This is one of the many questions I pondered over during my O'levels and I'm sure many others do the same. To make such a decision usually involves a lot of elements. Its usually your parents who suggest changing your line of education and moving on to do FSC or you just get discouraged by your seniors who couldn't perform well in the entry test and failed to make it to the better government universities. I have always supported A'levels and so I did the same instead of changing my field to FSC so basically, this post will focus on a pro-A'levels argument so if anyone has a different opinion please don't mind. :)
With the introduction of the A*, the A'levels students are no more at a disadvantage. Apart from the top most students of FSC, getting a 90% equivalency is not an easy task for FSC students. But I'm pretty sure that the proportion of A'levels students with straight A*s (that gives you a 90% equivalency) are much more than FSC students with > 90% marks so we are actually at an advantage here.
Performance in the MCAT
One problem students have when opting for A'levels is the possibility of poor performance in the MCAT due to the pro-FSC syllabus. But let me make one thing clear for you guys that studying FSC books once we are done with A'levels (which are essential to get the best in the entry tests) can only be of advantage to us. Plus, the Punjab UHS MCAT has a strict syllabus which is much closer to the A'levels syllabus and recently in the past two years many students from A'levels have been able to secure top marks in the UHS MCAT. I can't say the same thing about other provinces, though. But with a 90% equivalency, you can do well in any case by working a bit more hard.
Why do A'levels?
Do A'levels if you have a good enough O'levels result as you'll already be done with 73% of the FSC by then if you choose A'levels.
Do FSC if you have an average result in O'levels as doing FSC will give you a renewed chance of improvement.
The final choice is yours.
The A'levels Equivalency
Now the first question is that how does the IBCC equate FSC and A'levels students. They have a simple formula where they use the 8 compulsory subjects of your O'levels and 3 subjects of A'levels. The formula is as such that you get 90 marks for an A*, 85 for an A, 75 for a B and so on.
For example, you get 6A*s, an A and a B in O'levels and you get 2A*s and a A in A'levels, your FSC equivalency will be calculated as follows:
6*90+85+75=700 (O'levels) + 265 (2*90+85 in A'levels)= 965
Do you see an anomaly over here? About 73% of the equivalency is comprised of your O'level subjects. That means when you enter A'levels you are already done with 73% of the equivalent FSC and even if you don't do well in A'levels it won't make a grave difference to your FSC equivalent marks.
Advantages of the A*
With the introduction of the A*, the A'levels students are no more at a disadvantage. Apart from the top most students of FSC, getting a 90% equivalency is not an easy task for FSC students. But I'm pretty sure that the proportion of A'levels students with straight A*s (that gives you a 90% equivalency) are much more than FSC students with > 90% marks so we are actually at an advantage here.
Performance in the MCAT
One problem students have when opting for A'levels is the possibility of poor performance in the MCAT due to the pro-FSC syllabus. But let me make one thing clear for you guys that studying FSC books once we are done with A'levels (which are essential to get the best in the entry tests) can only be of advantage to us. Plus, the Punjab UHS MCAT has a strict syllabus which is much closer to the A'levels syllabus and recently in the past two years many students from A'levels have been able to secure top marks in the UHS MCAT. I can't say the same thing about other provinces, though. But with a 90% equivalency, you can do well in any case by working a bit more hard.
Why do A'levels?
Now let me come to the reason why you guys have this question in your mind.
- Firstly, you have studied continuously in the CIE exams type environment so it is always preferred to continue with the same.
- Then you guys have the choice to opt for Mathematics and other subjects and keep your options open while opting for pre-medical in FSC binds you to one field with very less other options.
- Then the question of conceptual studies arises. It is quite clear that there is a huge difference between the examination pattern of our local boards and the A'levels. With the latter one always preferred. And this is one major reason why people prefer to continue with the same British curriculum rather than shifting to the local one.
- Lastly, you'll have a slight edge when it comes to admissions in private institutions like the Aga Khan University due to the all round personality you develop as part of the A'levels programme.
Why do FSC?
Eventhough I support A'levels, I've yet come across several advantages of doing FSC.
Verdict
- First of all, if you don't get good grades in O'levels for example a Matric equivalency of less than 85% with no A*s or a few Bs then it is much better if you do FSC. As I have stated above, about 73% of the A'levels equivalency is comprised of the O'levels result so an average O'levels result will truly damage your equivalency even if you achieve 3A*s, that is the maximum possible, in A'levels. So for those with an average O'levels result and with strong aspirations of entering a government medical university should seriously consider doing FSC instead of A'levels.
