What are the easiest A Levels to do?

OP

Original post by rachelc142

you must remember though that: (1)these are minimum entry requirements and (2) those are A2 grades , most if not all candidates will have 4 AS.
For example Cambridge state online that their acceptance for natural sciences is A*A*A however on visiting the university I was told on average the students had 3.4 A*s each - meaning they either had 3 or 4 A*s at A2.

thank you! x

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rachelc142

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Original post by Aleenaa

thank you! x

Thats ok ! :smile:

x

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Old_Simon

For medicine you need to up your game. Another serious subject at A2 eg Maths as suggested plus at least one other AS possibly A2. As indicated by an earlier poster Maths is not overly taxing and importantly is not massively time consuming either. The online resources now available make it one of the better / easiest subjects now.

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OP

I don't think I can do Maths.. what about bio chem psychology and sociology?

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KingStannis

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For medicine you need 3 science a levels, i've heard. Preferably with a 4th AS.

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Old_Simon

The Sutton Trust research shows that quite a large number of uni candidates who are certainly bright enough ruin their own chances by choosing unsuitable A level combos. For serious students particularly in medicine research here is vital and in particular you need to learn what a Russell Group facilitating subject is.

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Lizzyysmith

I have just finished my a levels, and I must say that psychology, unless you really commit it is very hard as the work load is horrific! English language is actually a really nice subject to do if you have the AQA board! You have a lot of choice in what you do I thought I'd hate it but I didn't mind it at all

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OP

Thank you Lizzysmith.. But English is by far my worst subject :/

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OP

And no you don't need 3 science a levels. If you look at the entry requirements, most university's only want Chemistry and they say and/OR biology.. Then they ask for another A in A2.

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KhanNab

Original post by Aleenaa

Because ive Looked at the websites and you only need a a a to get in..

How many people do you think actually get those grades, if not higher and still not get in? Just because it says 'AAA is the requirement for A2' doesn't mean you've got a place if you're predicted that. C'mon you can't be THAT naíve? :confused:

It's a requirement to even be considered.

Also, just because it says you need chemistry or biology; doesn't mean its enough. If you got AA*A* in Chemistry, History, Psychology and another candidate got AAA* in Chemistry, Maths/Phys and Biology. The other would most likely get picked.

I can't stress enough that the requirements written on university pages and the UCAS pages are absolute MINIMUM requirements.

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arfah

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Original post by Aleenaa

Thank you Lizzysmith.. But English is by far my worst subject :/

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From what I've read, you should pick sociology, it's quite a 'safe' option, and arguable the 'easiest' a level..my friend read her notes before the exam without doing revision beforehand, and got a high B grade :biggrin:

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arfah

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btw psychology is **** imo also you dont learn anything useful

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TheVth

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Original post by Lizzyysmith

I have just finished my a levels, and I must say that psychology, unless you really commit it is very hard as the work load is horrific! English language is actually a really nice subject to do if you have the AQA board! You have a lot of choice in what you do I thought I'd hate it but I didn't mind it at all

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Psychology revision was the death of me, there was just too many case studies to follow for each topic :/

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CallMeJay

I advise you to not listen to people telling you to do maths unless you're naturally good at it. It is by no means an "easy" A level lol.

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Lizzyysmith

Original post by TheVth

Psychology revision was the death of me, there was just too many case studies to follow for each topic :/

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It was horrific wasn't it! Then having to structure the answers, it was all too much

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