Parcoursup leaves gaps Applicants seek options

2026

Émilie Quéno follows Lina Nadjem, who wanted psychology or law but now works in a cafeteria after oversubscribed choices, waiting lists and missing the deadline for a backup option left her without a place at the start of term. French architecture students in Belgium describe finding no place in France. Unions estimate hundreds remain without a placement in October; the ministry supplies no official count. Édouard Geffray is willing to make changes while defending Parcoursup's contribution to social diversity in Paris institutions. Higher-education proposals are expected by October 20; no reform is reported implemented.

Émilie Quéno follows Lina Nadjem, who wanted psychology or law but now works in a cafeteria after oversubscribed choices, waiting lists and missing the deadline for a backup option left her without a place at the start of term. French architecture students in Belgium describe finding no place in France. Unions estimate hundreds remain without a placement in October; the ministry supplies no official count. Édouard Geffray is willing to make changes while defending Parcoursup's contribution to social diversity in Paris institutions. Higher-education proposals are expected by October 20; no reform is reported implemented.