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CAO Offers Come Out Today But There Are More Concerns Over Downgrading Of Leaving Cert Results

CAO offers for thousands of students will be out later today.  The Irish Times is reporting ...

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09.54 11 Sep 2020


CAO Offers Come Out Today But There Are More Concerns Over Downgrading Of Leaving Cert Results


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CAO offers for thousands of students will be out later today.  The Irish Times is reporting that despite the 5,000 additional course places this year, there’s been a 7% increase in points across the board – with 78% of students receiving an offer from one of their top three choices.  Concerns are being raised however at one private Dublin school where almost every student had a grade reduced in this year’s exams.   The Institute of Education on Leeson Street, saw grades reduced for 96% of students.  The school’s principal, Yvonne O’Toole and she joined us this morning.

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