- Decision making is a mix of emotion and information – you need to know what you’re letting yourself in for and it has to feel right.
- Once you decide on your 1st choice be consistent with your 2nd & 3rd preferences, etc – make them similar to your 1st.
- There are always alternate routes – use some of the remaining options as alternative routes to your main goal. In past years too many students with high points were left with no college/university offers because they picked just a few highly competitive courses with no back-up plans.
- Remember to check that you meet any special entry requirements – if you don’t have these then choose an alternate route.
- Be smart, make sure you also have one insurance option.
- Don’t forget you can also look at FE/PLC courses & Apprenticeships – but finish your CAO first.
- If you’re stuck then ask for help from family or if you would like to have a chat just give me a call.
- Lastly be optimistic and ambitious – identify the challenge you’ll relish the most and choose what feels right for you.
