Think I may be over my head

Hi,
I started my A-levels last week: Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Biology; only now I am worried that I may be in over my head.

Today, for example, I struggled in Maths (we were doing quadratic factorising/simultaneous equations - never my strong point), and I am worried that I may end up behind. I got a B in my maths GCSE; however I probably would have got an A if I hadn't made several silly mistakes/missed out a crucial question.
Now, I am actually pretty good at Maths, and as I said, what we were doing today isn't exactly a strong point anyway. I am revising all these techniques again, though, as we will have a test in about a fortnight, so that my college can see who isn't cut out for A-level maths.

I would like to study engineering (most likely mechanical) at uni - so I can't exactly afford to drop Maths, nor do I really want to.

Any advice?

Hi,
I started my A-levels last week: Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Biology; only now I am worried that I may be in over my head.

Today, for example, I struggled in Maths (we were doing quadratic factorising/simultaneous equations - never my strong point), and I am worried that I may end up behind. I got a B in my maths GCSE; however I probably would have got an A if I hadn't made several silly mistakes/missed out a crucial question.
Now, I am actually pretty good at Maths, and as I said, what we were doing today isn't exactly a strong point anyway. I am revising all these techniques again, though, as we will have a test in about a fortnight, so that my college can see who isn't cut out for A-level maths.

I would like to study engineering (most likely mechanical) at uni - so I can't exactly afford to drop Maths, nor do I really want to.

Any advice?

They are really tough A Levels, no doubt about it. I'd think about what subject you want to do and look at the entry requirements and adjust accordingly. I can't think of anywhere that requires 4 Science subjects. You might want to think about swapping Chemistry (a really hard A Level with limited career prospects) for something like history which is pretty easy.

I'm just looking on Birmingham Uni's website - for Mechanical Engineering, the entry requirements are AAB (Maths is required, Physics is 'advantageous', but required if Maths does not include mechanics 1 and 2 - so I will need Physics too).

When I signed up for four A-levels, I was still unsure of what I wanted to do, and wanted all my bases covered (I want to go into STEM). I do regret taking 4 'heavy' science subjects now; I was planning on dropping Biology, as it's not that relevant to what I want to do.

Hi,
I started my A-levels last week: Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Biology; only now I am worried that I may be in over my head.

Today, for example, I struggled in Maths (we were doing quadratic factorising/simultaneous equations - never my strong point), and I am worried that I may end up behind. I got a B in my maths GCSE; however I probably would have got an A if I hadn't made several silly mistakes/missed out a crucial question.
Now, I am actually pretty good at Maths, and as I said, what we were doing today isn't exactly a strong point anyway. I am revising all these techniques again, though, as we will have a test in about a fortnight, so that my college can see who isn't cut out for A-level maths.

I would like to study engineering (most likely mechanical) at uni - so I can't exactly afford to drop Maths, nor do I really want to.

Any advice?

I would look into dropping biology. It's the least relevant to engineering - especially mechanical.

Keep maths! When I first did quads/sim equations I was horrible. Couldn't do anything. If you really want to do engineering- I mean really- then I'd say push at it but push harder. Once you drop bio you'll have more time. Find someone who can explain the maths for you, or like mentioned previously, google/youtube/etc. Those work perfectly. Also see if you can have a sit down with your teacher and if they can explain things to you. And practice is key, that's for sure. Don't give up till you got it, pal.

Practise until you go to sleep.

I am already looking into doing so - thanks. How difficult is biology as opposed to chemistry?

If you haven't already heard of it, www.examsolutions.net is your friend.
Don't be disheartened if you don't understand things at first, as long as you constantly practice and just have faith that eventually you will understand it, you'll be okay. That's just what a-level maths is like tbh. Good luck!

Hi,
I started my A-levels last week: Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Biology; only now I am worried that I may be in over my head.

Today, for example, I struggled in Maths (we were doing quadratic factorising/simultaneous equations - never my strong point), and I am worried that I may end up behind. I got a B in my maths GCSE; however I probably would have got an A if I hadn't made several silly mistakes/missed out a crucial question.
Now, I am actually pretty good at Maths, and as I said, what we were doing today isn't exactly a strong point anyway. I am revising all these techniques again, though, as we will have a test in about a fortnight, so that my college can see who isn't cut out for A-level maths.

I would like to study engineering (most likely mechanical) at uni - so I can't exactly afford to drop Maths, nor do I really want to.

Any advice?