[Tullia]

(Original post by bluelezah)
I want to study business or economics in university

I know many universities expect variety in subjects when applying to Economics, and you definitely have that covered already in your first three choices. Economics isn't always a requirement at A-level for entry into an Economics degree, but if you were to take it then I would recommend making sure your college put in any application that you were only able to take it to AS.

Business Studies is seen as a 'soft' subject, even if applying for a Business Studies degree. Religious Studies isn't particularly the strongest subject choice, but on a whole I would advise you to opt for taking Religious Studies and Economics.

[bluelezah]

(Original post by Tullia)
I know many universities expect variety in subjects when applying to Economics, and you definitely have that covered already in your first three choices. Economics isn't always a requirement at A-level for entry into an Economics degree, but if you were to take it then I would recommend making sure your college put in any application that you were only able to take it to AS.

Business Studies is seen as a 'soft' subject, even if applying for a Business Studies degree. Religious Studies isn't particularly the strongest subject choice, but on a whole I would advise you to opt for taking Religious Studies and Economics.

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[08jennia]

Hi, just looking for advice on AS levels. I am interesting in doing either english literature, ppe, or law at university, so i want to keep my options open. I want to do english lit, history, maths, spanish and further maths OR economics. However, I am struggling to choose between the last two - any advice? which do universities prefer?
Also, is doing 5 ASs too much? (I am targeted 13 A*, and I go to a state school, not a public one)

[PQ]

(Original post by 08jennia)
Hi, just looking for advice on AS levels. I am interesting in doing either english literature, ppe, or law at university, so i want to keep my options open. I want to do english lit, history, maths, spanish and further maths OR economics. However, I am struggling to choose between the last two - any advice? which do universities prefer?
Also, is doing 5 ASs too much? (I am targeted 13 A*, and I go to a state school, not a public one)

For the courses you're interested in then Economics would be more useful than FM - but it's up to you which one you think you will do best at, you've already got 4 subjects that are idea for the courses you're interested in so you can pick whichever you'd enjoy/do best at for the 5th

[PythianLegume]

(Original post by 08jennia)
Hi, just looking for advice on AS levels. I am interesting in doing either english literature, ppe, or law at university, so i want to keep my options open. I want to do english lit, history, maths, spanish and further maths OR economics. However, I am struggling to choose between the last two - any advice? which do universities prefer?
Also, is doing 5 ASs too much? (I am targeted 13 A*, and I go to a state school, not a public one)

If you are targeted for 13A*s (how are you even doing so many?) then doing 5 should be fine. I did F.Maths, Physics, chem, Psych and English Lit this year and am hoping for 5As (and 90%+ for sciences/maths) so it is perfectly doable (and I only got 8A*s at GCSEs, not 13 , although I was predicted 10/10).In fact i would encourage you to definitely do 5 because otherwise you will most likely become bored, although English, Spanish and History will take up more work-time than my sciences. Your college/sixth form will probably let you drop one if you feel you need to after a few weeks.
As for which to choose, choose the one you enjoy most because both are useful for ppe (economics probably better for law, but with english, history, spanish it won't matter).

[08jennia]

(Original post by PQ)
For the courses you're interested in then Economics would be more useful than FM - but it's up to you which one you think you will do best at, you've already got 4 subjects that are idea for the courses you're interested in so you can pick whichever you'd enjoy/do best at for the 5th

Thanks

(Original post by PythianLegume)
If you are targeted for 13A*s (how are you even doing so many?) then doing 5 should be fine. I did F.Maths, Physics, chem, Psych and English Lit this year and am hoping for 5As (and 90%+ for sciences/maths) so it is perfectly doable (and I only got 8A*s at GCSEs, not 13 , although I was predicted 10/10).In fact i would encourage you to definitely do 5 because otherwise you will most likely become bored, although English, Spanish and History will take up more work-time than my sciences. Your college/sixth form will probably let you drop one if you feel you need to after a few weeks.
As for which to choose, choose the one you enjoy most because both are useful for ppe (economics probably better for law, but with english, history, spanish it won't matter).

Oh, it's 13 because I'm doing triple science, I.t counts as 2, and i did my french early. don't think i'll get all a* though, tbh.

