Wise choices in change of mind needed as CAO demand soars

Last year, there were 83,369 first round course offers made to students who applied to the CAO

Competition for CAO places means students need to be strategic and research all pathways to the qualification that they want. Photo: iStock

WITH over 89,000 CAO applications made this year, it means that there is more competition for college places.

Last year there were 83,369 first round offers made. 51,934 were Level 8 and 56% got offered their first preference. 83% got offered one of their top 3.