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CAO Chaos: Points, Offers, and Pressure | Cork News
College admissions are tighter than ever, with over half of students missing their first-choice courses as demand outpaces supply. Points for Level 8 courses are swinging wildly—some jumped, others dropped—thanks to lingering effects of pandemic-era grade adjustments still shaping the system until 2032. Students face mounting stress, especially in high-demand fields like dentistry, where random selection is back on the table. The CAO urges applicants to act fast: accept offers wisely, because round two is coming next week—and it might be your only shot. Meanwhile, student groups and educators…
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