score calculation
admission requirements
DSE grades range from Level 1 (lowest) to Level 5** (highest). Level 5* and 5** are distinction grades awarded to the top performers. For university admission, most programmes require a minimum of Level 3 in core subjects. The grading conversion used by many universities is: 5**=8.5, 5*=7, 5=5.5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2, 1=1. Your total weighted score across selected subjects determines your competitiveness.