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How is this different from my school guidance counsellor?

We don't replace your guidance counsellor — we complement them. Counsellors typically have 15–20 minutes per student per year. CourseCompass gives you unlimited time with the same psychometric frameworks (RIASEC, VARK+M, Big Five) used by professionals.

What do I actually get?

A personalised PDF booklet with your top 20+ CAO course matches, detailed entry requirements, AI-generated reasoning for each match, and study and career strategy reports — all downloadable and easy to share with your parents or counsellor.

How long does it take?

Most assessments take 15–25 minutes. The full Course Compass takes around 50 minutes and you can pause and come back to it. Results are generated within minutes of finishing.

What if it's not right for me?

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Yes. CourseCompass is fully GDPR compliant, hosted in the EU, and built with strict role-based access. If you're under 18 we ask for parental consent at sign-up, and we never sell or share your data.

How is this different from my school guidance counsellor?

We don't replace your guidance counsellor — we complement them. Counsellors typically have 15–20 minutes per student per year. CourseCompass gives you unlimited time with the same psychometric frameworks (RIASEC, VARK+M, Big Five) used by professionals.

What do I actually get?

A personalised PDF booklet with your top 20+ CAO course matches, detailed entry requirements, AI-generated reasoning for each match, and study and career strategy reports — all downloadable and easy to share with your parents or counsellor.

How long does it take?

Most assessments take 15–25 minutes. The full Course Compass takes around 50 minutes and you can pause and come back to it. Results are generated within minutes of finishing.

What if it's not right for me?

Contact us within 14 days if you're not happy with your results and we'll refund in full. See our refund policy for details.

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Course CompassSample report

Top 5 CAO course matches

#1 match · LM050

Business Studies

University of Limerick

95%

Your #1 match — Business Studies at UL is an exceptional fit for your enterprising personality, strong logical reasoning, and passion for business.

Enterprising personality with strong business focus
Exceptional analytical skills for business analytics
Proven academic excellence in Business and Economics

CAO 2026 Final: —
CAO 2025 Final: —

#2International Business
92%
LM056 · University of Limerick
International perspective for global business opportunities
CAO 2026 Final — · 2025 Final —
#3Business Studies (Enterprise and Innovation)
89%
US852 · Technological University of the Shannon
Strong interest in entrepreneurship and innovation
CAO 2026 Final — · 2025 Final —
#4Financial Mathematics
88%
LM058 · University of Limerick
Perfect Logical score suits mathematical modelling
CAO 2026 Final — · 2025 Final —
#5Technology Management
87%
LM063 · University of Limerick
Combines business with your 100% Technical aptitude
CAO 2026 Final — · 2025 Final —

Points are the official CAO figures, shown for reference only — they never decide your matches. Every course in the full report comes with a written analysis.

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Apprenticeship CompassSample report

Top apprenticeship matches

#1 match

Electrical

NFQ Level 6 · 4 years

92%

Why: Your very high Precision & Detail (4.3) and strong Tech Complexity (4.1) align almost perfectly with the methodical, code-driven nature of electrical work.

#2Electrical Instrumentation
88%
NFQ Level 6 · 4 years
#3Mechanical Automation & Maintenance Fitting
87%
NFQ Level 6 · 4 years
#4Software Developer
85%
NFQ Level 6 · 2 years
#5Tool Making
84%
NFQ Level 6 · 4 years

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PLC CompassSample report

Top PLC course matches

#1 match

Art, Craft & Design

Coláiste Dhúlaigh CFE · QQI Level 5

94%

Why: This course is an excellent match for your Artistic interest profile.

#2Creative Media Production
91%
Liberties College · QQI Level 5
#3Applied Social Studies
87%
Pearse College · QQI Level 5
#4Theatre & Drama Performance
85%
Inchicore College of FE · QQI Level 5
#5Early Childhood Care & Education
82%
Ballsbridge College of FE · QQI Level 5

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Subject InterestSample report

Recommended Leaving Cert subjects

1
Business Studies (Higher Level)
Your strongest interest area — continue developing this for CAO applications.
2
Economics (Higher Level)
Your second-highest interest aligns perfectly with your numerical aptitude.
3
Accounting (Higher Level)
Your top interest in Business & Commerce pairs perfectly with Accounting.
4
Computer Science / Technology
Your high technical interest combined with 100% technical aptitude means you could explore this as a Leaving Cert subject or through extracurriculars.

Your strongest interest areas

Business & Commerce95/100

Economics & Finance88/100

Technology & Computing82/100

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Learning StyleSample report

Visual learner

You learn best through images, diagrams, charts, and visual representations.

Visual32%
Reading/Writing25%
Multimodal18%
Auditory14%
Kinesthetic11%

Study tips from the report

Use colour-coded revision notes — assign one colour per topic or theme to visually organise your study material.
Create mind maps before starting each new chapter to build a visual overview of how concepts connect.

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Beyond the test

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Accommodation Guides

Published college prices, room lottery deadlines, private rental areas and commuting advice for each campus.

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Backdoor Route Finder

Documented alternative ways into a course — PLC links, ladder progression, access courses, HEAR and DARE.

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CAO Points Calculator

Add your Leaving Cert subjects and grades to work out your CAO points, including the Higher Maths bonus.

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SUSI, HEAR & DARE Eligibility Test

Know which funding and access schemes you qualify for before CAO night.

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A written report you can print, share and come back to.

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Course Compass

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Apprenticeship Compass

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PLC Compass

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Subject Interest

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Learning Style

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