Self studying an a level while doing other subjects at sixth form

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I was wondering how am I going to put on my ucas that I’m self studying an a level when I haven’t booked the exam centre yet because it’s expensive but I will in about a month. Can I still put the exam centre name down . And btw my sixth form doesn’t know I’m self studying an a level will this cause issues. And I know about how I can’t receive prediction for that a level but it’s fine because I’m thinking of going through clearing for better uni options after I receive all my results this summer

Why are you taking an additional subject. It will be putting your other grades at risk. The advice is not to take more than 3 A levels. Universities want quality not quantity. Concentrate on getting 3 really high grades, That is most likely to get you into a university.

As far as clearing the top universities dont use it and for universities just below that they wont use it for all subjects. This is something you need to think hard about but concentrating on 3 subjects is the best way of achieving your aims especially given that you are looking to achieve better grades for clearing.

Bit harsh? There could be very good reasons, plus why attack the OP about something they didn't even raise as an issue??

The reality is that there are many who try to take additional subjects and end up missing their first choice university because they miss their grades. There is a thread on here yesterday where someone took 5 A levels and ended up with low grades. Even is someone is particularly able 4 A levels doesnt make sense. It is about taking the maximum chance of achieving the highest grades and taking 3 A levels is what helps achieve that. Universities look for quality not quantity. That is a fact. All universities make offers on 3 subjects and if they offer say AAA you will get in with that. If you get AABB you probably wont.

It is clear that OP is applying through clearing to improve their grades. That said they are clearly not the creme de la creme and need to concentrate on achieving their aim.

As far as clearing is concerned every year Oxford, Cambridge, LSE. UCL.
Imperial and some others dont enter clearing. Last year Kings had 10 subjects in clearing so your chances of getting in through clearing are very slim. This was advice aimed at ensuring OP is fully aware of the situation.

You might consider it harsh but this is the real world and trying to help OP is far more important than trying to be nice and misleading someone.

A couple of years ago I was speaking to a Maths student at Swansea. She was there as she had missed her grades for Exeter. Her school had her doing 4 A levels and the Welsh Bac. She said the time spent on the Welsh Bac had caused her to miss the grades for Exeter. That alone should tell you that the risk of taking an extra subject just isnt worth it.

The reality is that there are many who try to take additional subjects and end up missing their first choice university because they miss their grades. There is a thread on here yesterday where someone took 5 A levels and ended up with low grades. Even is someone is particularly able 4 A levels doesnt make sense. It is about taking the maximum chance of achieving the highest grades and taking 3 A levels is what helps achieve that. Universities look for quality not quantity. That is a fact. All universities make offers on 3 subjects and if they offer say AAA you will get in with that. If you get AABB you probably wont.

It is clear that OP is applying through clearing to improve their grades. That said they are clearly not the creme de la creme and need to concentrate on achieving their aim.

As far as clearing is concerned every year Oxford, Cambridge, LSE. UCL.
Imperial and some others dont enter clearing. Last year Kings had 10 subjects in clearing so your chances of getting in through clearing are very slim. This was advice aimed at ensuring OP is fully aware of the situation.

You might consider it harsh but this is the real world and trying to help OP is far more important than trying to be nice and misleading someone.

A couple of years ago I was speaking to a Maths student at Swansea. She was there as she had missed her grades for Exeter. Her school had her doing 4 A levels and the Welsh Bac. She said the time spent on the Welsh Bac had caused her to miss the grades for Exeter. That alone should tell you that the risk of taking an extra subject just isnt worth it.

You can leave the exam centre number blank. It's for matching exam results on A level results day - so it's not needed until then.

Once you know it, use this form to inform UCAS of the centre number - they will update your application. (Or you can call them if you prefer.)

I can't see why you taking an additional qualification externally would be an issue for your existing school.

Note: Given that you haven't booked this yet, there's a risk that you don't actually book it for some reason. That would mean you'd have told UCAS (and hence universities) that you'll be taking a qualification that you then don't take. That might look like you were trying to mislead them. So do make sure you actually go through with the qualification if you add it to your UCAS application.