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Qualification => GCE AS & A2 Level => Queries => Topic started by: missbeautiful789 on November 21, 2009, 04:11:46 pm

Title: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: missbeautiful789 on November 21, 2009, 04:11:46 pm
Please tell me which As subjects you are taking and why  :) :)
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: master786 on November 21, 2009, 04:18:53 pm
I had Taken Maths (C1,C2,S1) Edexcel
Accounting ,Economics,Applied ICT
CIE

i took them because i was interested int hese subjects and i needed them for uni,for the course i intended to do :)
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: MaNi_DaDuDe on November 21, 2009, 10:00:49 pm
I took CIE - Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Computing in May/June.

Scored an A in Computing and re-sat the rest this Oct/Nov.

What about you?
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: falafail on November 21, 2009, 10:20:49 pm
Math, physics, biology, chemistry.

Because theyre the only ones offered at my school -.-
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: MaNi_DaDuDe on November 21, 2009, 11:16:30 pm
Math, physics, biology, chemistry.

Because theyre the only ones offered at my school -.-

Lies! We have 4/5 more! >:|
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: doris on November 22, 2009, 06:13:22 am
BIOLOGY ,CHEMISTRY, MATHS, PHYSICS
BECAUSE I LOVE THEM
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: ilmarien on November 22, 2009, 08:57:41 am
Maths, Biology and Physics.
I just need to take three in order to graduate. I don't even actually need to take A-levels to enter a university, because I had a change of plan and I canceled my plan to study abroad. I've already entered a high school which offer A-levels, might as well take the subjects that I like.
(I HATE maths, but it's compulsory... >:()
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: noor_1 on November 22, 2009, 09:22:04 am
 i took bio ,chem and physics
i went to go for medical university
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: Uchia on November 22, 2009, 10:17:58 am
I took bio, chem and math cz I want to enter the medicine field and I need at least 3 As subjects + a2. I took math cz its compulsory and I left physics because bio and chem are much more important than it cz they are both connected for medicine
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: MaNi_DaDuDe on November 22, 2009, 10:48:22 am
i took bio ,chem and physics
i went to go for medical university

I am aiming for medical university too. :D
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: Saladin on November 22, 2009, 11:02:18 am
It depends on what you want. Please share what you aim to be.
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: missbeautiful789 on November 22, 2009, 12:13:09 pm
Thank you all for participating..

I also what to enter the medical field.. :) :)... Please answer this question... Do I need to take Physics...I think Chemistry and Biology is a must ..what about Physics ....Thank you
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: falafail on November 22, 2009, 12:32:56 pm
Lies! We have 4/5 more! >:|
we don't.


oh wait, there's business.
but yeah, that's about it -.-
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: theigstudent on November 22, 2009, 02:39:52 pm
about physics i am not sure
but
i have taken business, economics ,accounting
n i think english is compulsory for all  ???
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: falafail on November 22, 2009, 02:54:18 pm
n i think english is compulsory for all  ???
um no?
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: theigstudent on November 22, 2009, 03:16:44 pm
ohkie in our place it is ............
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: AS girl on November 22, 2009, 04:13:03 pm
CIE= Biology,applied ICT,Chemistry
Edexcel= Maths :)


Why? need these subjects for medicine....hate physics so didnt bother taking it :P
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: slvri on November 22, 2009, 04:18:13 pm
ok u guys may think im stupid but
math: i love math
further math: same reason as above :P
phy:engineering
chem:engineering
bio:to keep option for med open if not engineering
eco: to learn more about the world etc.
thinking skills: to be able to think creatively
urdu: for AICE diploma
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: MaNi_DaDuDe on November 22, 2009, 04:19:36 pm
we don't.


oh wait, there's business.
but yeah, that's about it -.-

Uhh accounting, economics, business, computing, maths, bio, chem, phy, english (not sure); for us guys atleast. :)

English/General Paper is not necessary, wtf?

I don't know about that. I still say take Physics to be safe, it has a short syllabus and is quite easy. (said the re-sitter lol)
I think Maths can replace Physics for medicine, but I am not sure. I took Bio, Chem, Phy and Computing.
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: missbeautiful789 on November 22, 2009, 06:21:10 pm
As english is not complusory ..or is it..NO..it is not...i think igcse english level is alright
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: MaNi_DaDuDe on November 22, 2009, 06:36:06 pm
As english is not complusory ..or is it..NO..it is not...i think igcse english level is alright

For abroad, I think only a decent grade in IGCSE English, yes.

Plus, universities look more at your TOEFL and IELTS scores; so do them after your A Levels (for bonus points).
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: Lana Wolf on November 22, 2009, 06:56:06 pm
For abroad, I think only a decent grade in IGCSE English, yes.

Plus, universities look more at your TOEFL and IELTS scores; so do them after your A Levels (for bonus points).

i think from what my school tld us...an AS or A level english component is needed...or its like u left english aftr ur 10th grade...we have it compulsory ..tho i dnt mind it at all...lol
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: MaNi_DaDuDe on November 22, 2009, 07:00:03 pm
I think its only for the southasian subcontinent; i.e. India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

We do not know about any such rule.

Also, my friend in Pakistan said they make them do classes for "GP - General Paper | English" in AS but they don't give the exam (wtf?). Then it's not compulsory in A2. lol :S
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: Lana Wolf on November 22, 2009, 07:03:23 pm
I think its only for the southasian subcontinent; i.e. India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

We do not know about any such rule.