- Secondly, doing FSC gives you an idea and prepares you for the hardships and different style of education that you have to go through during the medical studies at the government institutions. It isn't difficult to adjust in the new environment after A'levels either but obviously the FSC students have a slight edge at the beginning.
Verdict
Do A'levels if you have a good enough O'levels result as you'll already be done with 73% of the FSC by then if you choose A'levels.
Do FSC if you have an average result in O'levels as doing FSC will give you a renewed chance of improvement.
The final choice is yours.
informative! thanks! lol im going for FSC after O levels! done!!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, bless you for posting this. This is also very reassuring to an unintended audience, us lot who're in A2 who're having existential meltdowns about their choices just before the finals. Thanks for that.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I could help. :)
DeleteThis was helpful. Thank you. Oh and could you tell me where you're admitted to for your Medical?
ReplyDeleteKing Edward Medical University!
DeleteThankyou oakmoon. i am planning o fsc after o levels. is A* 90 and above?
DeleteWhat do you mean? For A* you get exactly 90.
DeleteYou got into K.E after A level? Congratulations! What grades did you get in O and A levels?
DeleteI hav not given pakstudies in olevel....can i goo for fsc without taking pakstudies??any1 plz helpp
ReplyDeleteOnly if you did your O'levels from abroad. If you did it in Pakistan then Pakistan Studies is compulsory.
DeleteAoa bro. For fsc u ll have to give pak studies in o level as marks of it r considered for admission to fsc.
Deletei am giving my o levels this year...i am planning to do medical afterwards....my mother keeps telling me that she is not gng to let me do a levels...what can i say to convince her?
ReplyDeleteare u a medical student ? have u done a levels?
Yes, I did A'levels and got into a medical school. Parents are pretty obnoxious in this regard but you can tell her that you want to keep your options open. And if you have good grades then you'll easily get a scholarship in A'levels. Around 20 students made it to King Edward on open merit in my batch so that shows it isn't impossible to get into medicine after A'levels.
Deletewhat were your o and a levels grade ? ;p
ReplyDeleteThey were pretty good, but I had an equivalence of 975.
DeleteCan any one tell me that it is possible for medical students who have done o and a levels can get admission into pakistani universities
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm in a top government medical institution of Pakistan after doing A'levels.
Deletewhen you are talking about a level result are you talking about A1 or A2 result?
ReplyDeleteOf course, the final A'levels result after A2.
Deletem new at o levels..n gonna give exams next year..now m much confused how to study...coz i have been studying punjab syllabus before...o level patteren is totally different...can any on tell me plz better ways to achieve good grades...m a harworking student but m slightly confused now...so which method i shuld apply of studying to achieve straight A's n A'*s ..... how much time i shuld give to my studies..? n wot all i can do or shuld do for improvement in english n mathematicss..
ReplyDeletePractice past papers, as many as you can. Read examiner reports and marking schemes.
Deleten wot all i can do after o levels n a levels...wot all options r available afterwards....
ReplyDeleteis computer a good selection in o n a levels..? n will it b easy to get admitt in university after.....
n which profession will b best for girls.... ?
that seems like your askin' someone to make every decision for you needed in life
DeleteWow very informative! I'll be going for fsc.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with that. :)
Deletehonestly thats the best advice i've gotten so far
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure! :)
Deletei'll wait until my result but i assume its gonna be a'level. it was my first choice u just confirmed it
ReplyDeleteFrom where did u do your a levels?
ReplyDeleteLGS
DeleteLahore Grammar School
DeleteWhat is the fee for fsc and alevels for sciences
ReplyDeleteFor FSC from a private college, it will cost you around 70k anually
Deletewhile for A levels you have to pay according to your O level result
I was studying in the IGCSE curriculum till 8th grade.Later i changed my school and went to a Pakistani school (FSC).I gave my exams for 9th class there but the result was not good because i got my admission late.This year i have given my exams for 10th class.So my question, If my result for 10th class is also not good, should i continue and do FSC or change my school and do A levels. Plzz Reply!!
ReplyDeleteContinue to do FSC, because it won't be easy for you to adjust to the system back in A'levels. Most of the A'levels concepts need a basic understanding which is only given in O'levels.
DeleteThere is also one more option, IB curriculum. What do u think?. And which curriculum is more difficult b/w FSC and A-Levels and why?
DeletePlzzz Reply
DeletePlzzz reply i need help!
DeleteFor that you'll have to go abroad. In my knowledge, no school in Pakistan offers the IB curriculum.
