Should I study GCSEs or AAT Level 3 first

[BuffyTheVodkaDrinker]

I've just finished and passed AAT Level 2. Unfortunately I never took my GCSEs at school due to bullying (I regret letting them win). So obviously the next step would be AAT Level 3 but I can't get an apprenticeship due to not having GCSE Maths & English.

I have a few options so just trying to decide which is the best route to take

1. Study AAT Level 3 & 1 GCSE at my local college

OR

2. Study AAT Level 3 & both GCSEs at my local college

OR

3. Study only AAT Level 3 & then GCSEs the following year (which means another year until AAT Level 4)

OR

4. Study only 3 GCSEs this year (Math's, English & Biology) & then AAT Level 3 the following year

Either way if I choose options 3 or 4 I'll be a year behind in AAT either way and worry I'll lose what I learnt at Level 2. However, I think im very capable of studying AAT L3 & 2x GCSEs together but I wonder if it's too much to take on at one time. Would you guys recommend please?

Option 5 - AAT level 3 & GCSE maths one year, and AAT level 4 & GCSE English the following year?

In your shoes I’d do your Level 3, alongside Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English at college. So much easier and much less work than completing a full GCSE.

@DrJonesIpresume that is actually a good idea, I'd probably study Maths GCSE this year alongside AAT Level 3

Hi @Menomeno honestly I'd like to finally have my GCSE certificates after 22 years (showing my age 😂) instead of the functional skills, it's a personal thing

If you already have AAT level 2 then your maths skills are already functioning! Go for the GCSE.