New academic year getting under way [Independent.ie]
- Published: 08 September 2010
As one cycle ends, a new cycle starts. This week the business of 2010 college offers winds down, and the new academic year gets under way around the country at primary, secondary, further education and third level.
There is still some activity on the CAO offer and acceptance front, with today being the closing date for acceptances of the CAO offers made in round two last Thursday. After today, CAO will issue offers as necessary until October to fill any vacancies that may arise.
Today is also the day by which applications for exam results appeals or rechecks must be returned to the State Examinations Commissions offices.
So what numbers usually appeal grades, and what are their chances of success?
Last year, a total of 6,127 candidates made applications for appeals against 10,398 grades. Upgrades were awarded in 2,076 (or almost 20pc of) cases.
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