Leaving results suggest no hike in college points

THE Leaving Certificate results issued to almost 58,000 students today suggest there will not be a jump in the points required for most college courses next week.

The Central Applications Office (CAO) will work with admissions staff from colleges over the next few days to determine which students should be offered places in the first significant stage of this year’s process next Monday.

Any changes in the number of places on each course and the individual Leaving Certificate performance of those applying are significant factors in determining whether the CAO points needed for any course rise or fall compared to last year.