Who got the most points in Leaving Cert?
At University College Dublin (UCD), students needed a minimum of 600 points for six courses, including Medicine. UCD’s highest points course was Economics and Finance at 625*. It has 50 CAO places. The highest increases in UCD were in the arts and humanities – up 71 for BA Joint Honours to 381, and Humanities to 397.
Is 500 points in Leaving Cert good?
The average Leaving Cert does not equate to 500 points-plus; far from it. Those points are achieved by very few. You would be closer to the average mark if you divided the 500 by two. The actual entry requirements set by third-level colleges are not astronomical either.
What is the highest points in the Leaving Cert 2021?
For the leaving cert however, we have the points system. 6 subjects, 100 points per subject… a maximum of 600 points + 25 bonus points if you do higher level maths. So if you do all ordinary level subjects, 600 points isn’t your potential maximum… it’s 360.
How do you get 500 points in Leaving Cert?
- Study Smart – Learn how to study. There are courses on this [1].
- Specialise in subjects you enjoy. Work hard at them. Focus on 6.
- Breaks. Leaving cert is tough, but take one day off at the weekend (or at least a half day).
- Don’t afraid to be stupid in class. If you don’t understand ask, no matter how trivial it may be.
What are average LC points?
New CAO figures indicate that the average Leaving Cert student will get about 300 points today, much less than commonly thought. A 300-point score, for example, would not be enough to secure a place on a university arts course. Well over 500 points are required for courses like law and medicine.
What percentage is a H3?
Latin honours
| Grade | Percentage Range | Points at Higher Level |
|---|---|---|
| H2/O2 | 80% – 89.9% | 88 |
| H3/O3 | 70% – 79.9% | 77 |
| H4/O4 | 60% – 69.9% | 66 |
| H5/O5 | 50% – 59.9% | 56 |