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Is it bad to be predicted 4A*'s at A2?

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I don't know, sorry. I don't think grade inflation is normal though, the only place I know of that seems to do it a lot is Imperial.

Royal Holloway seem to do it a lot as well, going by the older threads.

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As someone who's experienced humanities, maths and a science all at either AS or A2 I'd say that it's easier to get A*s in maths and science. Preparation can only take you so far in humanities and examiner subjectivity is key. I mean in the mark schemes there is often no distinction between certain marks shown, even when such distinctions can mean the difference between A and A*.

I agree. I think I'll be predicted A*A*A*A* in maths, chem, geog and eng lit and the subjectivity of the marking in humanities subjects makes them harder to get the top marks imo. The exams are harder to prepare for and much more unpredictable (especially english lit.).