UCL Maths 3 or 4 A levels?

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Hi guys, I’m applying for Maths (G100) at UCL and i was wondering if dropping an a level would reduce my chances of getting in.

For context: Already applied but waiting for offer and i decided that taking an extra a level is tiring me out quite a lot and id like some extra time to focus on my other subjects.

I take Maths, Further maths, biology, chemistry (predicted A*A*AA) and i would like to drop biology
(8 9s 28s 1 7) GCSE including 8 in further maths for achieved grades context.

Another option is waiting until i get an offer and dropping one after but it’s something i wouldn’t really want to do considering mocks soon and offers coming so late into the year.

does anyone have experience with this or any advice? thank you

Reply 1

AhsokaTano-

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It says in entry requirements just A*A* or A*A in maths and fm with another a level, so you could drop bio

Reply 2

44oliver

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Original post

by AhsokaTano-

It says in entry requirements just A*A* or A*A in maths and fm with another a level, so you could drop bio

yeah but considering how competitive the course is will taking a fourth increase my chances of getting an offer? i know some unis don’t require 4 but that they take it into account as it shows a higher workload etc and i’m just a little scared i’d have decreased odds of making an offer considering there would be loads of people applying on 3A*/4A*

Reply 3

RFX

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Original post

by 44oliver

yeah but considering how competitive the course is will taking a fourth increase my chances of getting an offer? i know some unis don’t require 4 but that they take it into account as it shows a higher workload etc and i’m just a little scared i’d have decreased odds of making an offer considering there would be loads of people applying on 3A*/4A*

Was all 4 A level predictions in your application? I’m not too sure about the 3-4 and how competitive but if they give u and offer based off 3 A levels ( they prob will if u get an offer) u could drop 4th to work on the 3, as by the time u get the offer and accept it they can’t rlly retract offer thinking “they can’t take the workload we want” by u removing 4th. So unless u bound by an offer based off 4th there’s little risk (usually only Cambridge imperial do 4 a levels offers) especially because u above min req, and MAYBE they would understand 2As instead of 1 extra A* (not sure tho)

And u can’t rlly add onto your application that u dropped 4th so they won’t know so only risk of dropping bio early (which is what I did for fm also aiming for math and stats for ucl) is the offer but dk if they give those types of offers. Maybe check online

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Reply 4

pagan-scimitar

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https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/undergraduate/frequently-asked-questions

"I am studying more than 3 A levels, how will you view my application?

We will consider your 3 highest grades, including any required or preferred subjects. If you are studying more than three A levels, your offer may be based on the three most relevant subjects for your programme. "

Checked their FAQs and it said this, so you having A*A*AA would be treated exactly the same as someone with A*A*A. So in theory dropping biology shouldn't affect your chances, but you should email tge UCL admission team and ask just to be safe.

Reply 5

Talkative Toad

Volunteer Team

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Original post

by 44oliver

yeah but considering how competitive the course is will taking a fourth increase my chances of getting an offer? i know some unis don’t require 4 but that they take it into account as it shows a higher workload etc and i’m just a little scared i’d have decreased odds of making an offer considering there would be loads of people applying on 3A*/4A*

Unless you’ve applied to Imperial, I can’t see having 3 vs 4 A-levels would make a difference here.

I’ve only regularly seen Imperial give out 4 A-level offers, not seen any other university regularly do this but I might be wrong.

UCL Maths 3 or 4 A levels?

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