[foreverstrong_97]

(Original post by Abc1234x)
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.

Ahh ok then! Thank You!

[08jennia]

(Original post by usycool1)
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.

Thanks I am willing to work hard, but i do want to have a life too :/

[usycool1]

(Original post by 08jennia)
Thanks I am willing to work hard, but i do want to have a life too :/

Yeah, it's worth thinking about how much time 5 subjects will take away from you

[08jennia]

(Original post by usycool1)
Yeah, it's worth thinking about how much time 5 subjects will take away from you

Does it take up a lot of your time?

Has anyone had any good/ bad experiences of taking 5 AS levels? (not science-y ones)

[MacDaddi]

1. Maths
2. Further Maths
3. Chemistry
4. Gov & Politics (Drop after AS)

For Accountancy/Economics/PPE

[PythianLegume]

(Original post by MacDaddi)
1. Maths
2. Further Maths
3. Chemistry
4. Gov & Politics (Drop after AS)

For Accountancy/Economics/PPE

Perfect for accountancy or economics, although those subjects don't show the abilities to do a PPE degree. Therefore, you might struggle to get into PPe courses that don't interview because they have no way of telling how good your critical thinking skills are. Taking an essay subject like history/philosophy would help, although it is not crucial because you probably can still get into PPE if you are very smart.

[RibenaRockstar]

(Original post by MacDaddi)
1. Maths
2. Further Maths
3. Chemistry
4. Gov & Politics (Drop after AS)

For Accountancy/Economics/PPE

If he applying for Econ or PPE the admissions tutors are going to have serious questions as to why you dropped GovPol after AS... Better to drop further Maths.

[MacDaddi]

(Original post by RibenaRockstar)
If he applying for Econ or PPE the admissions tutors are going to have serious questions as to why you dropped GovPol after AS... Better to drop further Maths.

I have heard that GovPol isn't really a strong A-level to have and uni's won't tend t favour you over somebody who doesn't have it.

[MacDaddi]

(Original post by PythianLegume)
Perfect for accountancy or economics, although those subjects don't show the abilities to do a PPE degree. Therefore, you might struggle to get into PPe courses that don't interview because they have no way of telling how good your critical thinking skills are. Taking an essay subject like history/philosophy would help, although it is not crucial because you probably can still get into PPE if you are very smart.

I suppose I could put something about extra-curricular debating or something like that.

But uni's tend nt to give a crap about extra-curricular activities.

[PythianLegume]

(Original post by MacDaddi)
I have heard that GovPol isn't really a strong A-level to have and uni's won't tend t favour you over somebody who doesn't have it.

This is partially true - it is less respected than further maths. for economics, they will prefer further maths because economics is very heavily maths-based and politics is not terribly important for it: they will not ask why you dropped politics, although they might ask if you had dropped economics. Politics is still well respected even if less so than the very traditional subjects. It's up there with psychology as one of the more respected 'untraditional' subjects.

As for extra-curricular, who told you universities don't care? Other than the very top (ie Oxbridge) most will care about you being a rounded person who shows interest in lots of activities and the subject in general, not just the curriculum. Debating especially will look good (if only because everyone applying for PPE will have it on their personal statement).

[RibenaRockstar]

(Original post by MacDaddi)
I have heard that GovPol isn't really a strong A-level to have and uni's won't tend t favour you over somebody who doesn't have it.

Assuming all goes well next Thursday, I'll send you a copy of my personal statemtent for PPE/ Politics and Econ. I did GovPol, Maths, Spanish, and English Lit (to AS) and had an interview from Oxford
It's only a not-strong A-Level for things like medicine and engineering

[MacDaddi]

(Original post by PythianLegume)
This is partially true - it is less respected than further maths. for economics, they will prefer further maths because economics is very heavily maths-based and politics is not terribly important for it: they will not ask why you dropped politics, although they might ask if you had dropped economics. Politics is still well respected even if less so than the very traditional subjects. It's up there with psychology as one of the more respected 'untraditional' subjects.

As for extra-curricular, who told you universities don't care? Other than the very top (ie Oxbridge) most will care about you being a rounded person who shows interest in lots of activities and the subject in general, not just the curriculum. Debating especially will look good (if only because everyone applying for PPE will have it on their personal statement).

I have also heard that the AS focuses more on British Politics whilst the second year more on Internatioal Politics. I'm definately more interested in UK Politics so this is probably another reason I would drop it

[MacDaddi]

(Original post by RibenaRockstar)
Assuming all goes well next Thursday, I'll send you a copy of my personal statemtent for PPE/ Politics and Econ. I did GovPol, Maths, Spanish, and English Lit (to AS) and had an interview from Oxford
It's only a not-strong A-Level for things like medicine and engineering

Awesome

Good luck by the way. I couldn't bear English Lit after GCSE!

[usycool1]

(Original post by 08jennia)
Does it take up a lot of your time?

Has anyone had any good/ bad experiences of taking 5 AS levels? (not science-y ones)

Don't know about non sciency subjects, I'm afraid Try starting off with 5 AS levels but then if you find it takes up too much time, then drop one later on in the year

[silentlife]

(Original post by 08jennia)
Does it take up a lot of your time?

Has anyone had any good/ bad experiences of taking 5 AS levels? (not science-y ones)

You'll have trouble finding anyone does without taking maths or a science subject, or including GS or Critical Thinking for obvious reasons. Essay subjects are time consuming and most humanities/arts courses require at most 3. Just to put that in context most Oxbridge humanities applicants only do 3 A2s. Universities prefer you to do well than do more.

[Elle333]

hi, I am thinking of doing art, physics, English lit, and biology, at sixth form.
I really hate maths although i got an A at GCSE. I should get an A* in physics GCSE (I did triple science)
I am worried I will find a level physics hard without alevel maths. would I be at a large disadvantage?


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[Tullia]

(Original post by Elle333)
hi, I am thinking of doing art, physics, English lit, and biology, at sixth form.
I really hate maths although i got an A at GCSE. I should get an A* in physics GCSE (I did triple science)
I am worried I will find a level physics hard without alevel maths. would I be at a large disadvantage?

A-level Maths is an advantage when studying A-level Physics. Admittedly the mathematics content in AS Physics isn't much more than basic mechanics and rearranging of equations. However, at A2 the mathematics is more involved and so although someone without A-level Maths could manage, it would put them at quite a disadvantage. It would be considered sensible to study A-level Maths alongside A-level Physics.

[usycool1]

(Original post by Elle333)
hi, I am thinking of doing art, physics, English lit, and biology, at sixth form.
I really hate maths although i got an A at GCSE. I should get an A* in physics GCSE (I did triple science)
I am worried I will find a level physics hard without alevel maths. would I be at a large disadvantage?


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If you don't like maths, then don't take it for A Level - just do what you enjoy. Physics without maths A-Level is certainly not impossible but physics is made quite a bit easier by doing maths. Your teachers should explain some of the mathematical stuff that you don't understand. So you won't be at much a disadvantage.

[Elle333]

thank you to both of you that answered by question


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[RibenaRockstar]

(Original post by MacDaddi)
Awesome

Good luck by the way. I couldn't bear English Lit after GCSE!

No, me neither I had an amazing teacher at GCSE