Does it matter if you do 3 or 4 A-Levels?

If you look at any entry requirement for an undergraduate course, you'll typically find that a set of three A-Level grades are required for students to secure admission there. And universities will expect you to achieve those three A-Level grades, even if you are pursuing four or five A-Levels.

Should you do 3 or 4 A-Levels?

Generally speaking, taking four A levels to impress competitive universities is misguided. At university, quality of learning matters far more than quantity of learning: Performing very well in 3 A levels, securing outstanding predicted grades at the end of the first year of A level study is much more important.

Does Cambridge prefer 3 or 4 A-Levels?

Most applicants study 3 to 4 A level subjects and our typical offers are usually based on 3 A levels taken together in Year 13. Taking 4 A levels will not normally give you an advantage. However, strong applicants for STEM courses usually study Further Mathematics as a fourth subject.

Do Oxbridge prefer 4 A-Levels?

Most of the people I know have had 4 at least. No, you do not need more than 3 A levels to get into Oxford or Cambridge — if you have an offer of AAA, that is what you need to achieve, although many achieve A* (because they can). I know students with 5 completed A levels at A* who did not receive an offer.

Can you get into Oxford with 3 A-Levels?

Consider dropping down to three A levels if you're taking four. Oxford states that their offers are usually made for three A levels, even if applicants are taking more.

Should you do 3 or 4 A levels?

Does Oxbridge look at 3 or 4 A levels?

How many A-levels should I take? Offers for all courses will be based on 3 A-levels, and in most cases there's no need to take more than 3.

Can you get into Oxford with 4 A levels?

Possibly - if you can be pretty sure of getting really good grades for all of them. By and large, Oxford is more interested in really good grades than just lots of them. However, there will be applicants with 4 or even 5 A* and A grades, so if you can do that, go for it.

Does Cambridge care about 4 A-levels?

“Our offer is three A-levels – but if a student has four, that's great, and gives them a bit more breathing space when it comes to achieving the offer in question.” Four A-levels is not a requirement for entry to Cambridge, says Adam Patel, a fourth-year languages student at Cambridge University who took four A-levels.

What are the hardest A-levels?

Can I get into Oxford with a * A * A?

Offers for Oxford places are between A*A*A and AAA at A-level, depending on the course.

What is the easiest A level?

Can I get into Cambridge with a * A * A?

Cambridge usually requires A*A*A for most sciences courses and A*AA for arts courses or 40–42 in the IB, including core points, with 776 at Higher Level. AAA is usually required at Advanced Higher grade, for students in Scotland.

Which A level is best for Oxbridge?

Facilitating subjects include maths, English literature, history and the three sciences (biology, chemistry, and physics) amongst others.

Can you get into Imperial with 3 A-Levels?

I'm doing 4 A-levels, will that make my application more competitive? No, our standard offer would be the same regardless of whether the applicant is taking three or four (or more) A-levels. However, we often make higher offers and sometimes use a fourth A-level for that.

Which A-Levels are worth the most?

English Literature and English Language A-levels are also highly regarded and are considered the most important A-levels if you are focusing on a BA Degree at university. Being able to communicate clearly and concisely on paper is a valuable life skill and one that will make you especially employable.

What is the best A-Level to take?

What is the least respected A-Level?

What are the least popular A-Levels?

In 2021, French, German, and Spanish had just over 8,000 entries each, making them some of the least popular A-Level subjects. It is important to note that popularity does not necessarily equate to value or importance.

Which A-Level is easiest to pass?

Does Level 4 count towards degree?

Degree classification is based on performance across the Honours programme as a whole (i.e., levels 3 and 4 for 4-year degrees and Levels 3, 4 and 5 for 5-year integrated master's degrees). Only courses taken at level 3 and above will count towards Honours classification.

Is it better to do an EPQ or 4 A levels?

The workload is significantly higher, and many more students struggle with four A-Levels than they do with an EPQ. You'll have to decide what's best for you. Taking an EPQ that's easier, but worth half the UCAS points – or taking that fourth A-Level to keep your options open.

What is the easiest subject to get into Cambridge?

Do you need all 9s to get into Oxbridge?

Higher grades at GCSE can help to make your application more competitive, and successful applicants typically have a high proportion of 7,8 and 9 grades.

Can I get into Oxford with AAB?

We usually expect AAAAB or AAAAA in your Highers, with two or more Advanced Highers. If you take three Advanced Highers, we ask for AAB. If you can only take two, we ask for AA grades, and an A grade in an additional Higher taken in Year 6. Do I need to provide my unit grades?

Do you need all 9s to get into Oxford?

Yes, your grades will need to really dazzle. GCSEs are seen as evidence of work ethic – and you need a really strong one of those to cope with studying at Oxford or Cambridge. Our guesstimate is that the average successful applicant has around eight 8/9 grade GCSEs under their belt.