Some students could miss out on their preferred college course this year because of grade inflation.
More than 84,000 applicants will get a CAO offer this afternoon when the first round is released.
However, points requirements are set to increase after a record number of students secured high Leaving Cert grades last week.
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Former President of the Institute of Guidance Counsellor, Betty McLaughlin says despite extra college places, some students could be left disappointed: