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To take A level English or not?

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NotDonna · 21/08/2025 17:27

DD has just received her gcse results and done much better than expected obtaining 9’s in History, Eng Lit & Eng Lang. This was not expected but she does have amazing English teachers. They were VERY shocked that she’s not taking English to A level and their surprise has given DD a bit of a wobble over her choices.
She is moving schools and had chosen sociology, politics, psychology and business. They must take 4 to AS then choose one to drop. She’s NO clue what she will do in the future. Should she reconsider and swap one out for English? They’re all new subjects but she’s looking forward to that aspect. She’s not great at sciences (6;6;7). I don’t think she needs English for any uni course other than English does she? Maybe law at some unis. Huge thanks!

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GRCP · 21/08/2025 17:30

I would drop either sociology or psychology for English, yes. Gives her a broader range and therefore more Uni options.