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Does dd need to drop a subject (a level)?

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elizabettty · 16/12/2019 20:02

Dd is in year 12 and currently doing biology, physics, maths and history and is really enjoying all 4. She seems to be coping with the work so far and while others who were doing 4 in her year group have been asked to drop one, the year leader has not asked her to do the same. Does she need to drop a subject or does her coping with the workload now and doing well in the subjects indicate that she is okay to carry on all 4?

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LolaSmiles · 16/12/2019 20:08

Does her college/6th form enter for the AS level at the end of y12? Some still do, others (the majority I think) have moved for the linear 2 year course.

If she's doing really well and managing hen I wouldn't feel pressure to drop one, but if she's managing the workload whilst academically doing ok then its something I would seriously consider.

Louise91417 · 16/12/2019 20:08

If she is coping with the workload i wouldnt encourage her to drop. My dd also in year12 and it is a tough year, iv had melt downs and "i cant do it" moments from her. Dropping a subject would surely drop her chances of meeting criteria for year 13Hmm

LIZS · 16/12/2019 20:06

Dd did 4 , lived to regret it as she narrowly missed her firm offer as only 3 were required. Would have done one only to AS given the chance.

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