Too much stress... want to drop a subject at AS!

I need advice if anyone can offer it!

I am currently doing French, German, English Language and Classical Civilisation at AS level. In addition to those, I am also doing an EPQ.
The stress of doing French has got too much for me to deal with and I physically cannot find the working hours to complete the work. I have barely been able to have time to relax because I am so overloaded with work from all of my subjects.

I need help knowing whether it will affect my chances of getting into university to do Modern Languages if I drop French and only continue with German. I don't feel that I wish to continue with French after A-level for certain as I prefer Germanic Languages.

I am doing my EPQ based around the German Language as well as I am very passionate about it.

I want to drop a subject to allow myself to focus on the other subjects I take, in hope of achieving higher in them. Does this sound reasonable?

Will only doing 3 A-levels and an EPQ reduce my ability to get into a decent university?
-and will it change anything in university application procedures?

Thank you in advance!

Reply 1

Rebeccalc988

Usually it's ok if your doing an epq but some of the top universities such as ucl like you to have a fourth AS, also I'd advise doing an epq in year 13 as you'll be better at essay writing etc by then

Reply 2

Lb97x

I was in the same situation as you, and dropped my fourth AS two months before my exams. To be honest, I wish I had just kept at it, although I came out with all As in my other subjects, it's added stress doing an EPQ now with UCAS applications etc. The EPQ can be considered as an equivalent to a fourth AS subject. It's up to you, but I would advise to stick at it, it will leave you in a better position for next year.