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Hi, I'm an international student applying through UCAS to several universities. This is also why I'm interested in the UK higher education system, particularly that of the A-levels and GCSEs. How many GCSEs does one normally take? Do they differ from the courses you can take for your last year of A-levels? How many A-levels does one usually take? Are A-levels taking place during the last year or last two years of somebody's higher education? (unless they have to redo a year lol)
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Hi, I'm an international student applying through UCAS to several universities. This is also why I'm interested in the UK higher education system, particularly that of the A-levels and GCSEs. How many GCSEs does one normally take? Do they differ from the courses you can take for your last year of A-levels? How many A-levels does one usually take? Are A-levels taking place during the last year or last two years of somebody's higher education? (unless they have to redo a year lol)
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Hi, I'm an international student applying through UCAS to several universities. This is also why I'm interested in the UK higher education system, particularly that of the A-levels and GCSEs. How many GCSEs does one normally take? Do they differ from the courses you can take for your last year of A-levels? How many A-levels does one usually take? Are A-levels taking place during the last year or last two years of somebody's higher education? (unless they have to redo a year lol)
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Okay so let's start with GCSEs. On average people will take 10 GCSEs. Out of these 10 you will have to take: Mathematics, English Literature, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, a language of your choice (the choice selection depends on the school you attend), a humanity of your choice (usually between History, Geography, Religious Studies), option no.1 (again the optional subjects you take are your choice but are dependent on what school you go to), and option no.2.
In terms of A-Levels, people on average will take 3 but you can also apply to take 4 if you have high enough grades within your GCSEs. A-Level choice is dependent on both your choice and what GCSEs you have taken, some subjects may not be available to you if you do not have the relevant GCSE.
In the UK A-Level study takes place in both Year 12 and Year 13 (these years are what we call Sixth form, Year 12 being 'lower sixth' and Year 13 being 'upper sixth'). The actual A-Level exams take place at the very end of Year 13, meaning you would have been studying 2 years before you take the exam.
I hope this has helped you and wish you luck in what your goals ~
Okay so let's start with GCSEs. On average people will take 10 GCSEs. Out of these 10 you will have to take: Mathematics, English Literature, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, a language of your choice (the choice selection depends on the school you attend), a humanity of your choice (usually between History, Geography, Religious Studies), option no.1 (again the optional subjects you take are your choice but are dependent on what school you go to), and option no.2.
In terms of A-Levels, people on average will take 3 but you can also apply to take 4 if you have high enough grades within your GCSEs. A-Level choice is dependent on both your choice and what GCSEs you have taken, some subjects may not be available to you if you do not have the relevant GCSE.
In the UK A-Level study takes place in both Year 12 and Year 13 (these years are what we call Sixth form, Year 12 being 'lower sixth' and Year 13 being 'upper sixth'). The actual A-Level exams take place at the very end of Year 13, meaning you would have been studying 2 years before you take the exam.
I hope this has helped you and wish you luck in what your goals ~
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Does that mean you only take 3-4 courses during the last two years of high school, but just more intensively?
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Does that mean you only take 3-4 courses during the last two years of high school, but just more intensively?
Does that mean you only take 3-4 courses during the last two years of high school, but just more intensively?
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Does that mean you only take 3-4 courses during the last two years of high school, but just more intensively?
Does that mean you only take 3-4 courses during the last two years of high school, but just more intensively?
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In The Netherlands you usually take the same 8 subjects during your last 3 years on high school. For this reason, I am only able to submit predicted grades in UCAS, as the examination date of the courses lies in the future. The universities therefore won’t be able to access the grades I got in the past year. Do you think this will be a problem for the success of my application?
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In The Netherlands you usually take the same 8 subjects during your last 3 years on high school. For this reason, I am only able to submit predicted grades in UCAS, as the examination date of the courses lies in the future. The universities therefore won’t be able to access the grades I got in the past year. Do you think this will be a problem for the success of my application?
In The Netherlands you usually take the same 8 subjects during your last 3 years on high school. For this reason, I am only able to submit predicted grades in UCAS, as the examination date of the courses lies in the future. The universities therefore won’t be able to access the grades I got in the past year. Do you think this will be a problem for the success of my application?
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No, they'll be used to receiving predicted grades - in the UK we normally send predicted grades with our application and then the offer made is conditional on us achieving certain grades
No, they'll be used to receiving predicted grades - in the UK we normally send predicted grades with our application and then the offer made is conditional on us achieving certain grades
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But your application consists out of predicted and achieved grades (for the courses taken during GCSEs but not for A-levels). That’s how they can already tell something about your capabilities. For me that’s not the case. Or does it also consist solely out of predicted grades for some UK students?
But your application consists out of predicted and achieved grades (for the courses taken during GCSEs but not for A-levels). That’s how they can already tell something about your capabilities. For me that’s not the case. Or does it also consist solely out of predicted grades for some UK students?
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