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I'm not sure if my subjects are related . I'm doing maths ft maths and physics do I have a chance into any uni with the right grades . Is it fine I'm only doing 3 AS S? Will that out me at a disadvantage compared to others with 4 as?

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They're pretty spot on for engineering. Most ask for maths and a science.
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Original post by looktoyourright
I'm not sure if my subjects are related . I'm doing maths ft maths and physics do I have a chance into any uni with the right grades . Is it fine I'm only doing 3 AS S? Will that out me at a disadvantage compared to others with 4 as?


Perfect for Physics, Maths, Engineering!
Original post by DonkeyShlong
They're pretty spot on for engineering. Most ask for maths and a science.

There's a 4th subject I'm doing but I'm pretty bad at it . Bad as in BAD . I'm pretty sure I won't pass it . If I'm lucky I'll get D or E. I hate revising for it and rather would revise maths or physics. I'm thinking of dropping it so close to the exams , btw it's a science . Any advice. UMS marks ar from
Original post by looktoyourright
There's a 4th subject I'm doing but I'm pretty bad at it . Bad as in BAD . I'm pretty sure I won't pass it . If I'm lucky I'll get D or E. I hate revising for it and rather would revise maths or physics. I'm thinking of dropping it so close to the exams , btw it's a science . Any advice. UMS marks ar from


I'd guess AAAD looks weird on a CV (my GCSE German grade certainly sticks out, to the point I don't mention it)

It depends what your aims are. In terms of employment it won't make a lot of difference, more so I'd guess with university applications, but even then probably won't be detrimental to getting in.
Original post by DonkeyShlong
I'd guess AAAD looks weird on a CV (my GCSE German grade certainly sticks out, to the point I don't mention it)

It depends what your aims are. In terms of employment it won't make a lot of difference, more so I'd guess with university applications, but even then probably won't be detrimental to getting in.


So I would still have a chance in best uni I'm looking either a career with maths or physics subjects relating to it
Original post by looktoyourright
So I would still have a chance in best uni I'm looking either a career with maths or physics subjects relating to it


If you're applying for maths, and have an A(*) in maths and further maths, I don't think they'll be too bothered about you dropping, say, chemistry to make sure your maths grades were up there.
Original post by DonkeyShlong
If you're applying for maths, and have an A(*) in maths and further maths, I don't think they'll be too bothered about you dropping, say, chemistry to make sure your maths grades were up there.


I'm thinking something along the lines of comp sci or engineering . So if chem is not involved in it it should be fine right? So Manchester Durham Warwick will be fine with that ??👍👍👍
Original post by looktoyourright
I'm thinking something along the lines of comp sci or engineering . So if chem is not involved in it it should be fine right? So Manchester Durham Warwick will be fine with that ??👍👍👍


Pretty much
Original post by looktoyourright
I'm thinking something along the lines of comp sci or engineering . So if chem is not involved in it it should be fine right? So Manchester Durham Warwick will be fine with that ??👍👍👍


i got an offer from a top uni for enginnering without chem and same subs as u
Original post by Duke Glacia
i got an offer from a top uni for enginnering without chem and same subs as u


Sorry for asking but what grades did you get?
Original post by DonkeyShlong
Pretty much


Thanks a lot😂 I'll drop it tomorrow
Original post by looktoyourright
Sorry for asking but what grades did you get?




Original post by Duke Glacia
i got an offer from a top uni for enginnering without chem and same subs as u


Original post by looktoyourright
Sorry for asking but what grades did you get?


A*A*A*
Original post by Duke Glacia
A*A*A*


At as I'm guessing AAA?
I think I will get ABB? At as , at least that's what I'm aiming for . It does look better than ABBU or ABBD/E right?
Original post by looktoyourright
At as I'm guessing AAA?
I think I will get ABB? At as , at least that's what I'm aiming for . It does look better than ABBU or ABBD/E right?


Aim for AAA. Even if you think you will only get ABB, aim for AAA.
Original post by looktoyourright
At as I'm guessing AAA?
I think I will get ABB? At as , at least that's what I'm aiming for . It does look better than ABBU or ABBD/E right?


no thats my a2 grades. Which uni are u planning to go (first choice)?
Original post by Duke Glacia
no thats my a2 grades. Which uni are u planning to go (first choice)?

If I get AAA which I'm motivated to do now . I will beg my teachers to put my predicted grades high so I have a chance to apply Cambridge. Then probs Manchester Durham Nottingham . Not sure
Original post by NamelessPersona
Aim for AAA. Even if you think you will only get ABB, aim for AAA.


Thanks a lot for the motivation. The grade boundaries are slim anyway
Original post by looktoyourright
If I get AAA which I'm motivated to do now . I will beg my teachers to put my predicted grades high so I have a chance to apply Cambridge. Then probs Manchester Durham Nottingham . Not sure


@jneill this lad needs some advice
Original post by Duke Glacia
@jneill this lad needs some advice


Thanks a lot for your help

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