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Do universities look down on people taking more subjects during a gap year?

I was just thinking about what I'd do if I never got into my first/second choice, and I'd probably take a gap year. If I did, I'd probably consider applying to Oxbridge next UCAS cycle, but a year out of academics would really bore me. Would Universities (these 2 in particular) look down on me if I took another Advanced Higher or 2, and a couple more Highers on top of what I'll have already achieved at a college? (I'd be aiming to have there entry requirements achieved for applying, the subjects would be taken purely out of interest)

Why would they?

Original post by Cutmeloose

Why would they?

I know top Universities don't like people taking there A-levels over 3 years. I was wondering if it'd be similar if I already had the requirements.

Reply 3

username1024541

They'd rather you do something productive with your time than sit on your butt watching tv all day! (so no, I don't see why they'd have an issue with it)

Reply 4

Cutmeloose

Original post by TheFOMaster

I know top Universities don't like people taking there A-levels over 3 years. I was wondering if it'd be similar if I already had the requirements.

But in your case that requirement would be irrelevant, as you'd have the grades needed for your course within the two years. Your extra A-Levels would be a good sign of your commitment to education.