A-level 2 years are better than Foundation 1 year.

singsong

It took me 2 years to complete the A-level studies but I still think it was worthwhile .   The reason is that you are learning in a complete English speaking environment with local English students.   The class size is very small compared to the senior high school in China, hence you get a good tuition from the teachers (they talk to you more), and you have more opportunities to speak, discuss problems with the class.  The atmosphere is just fantastic.  You normally take 3 to 4 subjects and the whole week will be full of less##被过滤##, therefore ideal for intense learning.
Another good aspect of the A-level is that you get the pressure from the teachers. You are forced to finish your homework otherwise you will get detenti##被过滤## after school.  By doing homework, you c##被过滤##olidate your knowledge which is useful throughout your lives.  

From the above you learn very good English, but this is not the only thing.  You also acquire very useful knowledge and gain good skills which are very useful even at universities and at professional work.  It is the interface between Secondary education and the Tertiary education. The freedom of A-level allows you to go beyond the depth of high school to reach the university level.  For example, "Further Maths" offers challenges to talented students who wants more maths which has the depth of the University level.

"Economics and Business Studies" offers a very thorough basic knowledge of Economics, Business and Finance which enables students to possess the ability to do business themselves.   
I must say that "Economics and Business Studies" is a superb super course which stretches your mind in all directi##被过滤## and making you flexible in thinking, creative in being efficient and delicate in communication.

Physics and Chemistry courses are very practical (labs and lab exams) as well as broad in theoretical knowledge.  They emphasise more on the description and the applicati##被过滤## rather than difficult calculati##被过滤##.

These are what I know about the A-level, and I really think it is a brilliant course to take.  Now, the A-level is harder due to the increase NO. of bright students.  I don't know whether this is true or not and I would like to hear about it from you who are taking it or who have just finished it not long ago.

[ 本帖最后由 singsong 于 2009-2-17 06:08 编辑 ]

singsong

well, you need to write why you are going to study your major of course.

when i wrote my statement , my dreams, ambiti##被过滤## are all related to my major.

葬月尘寰

Someone told me that in my personal statement ,you have to write more than 70% about the reason that why you want to learn the subject you chosed

singsong

i don't remember the exact No. of words.
But I the space for the personal statement was full, it was a long personal statement.

it is just your experience and what you have done.
and you can put your ambiti##被过滤## , your aims in the future, or even your dreams in the future.

葬月尘寰

原帖由 singsong 于 2008-6-6 08:55 发表

                               
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That's right.
That's the way to go.

How many words did u write in ur personal statement?~~~
Around 1000?
By the way....What should I write = =

singsong

If you create another account called Oxford2009, then we have 4 people.

singsong

原帖由 cambridge2009 于 2008-6-6 09:02 发表

                               
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?

another account with the name Oxford2009 .

singsong

原帖由 cambridge2009 于 2008-6-5 08:42 发表

                               
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I want to change, but I do not know how to change!

PS: Does AAB have any chance to have interview in oxford?

you can get another account with Oxford2009.

singsong

原帖由 葬月尘寰 于 2008-6-6 08:40 发表

                               
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Should be the beginning of October~
I;m going to write my personal statement  in my holiday 哈

That's right.
That's the way to go.

葬月尘寰

原帖由 cambridge2009 于 2008-6-5 07:37 发表

                               
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你会考好的．．．

点背。。一共6，7首，就选择了我最不懂得一个作为一部分考题。。我真谢谢这出题的

葬月尘寰

原帖由 singsong 于 2008-6-5 08:32 发表

                               
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Yeah, what i meant was if you summited your application early, it  would be good for you.
No need to apply for Oxbridge if you don't want to.

Should be the beginning of October~
I;m going to write my personal statement  in my holiday 哈

singsong

You need to write that in your personal statement or the application form to OXFORD .
It is very important to listen to your teacher and ask your teacher to check your personal statement.

(To be honest with you, I love Oxford.)

[ 本帖最后由 singsong 于 2008-6-5 09:06 编辑 ]

singsong

原帖由 cambridge2009 于 2008-6-5 08:42 发表

                               
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I want to change, but I do not know how to change!

PS: Does AAB have any chance to have interview in oxford?

I am not sure, just go for it.
The important more important thing is to show them you can get a result between AAA and AAAA.
Tell them your plan to achieve a result between AAA and AAAA.

singsong

原帖由 cambridge2009 于 2008-6-5 08:35 发表

                               
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If I need to spend an extra year on A-level, I will give up......

I recommend you to change your name to Oxford2009 rather than Cambridge2009.
It will give you the luck to get into Oxford.

singsong

原帖由 葬月尘寰 于 2008-6-5 07:19 发表

                               
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I haven't decided yet...All depend on my Phy result .Whatever...I'm going to learn Math ..
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Yeah, what i meant was if you summited your application early, it  would be good for you.
No need to apply for Oxbridge if you don't want to.