Also, my friend in Pakistan said they make them do classes for "GP - General Paper | English" in AS but they don't give the exam (wtf?). Then it's not compulsory in A2. lol :S

Maybe...
I gave english for A2...lol...writing stories was gr8. ;D ;D..but d commentary part generally sucked... :( :(
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: MaNi_DaDuDe on November 22, 2009, 07:04:53 pm
Maybe...
I gave english for A2...lol...writing stories was gr8. ;D ;D..but d commentary part generally sucked... :( :(

I wish I took English in A levels. :)

I love story writing and all that; just dislike summaries. However, I feel I am good at getting to the point, so.. :D
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: Lana Wolf on November 22, 2009, 07:07:57 pm
I wish I took English in A levels. :)

I love story writing and all that; just dislike summaries. However, I feel I am good at getting to the point, so.. :D

lol...then my english teacher/principal wud've loved you...hehe  ;D
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: MaNi_DaDuDe on November 22, 2009, 07:21:05 pm
lol...then my english teacher/principal wud've loved you...hehe  ;D

lol
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: SGVaibhav on November 22, 2009, 08:14:42 pm
Please tell me which As subjects you are taking and why  :) :)

travel and tourism
maths
physics
bio
chem
environmental managemtn
accounting
economics
business studies
ICT
english
geography
history


































NONE of the above :D
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: zara on November 23, 2009, 06:30:40 pm
looolll sgvaibhav! i thought like omg this dude is genius! :D got some extra brains....lmao!

have taken A levels>>math & physics
pre engineering...
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: Dooraven on November 25, 2009, 06:34:31 am
English (compulsary at our school), Math, Bio, Chem Phy.

Hoping for Medicine/Computer Science/ Politics.
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: Assi1993 on November 25, 2009, 08:09:35 am
@ mani..u aim f0r medical feild ryt?
s0 wht f0r r u studyin computing?
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: MaNi_DaDuDe on November 25, 2009, 01:32:03 pm
@ mani..u aim f0r medical feild ryt?
s0 wht f0r r u studyin computing?

I always found Computing cake. :)

Thus it was like a free A. My computing is conflicting with Biology in my A2 schedule; so I may discontinue Computing now. :(

Oh well. . .
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: Tyserius on November 25, 2009, 07:14:06 pm
Haha, my subjects for AS are :

Mathematics - Reason : I just LOVE math :D
Physics - Reason : It's my best science.
Economics - Reason : Planning to do Actuarial Science. Would need it.
Thinking Skills - Reason : It's compulsory in my college for AS -_- but it helps to develop my mind.

For A2, it's the same as the above without Thinking Skills but with Further Mathematics. And why I wanna take Further Math? I LOVE math :D Besides, it's more challenging and I learn more that way :P Oh By the way, it's all Cambridge A Level xD
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: staceyboy3 on November 26, 2009, 02:28:23 pm
I'm definitely doing Maths and Physics A-level - since I'm so awesome at them  ;D

But my third A-level i really have no idea yet! I was thinking of computing, economics...

But I'm probably going to do Business studies... Is that wise?  ???
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: MaNi_DaDuDe on November 26, 2009, 02:44:39 pm
I'm definitely doing Maths and Physics A-level - since I'm so awesome at them  ;D

But my third A-level i really have no idea yet! I was thinking of computing, economics...

But I'm probably going to do Business studies... Is that wise?  ???

I LOVED Business in IGz!

You can just add general knowledge and common sense with a little twist of business keypoints and get amazing marks. GO FOR IT BRO! (But be prepared to write a lot. Oh and when you are in the exam, just think you own the business and freestyle.) :D
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: $tyli$h Executive on November 26, 2009, 02:54:44 pm
Business Studies, Computing, ICT, Economics. I am under CIE.

Reason: To pursue my aim
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: staceyboy3 on November 26, 2009, 03:02:12 pm
I LOVED Business in IGz!

You can just add general knowledge and common sense with a little twist of business keypoints and get amazing marks. GO FOR IT BRO! (But be prepared to write a lot. Oh and when you are in the exam, just think you own the business and freestyle.) :D

Thanks mani! I'll GO FOR IT!  :D
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: SGVaibhav on November 26, 2009, 03:13:58 pm
I LOVED Business in IGz!

You can just add general knowledge and common sense with a little twist of business keypoints and get amazing marks. GO FOR IT BRO! (But be prepared to write a lot. Oh and when you are in the exam, just think you own the business and freestyle.) :D

lol u might hardly find a student or two in my school, who liked business studies.
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: slvri on November 26, 2009, 03:29:07 pm
which is easier............economics or business studies?
and tell me...........is accounting easy or hard cuz my friends say its really hard
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: MaNi_DaDuDe on November 26, 2009, 10:06:08 pm
which is easier............economics or business studies?
and tell me...........is accounting easy or hard cuz my friends say its really hard

Accounting is retardedly easy. I mean you learn the same sh*t in IGz, A levels and uni. I did it in IGs. Its easy but ______ Boring! Like ______ ! You actually feel like sleeping in the exam. I did doze of in my real IG exam paper 3. :/ Blehhhh.
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: falafail on December 10, 2009, 06:56:17 am
Accounting is retardedly easy. I mean you learn the same sh*t in IGz, A levels and uni. I did it in IGs. Its easy but ______ Boring! Like ______ ! You actually feel like sleeping in the exam. I did doze of in my real IG exam paper 3. :/ Blehhhh.
i think it's hard. you have so much sh*t to learn.
and if you don't do it, you end up getting a C ::)
Title: Re: What As Subjects are you Taking & why
Post by: MaNi_DaDuDe on December 10, 2009, 09:55:48 am
i think it's hard. you have so much sh*t to learn.
and if you don't do it, you end up getting a C ::)

Not hard, just tedious. ;)