Of equal concern is that, when it comes to publication of the results, the cashing in process was complicated further at the examination entry stage when the question was asked on the entry forms whether AS results would be cashed in.

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Accordingly, the reality is that the results to be published on 16 August, can only embrace those students who have taken 3 AS units in those centres (the 75%) which answered in the affirmative regarding cashing in at the examination entry stage.

BBC: Heads' letter warns of AS-level confusion

To set the stage for an easier entry into foreign markets, Zhang is currently looking for overseas partners and claims to have signed preliminary agreements in dozens of countries.

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The 20, 000 who make it to the second test stage compete for 3, 000 entry spots.

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