DeleteA'levels has more conceptual curriculum while FSC syllabus is mostly rote learning. Difficulty is always subjective depending on what's easier for you.
Like I've said above that my 9th grade results were not good due to late admission and if my 10th grade results r also not good but my 11th and 12th grade results r good due you think i can get an admission in a good university whether it is Pakistan or Abroad like UK or Canada? Plzzz Reply!
DeleteAs I've already told you that my 9th grade result was not good due to late admission and also cuz the fsc curriculum is different from the IGCSE curriculum and if my 10th grade result is also not good but later i am able to get good results in 11th and 12th grade will i be able to get an admission in a good University whether it is in Pakistan or in abroad like UK or Canada? Plzz Reply
DeletePlzzz Reply!
DeleteOf course, it's all about the hard work. You always get second chances so yes if you can get good result in FSC, you will have a chance.
DeleteAnd what about A levels? If I change my school and do A levels and I am able to get good results in A levels but my 9th and 10th grade result is not good then do you think I can get an admission in a good university in Pakistan or in abroad?
DeleteMy thinking doesn't matter. If you believe in yourself, then go for it. I don't know anyone doing A'levels after Matric so can't comment on it. :)
DeleteOk anywayzz Thanks for the Help! :)
Deletei did my matric with 82% marks and now i am going to take admission in A level is it helpful for me in future please i need a help.i selected medical field.
ReplyDeleteI'd go for FSC if I was you. Getting admission in medicine is already difficult for those who do O and A'levels and doing A'levels after matric won't really be helpful.
DeleteCan u pls tell your o level and a level grades?
ReplyDeletei did olevels this year with scoring 1A* and 2As so what should i be doing alevels or fsc i am very confused i want to be doctor and i can memorize well as well
ReplyDeleteYou better do fsc because you won't have a good enough equivalency if you do A'levels and even ace it.
DeleteAOA.
ReplyDeleteI'm doing O'levels but I think I won't be scoring really good marks. I want to do MBBS afterwards, what would be better A'levels or Fsc Pre-medical? I think it would be really easy for me to ace the MCAT exam after doing A'levels. I may be going abroad for MBBS. Hopefully. :')
I can't do Fsc because I cant read or write Urdu. I'm taking Urdu syllabus B.
I believe the answer lies within your own comment. You already want to do A'levels, so I am no one to change your mind. Though, with a poor O'levels result there is very less chance that you can get admission into a government medical institution of Pakistan. It's not easy to go abroad for Medicine.
DeleteHi there OakMoon, my Matrix equivalence is 793/900 and I think my Fsc equivalence will be around 960/1100, can I get an admission in KE?
ReplyDeleteYes, if you score around 1040+ in MCAT, and it is quite possible.
DeleteThanks that is good news and bad news both at the same time. Anyways thank you so much.
DeleteSay I have already got an Fsc equivalence made, but if I retake A levels and get better grades, will they make me a new equivalence? Please Help.
ReplyDeleteYes, they will. But it's of no use. A'levels comprises of very little percentage of the total equivalence when the actual hard work to get the grade is much more.
DeleteSo I need 1040+ to get admission in KE, the big question is HOW?????????????? Hehe, sorry for so many question marks but seriously will the Fsc books suffice?
ReplyDeleteRead this: http://academicshelp.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-guide-to-uhs-mcat-especially-for.html
DeleteDear brother
ReplyDeleteI have done matriculation and want to study abroad and do software engineering. But in uk they pay attention to a levels and if I do fsc they require me to do foundation degree to get admission in university there and the foundation degree must be done from uk so I am planning to do a levels as I liked them more then matric but now thinking to do a levels after matric to get admission abroad is it a good decision or not ?
It'll be a pretty tough job scoring good grades in A'levels after Matric, but if you think you can work hard enough then I'd just wish you luck and tell you to hope for the best.
DeleteAslamualikum !
ReplyDeleteI have just completed my O 'l levels.I got 3A*s last year and the result of the rest of the five subjects will be announced on 12 August.But I have to decide whether I should go for FSC or A levels ? My soul aim is to get admission in the top most medical college of the country if Allah wills.Insha Allah.If I think of A levels most of the people say "equivalency mein itnay marks deduct ho jaey gay and in Fsc u can obtain above 1000(as if its a child play).Any way please help me and tell what should I do ?And yes what about the stereotype notions of the society that you can only go to medical if you do Fsc ?
