how I can help with Leaving Cert subject choice
Time commitment for student: 3 hours approx.
Appointment length: 90 mins approx.
Format: in-person or online
Report: full subject choice report and recommendations sent by email after the appointment
Follow-up: If a student or parent has questions after the consultation, they can email Liam. Emails will be answered within 48 hours. Individual in-person or online follow-on appointments are not provided.
"We were very fortunate to be able to avail of the service offered by Liam and grateful for the recommendation. My daughter was very confused and uncertain in terms of what she should choose for her subject choices for Leaving Cert.
By completing the various tests in advance of our meeting, Liam was able to develop an insight into her personality and her likes and dislikes and narrow down the list of subjects that would be most suitable and interesting for her to pursue for her Leaving Cert.
His advice and analysis was invaluable in helping make the final subject choice decisions. I would definitely recommend the service and will be using it again for my next daughter when her time comes." - Siobhan, Galway (parent of TY student, online), 2021
how it works
The three stage process I have developed and refined over the years for Leaving Cert subject choice, takes quite a bit of time, from the point of view of the student and also for myself. Let me explain ...
Stage 1 - The Pre-Consultation Deep Dive
Once a booking is made I send a range of career interest tests and other tests by email, together with weblinks to other tests which are completed online by the student in his/her own home. The student also fills in a detailed and confidential biographical questionnaire on educational history, hobbies, interests, etc. The tests used are a range of occupational interest tests and an online aptitude test. The interest inventories and occupational tests used are on the Department of Education's recommended list of psychometric instruments for use in schools in Ireland.
The time commitment involved for the student will be about 3 hours. So this is not something to be undertaken lightly. This work should be spread over three or four days, so I would advise that you book an appointment for a date that gives the student enough time to complete everything.
The student returns the completed tests by email and I set to work on drawing up a detailed report. This takes me between 2 - 3 hours.
Stage 2 - The Appointment
All the work done beforehand frees up time on the day of the appointment for me to discuss the results on a one-to-one basis with the student and provide feedback. I take the student through the report and answer any questions. During this appointment, suggestions are offered for suitable Leaving Cert subjects, based on the test results and on the range of subjects available in the student's school - the choice differs from school to school.
An appointment for subject choice will usually last between 60 and 90 minutes. The appointment can take place in person, or remotely in a virtual environment via Google Meet. Regardless of which option is preferred, the exact same service is provided.
Stage 3 - The Written Report
After the appointment, I finalise the comprehensive subject choice guidance report and send it to the student by email.
So you are essentially paying for my time (4 - 4.5 hours), my research and my professional advice.
"Liam did a comprehensive analysis of options for our son who is entering 5th year in September. He provided guidance on Leaving Cert subjects that would suit best and the various course options available to him based on his identified areas of interest and aptitude.
I cannot recommend Liam`s service enough in providing objective analysis and reassurance to students and parents alike in making very important decisions for the future." - Louise Coen, Sligo (parent, online appointment), 2025 Google Review
Click on the link below to book an appointment to assist with
choosing subjects for Leaving Cert, on a date that suits you.
Please pick a date that is at least 10 days away,
to allow you adequate time to complete a range of assessments.