<p>I’d take A-Levels because it’s less coursework, and you can do them a year or three early. Most universities (North America) treat them the same.</p>
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<p>Easiest First</p>
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2. Edexcel
3. CIE
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<p>Hmmm…Obviously that would depend on the subject. I would hardly think the English A-level to be easier for the Edexcel version vs. the CIE. Also, my Singaporean chemistry tutor who teaches both CIE and Edexcel says the latter A-level goes into more depth.</p>
<p>Hi everyone,
I will be in London this fall for my 2 years A-levels. I’ve completed 2nd year in local high school. When applying for an US Uni, do I have to send my high school transcript *before *A-levels?</p>
<p>Yes, you do.</p>
<p>Tks u
How they’ll consider that? I mean how important is that?
I’m in a High school for gifted, specialized in french but I just had average GPA.
Anw, again, tks u</p>
<p>Off topic:
Anyone knows any SAT prep class in London? I saw Kaplan’s course for 700… err can’t afford.
What kind of ECs, especially volunteer can I take part in?</p>
<p>I just know A lvl Further Maths > everything else</p>
<p>^This is untrue. Firstly, IB HL maths covers nearly all of the A level Further Maths syllabus. Secondly, IB Further Mathematics SL is considered a much more rigourous course than A level Further Maths, and it covers more material as well.</p>
<p>I can not imagine taking A-Level Further Maths…I’m just sticking with A-level Pure Maths :<</p>
<p>By the way, here in Florida, we also have AS and A-levels…but from what I’ve noticed, unless you’re going to a very good school (like HYP or those others), you’re better off taking AP courses if you want the credit for the course.</p>
<p>On the topic of difficulty…I haven’t received my scores from the June 2009 session back yet, but from what I’ve seen on previous marking schemes and tests, AS/A-Level (especially with their awesome grade cutoffs) seems easier to score well than AP.</p>
<p>What about IB verses taking AP classes in a regular high school ? which one is looked better upon getting into a top university ?</p>
<p>they’re all about the same. As long as you do the most rigorous corriculum in your school.</p>