What should the 4th GCSE i pick?

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I've selected Statistics, Economics, and Business as my GCSEs, but I'm undecided on my final subject—either Computer Science or Design Technology. Which would you recommend? Additionally, I would like to attend St Olaves for 6th form.

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betkabot

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honestly, it depends on what you want to do, if you have a vague idea of it. i don't study either subject but computer science would fit really good with the other 3 gcses and isn't coursework heavy like DT but it's really your choice. i'd honestly pick what you enjoy rather than what looks overly good because you're going to have to get through 2 years of the subject - i know a couple of my peers picked computer science as it is a well regarded subject but would have much preferred taking music or drama or dance.

sorry if this isn't that useful

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username7482563

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Thanks

I think the easier GCSE is DT however I did comp scie and it was really enjoyable especially once I learned to code it was easy and the content for paper 1 is really easy to learn via flashcards or whatever u wish. That being said normally what GCSEs you do don't always matter (unless its a BTEC - dont do those) just do whatever you think you are best and what you enjoy most. Also think about what a-levels you may pick in the future and how much the subjects correlate.

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username7482563

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Original post by betkabot

honestly, it depends on what you want to do, if you have a vague idea of it. i don't study either subject but computer science would fit really good with the other 3 gcses and isn't coursework heavy like DT but it's really your choice. i'd honestly pick what you enjoy rather than what looks overly good because you're going to have to get through 2 years of the subject - i know a couple of my peers picked computer science as it is a well regarded subject but would have much preferred taking music or drama or dance.
sorry if this isn't that useful

Which subject do you like the best and think you will get the best grade in?
What are you thinking of doing a-levels wise?

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coinjovial

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Original post by username7482563

I've selected Statistics, Economics, and Business as my GCSEs, but I'm undecided on my final subject—either Computer Science or Design Technology. Which would you recommend? Additionally, I would like to attend St Olaves for 6th form.

Take subjects you like, rather than ones you are taking simply because you think it’ll look more desirable. You’re likely to do worse and dread the exams rather than something you actually like. And this is coming from someone who goes to Olave’s, literally no one cares what you take sixth form wise. Only that you can only take subjects that you have done at GCSE (except economics open to anyone)

What should the 4th GCSE i pick?

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