I've just submitted my A-Level Options, after alot of confusion, but again, i really don't know if i'm taking the right subjects. I would like someone with a good past experience that is probably studying a-levels now to give me guidance on this. I have opted to study the following a-levels:
-Maths
-Biology
-Psychology
my sixth form are now telling me that if i want a forth subject, i will have to choose it by next week. Previously, i had opted for chemistry, although i really don' think that i would be capable of all the work to be honest!
Here are my GCSE predictions, if these help:
- Maths - A*
-English - C (omg)
-English Lit - C (omg again)
-Dual Science - AA
-Religious Studies - B
-Child Development - A
-Media Studies - A
-Health %26amp; Social Care - AA
I know, the english predictions are very shameful...
A-Level Options... CONFUSED!?
Just take 3 and work hard at them. If you take 4 you can drop one in year 13. I only did 3.
Do a fourth if there is something you are really interested in or need for a job or uni.
There really good results!!
Good Luck mate.
Reply:Why are you stressing on predicted grades? It's the REAL exams that matter! Report It
Reply:Looks like you will be heading for a career in science. However the duel science might not be the in depth knowledge of single chemistry or biology, so dont be fooled into believing you have in depth knowledge of biology. Each of your A level choices will give you long hours of additional private study.
If you feel confident go for chemistry but consider your career choices. Perhaps a double maths might be a better option and admin careers open up.
Reply:Hey im in sixth form college at the moment so i chose my options last year. im doing 4 AS-levels at the moment.
funilly enough there maths, biology, psychology and religious studies. i love them and there really intesting although maths is sooo hard (especially maths) but dont be discouraged because ur predicted an a* whereas i only got an a.
i say chose the courses that, looking from previous experience, you think you'll enjoy. also taking into consideration you future ambitions.
theres no point chosing subjects for the sake of it. ive seen friends do so and then ended up dropping them and so their left with 3 (with some friends not liking those 3 either!).
best of luck in you GCSE's and i hope ur sixth form years go smoothly too.
Reply:To k,
How are English Literature and Geography at A-Level easy options? If you only got a grade what C was it? It certainly can't be that easy?
Don't under estimate subjects that you clearly don't have a clue about.
Reply:My daughter did well like you and she followed the art subjects however she also picked psychology as she thought she would really find it intresting which it is however it is also time consuming and a lot to learn if she had done it before she would never have done it. She wants to do well as it will all add up on points.
You look like you are good at all the sciences and you need to pick four subjects for several reasons.
One you will gain points, two that you will be able to drop a subject if you wish following year.
My daughters friend only picked three and now regrets it my daughter as we speak has had her psychology books out revising all weekend and is doing it now! She will drop this next year however wants to get at least a b in it for her points.
My advise to my daughter and too you is this.
Pick subjects that not only do you have a passion for but also love doing. The reason is because you will be more motivated and enjoy your next stage. My daughter picked what she wanted and loved and is doing well predicted A's in all.
Reply:I think the combination you have picked is a really nice mix, they will all support each other.
With regards to the 4th option, what career do you want to go into? What degree do you want to do? If you know what degree you wish to do (if you are going to go 2 uni!!!) then find out what subjects that you are normally required to do!!
%26lt;Maybe english wouldnt be the best choice for the 4th subject, but you look like you will do well in all the others, so go for the one you enjoy most if you are unsure!!!
Good luck with your GCSE's!! (And in the long term...your A Levels!!)
Reply:Your confusion is caused by your belief that there is a " right" choice. So you are afraid of making the wrong choice. There are no "right" choices. Only choices.
Reply:As you have already picked 3 subjects that can be difficult or heavy going. Go for something a bit 'easier' like English Lit, Religious Studies or even Geography (I did Geography at GCSE and had a real laugh, I would have done it at A-Level but my nearest college only ran it in the evening starting at 6pm, and the last Bus to where I live leaves at 5.30 pm).
There is NOTHING wrong with your English predictions - I got a D in English Lit and a C in English Language, and the teachers predicted I would get E in both.
Reply:If you're planning to go to uni, then you will definetely want to take on a fourth subject for the extra UCAS points (which are then used to apply to universities, more points means you can get into a better uni). If you think chemistry would make your work load too heavy, just take something that you think you will do well in. After one year you are able to drop one subject anyway, but you still get 1 years worth of UCAS points so it's all good. Hope that was clear, goodluck!
Reply:I think if you chose to do Chemisty it would be a good idea, people who think big - get big things out of life!! Think about the situation on the whole - its agreat thing!!
Reply:I started off studying physics, chemistry, geography and music for AS (year 12), with a view to only taking physics to AS level, and the others to A2, but in the end, chemistry proved the most difficult, and I dropped out before I got to AS exams, as was very unhappy with the subject, which was requiring twice as much work as required for physics. In A2 year I picked up an AS in ICT at a second college.
Science subjects are best backed up with the maths. I had to take maths classes because of not doing A-level maths. Geography is a lot of essay writing and fact remembering, and a bit of fieldwork too, depending on exam board.
If you are quite sure of where you want to go at uni, or your career without uni, research what is preferred at that level. Some courses may require an A-level in a specific course.
Don't worry too much about your English - normal requirements are a grade A*-C in Maths and English for GCSE for most things. GCSE's are insignificant when you've taken A-levels, and will also seem very easy in comparison.
Reply:First of all i want to say that dont let your predicted grades make you feel stupid etc. On the other hand dont be over confident about your good predictions. Look at all your predictions and let them be a motivation for you to work harder. I got predicted a few C's and even a D but in the actual exams i went up grades rather than down. I went college this year. I took up chemistry, psychology and maths. I didnt have the option of taking four subjects.
i really liked chemistry. Maths is extremely hard so only take this if you are prepared to do extra practice etc. Personally i found psychology quite boring and like you english wasnt my stronger subject so that didnt help.
My final advice though is chose subjects according to what you enjoy and what you think will benefit the most in you career choice. Also try going to a book shop or library and look at some textbooks and revision guides on your chosen subjects. You will at least get some idea of what you're up against.
Without wanting to put you off, i would just like to warn you not to compare GCSE's to A levels because they are definately on very different levels.
So good luck with whatever you chose!! :)
Reply:You are very clever! If you don't think you can handle another A Level, take 3 and concentrate on those. I did 4 and dropped one in year 13, but to be honest, most Uni's are happy with 3. You've picked some tough subjects so I would say stick with those and give them your all - you'll do well.
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