Sixth year
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Re: Sixth yearEconomics > Business
Maths and Physics are great. Economics would be a good addition if you like Business.
IT/Computing is bad, high ranked uni's will dislike it comparative to another science, essay subject or even Further Maths...
Further Maths is great!
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Re: Sixth yearYou can't do Further Maths in Scotland.(Original post by Jorgeyy)
Economics > Business
Maths and Physics are great. Economics would be a good addition if you like Business.
IT/Computing is bad, high ranked uni's will dislike it comparative to another science, essay subject or even Further Maths...
Further Maths is great!
Only Maths.
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Re: Sixth yearI'd say take Chemistry. Chemistry is great, everyone should take it.
Edit: Oooh. Negged. I'm hurt by your lack of love for Chemistry. It was only a flippant remark. Although I do love Chemistry. What's not to love?Last edited by aspirinpharmacist; 10-06-2012 at 01:37. -
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Re: Sixth yearYeah, those are fantastic(Original post by koolkate)
What about a language e.g french?
Make sure you choose things you enjoy, also. You're more likely to put in effort then
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Re: Sixth yearWell I am doing Higher Physics,english,maths,bussiness management and information system in 5th year, so what do you suggest i do in 6th year?(Original post by aspirinpharmacist)
Some English universities only ask for 2 Advanced Higher's but you'll want three if you want broader options, because some do ask for 3. -
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Re: Sixth yearSo I should do Advanced higher maths,physics and higher administration and french?(Original post by Jorgeyy)
Yeah, those are fantastic
Make sure you choose things you enjoy, also. You're more likely to put in effort then
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Re: Sixth yearLet's be concrete: which university/universities, and to study what?(Original post by koolkate)
I want to go to a very high ranked English University so which one is better? -
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Re: Sixth yearwell I want to go to any one from LSE,Imperial college,Cambridge,Oxford,St andrew(scottish)(Original post by TheUnbeliever)
Let's be concrete: which university/universities, and to study what?
want to study either maths and statistics or something like accounting,economics (in this field) -
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Re: Sixth yearAlmost definitely need to do three then, they won't accept two at LSE.(Original post by koolkate)
well I want to go to any one from LSE,Imperial college,Cambridge,Oxford,St andrew(scottish)
want to study either maths and statistics or something like accounting,economics (in this field)
Out of the one's you've got there, though, I almost definitely recommend you do AH Maths and AH Physics. AH Maths is essential for economics at most of those universities.
Your 5th year choices aren't particularly great either, not sure they'll accept information systems at those universities! -
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Re: Sixth yearSo I should take a subject which is recognised by the uni even if it's not related to the course I want to do?(Original post by S119234)
Almost definitely need to do three then, they won't accept two at LSE.
Out of the one's you've got there, though, I almost definitely recommend you do AH Maths and AH Physics. AH Maths is essential for economics at most of those universities.
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Re: Sixth yearPhysics, English and Maths at Advanced Higher, and then take another subject as well. God, I sound like such a subject snob, don't I? I apologise. I'm not saying they're stupid subjects, I'm really not. But those probably would be your best bets. Have you looked at prospectuses (prospecti?(Original post by koolkate)
Well I am doing Higher Physics,english,maths,bussiness management and information system in 5th year, so what do you suggest i do in 6th year?
) because often the universities will tell you which subjects are "preferred", which means you should take them if you want to maximise your chances. I think Cambridge actually published a list of subjects that would make them more likely to give you an offer. Of course, you could always drop the extra subject, 3 Advanced Higher's isn't exactly fun, since you'd have an investigation and a dissertation to do if you took those subjects. And don't expect Maths to be easier because it doesn't have coursework, because you have to keep working on it all the time in order to understand it. I sound so pessimistic, but it's perfectly do-able. I know people doing four advanced highers (one of them is doing an extra higher as well) and they haven't keeled over and died yet.
But yes, look at the uni prospectus for this year to get a better idea of what they're looking for. No point taking subjects if they won't help you. -
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Re: Sixth yearAdvanced higher eng no chance! I would love to drop higher eng but it's imp anyways thanks for ur informative answer much appreciated(Original post by aspirinpharmacist)
Physics, English and Maths at Advanced Higher, and then take another subject as well. God, I sound like such a subject snob, don't I? I apologise. I'm not saying they're stupid subjects, I'm really not. But those probably would be your best bets. Have you looked at prospectuses (prospecti? ) because often the universities will tell you which subjects are "preferred", which means you should take them if you want to maximise your chances. I think Cambridge actually published a list of subjects that would make them more likely to give you an offer. Of course, you could always drop the extra subject, 3 Advanced Higher's isn't exactly fun, since you'd have an investigation and a dissertation to do if you took those subjects. And don't expect Maths to be easier because it doesn't have coursework, because you have to keep working on it all the time in order to understand it. I sound so pessimistic, but it's perfectly do-able. I know people doing four advanced highers (one of them is doing an extra higher as well) and they haven't keeled over and died yet.
But yes, look at the uni prospectus for this year to get a better idea of what they're looking for. No point taking subjects if they won't help you.
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Re: Sixth yearAh well then. Why don't you like English? If you've just started 5th year let me promise you, Higher English is a riot and a half. As long as you've got good texts.(Original post by koolkate)
Advanced higher eng no chance! I would love to drop higher eng but it's imp anyways thanks for ur informative answer much appreciated
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Re: Sixth yearOk so i'll drop info system and will take either chem or bio(Original post by S119234)
Almost definitely need to do three then, they won't accept two at LSE.
Out of the one's you've got there, though, I almost definitely recommend you do AH Maths and AH Physics. AH Maths is essential for economics at most of those universities.
Your 5th year choices aren't particularly great either, not sure they'll accept information systems at those universities!
Only Maths.
) because often the universities will tell you which subjects are "preferred", which means you should take them if you want to maximise your chances. I think Cambridge actually published a list of subjects that would make them more likely to give you an offer. Of course, you could always drop the extra subject, 3 Advanced Higher's isn't exactly fun, since you'd have an investigation and a dissertation to do if you took those subjects. And don't expect Maths to be easier because it doesn't have coursework, because you have to keep working on it all the time in order to understand it. I sound so pessimistic, but it's perfectly do-able. I know people doing four advanced highers (one of them is doing an extra higher as well) and they haven't keeled over and died yet. 
