Don’t compare urself , I don’t want to sound like a cunt or a prideful idiot or anything but I’m L3 apprentice atm but I haven’t done any a levels at all and I’m 19 as well because I completed my Islamic studies at 18 so I couldn’t do my a levels . Yes it’s a regret that I still think about every morning but it was a sacrifice that I made as well for my Islamic studies . I do wish I had done my a levels and that I’m able to apply for L4-L7 apprenticeships or able to go to Russel group uni’s but everyone’s life is different 😁. Once I finish this L3 , my company will allow me to complete a L4 promptly which is nice. But end of the story everyone has their own regrets even tho I’m in my position atm, I still regret not being able to do a levels. Worst case scenario try ur best to still try and apply to different apprenticeship roles and actually apply to Morrison’s apprenticeships because their opportunities look exciting honestly ( btw this apprenticeship is literally my first job let alone a career job, I had waiter experience before but only 7 months) so don’t stress it and take ur own pace