I believe the posts in my blog address these very questions. I had the same concerns, but still continued with A'levels, and against all odds I made it to KE and also secured admission at AKU. It's all about how you approach the MCAT. Read the post above for further insight.
Deletehi um
ReplyDeletewhat is better option for girls medical or engineering in Pakistan
You should see a career counsellor for that, as I don't have an opinion on that.
DeleteAOA! I have also appeared for O levels exams this year and mostly people encouraged me to go for A levels.
ReplyDeleteMy question is that what is the difference btw the syllabus of A levels and FSC? This is because I probably would need to study FSC books as well before the entry test.
Secondly, Is A levels way too harder than O levels? Will I be able to cope with?
Please Admin! I need your advice.
The answer to the first question is in the blog above.
ReplyDeleteAs for the difficulty level, of course A'levels is harder than O'levels but your understanding of the subjects and your mental level also increases in the two years. If you keep in check with the taught syllabus and don't keep piling up stuff to do, you can easily ace A'levels.
Thanks Man! I got it. Now the next thing is the entry test. I will be going for eng so will have to appear for tests in NUST, GIKI, PIEAS, UET etc. Some people told me that NUST and GIK tests are conceptual which are good for A levels students but in the case of government institution e.g UET it may be difficult since it is more FSC ratta-based test. What do you say?
ReplyDeleteWhat I wanted to ask about syllabus was whether all topics of Fsc are included in A levels syllabus or not? That was the major concern.
Will I need coaching classes before I appear for entry test?
You'll have to go through the FSC books for all these tests. There are a lot of concepts in the intermediate syllabus that you have not covered in A'levels.
DeleteCoaching classes are not really needed, but if you have a problem understanding concepts then you may join an academy.
Agar o level me islamyat pakstudy or urdu na parhi ho to fsc pre medical me admin mil jae ga pakistan me ? Just phy chem bio or English in o levels
ReplyDeleteOnly if you have done it from abroad. You'll get an equivalence made based on English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Deletecan any one tell me how many subjects in 'a level'
ReplyDeleteOnly 3 required for medical colleges: Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Deletethanks
ReplyDeleteand how many paper of Physics, Chemistry and Biology in 'A level'
ReplyDeletethis was a very helpful blog ...i am in 10 class(medical biology) bss this year i have to appear in isl and ps cambridge paper...i have a number of questions kindly answer them...1)Should I take some extra subjets like combine scieces, commerce, eng literature, urdu b ,,.....2)Can I shift to software engineering in a levels(will it cause a problem 3)which is better doctor/medical or software engineering in pakistan(both intersted i am) 4)How to get scolorships in universities like nust orlums on merit or financial 5)how to get admission easily in them nust orlums....................plz reply plzz
ReplyDeleteExtra subjects can be a waste of time, but if you think you can manage them then go with it.
DeleteOf course, you can. Just make sure that you have Mathematics in A'levels.
I, myself, am doing medicine so of course I'd say medical but your opinion might vary.
LUMS just gives a financial aid package based on need, and I'm not sure about other scholarships.
Get good grades in O'levels and you can easily secure admission in A'levels. As for NUST, you'll have to go through the FSC books and do well in their entry test.
reply soon
ReplyDeleteIs there any FSc college in karachi with a 'burger' environment and no uniform within karachi? Please reply.
ReplyDeleteI'm not from Karachi.
Deletethankyou for your reply :D......Is it necessary for me to go through fsc books after a level?entry trest is conceptual or not? Do you study fsc books or not? ,,,enty test comes from them?
ReplyDeleteRead my other post about preparation of entry test.
DeleteAhm I scored 4B s in my 1st yr in olevelz iz it average I hv to do medical
ReplyDeleteYou should try repeating these subjects.
DeleteI could and would like to but my babajani is like get gud grades this time or else do fsc.... I dun want to.....
DeleteIm hopin 4 A*.s this time ..n .... inshallah ill get them
He's kind of right if you want to do medicine. O'levels after equivalence is already at a disadvantage for medical colleges, and having 4Bs puts you at no better position.
Delete@oakMoon
ReplyDeleteMy olevels result is expected to b A Grades.Should i head for A levels if i want admission in Mbbs?
and another this is i want to keep a safe side to head for CA(Chartered Accountant) which obviously is a whole new field for a Bio student
AOA! I gave my O Levels papers this May/June and i'm not really expecting a good result. I think i'm going to score 2A*'s, 1A, B's and C's and i'm hopefully going to fail in Pak Studies. I just want an advice from you that after this type of result should I do A Levels or FSC as I want to choose medical as my carrier. And after doing my A Levels or FSC will I get an admission in a good university? If not then is it good for me to study abroad?
