is it okay to take 5 igsce subjects if i wanna get into a uni in canada | r/IGCSE | Page 1

copper flax Nov 4, 2025, 10:39 AM

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like as in how good of a uni

copper flax Nov 5, 2025, 4:06 AM

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Oh

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maybe take at least 7

unkempt drum Nov 6, 2025, 9:36 AM

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5 is very few subjects, but ig if theyre all in your important subjects you can prob do it

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you would be better off doing more though

copper flax Nov 16, 2025, 12:45 PM

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what is the igs

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no like what subject

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sure geo is okay

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what are your a level subs and your current ig subs

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how about econs

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econs is pretty easy

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but physics in a levels is kinda a big workload tho

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oakyy

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wait 3

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are u sure u can do 3 during your a levels

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as

vocal marsh Nov 16, 2025, 9:49 PM

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Econs and geo

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Do have some overlap

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For eg

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Both have globalisation

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BRB

half nest Nov 17, 2025, 7:20 AM

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y dont u try US unis?

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Canada is in a crisis rn

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lots of discrimination against immigrants to

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nah its not

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Trump will be gone

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before u reach there

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US will never face a crisis for atleast 4-5 yrs

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or even UK is fine

vocal marsh Nov 17, 2025, 7:30 AM

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some content the ending units of econs overlap with geo

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like population

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wars

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how they effect economy

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something like that

half nest Nov 17, 2025, 7:31 AM

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bro Trump didnt do that much to the country

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he only affected tariffs

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ok ur wish

vocal marsh Nov 17, 2025, 7:31 AM

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also econs can be very hard, macroeconomics.
so you will need to study properly

half nest Nov 17, 2025, 7:32 AM

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uhh dawg u were asking abt unis

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lol

vocal marsh Nov 17, 2025, 7:32 AM

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its only a smart part

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not entire thing

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max 25% - 30 overlap syllabus

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the rest is new

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unless you take business studies

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yeaa

vocal marsh Nov 17, 2025, 8:05 AM

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5 is risky

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in case if you fail somthing

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or just manage to do well in 4

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Going with at least 6-7 subjects is always safe.

copper flax Nov 17, 2025, 10:22 AM

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half nest bro Trump didnt do that much to the country

he banned foreigners from harvard i think 💔

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yea

half nest Nov 17, 2025, 5:54 PM

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copper flax he banned foreigners from harvard i think 💔

no he didnt lol

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there r colleges other than Harvard

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Harvard is out of our scope anyways

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u need to be born special

waxen palm Dec 4, 2025, 4:08 PM

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realisitcally i dont think they care abt ur igcse subjects, theyll mainly look into ur as and a levels

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otherwise 5 is fine

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check the requirements

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Admission Requirements
Minimum of 2 Advanced Level passes and 3 (I)GCSE (Ordinary Level) passes.
2 Advanced Supplementary subsidiary (AS) Level courses may be substituted for 1 Advanced Level Course.
You are expected to present a minimum 'A/B' or 6/7 grade on (I)GCSE, AS and predicted Advanced Level examinations with a minimum of 5 unique subject areas. While consideration will be given to subject prerequisites at the (I)GCSE Level, you are encouraged to present requirements at the AS or Advanced Level. Please note that General paper is not considered an acceptable subject.

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so 5 is fine

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thats for uni of guelph

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even at uni of toronto u need min 5 subs

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just get good grades

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then its all good

muted basinBOT Dec 5, 2025, 12:01 PM

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Gave +1 Rep to @waxen palm (94)

quaint storm Dec 5, 2025, 12:24 PM

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I got 6 IGCSEs running. 3 subs for a session. So is it recommended to round up to 7? As I have visions of being at a prestigious abroad university?

#is it okay to take 5 igsce subjects if i wanna get into a uni in canada