Is A Level maths what everyone claims?

A lot of teachers have been saying A Levels maths is highly respected by a lot of unis, and I was just wondering there's any truth in that? Or do other things (like Sciences) make you look better?

I don't really like maths that much, but I would take it if it would give me an advantage.

I'm thinking of studying English Lit/History at uni if that makes any difference, and going into a career in Law.

Thanks :biggrin:

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Reply 1

Arieisit

It's true

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Reply 2

voxdock

Original post by cat10

Because it is so general, it is very highly respected regardless of what you want to do, but only do it if you're good enough to do it at A-level. Of course this applies to any subject, but don't just do it simply because it's "highly respected" or you will almost certainly regret it

Reply 3

Lucypricexxx

Maths is very respected by universities. However, it is a very hard course so you need to be a competent mathematician.

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Reply 4

Brubeckian

Maths/FM are the best A-levels you can do, they open so many doors.

Reply 5

Brubeckian

Original post by Lucypricexxx

Maths is very respected by universities. However, it is a very hard course so you need to be a competent mathematician.

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Lies, maths is one of the easiest A-levels you can do.

Reply 6

theDanIdentity

..be prepared to commit the traditional Japanese Samurai ritual if you take it..

Reply 7

faux pas

If you didn't get an A* at GCSE I wouldn't even consider you saying you don't like it. I do both Eng Lit and History A level alongside maths and while I enjoy the 'break' of not having to write essays for maths I've always been good at maths and do enjoy it for the most part.

Reply 8

Arieisit

Original post by Lucypricexxx

Maths is very respected by universities. However, it is a very hard course so you need to be a competent mathematician.

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No, it is very easy. Practice is all there is to it in terms of doing well.

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True

Maths was easy until 2015...

Reply 11

tcameron

Yep it is true, maths can really aid any career choice and so is respected by universities

Reply 12

Arieisit

Original post by Yousf

Maths was easy until 2015...

Maths has not changed much in the last 15 years.

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Reply 13

rayquaza17

Maths is the best subject ever.

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true lol

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Reply 14

Bobjim12

People say it's easy are competent mathematicians who probably got A* at GCSE, if you are not one of these you will not find it easy, that being said it is not hard to become one either, for A level ability anyway.

Reply 15

Yousf

Original post by Arieisit

Maths has not changed much in the last 15 years.

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Maths is maths, but the difficult change has been immense recently.

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Reply 16

httpaisha

Although I don't and am not planning to do A Level Maths (I'm in Year 11), I'm doing Further Maths at the minute (early entry, did the GCSE last year and got an A*) and I've been told it's similar in difficulty to AS Maths, although I think there's less content. I used to enjoy Maths to an extent, but the difficulty change has made me absolutely despise it because I don't enjoy it ENOUGH to dedicate enough willpower to it. If you're someone who doesn't like Maths at GCSE, I wouldn't bother, particularly if you don't need it for your chosen career path.

Reply 17

pauux

I was going to say exactly what the person above said, if you don't like Maths don't take it. I've always liked Maths so i find it "easy" just because i enjoy learning it and practicing it but other people in my school took it just because it's a respected A-level and now they are struggling. I suggest you take another subject that you like more