The Leaving Cert is wrapping up for some students. Here, we look back at Higher Level Business with Keileagh who finished her exams today.<\/p>\n
The Leaving Cert Diary series, with thanks to the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union, gives young people the chance to tell us how it went for them in their own words.<\/p>\n
The Exam Papers are available at examinations.ie.<\/p>\n
Read Keileagh’s Blog<\/p>\n
And just like that, my Leaving Cert is over. Today I sat Higher Level Business, my TENTH and final exam.<\/p>\n
I’ve always loved Business; the course is theory heavy but very applicable to real life. I felt very well prepared, my teacher Ms Barry had ensured there was no past paper we hadn\u2019t completed.<\/p>\n
However, when I first opened the paper and skimmed through the short questions, I began to panic. I was analysing the “ad hoc meeting” question convinced of a spelling error. I felt that these questions were quite different to prior years, but as I settled into the paper, I found them very manageable.<\/p>\n
The dreaded ABQ on units 3,4 and 5 followed in a similar light. The theory required differed greatly to that of the mock and past papers, and I had never seen the outcome verb “recommend” in prior years. However, once I gathered my thoughts, I found it nice as I had actually preferred these areas of content.<\/p>\n
The long questions ended up being many students saving grace. I decided to answer on people in business, international environment and enterprise. These questions were almost identical to the past papers and very straightforward. I ended up leaving the exam very confident, it was a great way to end the stressful exam period.<\/p>\n
Overall, interesting but equally fair paper from the SEC. Roll on summer!<\/p>\n
This article from RT\u00c9 News is a big help – how to mind yourself at exam time.<\/a><\/p>\n MORE – Visit RT\u00c9 Learn for subject by subject exam tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU)<\/p>\n Founded in 2008, the ISSU<\/a> is the national representative body for school students in the Republic of Ireland. The ISSU is led by students, for students.<\/p>\n