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I'm starting to look into colleges and I'm struggling on what to pick. Do I pick A-level or a BTEC? And which one is harder also which one looks more important and worthwhile to show a job interviewer.
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(Original post by Laurxnbakxr)
I'm starting to look into colleges and I'm struggling on what to pick. Do I pick A-level or a BTEC? And which one is harder also which one looks more important and worthwhile to show a job interviewer.
I'm starting to look into colleges and I'm struggling on what to pick. Do I pick A-level or a BTEC? And which one is harder also which one looks more important and worthwhile to show a job interviewer.
BTEC are still accepted by a large number of unis and wide range of courses but not all.
2 A levels and 1 BTEC is likely to be accepted at a large number of unis.
Watch out for things like Medicine = AAA at A level.
Engineering = They like A level Maths.
Elite unis can be more fussy.
Grades are going to matter more in the scheme of things.
If you hate exams and like coursework do BTEC after checking it gets you to the next stage.
Do A levels if the opposite. Always check entrance requirements if its a uni course.
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A levels are considered a bit harder and more academically demanding.
BTEC are still accepted by a large number of unis and wide range of courses but not all.
2 A levels and 1 BTEC is likely to be accepted at a large number of unis.
Watch out for things like Medicine = AAA at A level.
Engineering = They like A level Maths.
Elite unis can be more fussy.
Grades are going to matter more in the scheme of things.
If you hate exams and like coursework do BTEC after checking it gets you to the next stage.
Do A levels if the opposite. Always check entrance requirements if its a uni course.
A levels are considered a bit harder and more academically demanding.
BTEC are still accepted by a large number of unis and wide range of courses but not all.
2 A levels and 1 BTEC is likely to be accepted at a large number of unis.
Watch out for things like Medicine = AAA at A level.
Engineering = They like A level Maths.
Elite unis can be more fussy.
Grades are going to matter more in the scheme of things.
If you hate exams and like coursework do BTEC after checking it gets you to the next stage.
Do A levels if the opposite. Always check entrance requirements if its a uni course.
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(Original post by Laurxnbakxr)
I'm starting to look into colleges and I'm struggling on what to pick. Do I pick A-level or a BTEC? And which one is harder also which one looks more important and worthwhile to show a job interviewer.
I'm starting to look into colleges and I'm struggling on what to pick. Do I pick A-level or a BTEC? And which one is harder also which one looks more important and worthwhile to show a job interviewer.
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(Original post by Laurxnbakxr)
so do unis accept both qualifications then? Also what about applying for a job?
so do unis accept both qualifications then? Also what about applying for a job?
2. Degree will matter more in most cases, but some do take level 3 into account.
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A levels are obviously harder, which will look better too. But that doesn’t mean BTECS are completely useless. For example if someone studies maths, physics and BTEC engineering, that’s very good.
A levels are obviously harder, which will look better too. But that doesn’t mean BTECS are completely useless. For example if someone studies maths, physics and BTEC engineering, that’s very good.
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1. Yes as said above.
2. Degree will matter more in most cases, but some do take level 3 into account.
1. Yes as said above.
2. Degree will matter more in most cases, but some do take level 3 into account.
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(Original post by Laurxnbakxr)
so do unis accept both qualifications then? Also what about applying for a job?
so do unis accept both qualifications then? Also what about applying for a job?
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Okay thnx for the help
Okay thnx for the help
Look whether you are strong at exams.
Check which courses and unis you might want to apply to.
If you are a strong candidate do A levels all things being equal.
If not BTEC may be your only option.
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(Original post by Laurxnbakxr)
But what if you dont want to study any of those BTEC's will it be useless then?
But what if you dont want to study any of those BTEC's will it be useless then?
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Do you have an idea of what you want to do at university?
Do you have an idea of what you want to do at university?
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I want to do animal management or vetenairy nursing
I want to do animal management or vetenairy nursing
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then do chem, bio and maths A-Level i guess? but idk
then do chem, bio and maths A-Level i guess? but idk
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(Original post by Laurxnbakxr)
I want to do animal management or vetenairy nursing
I want to do animal management or vetenairy nursing
But for these types of courses I think its whatever you feel more comfortable doing, the BTEC route will probably give you a little higher workload and more coursework environment, whereas A-levels will feel more academic and the pressure is more compressed into the final 3 months.
If you had said Vet medicine I would have said A-levels, but I think the vet nursing or animal management it really doesn't matter. I would email a university admissions tutor for the subject and see what they say if you want more tailored advice
(if you do email them please update us on this thread id love to hear what they say)
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So I come from the A-level path, I have a very strong opinion on BTEC v A-level for STEM and academic subjects (like physics, engineering, Compsci, maths etc. or economics, law, medicine etc.)
But for these types of courses I think its whatever you feel more comfortable doing, the BTEC route will probably give you a little higher workload and more coursework environment, whereas A-levels will feel more academic and the pressure is more compressed into the final 3 months.
If you had said Vet medicine I would have said A-levels, but I think the vet nursing or animal management it really doesn't matter. I would email a university admissions tutor for the subject and see what they say if you want more tailored advice
(if you do email them please update us on this thread id love to hear what they say)
So I come from the A-level path, I have a very strong opinion on BTEC v A-level for STEM and academic subjects (like physics, engineering, Compsci, maths etc. or economics, law, medicine etc.)
But for these types of courses I think its whatever you feel more comfortable doing, the BTEC route will probably give you a little higher workload and more coursework environment, whereas A-levels will feel more academic and the pressure is more compressed into the final 3 months.
If you had said Vet medicine I would have said A-levels, but I think the vet nursing or animal management it really doesn't matter. I would email a university admissions tutor for the subject and see what they say if you want more tailored advice
(if you do email them please update us on this thread id love to hear what they say)
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