What A-Levels to study....?

OP

*Star*Guitar*

OP I wouldn't worry too much about this...unless you're going for the top five unis for law, then don't take A-levels that you really won't like to take, just because they're seen as more acceptable. I took Fine Art, Law and French at A-level and got offers from three in the top 50 unis for law. And if it wasn't for taking Law at A-level in the first place, I would probably have not gone on to do it at degree level. So, do keep in mind the requirements of unis, but consider your own personal choices and the reason for those, overall.

Yes that is true!! Helped alot thanks xx

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generalebriety

16

*Star*Guitar*

OP I wouldn't worry too much about this...unless you're going for the top five unis for law, then don't take A-levels that you really won't like to take, just because they're seen as more acceptable. I took Fine Art, Law and French at A-level and got offers from three in the top 50 unis for law. And if it wasn't for taking Law at A-level in the first place, I would probably have not gone on to do it at degree level. So, do keep in mind the requirements of unis, but consider your own personal choices and the reason for those, overall.

Err, I think "top five" is a bit of an exaggeration. Plus, no offence, perhaps the OP has her sights set higher than the "top 50"; doing a subject like history really can't damage her application, and yet doing only one subject seen as "academic" will severely damage her application to a lot of the "top" unis, more than just the top five.

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generalebriety

Err, I think "top five" is a bit of an exaggeration. Plus, no offence, perhaps the OP has her sights set higher than the "top 50"; doing a subject like history really can't damage her application, and yet doing only one subject seen as "academic" will severely damage her application to a lot of the "top" unis, more than just the top five.

Err, if we really are going to look at this in terms of uni rep, you only have to worry prospects-wise if the uni is not one of the top 50 in the table. Just as it would be detrimental to pick a uni purely because of an employer's opinion of it, so it is detrimental to pick most A-levels based on someone else's opinion - you try and do 2+ years of hard study in a subject that you find really uninteresting and demotivational, and then try and convince people who read your application why you chose the subject and why it has progressed your career choices.

I'm not going to lie; if I was more on the ball, I would have also studied Biology or Chemistry at A-level, as they are the only two other Academic subjects that interest me. I tried Eng Lit, found it incredibly boring, and dropped out.

I never said turn your back on what influences those that read your apps, but don't kill your enjoyment of studying just because you chose subjects that on the whole, you really don't like.

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OP

Right, new and revised options, taking everything into account!!

Law
English Lit
Philosophy
Drama Studies OR Performing Arts
General Studies (compulsory i have to...)

Better??

xxx

Reply 25

tabbycat1

9

*Star*Guitar*

OP I wouldn't worry too much about this...unless you're going for the top five unis for law, then don't take A-levels that you really won't like to take, just because they're seen as more acceptable. I took Fine Art, Law and French at A-level and got offers from three in the top 50 unis for law. And if it wasn't for taking Law at A-level in the first place, I would probably have not gone on to do it at degree level. So, do keep in mind the requirements of unis, but consider your own personal choices and the reason for those, overall.

Yeah I thinks this sums it up pretty well. Ignore the people saying you have to do maths/french/history it's a load of rubbish. Ultimately it does depend on what kind of uni you want to go to - if it's one of the top ones then you might need to change, but ultimatley your choices are fine. One of the worst things you can do is take a subject that you don't enjoy for a level.

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Pinklemonade-xo

11

Again I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Law Unis dont take law seriously. They prefer that you learn everything at the beginning, with what they are teach you on the course. If you are serious about the career then dont do Law A level, as in many ways its frowned upon. if you wnat to do it because its interesting and new in a similar way to sociology then go ahead.

Good Luck.. sorry.
xx

Reply 27

OP

Ok...lol next choice and probably final!!

History
English Lit
Philosophy
Drama
General Studies(Compulsory)

Comments...??

xxxxxx

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Senurita-Anita

Ok...lol next choice and probably final!!

History
English Lit
Philosophy
Drama
General Studies(Compulsory)

Comments...??

xxxxxx

The first three are certainly respected by unis. If you're happy with them, then go for it :smile:

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hazzypants

16

Senurita-Anita

What kind of maths is the best A-Level??

Mechanics or Statistics??

Might swap sociology for maths or philosophy.

xx

Stats probably. It's supposed to be slightly easier, and mechanics is only taken at my college by the physics students.

Reply 30

OP

So am I right in thinking that

History
Philosophy
English Lit

will help me get into law schools yes?? I do not neccesarily need Law!!??

xx

Reply 31

Senurita-Anita

So am I right in thinking that

History
Philosophy
English Lit

will help me get into law schools yes?? I do not neccesarily need Law!!??

xx

They'll get you into law schools, and you don't need law.

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OP

*Star*Guitar*

They'll get you into law schools, and you don't need law.

Thank you
Thank you
Thank you

to everyone!! (:

xxxx

Reply 33

Castelbajac

They're excellent choices :smile:

Reply 34

annab1684

15

Senurita-Anita

So am I right in thinking that

History
Philosophy
English Lit

will help me get into law schools yes?? I do not neccesarily need Law!!??

xx

It would be better if you did 4 to AS as some universities would question not doing that, I think... correct me if I'm wrong.
And for History I would advise asking your teachers exactly what you'd be studying to make sure that you will enjoy the course content. :smile:

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Castelbajac

annab1684

It would be better if you did 4 to AS as some universities would question not doing that, I think... correct me if I'm wrong.
And for History I would advise asking your teachers exactly what you'd be studying to make sure that you will enjoy the course content. :smile:

OP is doing Drama as well (to AS) as well as Gennerz :smile:

Reply 36

cheeseandbiscuits

11

General studies is the most pointless a level to have. Serious waste of time. English or history would be a better choice as better for law. English Lit. would be fine for going into law.

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cheeseandbiscuits

General studies is the most pointless a level to have. Serious waste of time.

As it says in the thread - its compulsory for the OP.

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