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What's the highest possible paid profession I can get into with 4A*s at A2

Yeah basically If the Alevels are all sciences and maths and were 4 A*s; what is the highest paid profession I can get into?
Guys I'm obviously meaning what degree->area of work. I used the 4 A*s to imply that it would be with science a levels (not something like a degree in sociology) and that I'd meet the requirements for university.
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Reply 1
Very hard to predict.
Getting a high paid job depends on a lot of other non academic qualifications, even luck.
Reply 2
Original post by M14B
Very hard to predict.
Getting a high paid job depends on a lot of other non academic qualifications, even luck.


I'm talking about getting in a degree which will lead to a very high pay
Original post by Squishy•
Yeah basically If the Alevels are all sciences and maths and were 4 A*s; what is the highest paid profession I can get into?


Probably a joiner. You'll need a degree for anything professional.

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Original post by Squishy•
I'm talking about getting in a degree which will lead to a very high pay


medicine, law, accounting etc etc
Investment banking? So maybe Economics?
What is the highest paid profession btw? is it IB?
Original post by 999tigger
What is the highest paid profession btw? is it IB?


This isn't a 'profession' as such. But I'd argue a Portfolio Manager at some form of hedge fund. But nobody is getting there without some years in IB or Asset Management or they have a PhD..

As for 'profession', I'd say Law.

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Anywhere your heart desires. Although it compares nothing to a degree in all honesty, you have to specialise in something if you want the big paid jobs, 4A*s sounds like something good enough for Oxford to CONSIDER… lol kidding I'm sure they'd be amazed and you'd be able to build a strong application
OP, focusing on money will drive you to the brink of insanity. Look for careers that interest you and degrees that you want to learn.

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Original post by Princepieman
This isn't a 'profession' as such. But I'd argue a Portfolio Manager at some form of hedge fund. But nobody is getting there without some years in IB or Asset Management or they have a PhD..

As for 'profession', I'd say Law.

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Banker, then.

Thing is whilst there are some people cremating in large amounts at the very top, there are a lot on very average salaries. be wary of money being your key motivator imo.

I see you on the other thread btw, just waiting for the insults to start....
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Original post by Squishy•
Yeah basically If the Alevels are all sciences and maths and were 4 A*s; what is the highest paid profession I can get into?
Guys I'm obviously meaning what degree->area of work. I used the 4 A*s to imply that it would be with science a levels (not something like a degree in sociology) and that I'd meet the requirements for university.


Hitman.
Depends in loads of factors such as experience and knowledge in your chosen field
Original post by zayn008
Anywhere your heart desires. Although it compares nothing to a degree in all honesty, you have to specialise in something if you want the big paid jobs, 4A*s sounds like something good enough for Oxford to CONSIDER… lol kidding I'm sure they'd be amazed and you'd be able to build a strong application


Ehh Oxford wouldn't exactly be amazed with 4A*s
Who knows, I'm sure that there are lots of things.

Your best bet may be Medicine, or may be Dentistry.

Don't earn a lot at first, but after a good few years, the £££ will be rolling in. But you'll be working hard for it, everyday, but that's what makes it fun and worthwhile!

Good luck! :smile:
Original post by Student403
Ehh Oxford wouldn't exactly be amazed with 4A*s


They'll be like 'oh cool, again' :lol:

Unless you're like really poor or something
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Original post by Serine Soul
Be my aide, I'll pay you tons

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Original post by Student403
Ehh Oxford wouldn't exactly be amazed with 4A*s


Don't they usually take in like straight A* students?
Reply 19
Original post by Student403
Ehh Oxford wouldn't exactly be amazed with 4A*s


You'd certainly stand out from the crowd. Academic poetical is what they look for and 4A*s is perfect way to prove you have that potential

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