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Crashing Higher Modern Studies

GUYSS I WANNA DO LAW AND I WANNA KNOW IF UNI SEES MODERN STUDIES AS A VALUABLE HIGHER AND IF IT HIGHER YOUR POSSIBILITY OF ENTERING AND ALSO I HEARD ITS ONE OF THE EASIEST TO CRASH BCS I DONT LIKE HISTORY AND ID ONLY GET 1 B,
I need AAAAA by end of s5!!
CAN SOMEONE HELP OR IF THEY DONT CARE AS LONG AS YOU HAVE HIGHER ENGLISH WHICH CRASHED HUGHER IS THE EASIEST TO GET AN A ON?
I’m doing
Nat5 Math
Higher English
Higher Human Biology
Higher Art
Higher *Crashed Subject*
Advanced Higher Italian

In s5 btw I’m in s4 now
URGENT PLEASE REPLY THANK YOU

Reply 1

Hiya!
I'm in S6 and currently crashing higher modern studies. I'd say its quite easy to get an A in, there isn't much knowledge from national 5 required so most of the time I don't even notice that I'm crashing it. It's got some challenging aspects, but it's really interesting and I'm sure Uni's would see it as only a good thing if you're applying for law, It gives a really good base knowledge of the political system and inequality issues in Britain. I'm sure that would help a lot if you are going to study law.
Also, I did History in S5 and it's quite difficult. Modern studies is a lot easier in my opinion.

Reply 2

would it be risky? should i crash it in s6 for absolute chance of an A
or should i do history

Reply 3

Will Uni care if I done advanced higher in it or not??
I’ll crash higher modern studies in S6 then.
thank you so much

Reply 4

In my opinion, Scottish Universities aren't too fussed about advanced Highers. They are never an entry required nor do they really effect your chances of getting in. I think advanced Highers are mainly there for enjoyment or just to widen your knowledge of the subject.
I recommend just doing higher unless you really really enjoy the subject. Because advanced Highers are a lot of work and don't really impact your University application.

Original post by 180658955
Will Uni care if I done advanced higher in it or not??
I’ll crash higher modern studies in S6 then.
thank you so much

Reply 5

Would you be crashing history too?
If so I would 100% crash modern studies instead. It's a lot easier and you have a much higher chance of getting an A.

Original post by daliasmay
would it be risky? should i crash it in s6 for absolute chance of an A
or should i do history