60,000 CAO applicants receive offers today due to grade inflation and health sciences course expansion amid staffing shortages.
60,000 CAO applicants expect college offers today, with 83,500 people applying this year. Grade inflation due to Covid-19 pandemic led to high CAO points, causing some top achievers to miss out on preferred college courses. Over half of applicants completed their Leaving Certificate in June, with extra places created in health sciences courses to combat staffing shortages. Offers for Level 8 courses will be sent first, followed by Level 7/6 courses, and students have until September 3rd at 3pm to accept their offers. A free helpline staffed by professional guidance counselors is available for support.
August 27, 2024
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