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usa1981
How many SCE at the Standard Grades did you take and how many do most students take ?
I took 8 which is the number most students take.
usa1981
How many SCE at the Highers did you take and how many do most students take?
I took 5 which, again, is the number which most students take.
usa1981
How many SCE at Advanced Higher did you take and many do most students take?
I'm taking 3 which is probably not the same for the majority of people at my school. The other people on TSR though probably do 3AH and more.
Hardly anyone does Advanced Highers, since you don't need them for Scottish universities. I did 3 and was one of maybe 2 or 3 at my school to do so.
As an example, in 2003 166,885 Highers were sat, while in 2004 only 17,185 Advanced Highers (little over 10%) were sat - ie. only 10% of Higher entries in 2003 "followed through" to Advanced Higher in 2004. These are fairly typical figures.
As an example, in 2003 166,885 Highers were sat, while in 2004 only 17,185 Advanced Highers (little over 10%) were sat - ie. only 10% of Higher entries in 2003 "followed through" to Advanced Higher in 2004. These are fairly typical figures.
How many SCE at the Standard Grades did you take and how many do most students take ?
I took 8 which is the usual and compulsory number although many at our school take 9, the last being in music 1 period a week.
How many SCE at the Highers did you take and how many do most students take?
5 highers- though I believe 3 highers is very common.
How many SCE at Advanced Higher did you take and many do most students take?
I'll be taking 3 AH and I believe this is the most common.
calumc
Hardly anyone does Advanced Highers, since you don't need them for Scottish universities. I did 3 and was one of maybe 2 or 3 at my school to do so.
As an example, in 2003 166,885 Highers were sat, while in 2004 only 17,185 Advanced Highers (little over 10%) were sat - ie. only 10% of Higher entries in 2003 "followed through" to Advanced Higher in 2004. These are fairly typical figures.
As an example, in 2003 166,885 Highers were sat, while in 2004 only 17,185 Advanced Highers (little over 10%) were sat - ie. only 10% of Higher entries in 2003 "followed through" to Advanced Higher in 2004. These are fairly typical figures.
Wrong about the AH, Edinburgh and Glasgow make it compulsory for vetmed to have them.
Daibhidh
Wrong about the AH, Edinburgh and Glasgow make it compulsory for vetmed to have them.
Okay, so there's one or two exceptions. However, bearing in mind the other few hundred (possibly thousand) courses at Scottish institutions, my statement is probably correct in 99% of cases, which is good enough for me to make the generalisation for sake of giving a simpler explanation.
Though of course it can work the other way - ie. non-Scottish universities not requiring AH - which is also pretty uncommon as far as I'm aware, but does happen. I myself received an unconditional offer from Newcastle based on my Highers, which surprised me as I could have got the place despite being a year behind my English counterparts (the only other English institution I applied for was Oxford, who unsurprisingly asked for 3As).
calumc
I myself received an unconditional offer from Newcastle based on my Highers, which surprised me as I could have got the place despite being a year behind my English counterparts (the only other English institution I applied for was Oxford, who unsurprisingly asked for 3As).
Could I ask what course you applied for?
I did 7 Standard Grades and 1 GCSE, which roughly equates to 8 standard grades.
I did 6 Highers, one more than usual because I was crashing computing and the school couldn't timetable classes so I did it by correspondence.
I did 4 Advanced Highers, again one more than the usual (required for English Universities at least) but that was Computing, Physics, Maths and Applied Maths so the two maths were fairly similar.
Jenn xx
I did 6 Highers, one more than usual because I was crashing computing and the school couldn't timetable classes so I did it by correspondence.
I did 4 Advanced Highers, again one more than the usual (required for English Universities at least) but that was Computing, Physics, Maths and Applied Maths so the two maths were fairly similar.
Jenn xx
In fourth form I took 7 standard grades and 2 Intermidate 2s
In fith form i took 5 highers
This year(sixth form) im taking 2 advanced highers and two highers.
In fith form i took 5 highers
This year(sixth form) im taking 2 advanced highers and two highers.
Acaila
I finished 8 standard grades, although I did a ninth for a while
I took 5 Highers and a unit last year.
I am taking 3 Advanced Highers this year along with a further 3 Highers.
Most take 8 standard grades, 5 Highers (or 4 and an Intermediate 2) and very few if any Advanced Highers.
I took 5 Highers and a unit last year.
I am taking 3 Advanced Highers this year along with a further 3 Highers.
