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throwaway1979

I know what A levels are. What does AAAB mean? Does this mean you gave four subjects and scored 3 A's and 1 B? If that is correct, I'm curious what subjects you gave?

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Yes it does. I got As in Maths, Physics and Electronics and a B in General Studies which is a joke compulsory subject that tested your writing skills.

Interesting: I would say "I took four subjects", and you say "I gave four subjects". Never heard that before!

I had a transient stay in a commonwealth country when I was a teenager. I "gave" a few A-level exams. I.e. I studied on my own and just showed up for a grueling exam organized by the British Counsel in my country. I picked the subjects that were easiest for me to study on my own ... Econ, Accounting and General Studies. Since I didn't take A-level math, I had some trouble in college (in North America).

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