Maths Vs DT alevel
I have just started A levels and am wondering whether to drop DT or Maths. I wish to do medicine which is where the problem lies. With maths I am worried about the work load and not being able to get good grades in bio and chemistry as i need a minimum of AAA. With DT I am worried that unis will favour maths and cause me to decrease the chances of getting into med school. Which should I drop?
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Original post by Smithm360
I have just started A levels and am wondering whether to drop DT or Maths. I wish to do medicine which is where the problem lies. With maths I am worried about the work load and not being able to get good grades in bio and chemistry as i need a minimum of AAA. With DT I am worried that unis will favour maths and cause me to decrease the chances of getting into med school. Which should I drop?
the only med school that favours maths (or physics) as the 3rd a level is cambridge. others don't care what your 3rd a level is in. so drop maths
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