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Which subject should I drop?

I am currently doing Maths, Physics, Further Maths, Chemistry and Economics but I need to decide between dropping Chemistry and Economics. Please give me some advice. I would like to do 4 A-Levels because the Cambridge Website for engineering said that they want to see 4 A-Levels to see if we can handle the workload due to the synergy between the subjects.

My main career is to get into engineering (either mechanical, aerospace or biomedical engineering, but my main career paths are the first two), and I may choose other types of engineering because it's so interesting. Still, I don't think I will pursue a career in chemical engineering. Another career I'm considering is Economics/Finance because I really enjoyed GCSE Economics.

I got a 9 in both subjects at GCSE.

Advantages of keeping Chemistry are that it will be good for engineering and most students choose this combo for engineering at top unis but I haven't heard of much engineering students that did that Physics, Maths, FM and Economics combo at A-Level. Advantages of keeping Economics are that I enjoy it more than Chemistry, it will be a good break from doing calculations and maths all the time and I might decide to do Economics at university but Economics is not required in order to do it at university.

These are some statistics from Cambridge University. 62% of engineering students took Chemistry and 93% of Economics students took Economics at A-Level. I know that I've mentioned a lot about Cambridge but I am looking at other universities as well, I thought it would be good to see the statistics from one of the top unis.
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by The Samurai
I am currently doing Maths, Physics, Further Maths, Chemistry and Economics but I need to decide between dropping Chemistry and Economics. Please give me some advice. I would like to do 4 A-Levels because the Cambridge Website for engineering said that they want to see 4 A-Levels to see if we can handle the workload due to the synergy between the subjects.

My main career is to get into engineering (either mechanical, aerospace or biomedical engineering, but my main career paths are the first two), and I may choose other types of engineering because it's so interesting. Still, I don't think I will pursue a career in chemical engineering. Another career I'm considering is Economics/Finance because I really enjoyed GCSE Economics.

I got a 9 in both subjects at GCSE.

Advantages of keeping Chemistry are that it will be good for engineering and most students choose this combo for engineering at top unis but I haven't heard of much engineering students that did that Physics, Maths, FM and Economics combo at A-Level. Advantages of keeping Economics are that I enjoy it more than Chemistry, it will be a good break from doing calculations and maths all the time and I might decide to do Economics at university but Economics is not required in order to do it at university.

These are some statistics from Cambridge University. 62% of engineering students took Chemistry and 93% of Economics students took Economics at A-Level. I know that I've mentioned a lot about Cambridge but I am looking at other universities as well, I thought it would be good to see the statistics from one of the top unis.

You do not need to do Chemistry for a place at top universities (I know someone who did Geography as a fourth A-level and got a place at Cambridge for engineering). I would keep Economics if you enjoy it more, especially as you are considering a career in it. Please don't base your decisions on what other people tend to do, showing individuality will help you stand out when you do apply to university.
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by The Samurai
I am currently doing Maths, Physics, Further Maths, Chemistry and Economics but I need to decide between dropping Chemistry and Economics. Please give me some advice. I would like to do 4 A-Levels because the Cambridge Website for engineering said that they want to see 4 A-Levels to see if we can handle the workload due to the synergy between the subjects.
My main career is to get into engineering (either mechanical, aerospace or biomedical engineering, but my main career paths are the first two), and I may choose other types of engineering because it's so interesting. Still, I don't think I will pursue a career in chemical engineering. Another career I'm considering is Economics/Finance because I really enjoyed GCSE Economics.
I got a 9 in both subjects at GCSE.
Advantages of keeping Chemistry are that it will be good for engineering and most students choose this combo for engineering at top unis but I haven't heard of much engineering students that did that Physics, Maths, FM and Economics combo at A-Level. Advantages of keeping Economics are that I enjoy it more than Chemistry, it will be a good break from doing calculations and maths all the time and I might decide to do Economics at university but Economics is not required in order to do it at university.
These are some statistics from Cambridge University. 62% of engineering students took Chemistry and 93% of Economics students took Economics at A-Level. I know that I've mentioned a lot about Cambridge but I am looking at other universities as well, I thought it would be good to see the statistics from one of the top unis.

If you enjoy economics more and think you will get a better grade in it, then i would deffo do economics.

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