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hi everyone,

i’m asking for help as i’m moving houses and i’m going to start at a new school soon (which my cousin also attends). since i’m moving to a new school, i have to pick my gcses again and this school offers gcse business unlike my old school. at my old school, i was taking gcse citizenship, geography, history and triple science. i’m planning to stick to my old gcse options - but i’m conflicted. i want to take triple science and business but it’s in the same option block so idk which one to pick.

i’ve spoken to my cousin since she attends the school and she said this.

triple science
pros: 7 lessons a week, easier exam board
cons: lazy teachers, work is mostly worksheets

business
pros: nice students, easy homework
cons: rude and lazy teacher, unrealistic exam question expectations

please help me out, thank you!

Reply 1

Kingston Grace

Official Rep

Original post

by juliusgong

hi everyone,
i’m asking for help as i’m moving houses and i’m going to start at a new school soon (which my cousin also attends). since i’m moving to a new school, i have to pick my gcses again and this school offers gcse business unlike my old school. at my old school, i was taking gcse citizenship, geography, history and triple science. i’m planning to stick to my old gcse options - but i’m conflicted. i want to take triple science and business but it’s in the same option block so idk which one to pick.
i’ve spoken to my cousin since she attends the school and she said this.
triple science
pros: 7 lessons a week, easier exam board
cons: lazy teachers, work is mostly worksheets
business
pros: nice students, easy homework
cons: rude and lazy teacher, unrealistic exam question expectations
please help me out, thank you!

Hi @juliusgong

Maybe it is best to consider which subject you think you will enjoy the most? As you will probably do better in the one you most enjoy.

Also I am not sure whether you already have other science gcse's but if you do then it might be good to go for business to give you more of a wide scope of subjects.

Maybe also think about what you might want to do after high school and which subject will best get you there.

I hope this helps and good luck :smile:

-Grace (Kingston Rep)

Reply 2

GymJayYute

Hi Julius Gong,

Hope you're doing well.

I think it's best you choose what you're stronger at and what you think you'll enjoy. Based on pros and cons, you're at an advantage studying Triple Science since you'll dedicate more days to studying. At the end of the day, I'm sure you're an intelligent lad so go for what inspires you!

Regards, GJY

Reply 3

luluheapsunkk

hi @juliusgong julia :smile:

) what are your predicted grades? since your moving schools, why dont you continue with your current gcses? triple science is much much value than business. gcses don't matter when uni finishes or when you've gotten ur first job so do what you want! glad to help ❤️ btw english is not my first language haha