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CAO points and college places: Good news and bad for the class of 2026
For some, the good fortune of high points is countered by the misfortune of random selection
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- 27 Aug 2026, 05:01 UTC
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For some, the good fortune of high points is countered by the misfortune of random selection
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CAO points and college places: Good news and bad for the class of 2026
For some, the good fortune of high points is countered by the misfortune of random selection
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