ReplyDeleteI really need an advice.
@OakMoon ! Are the grades of extra subjects counted in equivalency if so then would scoring A*s in extra subjects help to improve it ?
ReplyDeleteI got B grade in Urdu, C grade in Islamiyat and E grade in Pak study.. i am really confuse and sad i didnt expect
ReplyDeleteI thought i ll get good grades. Plzz tell me what should i do now? I really need ur help.After this type of result should i do A levels or FSC? Will I et an admission in a good university?If not then is it good for me to study abroad??
Pleaseeeee i ll be thankfull to ya plzz reply me plzzzz
I'd recommend you to repeat Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies, and try to get a better result. If you don't get good grades, and still want to do medicine, then it's best for you to go for FSc. It depends where you want to go abroad, you can get admission in universities of England with average grades, but only without scholarships. So it's your choice in the end.
DeleteSalam bro, after my As results, my equivalency comes out to 905. Is admission into KEMU possible? On a merit basis too? And I heard something about medical unis slashing this equivalency by another 10% or something.....whats that about?
ReplyDeleteTruly speaking, it would be tough for you to make it to KE. And no, there is no slashing of equivalence specifically by medical universities.
DeleteSalam, I have 2A*, 6A, 1B in O Levels and 3B in A Level. I have cleared AKU test.
ReplyDeleteWhat my chances are for AKU (after interview), DUHS, KMDC, SMC, Ziaudiin and Baqai.
Will appreciate your repsonse.
I can't predict your result. AKU doesn't care about the result in the interview.
DeleteYou'll have to ace the respective entry tests to get into any of these universities.
AOA
ReplyDeleteI got 7A* and 1A in O level's. I also want to go to KE. Tell me whether I should go for A levels or Fsc?
Please reply?
I'd recommend A'levels.
DeleteAOA
ReplyDeleteI got 2a* and 6a in olevels. I wanna do a levels for medical but my parents are telling me to go for fsc. Can you please tell me that if I get all stars in a levels and get a good MCAT score (around 975) can I get admission in AIMC and KEMC? I also want to know about your MCAT score. Please recommend that what I should do. Thanks in advance :D
Please reply...
Judge yourself based on the information above. You'll need a score above 1000 to make it to KEMU or AIMC.
DeleteSo should I do fsc as I will only be able to achieve this much marks by that. Apart from that are you from LGS jt?
DeleteI, myself, am in favour of A'levels. But its your choice.
Deletei got 8A*s in my O level and A* and 2Bs in A level for which im feeling really bad. this gives me a total of 1050 right? which is 95%. i want to go to Demont for dentistry. Whats their merit
ReplyDeleteNo, that is 960 marks. 990 is the maximum an A'levels student can get. But Demont has a low merit and you can get admission easily.
Deletethis gives me 87% right? so it stays at 87 or will they further cut it?
Deletefurthermore, ive heard BDS merits have now risen considerably and there is difference of only around 1% bw the two. is that true? Do you have any update on demonts latest merit?
DeleteLast year, it was 86% and it will possibly rise by 0.5-1% this year. You'll need to get an MCAT score around 960-970 to get admission.
DeleteSalaam bro, let me tell u something that I got an average result in O level that is almost equivalent to 90% but still im not offered any scholarship for A levels anywhere. Thus im choosing FSC just because i cant afford the cost of A levels. So u must add this point in WHY FSC that many students choose FSC just because A levels is too expensive!
ReplyDeleteAn average result can't be equal to 90% equivalence, because that is the maximum you can get for O'levels. And you get scholarship based on your number of As. Most schools give a scholarship if you have 6As and more. If you have less, then it's better for you to do FSc.
ReplyDeleteI am not clear about one thing in O levels equivalence. I have checked IBCC site. It is mentioned there that a A* is equivalent to 90 marks. I am surprized, because in Matric, subject mark is 150. Is it really 90 marks out of 150 or it shows %age, I mean 90%. Can anyone reply me and clear my doubt. Thanks
ReplyDeleteIt is 90% or 90 marks out of 100.
DeleteWhat is the merit of KC for those who have done olevels?
ReplyDeleteAnd if i do olevels and then fsc..what percentage will my olevels result present in the total? Help.
ReplyDeleteFor FSc result, it won't have any percentage of O'levels. But in the final merit for MBBS, 10% of your O'levels merit will be considered.
DeleteI did average in my o lvl but I jxt cant satisfy my self for fsc ......... can u help me out a bit plz......
