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Tue 02 Feb 2010CAO points likely to rise due to record demand for places
A RECORD number of students have applied for college places this year, which could lead to a dramatic increase in Central Application Office (CAO) points for some courses.
The CAO estimates that 72,500 had applied by yesterday’s initial deadline, the highest figure on record. It compares to 66,500 for this time last year – an increase of about 10 per cent.
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