Would just 3 A levels be enough

I am currently doing Maths Chemistry Biology and Geography and am considering dropping geography I’m not sure what I want to do but most likely finance or engineering if I dropped one would 3 a levels be sufficient or should I drop and pick up epq, or would it be better to keep 4

I am currently doing Maths Chemistry Biology and Geography and am considering dropping geography I’m not sure what I want to do but most likely finance or engineering if I dropped one would 3 a levels be sufficient or should I drop and pick up epq, or would it be better to keep 4

Hello,
Three A Levels are enough and is what's expected from most people. There would be much more value in doing Three A Levels and a range of extracurricular activities and/or an EPQ than doing 4 A Levels. An EPQ in particular is really good if you plan to come to University as it prepares you for university much better than a levels because of the independent nature of an EPQ.
Furthermore, many universities would rather see an EPQ and lots of extracurricular activities than just A Levels as it shows that your life involves more than just academia and that you have developed transferable skills.
I hope this helps, if you have any further questions please do let me know.
Charlie
Law LLB Student

I Coach rugby and play at a competitive level as well as take part in explorer scouts and do fundraising etc alongside my rugby which is 5 times a week and it is overwhelming doing 4 as well as this but I’m not sure if this is just a learning curve or not. I do well in lessons but do struggle with independent work due to the lack of free time

What is it that you want to study at university?
It really does sound like you are doing enough and so I think dropping one a level could be wise.
If you have any further questions please do let me know.
Charlie
Law LLB Student

I’m not set on something for definite yet I like the idea of chemical engineering or maybe something finance but I’m open to other things that’s just what I’ve been around forever really, I’d like to be in a position where I can work up somewhere which is why finance did appeal to me

I am currently doing Maths Chemistry Biology and Geography and am considering dropping geography I’m not sure what I want to do but most likely finance or engineering if I dropped one would 3 a levels be sufficient or should I drop and pick up epq, or would it be better to keep 4

I am currently doing Maths Chemistry Biology and Geography and am considering dropping geography I’m not sure what I want to do but most likely finance or engineering if I dropped one would 3 a levels be sufficient or should I drop and pick up epq, or would it be better to keep 4

I am currently doing Maths Chemistry Biology and Geography and am considering dropping geography I’m not sure what I want to do but most likely finance or engineering if I dropped one would 3 a levels be sufficient or should I drop and pick up epq, or would it be better to keep 4

I am currently doing Maths Chemistry Biology and Geography and am considering dropping geography I’m not sure what I want to do but most likely finance or engineering if I dropped one would 3 a levels be sufficient or should I drop and pick up epq, or would it be better to keep 4

I still can't comprehend why some people pick more than 3 A levels. Unis don't even look beyond your top 3 grades as it's unfair to students whose schools only allow a maximum of 3 A levels, so it's pointless. And A*A*A* looks so much more impressive and desirable than AAAA. A 4th subject takes up so much extra time and energy that you could use to work on the other 3 subjects instead, and therefore puts those grades at risk. 3 A levels is absolutely sufficient even for top unis and don't forget they look beyond just grades as well. Drop whatever A level you think is hardest and go and do some work experience or volunteer or something instead. This is a much more valuable thing that would make your personal statement stand out and show that you are an interesting person, not just an academic machine.