ReplyDeletep.s I want to do bds !!!
Do what you are satisfied with. :)
DeleteSalam.
ReplyDeleteRegarding equilence do we have to get 2 different certificated for O levels and O and A levels.
Do we have to make our IBCC certificate from the place we are local of or we can get it from anywhere?
Thanks help will be highly appreciated
Yes, you get 2 different certificates. And no, not necessarily, all centres send the info to the central Islamabad branch for equivalence.
Deleteplease help me about my IBCC equivalency, I only have 2A's 2B's and rest of the C's n D's and Alevel result is so Worse Unexpectedly, Could u please help me, The IBCC Equivalency will be Poor or Average. :(
ReplyDeleteWaiting For your Response
How can I help you?
ReplyDeleteTell me that equilancy will be poor or Average
DeleteDepends on your definition of "poor" and "average". Tell me your whole result and I can calculate your equivalence.
DeleteHey..recently i `ve done my O`levels with grades taken as 5B`S,1A* N 2A`S..I WANNA DO A`LEVELS AS a`m very hardworking student n wanna join AMC(Army medical college)...so can u plz guide me in this context..a` m confused as people says..if u do A`LEVELS DN U`LL 2 STUDY F.SC books n punjab textbooks also...is it true?
ReplyDeleteYes, that's true. You'll have to study the FSc books in the end, and your equivalence won't be quite high due to your Bs. But AMC accepts cadets and for that you'll have to be really fit and intelligent, and an average result could work for that.
DeleteHI,
ReplyDeletei have 4 As.1 A*,2 B,1 C in olevels....i want to go for dentistry in future and as you have stated above,Fsc is the most suitable option for an average result,my parents want me to do fsc.but in peshawar i dindt get admission into any well reputed college for pre med due to high merit. So the only option for me is to do my Alevels from Bss.do you think i shall continue with Alevels or start Fsc in any college(i fear the teachers might not be good)
Secondly,my urdu isnt that strong.do you thing that would be a weakness in doing FSC ..and it also has islamiat,english,urdu,pakstudies?
i sound crazy but i seriously need advice from someone like you:)
Like I stated above, I'm biased towards A'levels so I'd recommend that you just go with it and do well in A'levels and the MCAT later. Dentistry has a lower merit compared to MBBS, so you can get admission if you score well in the entry test. But you should go with what you are comfortable with. Don't rely on anyone else's opinion.
DeleteAs for the second question, I don't have much knowledge of FSc so I don't know how hard the it would be, but a lot of O'levels students with poor Urdu, do end up getting good scores in FSc.
i am in class 8th i want to do o levels but my teachers says that in medical field if we did o levels our 20% marks will cute is this true? and i want to do o levels and then FSC is this good ? or i have to do A levels too plzz give me basic information about o levels and a levels fsc ? thnk
ReplyDeletehi i got 6 a and 3b in olevel. can this result help me getting admission in DMCor KEU even if i get good grades in alevel? or is it better to do fsc for me to get in there? secondly i want to keep math and bio both to keep my options open. can u also tell me the seat issue for a/o level students in DMC.
ReplyDeleteRead the above article and make your own judgement.
DeletePlease recommend me
DeleteMy matric marks are 65% weather i do A level or FSc for MBBS
ReplyDeleteYou should just go for FSc.
DeleteWhat to do after o levels if you want to go to king edwards medical college?
ReplyDeleteThat's what the above article is for.
DeleteI got 1A* 3A 4B 1C in O levels.1C and 2D,s in AS level. What will be my O level equivalency?and I'm planning to retake 2 of my A levels,what do u say?
ReplyDeleteOnly the 8 compulsory subjects are considered. You have stated 9 grades in O'levels. Yes, you should retake the AS levels especially the D ones.
DeleteYes,exclude 1B in O levels and kindly tell me my equivalency
DeleteAfter getting straight A*s whats more suitable to do A levels or Fsc if you wish to go to medical ?
ReplyDeleteMy main concern is entrance test caz most of it is from Fsc books .If I do A levels would I be able to ace it ?
Need Help !
Read the above article. It answers all your questions.
Deletehi...i just completed o levels and got 5A* 3 A and now i am doing alevels(pre medical)....please tell me how many marks will i need in mcat if i get 3A's in alevel ( i want to get admission in medical preferably nishtar,multan)......and i have heard that the equivilance number of A* has been increases to 95........is it true?plzz reply
ReplyDeleteYou'll need a score around 1000 to ensure your entrance. I haven't heard that so I'm not sure.
