{"id":144711,"date":"2025-06-02T21:29:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T21:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/in-corsica-candidates-are-torn-between-joy-and-disappointment-over-the-first-parcoursup-results\/"},"modified":"2025-06-02T21:29:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T21:29:04","slug":"in-corsica-candidates-are-torn-between-joy-and-disappointment-over-the-first-parcoursup-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/in-corsica-candidates-are-torn-between-joy-and-disappointment-over-the-first-parcoursup-results\/","title":{"rendered":"In Corsica, candidates are torn between joy and disappointment over the first Parcoursup results."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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On a witnessed a blend of \u00a0tears\u00a0, \u00a0joyful shouts\u00a0, \u00a0sighs of relief\u00a0, and at times, \u00a0disappointment\u00a0. On Monday, June 2nd, starting at 19:00, nearly \u00a0one million high school seniors\u00a0 and students undergoing career changes across Corsica and the mainland eagerly awaited their \u00a0higher education admission results\u00a0 through the \u00a0Parcoursup\u00a0 platform.<\/p>\n

Mathis, a senior at \u00a0Lyc\u00e9e Paul Vincensini\u00a0 in Bastia, had fixated on his laptop since 18:30, \u00a0refreshing the webpage frantically\u00a0. When he finally accessed the results, he felt an immense burden lift from his shoulders. *\u201cI clicked, saw ‘yes’ for law at Corte. I couldn’t hold back my tears of joy,\u201d* he shared, still overwhelmed.<\/p>\n

At \u00a0Lyc\u00e9e Giocante de Casabianca\u00a0, Fanny had submitted a total of \u00a0nine applications\u00a0. She received \u00a0five positive responses\u00a0, three waiting lists\u2026 and one rejection. However, it didn\u2019t deter her: *\u201cI got accepted to Sciences Po in Paris. It was my absolute dream.\u201d*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Constantly Monitoring the Ranking<\/h2>\n
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While some students erupted in happiness, others remained \u00a0silent in bitterness\u00a0, less fortunate during this initial admission phase. For \u00a0Laura\u00a0, a student at \u00a0Lyc\u00e9e Vincensini\u00a0, the news was a \u00a0cold shower\u00a0. Her ambition to pursue law at \u00a0prestigious universities\u00a0 on the mainland hinged on seven different applications. What was the outcome? Seven waiting lists. Not a single acceptance, yet not a definitive rejection either. *\u201cI haven’t received any positive responses. I hope things will change in the coming days\u2026 I check the rankings every five minutes. It’s tough, but thankfully some of the programs are not too far,\u201d* she confided.<\/p>\n

*\u201cThe difficulty is that everything depends on other candidates. They must respond quickly to their offers so that spots can open up. All I can hope for is that others make decisions swiftly, allowing me to move up in the rankings and have a chance of being accepted,\u201d* she sobbed, feeling overwhelmed. For weeks, \u00a0seniors\u00a0 on the island have been under pressure, preparing for their \u00a0baccalaur\u00e9at\u00a0 exams amid this emotional turmoil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Rigorous Selection and Limited Spots<\/h2>\n
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Since its implementation in 2018, the \u00a0Parcoursup\u00a0 platform has sparked frustration among students due to the \u00a0prolonged procedures\u00a0, \u00a0stressful waits\u00a0, and \u00a0limited spots\u00a0. Notably, results often arrive just days before the \u00a0baccalaur\u00e9at\u00a0 exams.<\/p>\n

*\u201cThe selection process is brutal, and openings are scarce,\u201d* recounted \u00a0Eva\u00a0, a student at \u00a0Lyc\u00e9e Giocante de Casabianca\u00a0 in Bastia, who secured her wish to study medicine in Corte. *\u201cParcoursup isn’t a lottery; your academic record plays a crucial role. Those who might be pushed aside are mostly those who did not invest enough in their studies over the past two years.\u201d* Now, the focus shifts to the \u00a0baccalaur\u00e9at\u00a0, as without this vital diploma, her educational aspirations might collapse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Popular Choices Among Future Graduates<\/h2>\n
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As in previous years, \u00a0licences\u00a0 gain traction among future graduates. According to a report from the Ministry of Higher Education published on May 26th, nationally, \u00a070% of high school students\u00a0 submitted at least one application for a \u00a0licence program\u00a0 on \u00a0Parcoursup\u00a0. \u00a0Law\u00a0 topped the list of the most sought-after fields, followed by \u00a0psychology\u00a0, \u00a0economics-management\u00a0, \u00a0mathematics\u00a0, \u00a0STAPS\u00a0, \u00a0life sciences\u00a0, \u00a0languages\u00a0 (LLCER and LEA), \u00a0history\u00a0, and \u00a0health pathways\u00a0 (LAS).<\/p>\n

Furthermore, \u00a0BTS\u00a0 remains a popular choice, accounting for \u00a027.6%\u00a0 of applications this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In the coming days, pivotal decisions await candidates. Between June 6th and June 10th, applicants with pending applications will be required to rank their preferences. Any unranked waiting list applications will be permanently eliminated on June 11th. This move aims to \u00a0expedite the process\u00a0, facilitating quicker advancements for candidates on waiting lists, which only evolve as spots become available from those who are better positioned. Additionally, it is noteworthy that new applications will be accepted from June 11th to September 11th for programs with remaining openings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

As students navigate this often overwhelming landscape of college applications<\/strong> and higher education<\/strong>, it becomes vital to understand the intricate dynamics at play. The journey from high school to university is not only about academic performance but also about managing expectations, resilience in the face of setbacks, and the ongoing quest for personal dreams and aspirations.<\/p>\n


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On a witnessed a blend of \u00a0tears\u00a0, \u00a0joyful shouts\u00a0, \u00a0sighs of relief\u00a0, and at times, \u00a0disappointment\u00a0. On Monday, June 2nd, starting at 19:00, nearly \u00a0one million high school seniors\u00a0 and students undergoing career changes across Corsica and the mainland eagerly awaited their \u00a0higher education admission results\u00a0 through the \u00a0Parcoursup\u00a0 platform. Mathis, a senior at \u00a0Lyc\u00e9e […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":144712,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-144711","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=144711"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144711\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/144712"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=144711"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=144711"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=144711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}