Eileen Keleghan

Figures reflect interest among young people in climate change and sustainability

Applicants should consider current offer as potentially the only offer they may receive

Competition for high-points courses see first degree exceed 600 points

Most Leaving Cert students due to receive third level offers next month

First round of third level offers mainly concern mature and deferred applicants

Last chance for students to change your minds and check course choices are correct

Modest 400 applicant increase reverses last year’s fall in applications

Students in further education set to find out if they have received ‘round zero’ offers

Initial CAO round concerns mature applicants, mature nursing/midwifery applicants, and deferred applicants

Students encouraged to use genuine preference over peers’ plans ahead of Sunday deadline

Most substantial falls register in chemistry, journalism, ICT and the arts courses

Lowest number of applicants in five years may ease pressure on points for some courses

Applicants who do not process their application on time can submit a late application at an increased fee

Increased demand for places expected in courses linked to economic recovery

School leavers urged to avoid last-minute changes on the basis of exam performance

Points increases in some courses likely due to record number of applications