Your CAO questions answered: What students and parents need to know

Over 83,000 students applied to the CAO this year as Leaving Cert results and college offers collide in a record-breaking admissions season
Your CAO questions answered: What students and parents need to know

Over 83,000 students applied to the CAO this year

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025 - 06:00
Jess Casey Education Correspondent

Q: What’s happening today?

A: Today at 2pm, the first round of college offers will be released to students through the CAO. 

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