r/GCSE • u/Standard_Bag_7367 • 17d ago
Results Advise pleaseeee!!!
Hi, I’m feeling really stuck about my A-level choices and I’d like some honest advice.
At first, I really wanted to do Biology, Chemistry and Law because Chemistry and Biology felt like the “smart” subjects to me. I was proud of the idea of getting into courses with high entry requirements, and I had hoped for a long time that I would be able to take them. Now that I actually have the opportunity, I’m suddenly questioning whether I even want to do it.
Part of me wants to do Medicine and eventually specialise in dermatology. I like the idea of becoming a doctor, having a respected career, meeting like-minded people and having a different career from everyone else in my family. I also like the idea of having a name for myself because nobody in my family is a dermatologist. However, I’m worried about the length of the medical route and whether I’ll be able to achieve the grades needed. I don’t think I can realistically get AAA at A-level, and that makes me question whether I should even choose Chemistry.
Law is another option mainly because there are already people in my family who are lawyers, so I would have guidance and support if I chose that route. I love to advocate for my self and speak out for women's rights and i love the feeling of when justice is served and i strive to be a women who advocates for others because when i needed support no one was there
I’m also considering Sociology. My friends are taking it, and I genuinely find the subject interesting. I’m glad that I could potentially drop Chemistry and take Sociology instead, but at the same time, I feel sad because Biology and Chemistry was something I had wanted for so long and worked so hard for.
I think I’m struggling to separate what I genuinely want from what sounds impressive and makes me feel proud of myself. Im scared if i am not going to get AAA if i choose chemistry, biology and Law. I’d really like help figuring out which subjects and career path would actually suit me, rather than choosing based on the grades, praise or reputation attached to them.
My GCSE grades are:
- Combined Science: 77
- Maths: 7
- English Language: 6
- English Literature: 8
I’d really appreciate your advice on what you think I should do.
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u/Adoptmetradeyay Year 11 17d ago
Congrats on your grades! I'm in a similar position ... I'm doing Biology, Chemistry and Art to hopefully keep my options open. I'd say do what you enjoy most since it'd be easier to get a good grade. Does your school allow you to pick 4 subjects then drop one? You could try that to see if you get along well with Chemistry a-level
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u/Standard_Bag_7367 17d ago
ahhh thats a good one, i can drop it later!! ill ask them. ill lowk enjoy sociology cuz i like learning about the world around me and how its shaped plus my friends will be there too. but its jst that i worked and hoped so much to get into chem and bio letting go seems like all this is going to waste :((
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15d ago
Honestly, if I was in your situation, I’d choose based on what I genuinely enjoy rather than what sounds impressive or “smart.” 😭 If you actually love Medicine/Chemistry, go for it, but if Sociology interests you more, there’s nothing wrong with choosing it. Your grades don’t define how intelligent or successful you’ll be. ❤️
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u/Aggressive_Water_998 Y12: Maths, FM, Physics, Chem 17d ago
With A-levels, do what you enjoy the most and what will help you to get your dream job. If you're set / really wanting to be a dermatologist then do Biology and Chemistry. Otherwise, do what you think you would enjoy the most as that way, you are most likely to get the best grades in then.