What do you think about these A levels?

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PerspicaciaTick · 14/05/2019 09:39

DD is in y10 and starting to think about A level choices.
She is toying with the idea of doing Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Art with a possibility of doing Further Maths as a fifth A level.
I come from a Humanities background and am struggling to give her a perspective on this combination. Is it a weird mixture? Is she doing herself a disservice by not doing an essay/humanities subject? Is the workload going to be horrific? What pitfalls or positives should she be aware of?
No real clear idea of what degree she is aiming for at the moment, although she would love to work in a way that combines Art and science (not sure what that would like in terms of a career).
I'd love your thoughts or experiences please.

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HarveySchlumpfenburger · 14/05/2019 10:45

Five A levels seems like a lot, especially given that art will have a lot of coursework.

MirandaWest · 14/05/2019 10:40

I did maths, further maths, physics and chemistry a levels - I don’t think I could have fitted in another a level tbh. And I think that art would have taken up a lot of time.

Does she have any idea what sort of job she’d like to have?

BlackPrism · 14/05/2019 10:38

It doesn't really matter what you pair with a particular track anymore. Eg, I did English so my Chem A level was useless despite my mum thinking I wouldn't get into uni without a Science.

The only reason I would question this is because 3 of her options are very hard and the massive portfolio work load with Art may affect her ability to study.

madeyemoodysmum · 14/05/2019 09:45

Can’t think of a lot that combines art and science tbh. I’m arty but opted for science as it was more employable.

Is she very bright as that seems a lot

Art will be project intensive

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