EPQ what is it?

hiii, a EPQ is worth half on a level and should take 120 hours to complete (the exam board guidance). ive found it really rewarding and quite simple so far, however a lot of people in my year have dropped it to focus on exams/ working. id recommend starting it and seeing how you find it, even if you have to drop it at some point due to workload. fyi, i did the essay and found an afternoon a week for like a term was plenty of time to get the bulk of writing and research done, im at the point now where i need to make edits so most of its finished.

it’s not got a set time so that’s why you’ll hear different ideas on when to do it. your sixth form will set deadlines for when they want it finished, at mine we started in the summer of year 12 and have until Easter to finish it, but most people I’ve spoken to did it during year 12 completely. one thing to keep in mind is that there’s a lot of self management involved, and it’s not as like supported by teachers as your a levels