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EPQ - DD's school doesn't offer them - worth doing independently?

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TempersFuggit · 04/09/2024 17:48

Hi everyone, hope you can help. Encouraged by a friend of mine, DD wants to do a EPQ along with her A levels in the following subjects - Spanish, History and Politics. (Friend's DD went private where EPQ's seem to be standard).
It seems that DD's school doesn't offer them, so I am left with the task of finding a course for her.
DD loves her subjects, and is very diligent, and would actually enjoy the process of writing a mini thesis, so I think it would be a good fit for her, but not sure where to start. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Ghilliegums · 06/09/2024 13:40

TempersFuggit · 05/09/2024 22:08

Thanks so much for your help and advice. I am showing your replies to DD who is taking it all on board, and I really appreciate the view that three brilliant A levels and well thought-out side projects might be better than a very stressful EPQ. We're going to be researching university courses this weekend and try to work out their entry requirements and see where we get to.
I hadn't realised that so many important decisions had to be made so early on in KS4, so I have a lot of catching up to do 😱.
Thanks again we both really appreciate your help.

You don't really need interesting side projects unless that is something she enjoys and finds relaxing. Just three A levels with the best grades you can. The EPQ only if you want the grade reduction.

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