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Keep or drop further maths?

I'm going into the second year of sixth form now.
Not sure if I should or shouldn't drop A level further math. It would be better to keep it in terms of uni applications, since I'm looking into either computing or engineering.
But on the other hand, I'm finding it quite difficult at the moment, and dropping it means I've already covered the entirety of the content of single math and can spend the year just revising it. It also means I can focus more on learning new content in physics and computer science, so dropping further maths means that I might be able to achieve much higher grades than if I had to split my time between four things instead.
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Original post by apalehep
I'm going into the second year of sixth form now.
Not sure if I should or shouldn't drop A level further math. It would be better to keep it in terms of uni applications, since I'm looking into either computing or engineering.
But on the other hand, I'm finding it quite difficult at the moment, and dropping it means I've already covered the entirety of the content of single math and can spend the year just revising it. It also means I can focus more on learning new content in physics and computer science, so dropping further maths means that I might be able to achieve much higher grades than if I had to split my time between four things instead.

I would say as long as you don't mind compromising on universities, i.e. those with FM requirements will be out, then just go with the 3 A levels which will give you the best possible grades. You don't need 4.
Original post by apalehep
I'm going into the second year of sixth form now.
Not sure if I should or shouldn't drop A level further math. It would be better to keep it in terms of uni applications, since I'm looking into either computing or engineering.
But on the other hand, I'm finding it quite difficult at the moment, and dropping it means I've already covered the entirety of the content of single math and can spend the year just revising it. It also means I can focus more on learning new content in physics and computer science, so dropping further maths means that I might be able to achieve much higher grades than if I had to split my time between four things instead.
Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial and LSE want A-Level Further Maths.
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Original post by thegeek888
Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial and LSE want A-Level Further Maths.

I'm not applying to Oxbridge, but I do have Imperial in my sights... The courses say that although Further Maths is not required, it's highly recommended.
So if you consider that, should I still keep further maths even if I'm struggling with it?
Original post by apalehep
I'm not applying to Oxbridge, but I do have Imperial in my sights... The courses say that although Further Maths is not required, it's highly recommended.
So if you consider that, should I still keep further maths even if I'm struggling with it?
Have you used any of the following YouTube channels:

BicenMaths?
TLMaths?
ExamSolutions?
HindsMaths?

Those that use them get A*/A grades. 🙂

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