<p>It seems to be the case that top universities want an education in high school similar to:
Eng 4yrs, Mat 4yrs, History/Social Studies: 3+yrs, Science, 3+yrs, Foreign Language 3+yrs.</p>
<p>Cambridge A-levels seem to encourage 3-4 A-levels, however the above requirements are asking for around 5-7 subjects (depending on how many sciences you take). What does that mean for us?</p>
<p>I have A-level English, Maths, Physics, Computer Science and Music. I do not have History, Chem, Bio or a Foreign Language, but in Year 7-10 (NZ education system, ~Y10-13 is high school), I have done 4 years of Spanish, IG Combined Science (including Chem+Bio), and 4years of Humanities (History + Geography).</p>
<p>Do you think that would count for the requirements they are asking for?</p>
<p>Also, is it essential to have Chem+Bio for a computer science degree at, say, Stanford, Princeton, Cornell, MIT etc.?</p>
<p>Most schools will be aware of the A Level system and the fact you will be doing only three or four subjects for the last few years of pre-university education under the A Levels. Chances are that the colleges will ask you to send both your A Level scores and your transcript at the end of Year 10 (sounds like you did the IGSCE - they will probably ask you to send that). Don’t worry about the pre-reqs.</p>
<p>Do you mean Chem + Bio at A Levels or Chem + Bio classes in college? If you mean the former, the answer is no. If you mean the latter, that depends on the school and their individual degree/major requirements.</p>
<p>hey piklets,
i did the O-levels mostly and a bunch of science APs and one A-level.
I did get into my current university which requires the same requirements actually. </p>
<p>from my understanding, the only use of A-levels and APs is college credit. (which MIT doesn’t give). And as long as you’ve taken all those subjects specified at some point after 8th or 7th grade, I think you’re fine. </p>
<p>also, more reassurance: I know friends who did purely O-levels and 3 A-levels (in science) who got into MIT. So, there. </p>
<p>I already have:
79% in IG Combined Science
90% in IG Maths
91% in IG Computing</p>
<p>88% in IG English
92% in IG Music
94% in IG Physics
94% in AS Computing
96% in AS Maths</p>
<p>And I am set to get this year:
80% in AS Music
80% in AS English Lit
90% in A2 Computing
95% in A2 Maths.</p>
<p>Next year is my last year of high school, and I was thinking of taking the following:
A2 Physics
A2 Music
University Maths extension program
focus more on my extra-curricular activities & community involvement etc.</p>
<p>Do you think it would be wise only taking 2 papers in my school and 1 university paper? Do you think taking A2 English is really important?</p>
<p>Also, do you think I’m looking good so far to get into one of the top computer science universities (MIT/Stanford/Princeton)? Of course I will need to take a SAT test as well. When do you recommend I take the SAT test?</p>
<p>Hi R- DNA!
which university are you in?<br>
do you really think that APs and A levels won’t be useful for admission to top US universities? only for credit?
I am asking because i am doing A levels at present.</p>
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