How many GCSEs is too many?

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OnTh3Up · 04/02/2023 18:12

DC will be taking 13 GCSEs due to triple science and 2x extra maths.
The impact on their exam timetable has only just dawned on me (more exams on the same day, less days between exams).
Extra maths would usually be taken a year early but this didn't happen due to Covid.
School have said that dropping GCSEs isn't an option.
Grades would probably be:
9x 7ish
2x 4/5
2x 3
This isn't a moan or a humble brag. I'm genuinely looking for advice.

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thirdfiddle · 04/02/2023 18:18

That's too many in my book.
Even for a straight-A kid I can see little point in doing more than say 10. If that leaves time, use it for getting life skills - DofE, hobbies, volunteering, PT job.

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OnTh3Up · 04/02/2023 18:17

LIZS · 04/02/2023 18:16

Not much point getting a 3 if time could be better spent on improving other subjects. Which are the likely 3s?

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LIZS · 04/02/2023 18:16

Not much point getting a 3 if time could be better spent on improving other subjects. Which are the likely 3s?

Blueemeraldagain · 04/02/2023 18:15

Absolutely no point doing so many GCSEs if he’s not predicted to pass… effort would surely be better spent pulling those 4/5s up.

thetrees · 04/02/2023 18:14

Sorry, you said not. I honestly don't think there is any need to take more than 9, 10 at the most, so it seems very unusual behaviour on the part of his school

thetrees · 04/02/2023 18:13

What is the point? Have I understood correctly, he'll get some at grade 3? Can he not just drop those?

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