ReplyDeleteOak Moon can you tell if ''The CITY SCHOOL'' is a good school for O level students
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely a good school, but Beconhouse, LGS and LACAS have better reputations.
DeleteWHAT ARE THE MINIMUM GRADES U NEED TO TAKE TO ENTER A MEDICAL COLLEGE?
ReplyDeleteAND DO NUST university ONLY RELIES ON THE ENTRY TEST OR DO THEY ALSO SEE YOUR PAST GRADES?
if i get a total of 875 marks by the addition of O and A level marks
ReplyDeleteSO
what are the minimum requirements for my MCAT
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DeleteSalaam Bro, I have done my 9th and 10th class ( science group) from the FBISE Curriculum and the result was not good becuz I got my admission late a n also becuz I was in a British school ( IGCSE) before..so the studies was different in this school. SO my question is that, I want to go for medical or even engineering is fine but the colleges for these profession need atleast 60 % for admission but my % is 50 % so I have planned to do A levels..so is this a good decision? If I continue like this (do a levels) which Universities will I be able to get admission in? Or should i continue with Fsc?? Plzzz Reply I really need help!
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DeleteOak Moon, can you please reply.. I really need help.. please.
DeleteI won't recommend you to do A'levels after Matric as the concept base is set in O'levels, and the change in system can be pretty harsh on you.
DeleteI got 8 As in o levels i should fsc or a levels for medical
ReplyDeleteNo A*s? It's a judgement call for you.
DeleteWhat do u mean by judgement call what should I do only 8 As
DeleteI said make a choice yourself based on the above article.
DeleteIf anyone gets a distinction in any subject (O levels or A levels)....will his marks be considered 100 % or 90 % during the equivalence process?
ReplyDeleteStill just 90%. :)
DeleteI got 4As and 5B's recently in my olevels, now which one should i go for? Fsc or alevels?
ReplyDeleteAnd i want to go for software engineering
DeleteYou should continue with A'levels as you can easily get an admission for software engineering in a good university if you get a good result.
DeleteSalams brother! You seem like those students who really set benchmarks for the future generations. A very well written piece, I hope I had read it in 2012 when I needed counseling, but oh well. You seem pretty well rounded so I have a question for you; You do know that Universities consider 10% of Matric marks, 40% of FSC and 50% of Entry test right? So would that 40% of FSC include only your science subject grades that you got in Alevels or would they consider the entire equivalence(I.e Olevel+Alevel)?
ReplyDeleteThe entire equivalence; exactly the thing I have explained above in the blog.
DeleteBrother do reply asap! We are relying on you.
ReplyDeleteBrother I have a issue regarding equivalence certificate of SSC. I have 720 marks which results in 80%. However it has a mistake in 'In Words' section where it says Six Hundred and Twenty only. How do you suggest I solve this problem? Should I send my original certificate with my Alevel equivalence form asking them to rectify the mistake or should I send the photocopy and just mentioning the mistake?
ReplyDeletePlease reply as earliest as you can, I'm in a RUSH
Just call them and ask what you need to do. Or visit the IBCC centre.You'll need to send the original certificate most probably.
DeleteDoes your first name start with H and second name with A
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ReplyDeleteAsslam I alaikum bro I have done matric from Sindh board I came to Islamabad and got admission in roots college school h-8.4 for a levels I have totally confused in am not understanding them what they are teAching plz help me I have paid their fees. 87 thousand how to get money now from them and now don't want continue my study their and also suggest which college is best for fsc cause i can't study their it's tough study for me I have studied in simple board of Pakistan roots is Cambridge board plz help me
DeleteI'm not aware of roots' refund policy so can't comment on that. Neither do I know of good FSc colleges in Islambad. Doing A'levels after matric is a difficult choice.
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ReplyDeleteI got 3A's 4B's and 1C in olevels
Is it possible for me to get admission in kemu if i am able to able get 3A's in alevels and 1000 marks in MCAT ?
Or i should do FSC?
Please help me
No, it won't be possible as your equivalence will be pretty low and you'll need almost a perfect score in MCAT to have a chance to make it to KEMU. I'd recommend FSc to you.
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ReplyDeleteGo for the Cambridge Endorsed ones.
