The British senior high and college entrance examinations were quite different from their respective counterparts in Z nation. They were of two completely separate styles.
The British examinations on language, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and other topics were held at intervals of two weeks, giving the students ample time to rest, adjust, and review.
As for Z nation's high school entrance examination, all subjects were required to be completed within two to three days.
In addition, the nature of Britain's college entrance examination was such that it wasn't "a one-time exam that determined your fate for the rest of your life." Students had many opportunities to retake the exam. If one didn't do well on this round of exams, one could apply for the next round. The highest score achieved from all the times one took the exams would be taken... Hence, one could truly see the maximum potential of every student.
