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Students often ask ‘how do I get an A*?’. A better question would be, ‘what is the difference between a B-grade and an A* candidate?’. This can be especially challenging for Year 12 students, as the step up from GCSE to A-level writing is considerable.
There is likely to be little difference between the knowledge and understanding (assessment objective 1) of either of these candidates. The key differences would often be:
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