Should I have chosen to do 2 modern Languages?
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I am in A levels - I have chosen: Maths English Lit and French.
My GCSE’s were 999999888.
I haven’t had any predicted grades yet.
I am hoping to study modern languages (French and Italian) at a top university (possibly Oxford).
I was wondering whether doing only 1 modern language A level would put me at a disadvantage compared to other applicants who do at least 2? Does anyone know whether this is true - and what super curriculars I could do to boost my application?
Thanks!!
My GCSE’s were 999999888.
I haven’t had any predicted grades yet.
I am hoping to study modern languages (French and Italian) at a top university (possibly Oxford).
I was wondering whether doing only 1 modern language A level would put me at a disadvantage compared to other applicants who do at least 2? Does anyone know whether this is true - and what super curriculars I could do to boost my application?
Thanks!!
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by Kayak1I am in A levels - I have chosen: Maths English Lit and French.
My GCSE’s were 999999888.
I haven’t had any predicted grades yet.
I am hoping to study modern languages (French and Italian) at a top university (possibly Oxford).
I was wondering whether doing only 1 modern language A level would put me at a disadvantage compared to other applicants who do at least 2? Does anyone know whether this is true - and what super curriculars I could do to boost my application?
Thanks!!
My GCSE’s were 999999888.
I haven’t had any predicted grades yet.
I am hoping to study modern languages (French and Italian) at a top university (possibly Oxford).
I was wondering whether doing only 1 modern language A level would put me at a disadvantage compared to other applicants who do at least 2? Does anyone know whether this is true - and what super curriculars I could do to boost my application?
Thanks!!
Have you looked at the courses on unis websites to see what they specify about a-level subjects?
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It’s says on the website that 1 language is required but I am wondering if they prefer 2 languages (even though it isn’t stated)
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Original post
by Kayak1I am in A levels - I have chosen: Maths English Lit and French.
My GCSE’s were 999999888.
I haven’t had any predicted grades yet.
I am hoping to study modern languages (French and Italian) at a top university (possibly Oxford).
I was wondering whether doing only 1 modern language A level would put me at a disadvantage compared to other applicants who do at least 2? Does anyone know whether this is true - and what super curriculars I could do to boost my application?
Thanks!!
My GCSE’s were 999999888.
I haven’t had any predicted grades yet.
I am hoping to study modern languages (French and Italian) at a top university (possibly Oxford).
I was wondering whether doing only 1 modern language A level would put me at a disadvantage compared to other applicants who do at least 2? Does anyone know whether this is true - and what super curriculars I could do to boost my application?
Thanks!!
You may be able to apply for French with Beginner’s Italian at Oxford, which would put you on the same level as non A Level Italian learners I believe.
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