Sixth Form choices

 To enjoy and challenge myself

 To gain the right qualifications to move on…

 Is it for me?  Alternatives are increasingly worth considering  Academic or vocational?  50,000 courses, 300 providers  Important to keep flexibility at this stage  (Y12 programme for life after AHS)

 GCSE results  A level subjects  Personal statement  School ref/predicted grades  Additional tests?  Work experience?  (A Level results)  (Additional results?)

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Your KS4 grades are important!

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English/Maths GCSE grades

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(eg) grades for medicine???

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GCSE grades do correlate with A Level grades

3 or 4 A Levels (+FM?) 0 or 1 extension course

0 or 1 EPQ (Y13) Breadth & depth & quality are more important than quantity

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Content, Style, Value

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‘Hard’ & ‘Soft’ subjects

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Extension Studies Contrast or complement?  Look at overall workload 

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Facilitating subjects

search.ucas.com Entry requirements: A/L subjects, grades/points?

• Be proactive, do your own research • Beware people offering advice…

• Don’t worry if you are not sure • Ask lots of questions • Make some decisions, then review • Get your form in early!

AHS students

External students

Online form

Paper form

Friday 9 December

Friday 9 January