On Friday, students from the Class of 2025, who impressively achieved over 600 points, spoke to our current 6th Years about their Leaving Cert experience and shared some valuable tips. https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f393/32.png” alt=”32.png” />
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They reminded us that exams are challenging, but they’re also manageable with the right mindset and habits. It’s not about cramming or comparing yourself to others. It’s about steady progress, balance, and resilience. https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4a1/32.png” alt=”32.png” />
Here are the top tips they passed on:https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/2714/32.png” alt=”32.png” /> Break the year into milestones – think month by month, exam by exam, not just the finish line.
https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/2714/32.png” alt=”32.png” /> Do a little of every subject daily – consistency beats last minute cramming.
https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/2714/32.png” alt=”32.png” /> Get project work and notes sorted early – future you will be grateful.
https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/2714/32.png” alt=”32.png” /> Use exam papers and track mistakes – they’re gold for revision, particularly the night before an exam.
https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/2714/32.png” alt=”32.png” /> Keep up extracurriculars and prioritise self-care. You can’t pour from an empty cup.
https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/2714/32.png” alt=”32.png” /> Stay resilient. Setbacks will happen, but back yourself and reward progress.
Their message was clear: it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3c3_200d_2640_fe0f/32.png” alt=”32.png” /> Keep showing up, celebrate the small wins, and trust that the work you put in will pay off.
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