GRADES of my friend’s daughter are not good enough to be accepted by universities in Pakistan, though the London School of Economics, Columbia University and many more are willing to accept her.

A-level students work very hard to pass their examinations but suffer because the universities here require equivalency and their minimum requirement is three A levels.

Since A-level examinations are quite tough, many students only pass two A levels. Many foreign universities accept two A levels and also give credit for AS levels, so why don’t our institutions accept these students?

The authorities concerned should look into this matter. A-level students should be accepted by universities without being asked for equivalency.

Students who cannot afford to go overseas after their A levels must be accepted by our universities if they clear the entrance examinations. When foreign universities have started to accept two A levels, ours should also start doing the same so that students do not sit idle at home.

Sayyeda Sakeena

Karachi

Published in Dawn, December 10th, 2014