Guys above 450, please stop freaking out. Our time will come. This CRS uptick at-least to me seems to be a temporary thing. It might have to do with Graduation season or Job completion season. With these many candidates above 460 there’s only one explanation. These are inland candidates who are young (implying they are students or young professionals with Canadian degrees).
We may see sharp fall in CRS scores if the draws are conducted every fortnight going forward. Think about it, they have to issue about 48000 more ITA’s this year. Do you guys honestly think there are so many people above 450? Just look at the pool distribution, 450+ scenario is not dim at all, it might take at most 4-5 draws to reach lower 450 levels again.
People with Macrophobia should consider other possibilities to increase their CRS score, for others who have time and patience, please wait it out and find something to do until you get an ITA. This might also help you when you wait after submitting your application for approximately 6 months.