At this time of year many year 11
students are giving consideration to their future courses of study for sixth
form as this is an important part of preparing for entry to year 12 in Sept
2015, especially if you are embarking on a change of school at this stage of
your education.
Sixth form study offers an
opportunity to either continue the subjects you have already studied at GCSE or
to embark on new subjects, previously un-studied and hence about which you know
little. Hence choosing the right subjects in the right combination to ensure your
ability to make a strong application to university or other pathway to higher
education can be tricky. From Sept 2015 A levels are changing, so there are some
important new factors to consider in the way your chosen subjects will be
assessed over the two years of sixth form. If your school offers IB, choosing
this Diploma qualification over A levels is also an important decision to make.
Firstly you need to enjoy and
feel motivated and inspired by the subjects you choose in the sixth form. Review
both the content and the academic skills you require for each of the subjects
you are considering. You need to be interested in the course syllabus and feel
confident that you have the required academic skills to do well in it. For
example, some subjects require a lot of independent research and background
reading, essay writing, creative thinking, attention to detail, project work.
It’s crucial that your subjects match your strengths.
Secondly, your combination of
subjects must fit your career aspirations. Review entry requirements for university
courses that interest you via the UCAS website, to ensure you’re keeping your
options open in the courses that lead to careers that interest you. If the
subjects you need to study on route to your career aspiration don’t match your
strongest academic skills and interests, meaning you are choosing a subject
which you find very difficult, consider changing your career aspirations.
Seek guidance from your school
and other advisors, but remember you are the one who has to have the motivation
to work hard to achieve success in the sixth form, so be sure they’re your
subject choices and not those of friends, relations and others who are offering
you helpful advice.
Do you need some advice on planning your sixth form subject choices, choosing the right university course or completing your UCAS application?
Start 2015 by giving our team of professional consultants a call to find our how they can help you.
Call us on 01865 522066 or email consultants@independenteducationconsultants.co.uk
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