#A-Level subjects advice

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unborn imp
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Hey guys so I am finishing my IGCSEs this MJ26 and I was thinking which A-Levels subjects to choose. I am clear with Math and Further Math as it would keep my options broad for Tech/Engineering but I am conflicted with my 2 other subjects.

I have never done Physics or Chem in IGCSE so I understand I would have to cover a great deal of the basics if I choose to take any one of them. I really want to take Physics since I've come to like it a lot due to my interest in Aerospace (I don't plan to take Aerospace it's just a general interest and aviation broadly)

I think the startup route is ultimately where I want to go otherwise I am interested in Quant, AI research, and rocketry. Comp Sci as a subject in A-Levels feels so extremely useless to me. I am going to try out for the Informatics olympiad next year and I am already about to be a Pupil on CodeForces but I am willing to change my mind on that.

Would love some advice from you guys.

obsidian saffron
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U need physics if your even considering engineering

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Why do u not wanna take cs

obsidian saffron
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How many a levels do u wanna do btw

obsidian saffron
unborn imp
brave ospreyBOT
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unborn imp
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Ofc the syllabus content isnt limited to Programming only maybe you could educate me a little about the subject more (I havent taken a look at the syllabus thoroughly)

obsidian saffron
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The theory is js easy stuff like databases

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If u wanna go into tech/engineering u need to know how to code anyway

obsidian saffron
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would be best for what u wanna do

unborn imp
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Yes that is what I was thinking as well

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Do you think I could manage AL Physics without ever taking IGCSE Physics? I am thinking to cover the IGCSE content throughout the summer to catch up

obsidian saffron
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for almost all gcses

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u can cover the whole content in 1 summer to catch up for AL

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physics gcse is hella easy a the a level is difficult though

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physics is a necessity for what u wanna do

unborn imp
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Yeah I always wanted to take Physics at IGCSE too but the school just wouldnt let me without Chemistry lol

obsidian saffron
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not reliant on each other at all

unborn imp
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Lol it's the average Pakistani school man with their own interesting ideas but thankfully those restrictions do not apply with AL in schools here

obsidian saffron
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is def the best combo for what u wanna do

unborn imp
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Yeah that's a good idea. Should I give IG Physics in Oct/Nov though? I am pretty sure the school would be fine with me not doing it officially. They'll just take a school assessment

obsidian saffron
unborn imp
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