Almost 20,000 CAO applicants this year had previously sat the Leaving Certificate and received benefits from pandemic-era grading measures. That increase in applicants carrying adjusted results has reduced available places for current applicants and raised entry requirements in many courses. As students and parents across Ireland compare points and offers, many families are experiencing disappointment. Forecasts indicate that similar numbers of repeat applicants and continued pressure on places are likely next year. The admissions system is expected to remain strained for the foreseeable future, affecting access and selection outcomes.
Almost 20,000 CAO applicants this year sat the Leaving Cert in previous years and benefitted from the pandemic-era measures
As students and parents across Ireland pore over this year's college-entry requirements, many families face disappointment.
All the signs are that the same pattern will be repeated next year and the system will remain under pressure for the foreseeable future.
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