My dd is in year 11, and deciding between 2 sixth form options - one is her school sixth form, the other a large sixth form college, which has a very good reputation. Both are probably good options to be honest, and A level results look similar. There are pros and cons to both, and she is quite torn at the moment, but I have said to wait until she can attend the bridging day for the large sixth form as this will give her more of a feel, and also she does not actually have to make a decision until results day.
She is planning to study A levels in biology, chemistry and psychology. She is not sure about an EPQ but think she is considering as she thinks this might lead to lower offers at some universities if she does well. I am a bit more concerned that an EPQ will leave her less time for her A level work so she might not do as well, but guess we have time to think about this. She is interested in a career in a medical/ science field.
She has the option to take Core Maths at the large sixth form but not at her school sixth form. She is working around a 7 in GCSE maths (8s and 9s for sciences) and doesn't want to take A level (which I think she would struggle with). I just wondered to what extent people have found core maths useful, firstly in terms of coping with the maths content of the subjects she has chosen, and if it is something considered an advantage on university application (I suspect not for the latter, but might be useful adjunct for her other subjects)? Also, would core maths and an EPQ be considered too much?
Any opinions welcome - TIA