"The journey from secondary school to college, employment or repeating your exams can be daunting, but Dr David Coleman says it's important to remember your self-worth is not defined by CAO points or courses The Leaving Certificate results have landed and for many of you in the Class of 2025, the weeks of anticipation, dread or hope have finally given way to the stark translation of those results into CAO points."
"Whether those numbers matched your dreams or fell short of your expectations, the question that inevitably follows is the same for everyone: now what? Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news"
Leaving Certificate results convert into CAO points and prompt urgent choices about next steps. Many students experience anticipation, dread, or hope when results arrive. Options include accepting college offers, seeking employment, or repeating exams to improve points. Self-worth should not be tied to CAO points or chosen courses. Decision-making should prioritize mental wellbeing, personal goals, and practical considerations like course content and job prospects. Support from family, careers services, and peer networks can aid planning. Allowing time for reflection reduces pressure and enables informed choices. Flexibility and resilience help manage setbacks and pursue alternative pathways.
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