Record year for A-Level Results
Published: August 23rd, 2009
Category: General
Nationwide, the pass rate has soured to 97.5% which in turn is the highest ever. Over a quarter of the exams were rewarded with an A grade which is up 25% compared to last year – an astonishing figure. Secondly, more than three-quarters entries gained a C grade.
Even with this positive news, students are still finding it difficult to get into universities. Due to the recession, a surge of applications have been sent out for various courses, with their only beign 22,000 places across the country. Students with several A grades and top marks can’t expect to get into universities, but it is good to know the education in the country is improving.
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