Article: Eight things you need to know about BTEC

My daughter took the BTEC route after changing schools at 13. She was to sit her science GCSE's at age 14. However, the new school didn't offer any other alternative exam to the BTEC.
It is my daughters desire to become a psychiatrist for which she will have to become a doctor first. We have been told many times, by various universities, that they will not accept BTEC. These uni courses are much in demand and basically the unis can cherry pick whom they select for entry.
Apparently the reason that btecs don't cut the mustard is not to do with the level of intelligence. It is purely that traditional exams prepare you for the organisational skills and of being able to decipher relevant information to take notes (these will be heavily relied upon), something that BTEC exams don't cover as thoroughly.
Sadly, my daughter has now decided that she will have to go back to square one and start all over again only this time taking the traditional route. This will add years to her already lengthy training to reach her desired goal.