Should I do 5 A-Levels?

Ya I guess, I don't have to barely anyone will. Its an option, but then if I can't cope with 5 AS levels in November or December I could drop it

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My friend did those subjects until about march or april then the school made her drop one, so she dropped geog. However, by this stage she'd done all te work for it and it was looking to be her best result, so she was really upset and regretting she didn't force then to let her finish it. Equally, by this point he was also getting incredibly stressed and had no free time, so it was probably good in a lot of ways.

Basically, my point is if you think you can handle it then try by all means but if you're finding one particular subject or them as a whole difficult then drop one before it gets too late and starts to have a knock on effect on your other subjects.


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My friend took 6 AS-levels at the start of last year (1 of them is compulsory - general studies), he ended up dropping a subject after 2 weeks because he couldn't cope and he's one of the smartest guys I know. However if you think you can cope then go for it - it's your choice. Though I'd think about it like this, AAAB is much better than ABBBB.
Also, the subjects you've chosen are very tough (I assume you're wanting to do something like medicine) so do you really think that adding extra pressure on yourself will help your case? Probably not (no offense, although if you do end up getting all As then you could add that you are good with being put under pressure on your personal statement).
If you really want to take geography then maybe take it for the first week or so to see what it's like and drop one of your sciences - maybe physics? After all you only really need 2 or 3 sciences

I took 5 AS Levels. I guess we'll find out how that went haha. Personally, I thought it went alright, though.

Hey I do all (including Geography) except for Physics. I think the work load would be a lot, especially if you want 5 As. Even with the four AS levels, it was a lot to deal with. Although, I contradict myself : It was only hard work in my school because we got loads of prep (H/W) and I left almost everything last minute - including revision. Geography is literally the longest to revise for. Biology has a big workload because you need to know everything really well. Chemistry, and Maths are similar and you should be fine. I would just suggest if you are thinking about 5, you should look at each of the specifications to get a feel of the workload.

After you get results, make a decision - if you choose 5, ensure that you enter your AS year with a set plan on how you will do it. Be really organised, get all equipment, do homework as soon as it is set, and you should be fine! Feel free to ask us on TSR if you need help, or better yet as your teachers! Keep on top of your work and stay determined! You should do really well!

Make sure you fit in time to relax, have fun, try new hobbies, or develop your interests!!

Best of luck w/ decision!

Personally I started off doing 5 A-levels and by the end of two months I gave up on one of them. I think it is a LOT of work doing any five subjects, and although I did humanities I can imagine science based subjects would be even more work.
I think if you really want to do 5 A-levels you have to extremely motivated and dedicated, but also, if you want to get decent grades, extremely smart.
You could always start with five and drop to four, as I did?

Just chemistry, biology and maths will break your back. Lol

You have no way of knowing that, you don't know how intelligent OP is or how she handles her workload I effectively did 4 AS and 1A2 this year and my spine remains unbroken

You have no way of knowing that, you don't know how intelligent OP is or how she handles her workload I effectively did 4 AS and 1A2 this year and my spine remains unbroken

I guess so, thank you!

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Best of luck to you!

You can be as smart as you like but if you don't know how to study (techniques) you will fail. I think if she does 4AS it will be enough. I would drop physics.

Thanks for your help, I understand.

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I want to do physics at least till AS, maybe you can help?

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