Should I drop my fourth A Level?

I'm currently studying Maths, Physics, Chemistry and History at my sixth form, being in Year 12. After completing January mocks, I obtained:

Maths - B
Chemistry - C
History - C
Physics - U

I'm considering dropping a subject since teachers and friends are saying that doing four A Levels isn't necessary, especially with how the extra subject seems to be dragging my grades down. The subject I would drop would be History, however, having studied it up to now and greatly enjoying the content it feels wrong to get nothing out of it. The head of sixth form at my school is able to enter us for an AS in whichever subject we choose if we're not ready to let go of something right now, or there's the possibility that we would change our mind in the future.

The problem is, I'm worried that keeping it on to AS will continue to affect my other subjects and in turn my predicted grades in the summer. Would keeping it to AS be wise? Should I just drop it now? (I really don't want to) Should I push through it and keep all four to A2 considering this is only the first set of exams?

I also haven't decided what to do at University- I've been thinking of Medicine or some form of Engineering although I can't seem to make up my mind. This is why History would be the subject to drop- I took it because I know I'm good at it and am able to get a good grade, as well as really enjoying the subject as a whole.

I'm really confused right now, so any guidance will be appreciated.

I'm currently studying Maths, Physics, Chemistry and History at my sixth form, being in Year 12. After completing January mocks, I obtained:

Maths - B
Chemistry - C
History - C
Physics - U

I'm considering dropping a subject since teachers and friends are saying that doing four A Levels isn't necessary, especially with how the extra subject seems to be dragging my grades down. The subject I would drop would be History, however, having studied it up to now and greatly enjoying the content it feels wrong to get nothing out of it. The head of sixth form at my school is able to enter us for an AS in whichever subject we choose if we're not ready to let go of something right now, or there's the possibility that we would change our mind in the future.

The problem is, I'm worried that keeping it on to AS will continue to affect my other subjects and in turn my predicted grades in the summer. Would keeping it to AS be wise? Should I just drop it now? (I really don't want to) Should I push through it and keep all four to A2 considering this is only the first set of exams?

I also haven't decided what to do at University- I've been thinking of Medicine or some form of Engineering although I can't seem to make up my mind. This is why History would be the subject to drop- I took it because I know I'm good at it and am able to get a good grade, as well as really enjoying the subject as a whole.

I'm really confused right now, so any guidance will be appreciated.

I'm currently studying Maths, Physics, Chemistry and History at my sixth form, being in Year 12. After completing January mocks, I obtained:

Maths - B
Chemistry - C
History - C
Physics - U

I'm considering dropping a subject since teachers and friends are saying that doing four A Levels isn't necessary, especially with how the extra subject seems to be dragging my grades down. The subject I would drop would be History, however, having studied it up to now and greatly enjoying the content it feels wrong to get nothing out of it. The head of sixth form at my school is able to enter us for an AS in whichever subject we choose if we're not ready to let go of something right now, or there's the possibility that we would change our mind in the future.

The problem is, I'm worried that keeping it on to AS will continue to affect my other subjects and in turn my predicted grades in the summer. Would keeping it to AS be wise? Should I just drop it now? (I really don't want to) Should I push through it and keep all four to A2 considering this is only the first set of exams?

I also haven't decided what to do at University- I've been thinking of Medicine or some form of Engineering although I can't seem to make up my mind. This is why History would be the subject to drop- I took it because I know I'm good at it and am able to get a good grade, as well as really enjoying the subject as a whole.

I'm really confused right now, so any guidance will be appreciated.

I'm currently studying Maths, Physics, Chemistry and History at my sixth form, being in Year 12. After completing January mocks, I obtained:

Maths - B
Chemistry - C
History - C
Physics - U

I'm considering dropping a subject since teachers and friends are saying that doing four A Levels isn't necessary, especially with how the extra subject seems to be dragging my grades down. The subject I would drop would be History, however, having studied it up to now and greatly enjoying the content it feels wrong to get nothing out of it. The head of sixth form at my school is able to enter us for an AS in whichever subject we choose if we're not ready to let go of something right now, or there's the possibility that we would change our mind in the future.

The problem is, I'm worried that keeping it on to AS will continue to affect my other subjects and in turn my predicted grades in the summer. Would keeping it to AS be wise? Should I just drop it now? (I really don't want to) Should I push through it and keep all four to A2 considering this is only the first set of exams?

I also haven't decided what to do at University- I've been thinking of Medicine or some form of Engineering although I can't seem to make up my mind. This is why History would be the subject to drop- I took it because I know I'm good at it and am able to get a good grade, as well as really enjoying the subject as a whole.

I'm really confused right now, so any guidance will be appreciated.

I think I will do this, AAA will look much better than me possibly messing up by keeping four. Thanks for helping!

I want to keep Physics over History because it is something that will lead onto what I could do at University, History is very unrelated. I mostly took it because I enjoyed it - I definitely feel that I can do good in Physics if I spend more time on it.

Bear in mind with Medicine, many unis require 3 A Levels and an AS Level (usually at a B or an A. If you drop it this far into the year, you will have to declare on your UCAS.

This is why I'm probably going to do it to AS, I don't really want to completely drop at the moment. I will probably regret doing that.

I think I will drop after AS since there's still the option to continue if I change my mind and can cope with the work. Congrats on your grades, by the way! And thank you for the offer, I'll keep it in mind.

I think I will drop after AS since there's still the option to continue if I change my mind and can cope with the work. Congrats on your grades, by the way! And thank you for the offer, I'll keep it in mind.

Are you sitting AS-levels in all your subjects? If so they all have to be declared on UCAS, including a U if that's what you get. Even if you then take it on to full A-level.

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Nope, all subjects apart from Maths are linear so year 13 exams only.

So you won't have an AS in history then?

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Those doing four subjects have the option to do the fourth up to AS only, the school just needs to know soon so they can enter us for the exams this year.

Ok, but then you are risking diverting your resources from the other 3 subjects.

A C at AS in History will be of no relevance for Engineering or Medicine. I strongly advise dropping it and focussing on your 3 main subjects.

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Ugh, you're right. I think I need to talk to my teachers more about this, but thank you for your help.

No problem, and yes discuss it with your teachers.

Good luck!

Edit to add: how are you getting on with medical work experience if that's the route you are considering?

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