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Swedish syllabus

Ok here's the deal. I'm don't know the A-level system too well but as far I understand it you study 3- <8 (if your not crazy or something) subjects? Most study 3 right?

In Sweden we have a totally different system (yes I was able to choose IB but that's not the point). We have approximately 10 subjects for the last year, I have about 14-15.

Now I am supposed to compete with other students for an engineering course when I haven't had English the last year, a lot less advanced physics and maths and also less class time.

I'm not saying it is unfair or anything I'm just saying that this obviously puts me at a disadvantage doesn't it? Do you believe that the tutors would recognize this and take it into account when considering the applicant?

Yes yes, an offer/rejection has already been made but it's fun to speculate, so any input you have, blast away. :bebored:
Reply 1
ponjavic
Ok here's the deal. I'm don't know the A-level system too well but as far I understand it you study 3- <8 (if your not crazy or something) subjects? Most study 3 right?

In Sweden we have a totally different system (yes I was able to choose IB but that's not the point). We have approximately 10 subjects for the last year, I have about 14-15.

Now I am supposed to compete with other students for an engineering course when I haven't had English the last year, a lot less advanced physics and maths and also less class time.

I'm not saying it is unfair or anything I'm just saying that this obviously puts me at a disadvantage doesn't it? Do you believe that the tutors would recognize this and take it into account when considering the applicant?

Yes yes, an offer/rejection has already been made but it's fun to speculate, so any input you have, blast away. :bebored:


Most of us are expected to study 4 AS subject and then continue 3 of them to the full A-Level A2.

Although there was soemone who broke a record this year and got 10 A grades. :biggrin: There is a story with the UMS marks in the times newspaper archive. http://www.thetimesonline.co.uk

Have you contacted the admissions tutor at the universites you have applied to? WHy not phone them or email them or even write to them :idea:
Reply 2
london_1
Most of us are expected to study 4 AS subject and then continue 3 of them to the full A-Level A2.

Although there was soemone who broke a record this year and got 10 A grades. :biggrin: There is a story with the UMS marks in the times newspaper archive. http://www.thetimesonline.co.uk

Have you contacted the admissions tutor at the universites you have applied to? WHy not phone them or email them or even write to them :idea:

For what reason?
I was mainly talking about how I have a disadvantage compared to other students going for interview (as in cambridge). I'm sure my grades are as relevant as yours in other circumstances. Atleast as an indication of potential.

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