Is A * AB equivalent to AAA?

Not directly, no. As in, if you have an offer of AAA but actually achieve A*AB, you won't be automatically accepted. However, you've only missed your offer by one grade, and you've made up some elsewhere… it's definitely worth calling the university and asking whether they can accept you anyway.

Is A * A * B same as AAA?

Whilst A*AB is the same as AAA in terms of UCAS points (a score of 144), universities are under no obligation to accept candidates with grades that don't match their entry requirements. To understand the system better, it's worth explaining how UCAS points are calculated.

Will UCL accept A * AB instead of AAA?

We would typically require an applicant to meet our requirements in full. For example, if a programme requires AAA at A-Level, we may not be able to accept A*AB. Given the competition for places, we recommend you only apply to programmes where you meet or are expected to achieve these requirements.

How hard is it to get AAB at A-level?

In terms of the percentage of students achieving AAB grades (or better) at A Level, the mean for England was 18.9% in 2021/22 and 24.4% in 2020/21.

Can I get into Edinburgh with AAA?

To study an engineering degree, the grade entry requirements usually range from AAA–ABB for A-levels and AAAA–AAAB for Scottish Highers and in terms of the humanities subjects, A-level grades of AAA–ABB and Scottish Highers of AAAAA–ABBB are normally needed.

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Can you get into Cambridge with AAA?

Cambridge usually requires A*A*A for most sciences courses and A*AA for arts courses or 40–42 in the IB, including core points, with 776 at Higher Level. AAA is usually required at Advanced Higher grade, for students in Scotland.

What is the IB equivalent of AAA?

AAA = 36 points (IB equivalent) AAB = 35 points (IB equivalent) ABB = 34 points (IB equivalent)

What is AAB equivalent to?

International Baccalaureate

Diploma: A*AA = 37 points. AAA = 35 points. AAB = 34 points.

What are the three hardest A-levels?

Can you get into Oxford with AAB?

Conditional offers will usually be for AAB if a student is able to take three Advanced Highers; where this is not possible then a student would be expected to achieve AA in two Advanced Highers, as well as an A grade in an additional Higher course taken in Year 6.

Is AAA enough for Oxford?

Offers for Oxford places are between A*A*A and AAA at A-level, depending on the course.

Do Ivy Leagues accept B's?

Yes, it's still possible to get into an Ivy League school with a B grade. Admissions to Ivy League institutions are holistic, meaning they consider various factors beyond just grades, such as extracurricular activities, essays, letters of recommendation, and personal achievements.

Can you go to Harvard with AB?

At Harvard, one in a thousand accepted students might have been classified as B students in high school; they are the anomalies in the tails of a normal distribution, and their admission is largely based upon exceptional circumstances (they are Olympic athletes, or internationally-recognized student activists, the ...

Can you do open university without A-Levels?

We're different to other universities because we're open to people based on their potential rather than their prior qualifications. Most of our courses have no formal entry requirements and our students come from a diverse range of educational backgrounds.

Is ad * equivalent to an A *?

A D* is generally considered to be equivalent to an A*, and a P is equivalent to an E. In terms of UCAS points, a D in BTEC is worth the same UCAS points as an A, and a BTEC Merit is the same UCAS points as a C. Some universities make offers in terms of grades rather than UCAS points.

Which A-Level is best for medicine?

To cast the net as wide as possible when you're choosing a Med School, it's a good idea to take A-Levels in both Chemistry and Biology and top it up with an extra science subject, such as Physics, Maths or Psychology.

What is the least respected A-Level?

Is chemistry or physics harder?

Chemistry requires more knowledge and lab skill. You will tend to find it harder if you can't memorize a fair amount. Chemists (of course) have to think deeply as well, but the knowledge base is much larger compared to physics. Chemistry in most cases requires sophisticated and careful lab technique while in.

Is sociology a respected A-Level?

Sociology offers students a challenging and stimulating course that is widely recognised and highly respected by universities as well as employers.

How many A-levels is IB worth?

The British Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) has developed a tariff system that helps compare IB scores with equivalent A Level grades. An IB score of 38 points out of a maximum of 45 is equivalent to five 8-9 grades at A-level. A score of 30 IB points reflects 6-7 grades at A level.

What is AB equivalent to in university?

A Lower Second-Class Honours (a '2:2', pronounced two-two) = Grade A. A Third-Class Honours (a 3rd) = Grade B. An Ordinary Degree (or Pass) = Grade C.

Is IB or AB better?

Ultimately, most colleges do not consider AP or IB better than the other. Consider what classes are offered at your school to determine which program is right for you.

Is AP or IB harder?

Difficulty. While HL (“High Level”) IB courses are generally considered to be more difficult than equivalent or similar AP classes, SL (“Standard Level”) IB courses are typically seen as similar or easier than their AP counterparts.

Does Oxford prefer IB or A levels?

A-levels and the International Baccalaureate are both eligible qualifications for entry to our undergraduate degrees. We do not weight either of these qualifications as 'better' than the other, since both are eligible for entry, and all applications are considered very carefully on their individual merits.