Choosing the course which best suits you can be a daunting prospect, not least because there are so many to choose from. Whatever your final decision, you need to have considered the following:
- What subjects you enjoy
- What subjects you are good at
- The career implications of your choice
- Your predicted grades; do they qualify you to study that subject?
The first two points are self-explanatory - most of us enjoy things we are good at and are good at things we enjoy - try and keep this in mind when researching which subjects to study. For a subject, which is new to you, do extra research! Talk to people who are already doing it or have done it; find out about what kind of topics you will cover (the specifications will be on the exam boards’ websites) and find out what career options it opens up. It is also very important to talk to your tutor and teachers, careers staff, parents and friends who know you well; their advice is important.
Another very important source of information is our Open Events.
You will also get an opportunity to discuss further your choice of subjects at your interview. Some students may wish to discuss the possibility of taking 5 AS subjects. It is important to make sure that you fulfill the entry requirements for each subject. These are shown at the top of each subject page. Many schools base your predicted grades on your performance in the mock GCSE exams in Year 11 – These are therefore very important!