i think this formula is wrong
plx refer to the following websites
it has told you how poly u calculate the admission score for dse students
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/hkdse/faq.html---------------------------------------
For Degree Programmes
The Admission Score, which forms the basis for initial prioritization, will be calculated for each applicant based on the results he / she obtained in the 4 core HKDSE subjects and the best elective, with weightings applied. Please refer to the following example for details:-
HKDSE Subjects | Level Attainment (Converted Point for Subject Score Calculation)* | | Subject Weighting^ | | Subject Score |
| Subjects Counted in Admission Score |
Core
| | | | |
|
|
Chinese
| 5 (4) | X | 7 | = | 28 |
| O |
English
| 4 (3) | 7 | 21 |
| O |
Mathematics
| 4 (3) | 10 | 30 |
| O |
Liberal Studies
| 2 (1) | 7 | 7 |
| O |
Elective
| | | | |
|
|
Physics
| 3 (2) | X | 10# | = | 20 |
| O |
Biology
| 4 (3) | 5 | 15 |
|
|
Admission Score = 106
* For the purpose of calculating the admission score, HKDSE level attainments will be converted to level points where Level 5**=6, 5*=5, 5=4, 4=3, 3=2, 2=1 and 1 or below=0.
^ Core subjects as specified in the University General Entrance Requirements will be given a weighting of at least 7 whilst preferred subjects will be given a weighting of “10”.
# Assuming “Physics” has been specified as a preferred subject in the entrance requirement of the programme concerned.