Hi, I started year 13 yesterday doing Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. I got AAAB in Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, and Maths at AS. I am now thinking of doing Computer Science A-level instead of Chemistry. Here are my pros and cons of each: (+green = pro, -red = con, +/-blue = mixed feelings)
Chemistry
+Might be more respected
+Might be more relevant to a Physics degree
+According to results statistics, significantly more people get an A or A* at A-level than in Computer Science
+Way more resources available for Chemistry
-Large class size (19 people)
-Harder than Computer Science
-Got an A in AS Chemistry, but only 13 marks above the grade boundary for an A (116/160, which is 72.5%)
Computer Science
+Small class size (9 people)
+Easier content
+1 less exam than Chemistry (2 as opposed 3)
+I achieved the highest mark in the year for Computer Science AS exams
+/- Coursework component that accounts for 20% of final grade
-Less resources
-I'm not the best at programming
-Exams are 30 minutes longer than Chemistry exams
My ultimate goal is Physics at St Andrews. Please reply ASAP as I need to decide by the end of the week.