Guidance gurus advise what to do if you miss your top CAO choice

Seek expert advice: Insufficient guidance and research before applying for a college course raises the likelihood of students choosing the wrong course in third level. Picture: iStock

Students who miss out on their top CAO choice can really benefit from some specialised advice at this time of year, according to Marian Roche, career and life coach (@The TheGuidanceGeek).

"Some individualised advice, to really look at what options are available to you. It's best to seek advice because maybe by doing an alternative course, or looking at postgraduate studies, afterwards you might still get to where you want to go. It just might take that little bit longer for you.”