A levels help please!!

Hi

My current courses are Modern History, Philosophy, Politics and English lit however I am really worried about 4 a levels being too many especially as two have coursework and I will have all of my interview prep and personal statement to do as I want to apply to Oxbridge. I have a few questions really and any advice would be appreciated.

~ Would I still have a chance at applying to Cambridge for Human, social and political science with just History, English and politics?

~ Is an EPQ relevant to the degree better than a 4th a level as I really like the idea of an EPQ?

~ Are the 3 subjects I am considering ( not philosophy ) good choices

~ Should I start with all 4 and see how I feel? ( The only problem is if I love them all then I won’t want to drop one and will still want to do an EPQ. I also run the risk of burnout and having to stop many of my super curricular activities )

Sorry for the long post; thanks for any advice!!

Reply 1

VeniVidiVinum

Frankly, I do think 3 A-Levels are too many, and I know multiple successful Oxbridge students who got offers with just 3. Doing fewer subjects allows you to devote more time to your application and to get better grades in fewer subjects. Of course, for a highly competitive course like HSPS, you may wish to keep with 4 to help stand out amongst other candidates.