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Leaving Cert Changes Shake College Admissions | Cork News
Leaving Cert grading changes are sparking chaos in college admissions, with over half of applicants missing their top-choice courses—leading dental and medical programs to resort to lottery-style selection despite record spots. Students with top marks are still being left out, as the phased-out post-pandemic grade adjustment creates unpredictable point thresholds that ripple through admissions until 2032. Officials admit the system is failing students—not them—and stress the urgent need for more training and retention of healthcare professionals amid a growing population. While Central…
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