Most take 8 standard grades, 5 Highers (or 4 and an Intermediate 2) and very few if any Advanced Highers.
Wow 3 Ahs + 3 highers. Ha freak girl!
Im shocked by the people who take 4 AHs at my school. Enjoy form 6 anyway!
I did 8 Standard Grades
(usual, except for some of those who have dyslexia/other problems)
I did 6 Highers
(My school only offered 5, so I did an extra one at a local FE college (not as nerdy as it sounds; it was organised by the school, and lots of my friends did it too (although I didnt mention that on my PS!!)))
I'm doing 4 advanced highers, although my Oxford offer is AAA, so I think I'll drop history when I go back, as it's the hardest to get an A in (no-one in my school ever has)
Also, there's relatively little fluctuation in the number of exams people in scotland sit, with the obvious exception of Advanced Highers (less people sit Advanced Highers becasue they're superfluous and largely unknown to those over 30-ish) Virtually everybody sits 8 standard grades, and, althoght many people sit Int 2s, most people do at least 4-5 highers (six is the maximum in any one year I think, and thats rather unusual outside private education). It's not like in England where some people have 13 GCSEs and seven A-levels. Becasue the scottish education system hasnt been "dumbed-down" to the same extent, grades are much more reflective of a persons intelligence here, rather than the number of qualifications. Quality, not quantity, after all!
(This is just one of the many reasons why scottish people always feel slightly superior to the english; I wont go into the rest just now...)
(usual, except for some of those who have dyslexia/other problems)
I did 6 Highers
(My school only offered 5, so I did an extra one at a local FE college (not as nerdy as it sounds; it was organised by the school, and lots of my friends did it too (although I didnt mention that on my PS!!)))
I'm doing 4 advanced highers, although my Oxford offer is AAA, so I think I'll drop history when I go back, as it's the hardest to get an A in (no-one in my school ever has)
Also, there's relatively little fluctuation in the number of exams people in scotland sit, with the obvious exception of Advanced Highers (less people sit Advanced Highers becasue they're superfluous and largely unknown to those over 30-ish) Virtually everybody sits 8 standard grades, and, althoght many people sit Int 2s, most people do at least 4-5 highers (six is the maximum in any one year I think, and thats rather unusual outside private education). It's not like in England where some people have 13 GCSEs and seven A-levels. Becasue the scottish education system hasnt been "dumbed-down" to the same extent, grades are much more reflective of a persons intelligence here, rather than the number of qualifications. Quality, not quantity, after all!
(This is just one of the many reasons why scottish people always feel slightly superior to the english; I wont go into the rest just now...)
I did:
8 standard grades in 3rd/4th year( some schools only let you take 7 though- no matter how smart you are)
5 highers 5th year ( you can choose to take as many as you want, as well as Int 2s etc.)
Im still doing 3 advanced highers and 1 higher in sixth year
8 standard grades in 3rd/4th year( some schools only let you take 7 though- no matter how smart you are)
5 highers 5th year ( you can choose to take as many as you want, as well as Int 2s etc.)
Im still doing 3 advanced highers and 1 higher in sixth year
Daibhidh
I took 8 which is the usual and compulsory number although many at our school take 9, the last being in music 1 period a week.
5 highers- though I believe 3 highers is very common.
I'll be taking 3 AH and I believe this is the most common.
5 highers- though I believe 3 highers is very common.
I'll be taking 3 AH and I believe this is the most common.
3 isnt. AH arent really respected as much as additional Highers. Ive taken one AH this year and 3 other Highers which broadens my knowledge instead of concetrating on specific areas.
Davie_Moyes
3 isnt. AH arent really respected as much as additional Highers. Ive taken one AH this year and 3 other Highers which broadens my knowledge instead of concetrating on specific areas.
Wouldn't say I agreed with that. AH are more respected, and are a must for English universities, Highers are just "standard". Concentrating on specific areas is generally what you want for university.
I did 6 highers in S5, and 5 AH + 1 higher in S6, mainly because I was interested in the subjects.
As people are saying, AH is really needed for English universities, but is also a huge advantage for Scotland - not just getting you in, but also in that you will be much better prepared for the courses. (Particularly maths and physics in my case.)
As people are saying, AH is really needed for English universities, but is also a huge advantage for Scotland - not just getting you in, but also in that you will be much better prepared for the courses. (Particularly maths and physics in my case.)
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