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A-level results this summer could see a surge in top grades—thanks to booming demand for math and economics, subjects known for handing out As and As. With 28% of entries hitting top marks last year, the trend’s building, fueled by students chasing better job prospects. Boys are quietly regaining ground at the A level, especially in math, reversing pandemic-era trends. Northern Ireland remains a powerhouse. But don’t get too excited: exam boards can still tweak thresholds, and officials say these predictions are just that—speculative.

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