Is it better to 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 it matter if you do 3 or 4 A-Levels?

Universities won't necessarily give you extra credit for taking any more than the three A-Levels, so unless you are sure you can excel in them, it may be best to focus your energy on achieving the very best grades possible in the standard three A-Levels.

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 Oxford prefer 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 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.

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Does Imperial prefer 4 A levels?

Generally speaking, Imperial values STEM subjects like Science and Maths, and many applicants take four A levels to include Further Maths.

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.

Does Oxbridge look at 3 or 4 A-levels?

For undergraduates Oxford's official position is that they only look at your top 3 A-level results. The purpose behind that is to avoid discrimination against state school students who are often precluded from doing more than three subjects at A-level.

What is the average IQ of students at Oxford?

A more likely result, as proposed in the comments, is a median IQ of 134.

Which A-levels does Oxford not accept?

Can you get into Cambridge Medicine with 3 A Levels?

Most applicants for Medicine at Cambridge have at least three science/mathematics A Levels and some Colleges require this and/or particular subjects.

What are the most popular A Levels?

The Russell Group, a group of 24 leading UK universities, states that the most commonly requested A-Level subjects are Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, and Modern Languages.

What is the easiest A level?

Is there any reason to do 4 A-Levels?

There is definitely no advantage to be gained in studying four A levels. The only possible exception to that guidance may be for bi-lingual students who wish to study their 'second language' at A level.

What are the hardest A-Levels?

Do Cambridge prefer 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 IQ do you need for Harvard?

So since Harvard does not have an IQ requirement for entry or success, I don't think you should focus your decision on whether to try to go there on IQ. Its relevance is tenuous at best.

What is the IQ of people who go to Harvard?

Various studies have put the average anywhere between 128 and 141. So crudely averaging the range gives 134.5 which is within the margin of error for 136.

Does Harvard look at A-levels?

In the UK the offers are conditional and based on final A-level or Advanced Higher results received in August. All admissions offers are given based on the continuation of high level academic and personal performance.

What is the hardest degree to get into Oxbridge?

Economics and Management: University of Oxford has an acceptance rate of 7%! It is easily the most difficult subject to pursue in Oxford. Computer Science: University of Oxford has an acceptance rate of about 9 % which is probably the lowest for this course in any given university.

How many A-levels do you need for Oxford?

Offers will normally only be made for three A-levels regardless of how many you are taking; though the offer may specify in which three subjects we want the required grades.

Is Oxford better than Harvard?

Harvard is ranked second in National Universities, first in Global Universities by U.S. News, and first by the Round University Ranking, while Oxford is ranked first in Best Global Universities in Europe, fifth in Best Global Universities by U.S. News, and second by the QS World University Rankings.

Is AAA good enough for Oxford?

However Oxford usually only has around 3,300 places each year so even excellent grades will not guarantee you an offer. Offers for Oxford places are between A*A*A and AAA at A-level, depending on the course.

What is the hardest A-level in Oxford?

What are the 12 Hardest A-Level Subjects? The 12 hardest A-Level subjects are Mathematics, Further Mathematics, History, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. The list also includes English Literature, Art, Psychology, Computer Programming and Music. You might be looking at some of these subjects and thinking, “No way!