Your options after receiving your Leaving Cert results

Many students will have questions about their results and what will happen next. Others might be feeling upset about their results and need someone who can listen to them. If you have just received your Leaving Cert results, there are two services – Youth Information Chat, and 50808 – who are here to help.

Can I appeal my result if I’m not happy with it?

If you got a lower mark than you expected and you want to have your paper looked at again, you can go through the appeals process.

You can view your results and access the appeals process through the Candidate Self Service Portal. Find out more about how the appeals process works.

When will I receive a CAO offer?

The CAO round one offers will be available online from 2pm on Wednesday, 28th of August. Find out more about receiving a CAO offer.

Talk to someone about Leaving Cert results and the CAO

If you have a question or concern about your results or your next steps, Youth Information Chat and 50808 are here to help.

Youth Information Chat

Youth Information Chat is an online chat service operated by Youth Information Centres across Ireland and SpunOut.ie. The chat service connects young people or parents with a professional Youth Information Officer who can provide them with personalised information.

For any students with questions about their Leaving Cert results, the Youth Information Chat will be there to answer your questions.

The chat is available from 4pm to 8pm, Monday to Friday. Outside of these hours, you can leave a message and someone will get back to you when they log online.

Chat now to a trained Youth Information Officer.

Some of the things you can speak to a Youth Information Officer include:

• What to do if you didn’t get the points you were hoping for
• How the CAO system works
• Your options if you don’t want to go to college
• Appealing a written exam mark
• Other questions about the Leaving Cert, the CAO, or your future

Start your conversation with a Youth Information Officer now.

Talk to someone about how you’re feeling

Leaving Cert results day can be an emotional time, especially if you didn’t get the points you were hoping for. It’s important to let people know how you’re feeling and reach out to others for support. Although you may be feeling disappointed, remember you have plenty of options.

If you need someone to talk to, you can contact our free 24/7 text message support service.

50808

If you’re feeling upset or overwhelmed about your grades, the CAO, or your plans for the future, our anonymous 24/7 text message support service can connect you with a trained volunteer who will listen to you and help you to move forward feeling better.

Free-text SPUNOUT to 50808 to get started.

Find out more about our text message support service.

Learn more about the CAO

Need more information? Read about the CAO and your options below:

What to do if you’re not happy with your results

• How to appeal a Leaving Cert result
• How to deal with disappointing grades

Information on the CAO

• Important dates for your CAO
• Everything you need to know about CAO offers
• What to do if you don’t get your first choice on the CAO
• How to defer a college place for a year

Finance and accommodation for college

• Applying for a student grant from SUSI
• Student Grant: Frequently Asked Questions
• Student Assistance Fund
• Financial supports for college students in Ireland
• Finding student accommodation

What to do if you’re not sure about college

• What can I do when I finish secondary school?
• Could a PLC course be right for you?
• Is an apprenticeship for you?