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In that case would you suggest I speak to individual firms as to whether that is something they would accept? (For those that ask for A level requirements)
Dear Jessica,
Thank you very much for this but unfortunately it doesn’t show up there either. I’m just a bit at a loss. The title on my certificate is Pearson BTEC level 5 HND Diploma 240+ in Business (QCF). The website states it’s equivalent to first and second year of university so I assumed...
Hello,
Would anyone happen to know whether a HND ( Higher National Diploma) would fall under this category?
As I understand it (for the one I did) you needed 2 AS levels to get on the HND programme. However this was equivalent to 1st & 2nd year of uni. So in my view, it wouldn't count. Would...
No I literally just did Shoos and was starting to apply to one that closed its applications early. I’m just not sure whether to apply to more with all this uncertainty, I feel like the process is nerve wracking as it is. :(
Sorry to hear about the rejections, hopefully you’ll get some good news...
I was thinking this but I thought they would have said something given they’re quite active on social media. Ah okay that makes me feel better I was starting to worry! I hope it’s good news for you too! Fingers crossed, I’ll let you know if I hear anything before but I have a feeling it’ll be...
Nop! Really confused as they said they were reviewing on a rolling basis but I guess I submitted mine on the last week. I think the email said we should hear back by tomorrow if I remember correctly. Good luck! :)
Dear Paul and Alexandra,
I hope you are both well.
I note that one of the first questions in the application is whether you have achieved an ABB at A-Level or in an equivalent examination. I did a HND which technically equates to first and second year of university rather than A-Level. As a...
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