CAO Change of Mind 2020: Students embrace online platforms to tackle change of mind process early

Patrick Cosgrove, student recruitment officer at Mary Immaculate College, offer useful advice for students. He talks to Laurie O’Flynn

The availability of broadband is vital for the continuation of education through the Covid-19 crisis.

With the Leaving Cert out of the way early this year, colleges are receiving a lot of online contact in relation to the CAO Change of Mind facility usually not seen until the final days before the July 1st deadline.

Colleges throughout Ireland are holding virtual open days, online Q&A sessions and many have a webchat facility available where students can ask questions anonymously and get an answer. Anyone with a question about a specific course or subject can also e-mail lecturers individually with questions. E-mail addresses are listed on college websites.