. Courses include Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacology, Public Health, Physiotherapy.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=78%3Aitaly-study-in-italy&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy \u2013 Study in Italy<\/a><\/td><td>Study in Italy is a valuable information tool for students wishing to attend higher education (H.Ed.) programmes in Italy, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=79%3Alatvia-study&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Latvia Study<\/a><\/td><td>The international student guide to education and study in Latvia.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=187%3Alearnabroadie&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learnabroad.ie<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/learnabroad.ie\/\">Learnabroad.ie<\/a>&nbsp;is an independent service for anyone looking to study postgraduate programmes abroad.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=81%3Anew-zealand&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Zealand<\/a><\/td><td>Study Options is a free, independent, expert service for anyone looking to study in Australia or New Zealand.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=213%3Aploteus&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ploteus<\/a><\/td><td>PLOTEUS aims to help students, job seekers, workers, parents, guidance counsellors and teachers to find out information about studying in Europe.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=82%3Apoland-education-in-poland&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poland \u2013 Education in Poland<\/a><\/td><td>Information on programmes in Polish universities taught in English.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=203%3Apromodoc&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PromoDoc<\/a><\/td><td>PromoDoc is a project funded by the European Commission which focuses on the promotion of european higher education at the doctoral level.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=189%3Ascotland&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scotland<\/a><\/td><td>Information on universities, courses, funding and fees in Scotland.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=174%3Aspain-find-a-college&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spain \u2013 Find a College<\/a><\/td><td>This website will help you make informed decisions about studying in Spain. Information on universities, postgraduate studies and undergraduate degrees, tuition fees, language, financial assistance etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=190%3Astudying-in-europe-euroguidance-&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Studying in Europe, Euroguidance&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><td>A network of centres linking together the Careers Guidance systems in Europe. euroguidance promotes mobility, helping guidance counsellors and individuals to better understand the opportunities available to European citizens throughout Europe.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=221%3Auk-comparing-qualifications-in-the-uk-and-ireland&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK \u2013 Comparing Qualifications in the UK and Ireland<\/a><\/td><td>&nbsp;A guide to comparing qualifications in the UK and Ireland.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=132%3Aucas-courses-and-colleges-in-uk-&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK \u2013 Courses and Colleges&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><td>The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. Everything you need to know about studying in the UK and Northern Ireland.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualifax.ie\/index.php?view=weblink&amp;catid=38%3Aeducation-outside-of-ireland&amp;id=164%3Auk-stdying-information&amp;option=com_weblinks&amp;Itemid=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK \u2013 Studying in the UK<\/a><\/td><td>Information including Northern Ireland on studying in the UK.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are pleased to announce that appointments are now available both ONSITE at The Carlow Academy, 134 Tullow Street or ONLINE in the comfort and safety of your own home from anywhere in Ireland; so you can decide what&#8217;s the best option for you \ud83d\ude42 Full list of services available at \u2018The Carlow Academy\u2019 by [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25263"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25263"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25263\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27624,"href":"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25263\/revisions\/27624"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carlowacademy.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25263"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}