Decisions
Before you decide which subjects to take, stop and think about what you want to do with your life. Ask yourself the following questions;
Which Subjects do I like?
Which Subjects am I good at?
Which subjects will I need for my chosen career?
What is my preferred way of learning?
What is my preferred type of assessment, i.e. exams or coursework?
what are my hobbies and interests?
what are my skills and abilities?
what am I good at i.e. good listener, good with computers, being creative?
Having drawn up your personality profile, you then need to think about what type of job or career suits your personality.
What’s right for you?
Once you have decided on the type of job or career you want, you need to think about how to get there. For some jobs and careers, you will need the right qualifications so you will have to do some research into what admissions tutors want.
if you are interested in taking a degree course, some courses will require particular subjects at A-Levels. You may even need a combination of subjects at A-Level for some degree courses, especially science-based courses. Check the entrance requirements for the courses you are considering.
Once you have started your research into entry qualifications for higher education courses, you may find out that it is not just a question of picking the right subjects but also of getting the required grades. This means that you will have to work hard for at least another year or longer if you decide to take AS/A2 Levels. Knowing in advance that any course you take after GCSEs will be a big commitment should help you think about which type of course would suit you better.