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a levels and university

so you know how universities say you need, for example AAB grades? well what happens if you take 4 a levels? does the last one matter or what because i've heard different things about it but some ideas about this just don't seem to make sense at all haha
The fourth doesn't matter hence why it's reccomends to take and focus on 3. AAB is better than ABBC as you haven't met their offer, they will take your 3 highest grades (unless they specify specific grades in specific subjects). So if you get AABB you met the grades unless they wanted A in subject x and you got a B in it.
Original post by hello17375
so you know how universities say you need, for example AAB grades? well what happens if you take 4 a levels? does the last one matter or what because i've heard different things about it but some ideas about this just don't seem to make sense at all haha


The reason you'll have heard different things is because uni admissions are not standardised and each institution can make their own rules.

Some will still just give out their standard offer of e.g. AAB regardless of how many A-levels you are doing- usually this can be from any 3 of your 4 A-levels, but some unis may ask for certain grades from certain A-levels.

Some may give you an offer that takes into account all four A-levels, e.g. AABB.

Some may give you a slightly lower offer for 4 A-levels e.g. ABBB.

It's pretty rare to take 4 full A-levels, as it's a big workload, so unis won't always put their standard offer for 4 A-levels on their website. However, you can email admissions offices to find out what they might do.

A fourth A-level may also make a difference if you slightly miss your offer on results day, or help you get accepted over another person only offering 3.

It is generally better to focus on just 3 A-levels to ensure you get the best 3 grades possible.

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