Any knowledgeable people out there, advice on A-levels

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DD2 is about to choose her A-levels shortly (just finished her mocks, awaiting results). She seems to want to do Maths and will probably do a science but is also quite keen on Economics, English or Business Studies. Predicted 8s and 9s (more 9s, including in the Sciences, Maths and English), although this might change depending on recent mocks.

She's looking to do Maths plus either Biology, Chemistry or Physics plus either English or Economics and maybe FM.

Ultimately, it's her choice but we are keen to know:

• Which of Bus Studies, Economics or English would be more 'highly regarded' (if at all) by uni admissions?
• If students are strong in English and Maths, would English be a more enjoyable subject compared with Economics e.g.?
• Of course A-levels are a real step up but, which of the following would you regard being the biggest step up if you did them at GCSE: Biology, Chemistry, DT, English, French, German, Latin, Maths, Physics?

Thanks in advance.

Absolutely true, although DD has had full end-of-year exams since Y7, decision will not be made until mocks results but it's useful to have the info beforehand as there is not much time after before submitting choices!

Thanks all - again some great advice!

This is a helpful website: www.informedchoices.ac.uk/

It's from the Russell Group, you can put in A level choices and see what degrees you can do from them. It also works the other way round, put in a degree subject and see what A levels it requires.

My eldest has just started at Uni, youngest same stage as yours. We found it really helpful as a starting point.