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Choosing courses at A Level. Sixth Form Open Evening 2014. Where to start?. Which pathway? Predicted grades Learning style s What do I enjoy? What do I want to do in the future? Keep options open? Career in mind?. Types of course. AS/A2 Tend to have a large amount of examined content
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Choosing courses at A Level Sixth Form Open Evening 2014
Where to start? • Which pathway? • Predicted grades • Learning styles • What do I enjoy? • What do I want to do in the future? • Keep options open? • Career in mind?
Types of course • AS/A2 • Tend to have a large amount of examined content • Typically 2 modules at AS • Theoretical/Taught • BTEC • Tend to be more heavily coursework based • Typically 3 modules in the first year • Project based
Finding out about a course • Course guide (basic overview) • Talk to students – very important!! • Induction days – not too late to change! • Exam board websites • www.aqa.org.uk • www.ocr.org.uk • www.edexcel.org.uk • www.wjec.org.uk
Which combination • Mixed AS/BTEC • Career plan – Watch out for • Sports science • Medical / Veterinary / Dentistry • Teaching • Languages • What type of uni(don't worry if you don't know!)
Career plan in mind? • Apprenticeship– level • Work experience (teaching, med...) • University • Entry requirements – UCAS points • Heap Guide (library) • www.ucas.com • www.unistats.com
Considerations • Broad range / Specialised • University – Points v’s Subjects • BTEC/AS Mix • Success vs. difficult subjects (don’t fall into the trap!) • Course doesn't exist – think law • Enjoyment – very important • Support