Is there any point of taking 4 A levels?

You know what, I still do 4 A levels and I wouldn't change it for the world. I do maths and 3 sciences, I enjoy all of my subjects and am enthusiastic in working towards all of them.

Doing 4 rarely gives you an advantage (it depends on the course and the university) however if you feel like you could cope with the workload and are already getting good grades, I say go for it.

Just ENSURE that you like all of your subjects. There's nothing worse than becoming demotivated half way through the year.

Ps. for the people saying that 4 subjects is too much of a workload, I disagree. It keeps me busy and I think if I only did 3 than I'd be bored half the time.

Yes, I agree. Although I chose to carry on 3, if you feel you can do 4 go for it. I however felt that carrying on four would do me more bad than good because I have the tendency to not equally balance revision out as I find this hard. I'm doing 3 A Levels at the moment and am struggling!

No, don't do it. 3 is plenty, if you take 4 the workload will kill you (unless they compliment each other, like Maths and Further Maths)

Don't bother taking 4 A Levels unless you're doing maths and further maths. The workload is already huge with 3 and most unis will make you an offer on the basis of 3 unless you're doing the above option and applying to somewhere like imperial.

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You know what, I still do 4 A levels and I wouldn't change it for the world. I do maths and 3 sciences, I enjoy all of my subjects and am enthusiastic in working towards all of them.

Doing 4 rarely gives you an advantage (it depends on the course and the university) however if you feel like you could cope with the workload and are already getting good grades, I say go for it.

Just ENSURE that you like all of your subjects. There's nothing worse than becoming demotivated half way through the year.

Ps. for the people saying that 4 subjects is too much of a workload, I disagree. It keeps me busy and I think if I only did 3 than I'd be bored half the time.

I am finding it so hard to retain information

I revised so so sooooooooo much for my Chemistry exam and only got a B (1 raw mark off an A) but I got an A in Physics.

I just can't store information in my brain... I find Physics and Maths so logical and intuitive most of the time.. but in Biology exams I just come to questions and have no idea what to write

I would love 4 As in maths and science... I without a doubt put in the hours but since my January module chemistry result.. I have gave up on it and biology

I just see no point in working for them

With biology it's just important to nail the exam technique. As you said, physics and maths have a large element of 'logical thinking' that make it a bit easier on the revision workload. But with biology, the only way to get a top grade is playing the 'game' of the exam. Do ALL of the past papers. Anything you don't know, top up your knowledge using your notes.

For chemistry, you are only 1 mark off, so to say that you want to give up is crazy! Our january module was on the organic topic, so the final exam may be on something that you enjoy more or are better at. Just don't lose your motivation, because in the end, what you put in is what you get out

I wish you the best of luck, keep fighting!

I take 5 and the workload is fine. 4 is probably the best number to take as its not too much work and you will still have enough free time. 3 a-levels isn't really enough in my opinion to demonstrate to universities that you can apply yourself and manage your time effectively.

Does taking 4 A levels rather than 3 make you stand out? (of course, if you do well in them)

And if anyone does, how hard is the work load? Languages in particular.

How often did you revise? If you don't mind me asking..