Engineering foundation year

Hi everyone. I currently do Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology and ICT.
I will start a2 in september. I really want to do engineering, so i will have to do a foundation year to meet their requirements as i dont have maths.
Is it best to do AS maths in A2 and drop ICT whilst doing my other 3 a levels or is it best to drop ict and focus only on the 3 a levels to get the best possible marks?
And what if i apply to bad university because of what i get in AS exams an predicted grades, but end up with good grades when i finish A2 as universities will accept my predicted a2 grades and actual as grades which is not fair because i can do alot better in A2...


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I have the same problem as you, i only took physics and not maths and need to know if i have to do a foundation year.
I don't really like the sound of it as it will take a year longer which means even more debt :/ think i might apply for some engineering courses and foundation courses as a back up in case they don't accept me for a normal course

Ive madeup my mind and i can give you advice.
I asked my teacher if i can do AS-LEVEL Maths whilst doing A2 subjects next year, he couldnt accept me becausemy subjects clashed. Meaning that i would have lessons that are on the same time, which is a disaster. Plus foundation year is EXACTLY for students like us. It is a very good year to work hard and learb the key maths, if you research all universities talking about foundation year ; e.g. Southampton, they will say the foundation year will give you everything you will need to get ready for university providing that you work hard and have passion for it(just like any other job in life). The foundation year is specially for people who dont have the right a level grades for the course that they so passionately want. I say passiobately because that will keep you climb up the ladder as you get older, so make sure you choosr the right career for you, only YOU choose, not anybody else, you want to get it RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. so Just focus ONLY on you current subjects, make sure you do your best for them subjects, an dont get confused with universities i know its normal to think so but at the end of the day your GRADES are most important. Im going to make sure i study as much as i can because we dont get too many chances like a levels. Sorry for my long message, i just care alot for people like you because i was in your situation, my advice is (this is very important abd meaningful);
1.never give up(even if you repeat same mistakea 1million times you musr jump back, its workes for my mum)
2.ALWAYS believe in yourself(i didnt believe in myself when i was gonna do science exam so i got a U. Beleived next time and got an A.
3. Do a foundation year(if You think its right for you)
4. If you want to be an engineer, do practise alot of gcse and AS maths only, so that foundation year ia easier or less fustrating for you, and obviously its all about improving your maths which is good. Dont worry were very young, never late to choose, goodluck


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