Thank you

Finding it really difficult to choose between them, as people at the 6th form have said that f. maths is the only subject that is generally done as a 5th, but I think that economics will be more interesting. So, im just trying to get some opinions on which would be more useful/ better

[foreverstrong_97]

Hey everyone! I was wondering now that it's close to applying for colleges/sixth forms, would doing:
Maths
Chemistry
Biology
Design Tech: Product Design
Be good to do if I wanna do Medicine in the future?

[Abc1234x]

(Original post by foreverstrong_97)
Hey everyone! I was wondering now that it's close to applying for colleges/sixth forms, would doing:
Maths
Chemistry
Biology
Design Tech: Product Design
Be good to do if I wanna do Medicine in the future?

Universities usually want chemistry and biology is often considered useful for medicine - so yeah,i think, that should be fine.

[foreverstrong_97]

(Original post by Abc1234x)
Universities usually want chemistry and biology is often considered useful for medicine - so yeah,i think, that should be fine.

Thank You! My biggest concern is my fourth A Level is appropriate!

[usycool1]

(Original post by foreverstrong_97)
Thank You! My biggest concern is my fourth A Level is appropriate!

As long as you have chemistry and biology, it shouldn't really matter what other subjects you take, so your 4th option is fine.

[foreverstrong_97]

(Original post by usycool1)
As long as you have chemistry and biology, it shouldn't really matter what other subjects you take, so your 4th option is fine.

Ahh ok thank you!

[Tullia]

(Original post by foreverstrong_97)
Hey everyone! I was wondering now that it's close to applying for colleges/sixth forms, would doing:
Maths
Chemistry
Biology
Design Tech: Product Design
Be good to do if I wanna do Medicine in the future?

Most universities only require Chemistry, and some also expect Biology to be offered. The fact that you've also got Maths is beneficial, and so I don't think your 4th option will be a problem.

Obviously check on the respective university websites as well as here http://search.ucas.com/cgi-bin/hsrun...ICINE&single=Y to make sure.

[foreverstrong_97]

(Original post by Tullia)
Most universities only require Chemistry, and some also expect Biology to be offered. The fact that you've also got Maths is beneficial, and so I don't think your 4th option will be a problem.

Obviously check on the respective university websites as well as here http://search.ucas.com/cgi-bin/hsrun...ICINE&single=Y to make sure.

Ah ok Thank You!
I'll check them now!

[usycool1]

(Original post by 08jennia)
Hi, just looking for advice on AS levels. I am interesting in doing either english literature, ppe, or law at university, so i want to keep my options open. I want to do english lit, history, maths, spanish and further maths OR economics. However, I am struggling to choose between the last two - any advice? which do universities prefer?
Also, is doing 5 ASs too much? (I am targeted 13 A*, and I go to a state school, not a public one)

5 subjects is a lot of work and it won't help your uni application too much. But if you are willing to work hard (and judging by your target grades, it looks like you will do) then go for it! Your courses don't require further maths or economics so both should be fine. Further maths is a better option to take as a fifth subject but if you have more of an interest in economics, then do economics. So I advise you to do the subject you think you'll enjoy the most as you're more likely to do well in a subject that you enjoy.

(Original post by foreverstrong_97)
Ahh ok thank you!

That's OK. You didn't abuse me for once

[foreverstrong_97]

(Original post by usycool1)



That's OK. You didn't abuse me for once

I don't abuse you! Look who's talking

[dinrah04]

What do people think about these for Medicine:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
- Philosophy ('til AS)

[usycool1]

(Original post by dinrah04)
What do people think about these for Medicine:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
- Philosophy ('til AS)

Those subjects are fine for medicine. As I said before, as long as you have chemistry and biology, your subjects should be fine for medicine.

[Tullia]

(Original post by dinrah04)
What do people think about these for Medicine:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
- Philosophy ('til AS)

Those subjects are fine. Chemistry is the only prerequisite, with some universities also expecting Biology to be offered. The fact you're doing Physics is beneficial, and the 4th option you have is fine.

[smile:D]

(Original post by dinrah04)
What do people think about these for Medicine:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
- Philosophy ('til AS)

Sounds like good, traditional choices, you'll have plenty of choice with those a-levels

[Abc1234x]

(Original post by foreverstrong_97)
Thank You! My biggest concern is my fourth A Level is appropriate!

If you think you'll enjoy it, then there's no harm in taking it. I mean, you have three strong, appropriate a-level subjects anyway. I don't see how it could do any harm.