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#CAO College Choices 2026

CAO  College Choices 2026

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<p>Having some life skills in place before starting college means that there is one less thing to learn when starting on this new path in life. </p>
CAO 2026: Life skills key to preparing for college
It’s a big leap from school to third level, relieve the stress of the transition, have skills in place beforehand, advises guidance expert
<p>This year, many students are looking at broader courses; e.g. opting for courses that cover both law and another subject such as political science, as opposed to a course focused solely on law. </p>

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Students hedging their bets with college courses offering multiple career pathways
<p>Don't delay if you're applying to the CAO for college courses starting next September; you must register with CAO before 5pm on February 1.</p>

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Students who are not offered a place on their preferred CAO course should not panic; there are plenty of alternative paths towards rewarding careers

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