DeleteAssalamu Alaikum , i have done 8 subjects of O levels and 2 A levels , i am commencing for the third , my A levels subjects are Eco and Buss studies , the third one i can choose any ? , which equivelance certificate will be issued , should general science option be ticked in HSSC grade 11 and 12 , should i also tick Arts option of SSC , secondly i have E grade in buss stud and Eco , will any marks deducted by IBCC further , in the requirement it is written to provide original certificates of O and A levels , will we get back our certificates , in case of a loss will british council issue new ones , an assistance will be much appreciated , THANK YOU !
ReplyDeleteYes, you will get your certificates back. You'll get 55 marks for each E grade. I'm not sure about the category, you'll have to contact IBCC for that.
Deletei had 1A*.6As and1B in O levels.What should i do now?Fsc or A levels?
ReplyDeleteIn accordance to the above article, I'd recommend FSc.
DeleteDo 3A* and 5As allow u to go for a levels if u want to get into medical?
ReplyDeleteIt's a judgement call for you. If you think that you can get 3A*s in A'levels then go for it, if you have doubts then go for FSc. You'll be better prepared for MCAT if you do that latter.
DeleteHey. My result in O levels was 5A's 2B's and a C in pakstudies. Should I opt for Fsc or A levels? I am currently doing A levels btw but just started it. Like a week. And it's not so tough. But I want to pursue medical. My parents want me to do that otherwise they'll get married. And I don't want to end up like that. But secondly I am also thinking to go to Lums for biochemistry if I don't get a chance in medical. But my parents. I can't say this to them. I don't want to do fsc. Can you please tell me what should I do? What grades should I achieve in A level if I have to get into medical? Because recently there was a news that no entry tests are going to be held from now onwards. Will that be good or bad for me? I really don't know. I'm confused. Can you please guide me? I'll be waiting for your reply. Do reply. Please. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWith those grades, you can only hope to make it to a private medical college if you are okay with that. As your equivalence will be pretty low without any A*s and a couple of below A grades. Secondly, you can't be sure about making it to LUMS with these grades either. So if you are sure of doing medical/Biology, I'd recommend you to switch on to FSc which will be pretty difficult to adjust to, but if you work hard enough you can make it to a public medical college. But in case you are not satisfied with the idea of FSc, then I'll recommend you to continue with A'levels, work hard and hope for the best. You can make it to a private college. Best of luck! :)
DeleteDo we only get 1 equivilence for both A and O level?
ReplyDeleteThanks
No, you get 2. The matric equivalence is done solely using O'levels grades. While the FSc equivalence includes both O and A'levels.
DeleteDoes giving retakes in olevels effects our admission in medical university?
ReplyDeletethis has bee really informative however i need some help. I'm in my final year of O'Level and once having achieved my final result (O and A level) i want to go to a medical college abroad and i require some guidelines in order to how to score for a scholarship and how to pass the entry test there. Please reply and help me out.
ReplyDeleteDepends on where you want to go. There is almost no medical college in the world that offers scholarships. In USA, you can only do medicine once you are done with you bachelors degree. And in UK you've got to pay complete fees. The entry test differs from college to college.
DeleteYou are doing a great job brother . With 4A* and 1A from abroad with equilance of 89%. should I go for A level or F.Sc?
ReplyDeleteThanks,
A'levels
Deletehow did you prepare for mcat? as an A LEVEL STUDENT, WAS IT HARD?
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Deleteaoa. i got an evuivalne of 84.4% in o levels. in As level, i got 2Bs and 1A.currently, i'm doing my A2. what are my chances in getting admission in king edward medical college or rawalpindi medical college?
ReplyDeleteGet a score of above 1050 in your MCAT and you might have a chance.
DeleteDoes B grade in O level English make u eligible to get admission in aku?
ReplyDeleteTheir admission is based solely on their exam and interview.
Deleteif i do a level and o level from abroad so in a level equivilency will 5 subjects of olevel count or 8 as i have b in pak std and urdu while A* in sciences and math and A in english?
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ReplyDeleteHiya...i just had my o levels gotta distinction overall in core science n as theyr two gcses so how many marks would it be givin me plus i had a c for maths, D for eng lit, D for eng lang, B for Religious studies, grade pass in engineering btec, grade pass in health and social care, D for welsh so waht is my final percentage n i wanna do Mbbs from pakistan would i get admission in any college in pak at this percentage the one ur gonna be tellin me for fsc??
ReplyDeleteYou need to give sciences separately as in Physics, Chemistry and Biology for an admission in Pakistani MBBS.
DeleteOhh...do i have to repeat the whole year back again..aint it possible at all for them to accept the core science?
DeleteI have scored 5A,1 A* and 2B in my o level so do I have a chance to get admission in medical collage of pak either private or govt?
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