Retaking year 12

Hi! I’m currently in year 12, so unfortunately have no advice on retaking, but I do a level maths currently. Personally, I am enjoying maths for the most part! I honestly prefer it to GCSE maths, purely because I find that there are less waffly questions and it is (mostly) just straight maths. I would suggest looking at the textbook online or past papers though, just to see the content/question style, as maths is definitely not an easy a level (but none of them are really!) which is why sixth forms normally need you to have achieved a 7 at GCSE. If you are thinking of applying to a top uni, it might be useful to also take up further maths (this is not a necessity at all, but it would definitely strengthen your application as econ is very competitive). A level maths also has stats and mechanics which has wider links (mechanics is very physics like, and some parts of stats link to psych research methods like sampling). So overall I would say maths is a very good subject, and you will be able to do well if you practice consistently!! You will have to start working from the start of the course and continuously practice throughout the year. Hope everything works out for you you’ve got this!

Also consider whether you would actually enjoy maths/would be able to do well, as eventhough it is a requirement for straight econ, some similar degrees will not require maths (eg some joint degrees). Econ itself at degree level is highly quantitative (which is why a lot of people take further maths), so also consider if that is something you would be happy with!