Can you take 5 A-Levels?

How many A-Levels can you take? You can take a maximum of five A-Levels, although most students choose three. Most universities are happy to offer you a place based on three subjects. This number often excludes general studies, so check the course entry requirements if you're thinking of taking general studies.
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Is doing 5 A levels possible?

It's perfectly feasible to do 5 AS levels, if you're smart to begin with and doing subjects that lend themselves (e.g. Maths + Further Maths + Chemistry + Physics + Biology = quite manageable because they all feed into one another.
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Is 5 as levels too much?

There's absolutely no reason to do 5 or 6 A levels. More than 3 is unnecessary, and won't actually impress universities (even Oxford or Cambridge). You can learn about other things in your free time - time you won't have if you've signed yourself up for twice as much work as everyone else.
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Can you do 6 A levels?

Doing six A levels is pointless...it can be done,but is not seen as advantageous in any way. Just stick to 4 and if you really must do 5 As. You really need to decide what route you want to pursue as medicine and history are two very different courses.
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Should I study 5 A levels?

Five 'A' levels is counter-productive for university entry. You only need three, and four is only really done when Maths + FM is taken. The top three relevant grades are what will matter. You are far better off reading around the subject(s) that you want to do at degree level than adding additional ones.
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Taking 5 A-LEVELS....My Experience!!!



Can you take 4 A-levels?

If you want to take your education to the highest level, then taking 4 A-Levels is definitely for you. Revered universities will take in only the best students, and a great way to show you are the best is by doing 4 A-Levels. Apart from further education and jobs, there isn't really much taking 4 A-Levels can gain you.
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Which A-Level is hardest?

So, now that we've given you some caveats, here are the 10 hardest A-Level subjects:
  • Chemistry.
  • Physics.
  • Maths.
  • Biology.
  • Computer Science.
  • English Literature.
  • Economics.
  • History.
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Can you do 7 A levels?

A student who scored seven A*s at A Level is heading to Stanford University in the US after being rejected by Oxford.
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What is the maximum amount of A levels you can take?

Students can take up to five A Levels but you generally choose three A Levels to study for a two-year course. You can decide to work towards AS qualifications or combine the two.
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What's the maximum A levels you can take?

How many A-Levels can you take? You can take a maximum of five A-Levels, although most students choose three. Most universities are happy to offer you a place based on three subjects.
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Do Oxbridge prefer 4 A Levels?

Will four A levels help me get into Oxbridge or other top unis? First things first. No UK university asks for four A levels, and they understand that many students don't have the option to take more than three. If they make you an offer, it will be based on your grades in three A level subjects.
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Should I drop my 4th A-Level?

I would recommend dropping. Gives you time to focus on the other three to make sure you get really good grades in them, and also with an EPQ you're still going to have a strong application.
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How many A Levels can you take minimum?

You should take three A-Levels at a minimum, because that is the standard requirement for all universities, even the very best ones, although you can take up to five A-Levels if you choose.
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Do you need 4 A-Levels for Cambridge?

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. However, Patel says that employers like it. “I don't think having four made any difference to my application,” he says.
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What is the easiest A-Level?

The 12 easiest A-Level subjects are Classical Civilisation, Environmental Science, Food Studies, Drama, Geography, Textiles, Film Studies, Sociology, Information Technology (IT), Health and Social Care, Media Studies, and Law.
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How hard is it to get A * at A-Level?

'Challenging questions'

The regulator estimates that about 7% of all A-level entries last year would have gained an A*.
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How many A-Levels do you need for Harvard?

What you need to get into Harvard is a very intricate question which can only be replied with an ambigious answer. GCSE and A-Levels are not required, and, when supplied, are used for the purpose of gauging and Advanced Placement. A perfect SAT score does not guarantee one an admission into Harvard.
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Can I take A-Levels after 18?

In school, A-Levels are usually taken between 16 and 18. However, there is no upper age limit for studying A-Levels as an adult. In fact, it's incredibly common for adults to return to study when they have a clearer picture of their careers or studies. Eligibility to study A-Levels does not come down to age.
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Can you do 2 A-Levels instead of 3?

For the majority of students, it isn't possible to get into university with only 2 A-Levels. The majority of universities require at least 3 qualifications or better explained as 112 UCAS tariff points.
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Can I only do 1 A-level?

Yes, you can do 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10...as many as you wish aslong as you have the money to enter yourself as a private candidate. ?
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How many people get 4 A stars in A-Levels?

1. I am the only person I know who got predicted 4A* (I achieved this). 2. I know 2% of people nationally achieve A*A*A* every year (300,000 take A levels per year so 6000 get this), and I'd imagine A*A*A*A* is about 1%-1.5%.
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Who has done the most A-Levels?

Ali Moeen Nawazish, a charming 18-year-old from Pakistan with delicately accented English, is in the first year of his degree in computer science at the University of Cambridge. To get there he undertook 23 A-levels in a single year, shattering the previous world record of a mere 13.
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What is the most respected A-Level?

A-Level Maths is likely the most popular A-Level out there. The reason this subject is so often considered the most respected A-Level is probably due to it teaching the fundamentals of a lot of other subjects.
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What are the 3 hardest A levels?

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!
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What are the hardest GCSEs?

What are the top 10 hardest GCSEs?
  • Physics.
  • English Literature.
  • Maths.
  • Computer Science.
  • Economics.
  • Biology.
  • English Language.
  • Modern Foreign Languages.
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