Are 8 GCSES enough?

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Janevaljane · 03/10/2020 09:26

DD is currently studying for 9 GCSES (the school recommends 10 maximum). English x 2, maths, history, French, RS, double science and 3d design.

She's really not enjoying 3d design at all and regrets choosing it. She's going to give it until half term and then make a decision.

If she drops it, she'll only be doing 8 gcses and I just wanted to check if that will affect her later. She's a diligent student and working at a solid 7 in most subjects (apart from maths where shes a 4/5).

Thank you!

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choosername1234 · 03/10/2020 10:35

Will the school just let her drop it? What would she do in the allocated timetable slot instead?

Itsagrandoldteam · 03/10/2020 10:29

I would say that for most kids 8 gcses is more than enough. My son's 6th form entry requirements are 5 gcses at level 5 or above, but there are different rules for each subject, to study maths at a level you need a 7, to study economics you need a 6 in English and maths.
You need to look at what your DD wants to do next and what the entry requirements are, most colleges and 6th forms only require 5 good gcse passes. Any future employer will not care at all if she only has 8 gcses instead of 9.

Malmontar · 03/10/2020 10:11

All students who need learning support at my DDs school do 8. It's quite common from what I saw when looking around schools so I shouldn't think it would disadvantage her. Is she in Y11?
I made the same mistake as her and quickly realised just how much of the design stuff you have to do! Not much actual making. I was Y10 though so switched to art.

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