Hundreds of Leaving Certificate students and parents have been seeking advice from the National Parents Council helpline.
Over 55,000 candidates received the results of their June exams yesterday, with the first round of college offers being issued by the CAO on Monday morning.
Education Minister Ruairi Quinn meeting helpline staff:
The NPC Post Primary helpline can been contacted on 1800 265 165, today, tomorrow and next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Meanwhile the Union of Students in Ireland is launching its pre-Budget campaign today, calling for the college maintenance grant to be protected.
Our News Correspondent Fergal O'Brien reports: