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It's the last two years of pre-university education and generally takes place between ages 16 and 18. It's known colloquially as college, but a college you attend would formally be known as a 6th Form College (a throwback to the days when secondary education was organised by forms). It's also possible to study for 6th form qualifications at some secondary schools.

Generally students study for their AS and A-levels during this time: a set of qualifications pretty much necessary to go on to study a degree at any university. In Scotland the equivalent qualification is, iirc, Advanced Highers. AS-levels are qualifications that generally take a year to complete, and make up half of a full A-level; most students will get three or four. The A-level takes an additional year to complete, and most students will get three. Grades range from A-E (pass) and U (fail).

Universities typically demand three A-levels in subjects relevant to the subject you wish to study at degree; the grades will depend on the university. For instance, the prestigious Oxford, Cambridge and London Universities usually ask for three or four As (and most students also have at least nine A/A* grades at GCSE, although five GCSEs grade A*-C is considered the norm). It also depends on the popularity of the subject. Most universities will also accept alternative qualifications such as Scottish Advanced Highers and French or International Baccelaureates, which can also be studied for at some private institutions.

I'm gonna assume that you thought I meant university when I said 'college' - I actually meant the college where I'm studying for my A-levels, which I'll sit the exams for this summer.

Oh, that's kind of werid...So does everyone go go through the "college process"

The American System is a lot less complicated..In America you can drop out at the age of 16 too..

I have a 18 in Math because I didn't hand in a test. rofl The class average is a 44.

*fine ignore me* stare just kidding its ok razz

words can not explain my deep-seated loathing for the subject called global scream burning_eyes
i had to hand in a works cited page for a research paper today....we were supposed to have 10 soruces, but she never told my class that! gonk crying i had three... sweatdrop

i'm going to have a party once this is over mad

For me there is a Holiday break, Winter break, and spring break that is all 1 week. We also have alot more weeks availible over the summer..like 10 weeks.