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Grade inflation 'unfair' for a number of students applying for university

It’s a nervous day for families across the country as students receive their CAO offers – 6 in 10 have received their first preference.    There has been criticism this year for the continued use of grade inflation in the Leaving Cert with has kept points for many courses high.  Kieran was joined Pól Ó Dochartaigh Deputy President and Registrar of the University of Galway who was previously served as chair of the CAO... 

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16.12 30 Aug 2023


Grade inflation 'unfair' for a number of students applying for university


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It’s a nervous day for families across the country as students receive their CAO offers – 6 in 10 have received their first preference. 

 

There has been criticism this year for the continued use of grade inflation in the Leaving Cert with has kept points for many courses high. 

Kieran was joined Pól Ó Dochartaigh Deputy President and Registrar of the University of Galway who was previously served as chair of the CAO... 


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