SHould I do the EPQ?

I've been offered to do the EPQ with my school, however I'm not too sure if I want to do it.

I feel like the main reason I don't want to do it is that the lesson takes up my free period with friends, which is putting me off doing the EPQ, and I can't change to another EPQ session as they are all during my lessons.

Another reason why I thought this was that I also do History, and I've realised the NEA for History is pretty much the EPQ, which is making me think that I could just do that on my personal statement (which is 1 of the reasons why I would do the EPQ, the others being the UCAS points and the bringing a grade down for uni acceptance)

Also, I'm not sure what university I want to go to but I have had a look at some universities on whether or not they accept the EPQ, but don't worry about checking if the uni I want to go to accepts the EPQ for making any difference.

Thanks

Reply 1

Manic-B0wie

I found doing an EPQ enjoyable and fairly easy. Started it in September and finished by Feb so I got to drop the lesson after that.

Reply 2

BCU Student Rep

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Original post

by Doesntmatter1

I've been offered to do the EPQ with my school, however I'm not too sure if I want to do it.
I feel like the main reason I don't want to do it is that the lesson takes up my free period with friends, which is putting me off doing the EPQ, and I can't change to another EPQ session as they are all during my lessons.
Another reason why I thought this was that I also do History, and I've realised the NEA for History is pretty much the EPQ, which is making me think that I could just do that on my personal statement (which is 1 of the reasons why I would do the EPQ, the others being the UCAS points and the bringing a grade down for uni acceptance)
Also, I'm not sure what university I want to go to but I have had a look at some universities on whether or not they accept the EPQ, but don't worry about checking if the uni I want to go to accepts the EPQ for making any difference.
Thanks

Hi @Doesntmatter1

I found that the main benefit of doing the EPQ was that it taught me a lot of skills that have been helpful at university. For example, I learnt how to reference, write an essay and organise my time.

Sophie.
BCU Student Rep.

Reply 3

elliehayes1

Original post

by Doesntmatter1

I've been offered to do the EPQ with my school, however I'm not too sure if I want to do it.
I feel like the main reason I don't want to do it is that the lesson takes up my free period with friends, which is putting me off doing the EPQ, and I can't change to another EPQ session as they are all during my lessons.
Another reason why I thought this was that I also do History, and I've realised the NEA for History is pretty much the EPQ, which is making me think that I could just do that on my personal statement (which is 1 of the reasons why I would do the EPQ, the others being the UCAS points and the bringing a grade down for uni acceptance)
Also, I'm not sure what university I want to go to but I have had a look at some universities on whether or not they accept the EPQ, but don't worry about checking if the uni I want to go to accepts the EPQ for making any difference.
Thanks

I started the EPQ then got bored and dropped it, it’s very similar to history NEA and I spoke ab that in my personal statement and I’ve got all five offers from my unis. Also if you get contextual grades I wouldn’t recommend doing it because that lowers your grades anyway and often row and contextual grades isn’t necessary!

Reply 4

Danielagrahammt

Original post

by Doesntmatter1

I've been offered to do the EPQ with my school, however I'm not too sure if I want to do it.
I feel like the main reason I don't want to do it is that the lesson takes up my free period with friends, which is putting me off doing the EPQ, and I can't change to another EPQ session as they are all during my lessons.
Another reason why I thought this was that I also do History, and I've realised the NEA for History is pretty much the EPQ, which is making me think that I could just do that on my personal statement (which is 1 of the reasons why I would do the EPQ, the others being the UCAS points and the bringing a grade down for uni acceptance)
Also, I'm not sure what university I want to go to but I have had a look at some universities on whether or not they accept the EPQ, but don't worry about checking if the uni I want to go to accepts the EPQ for making any difference.
Thanks

Hey so I strongly recommend doing one.
I’ve gained plenty of skills and have had a grade reduction at the uni of Liverpool !!

Reply 5

sosets

Original post

by Doesntmatter1

I've been offered to do the EPQ with my school, however I'm not too sure if I want to do it.
I feel like the main reason I don't want to do it is that the lesson takes up my free period with friends, which is putting me off doing the EPQ, and I can't change to another EPQ session as they are all during my lessons.
Another reason why I thought this was that I also do History, and I've realised the NEA for History is pretty much the EPQ, which is making me think that I could just do that on my personal statement (which is 1 of the reasons why I would do the EPQ, the others being the UCAS points and the bringing a grade down for uni acceptance)
Also, I'm not sure what university I want to go to but I have had a look at some universities on whether or not they accept the EPQ, but don't worry about checking if the uni I want to go to accepts the EPQ for making any difference.
Thanks

EPQ is fairly good, it can aid your university applications in some cases, but beware not in all. It does help quite a lot to prepare you for coursework in A-Level subjects, which I found in my History and English Lit NEAs. Getting an A* in it did reduce my offers so Exeter, Leeds and Newcastle, but not Durham or Bristol. It can get quite hard sometimes, especially if you don't keep on top of your diaries, journal logs and all of that. But if you enjoy writing essays and history, pick a topic around that and commit to it, and you may find yourself in a goof position. Need any more help or want to see what a top grade piece looks like, shout me.