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# CAO Points

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Leaving Cert student: Is the 2021 CAO fiasco proof that the 'points race' has been run?
Luke Heffernan missed out on his dream course this year – he feels the ‘points race’ is redundant.
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Sep 9th 2021, 2:04 PM
The 25 bonus CAO points for Higher Maths has more than doubled participation
The bonus was introduced in 2012.
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Aug 20th 2018, 6:15 AM
Want to check the CAO points? We'll have them right here for you from 6am
Every college, every course. Get all the details first thing tomorrow.
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Aug 19th 2018, 7:15 PM
Leaving Cert results: Girls continue to outperform boys in getting top marks
A gender breakdown of Wednesday’s results has been released.
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Aug 17th 2018, 6:00 AM
Poll: Should the Leaving Cert 'points race' be abolished?
A new review of the Leaving Cert is now underway from policymakers.
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Feb 20th 2018, 8:36 AM
Looking for the Round One CAO Points? Find them all right here
Ready to find out what you’ve been offered? We’ve got you covered.
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Aug 17th 2017, 2:41 PM
Explainer: The Leaving Cert's getting a massive overhaul. Here's how it'll work.
New reforms launched today are aimed at reducing the pressure faced by students at exam time.
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Sep 3rd 2015, 1:04 PM
Want to check the CAO points? We’ll have them right here from 6am
We’ll have all the points from every third-level institution, plus all the information you need to know.
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Aug 16th 2015, 6:30 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
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Aug 17th 2014, 8:58 AM
Poll: Should bonus points be awarded for Leaving Cert science subjects?
And would it help stem the skills shortages in the tech and sciences industry?
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Aug 14th 2014, 9:05 AM
Explainer: A beginner’s guide to the CAO Points system
Some of your loved ones might be awaiting a college offer – through a system that mightn’t make sense to many. Here’s our crash course.
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Aug 18th 2013, 8:30 PM
Column: Why the Leaving Cert as we know it is redundant, by a headmaster
There are better assessment systems out there internationally, writes headmaster Arthur Godsil. So why aren’t we using them?
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Sep 5th 2012, 7:00 AM
Column: The Leaving Cert ‘points race’ is bad – but it’s better than alternatives
‘Radical’ new proposals for interviews are really a return to the past, writes Joanna Tuffy TD. Instead, we need a much wider debate on third level education.
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Aug 24th 2012, 7:00 AM
Universities propose radical overhaul of Leaving Cert points system
A submission to Ruairí Quinn sees Ireland’s seven universities outline issues with the Leaving Cert – and how to change it.
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Aug 21st 2012, 3:11 PM
Trinity scheme to offer college places to students below CAO minimum
A pilot programme – intended to begin with Law in 2014 – will see some places reserved for students measured on alternative grounds.
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Aug 21st 2012, 11:24 AM
Maths and IT courses see biggest surge in CAO points race
Mathematics and Physics at the University of Limerick saw the highest points surge – up by a whopping 145 points.
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Aug 20th 2012, 12:02 PM
Pics: Frustrated students take to Twitter as problems hit CAO website
One user wrote: “I’ve just had my parents in sitting on my bed as I was rejected by a website. CAO, you’re destroying my family.” Users are being urged to refresh the site if encountering problems.
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Aug 20th 2012, 8:10 AM
Points, petrol and Roses of Tralee: The week in numbers
Just how expensive was Robin van Persie? And how badly are you penalised if you breach trade sanctions?
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Aug 18th 2012, 7:30 PM
2012 Leaving Cert results 'broadly similar to previous years'
More students took higher level Maths this year, looking to nab some bonus points which will drive up college requirements.
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Aug 15th 2012, 6:01 AM
Report expected to make the case for capping places in college
Ruairí Quinn is set to receive a report outlining the need for student numbers to be capped in order to avoid the return of fees.
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Nov 8th 2011, 10:06 AM
In numbers: how Ireland's students fared in Leaving Cert 2011
Which subjects had the best pass rates? Which had the fewest taking higher level? We’ve crunched the numbers to find out.
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Aug 17th 2011, 3:59 PM
Nearly 58,000 students discover their Leaving Certificate results
Anxious moments for students across the country as they find out if they’ve got the points they need…
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Aug 17th 2011, 6:01 AM
In Numbers: The points race
Wondering how many students got 500 points, and how many will be disappointed today? We crunch the numbers.
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Aug 23rd 2010, 8:48 AM