I am applying to 6th forms atm so I have to make my A level choices now (one before the end of this month!). I am doing 12 GCSE’s and am currently predicted 8/9 across the board and a couple 7’s (Eng lang & photog)
I want to do Comp Sci, Maths, Further Maths & Physics. With a view to doing either Comp Sci (top choice atm) at uni or Engineering; *maybe* NatSci
All the sixth forms try and get you to stick to 3. They will allow me to do 4 if one is FM but it’s still not generally encouraged.
I am open to doing 3 as I want top grades, but the trouble is I don’t want to limit my options post A-levels.
Dropping physics shuts off pretty much most decent Engineering courses, as well as NatSci etc. Dropping FM means I’m less competitive for top CS *and* Engineering courses - even when not asked for it’s one of the most common A - levels that student who achieve places at top uni’s have. Plus it’s super useful to have for when I actually get to uni as I’m looking at maths heavy courses.
CS is my absolute favourite subject and I got the highest mark in my year by a country mile in our Y10 mocks so I *really* don’t want to give it up even though I know it’s not needed for a CS degree.
I guess my questions are -
Is four doable for an organised, disciplined & hard working human?
Is there enough of a crossover between all four subjects to be beneficial (FM options are discrete & further mechanics)?
Or
Should I bite the bullet and give up one?
I could always start with 4 and drop one…
I guess I’d just like some advice and opinions please from others to help me make my choice!
If you got to the end of this well done and thank you ☺️