CAO points 2024

CAO 2024: College Dreams Come True (or Not) for Thousands!

Did you get your dream college course? Discover how the CAO 2024 points shaped students' futures and see which courses went stag! 🎓✨

As the excitement mounts and nerves tingle, CAO applicants are buzzing following the release of the first-round offers for 2024. A total of 56% of college hopefuls were ecstatic to discover they’ve landed their first choice course. Happy dances were definitely on the agenda for many, especially since a whopping 83% secured a place in one of their chosen courses. Who wouldn’t be thrilled? It seems the Leaving Cert results last week truly translated into actionable college dreams for most!

For the 56,571 applicants, this news means their high school dedication and late-night study sessions paid off — or at least got them closer to their goals! Applicants can now dive into the lists to check which courses saw jumps in CAO points or were left in the dust. While some courses soared higher than a hawk on a breeze, others may have unexpectedly chill vibes with point drops. It’s a rollercoaster ride of emotions for aspiring students packed with cheers and a few tears.

The excitement isn’t limited to just the applicants either! Dublin City University kicks off 2024 by welcoming over 4,000 new students this September across a variety of sought-after programs, including engineering and nursing. With such fierce competition and demand for higher education, universities like University of Galway are also extending their warm welcomes, issuing CAO offers to another 3,753 eager students.

Even Minister for Further and Higher Education, Patrick O'Donovan, has chimed in, congratulating students on their offers. While it’s all about celebration for many, there are still significant decisions to be made. Does your course give out free pizza on Fridays? Join us as we navigate these joyous yet tumultuous waters of university choices and explore which courses are hitting the record high on CAO offers this year!

Did you know that the competition for college places in Ireland is tougher than ever? This year, students were given the chance to secure spaces in more than 83,000 offers, indicating a strong influx of new talent ready to tackle the academic challenges ahead. With the average drop of points across Level 8 Single Honours courses, it seems there's a little room for manoeuvre this season, leaving the fields wide open!

Whether you’re celebrating a first-choice win or contemplating a backup plan, remember that every twist and turn of this journey contributes to your life story. From the joy of an acceptance letter to the conundrum of figuring out which books to pack, the adventure is uniquely yours!