Is a Distinction classed as an A?

Hmm, not really too sure then but none of my teachers have questioned it thus far... Starting to get a little paranoid now

Im not trying to worry you or anything here but if there is something wrong then its best to let the university know now.

I have also applied for university this year, studying the subjects: BTEC subsidiary diploma in finance and 2 other A levels. So a similar situation to you.

Each of the 5 universities i got a reply from all specified 'Distinction in my BTEC subject and then whatever grades needed for the A levels e.g. AB in both A levels.

The offer you have is for 3 A levels, not 1 BTEC and 2 A levels even though the BTEC is equivalent to the A level, its still a different qualification.

However if none of your teachers have questioned it then it may be fine.

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Dean Riding

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Original post by Kash24411

Im not trying to worry you or anything here but if there is something wrong then its best to let the university know now.

I have also applied for university this year, studying the subjects: BTEC subsidiary diploma in finance and 2 other A levels. So a similar situation to you.

Each of the 5 universities i got a reply from all specified 'Distinction in my BTEC subject and then whatever grades needed for the A levels e.g. AB in both A levels.

The offer you have is for 3 A levels, not 1 BTEC and 2 A levels even though the BTEC is equivalent to the A level, its still a different qualification.

However if none of your teachers have questioned it then it may be fine.

Oh you're right, I just checked my offer and it said AB + Distinction in my CTEC :smile:

Got me worried for a second there. I guess I was still in the mindset that I was in when trying to apply, oh how horrible that process was.

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Kash24411

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Original post by Dean Riding

Oh you're right, I just checked my offer and it said AB + Distinction in my CTEC :smile:

Got me worried for a second there. I guess I was still in the mindset that I was in when trying to apply, oh how horrible that process was.

Well that's good to know!

And tell me about it haha

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yt7777

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Original post by frances98

It is worth the same amount of ucas points but imo it shouldn't be

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100% should be

They cover tge same content as A levels just more applied and my IT BTEC covered like half the content of the first year of my CS degree, didnt need to revise for some of my exams

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jonathanemptage

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Original post by Dean Riding

In the title really...

Basically I'm concerned as to whether universities will consider a distinction grade in BTEC/CTEC course as an A or B or even C since I know coursework oriented qualifications are generally regarded as being 'lesser' when compared to exam subjects?

So say a uni wanted ABB and I got Distinction/B/B would I still get in or not? This isn't taking into account the fact they can still let you in if you're a grade or two below btw.

Actually in practical or practical based courses (like engineering) employers like Btecs because it shows you have skills as well as smarts anyway while a couple of places don't accept Btecs(I'm looking at you Southampton) the places that do will view a distinction as slightly higher than an A or so I was told.

a DDD will give you 300 points minimum an ABB offer will need DMM (Distinction Merit Merit. in a BND or what is now called the extended diploma.

To answer your question a Distinction B B should be fine for most places if your concerned phone up and ask.