Five years after implementation, France’s baccalaureate reform, often called the “Blanquer bac,” continues to face challenges and has not yet achieved its intended goals. The reform aimed to better align the high school exit exam with university expectations, but has largely fallen short of this objective. Universities are overwhelmingly favoring the Parcoursup platform for admissions, effectively bypassing the reformed baccalaureate as a primary selection tool. This suggests the reform has struggled to re-establish the exam’s relevance in the context of higher education access. Ongoing adjustments have been made to the system since its introduction, indicating persistent issues with its design and implementation. The reform’s failure to integrate with university admissions raises questions about its overall effectiveness and future direction. Parcoursup remains the dominant pathway for students seeking to enter higher education in France.