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3A* vs 4A* for applying to top colleges with 3A* requirements

Will having 4A*s benefit one compared to 3A* if they are both applying to the same college with the same entry requirement of 3A*?
For example edinburgh
Universities which ask for three A levels are looking for three A levels. Taking a fourth A level usually confers no benefit. The additional workload might in some cases impose a detriment.

Exception: A strong maths student who seeks to study maths, physics, computer science, or engineering at university might benefit from taking Further Maths as a fourth A level.

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