[paniking_and_not_revising]

(Original post by Safiya122)
Being in sixth form classes as mentioned, requires you to write notes for study purposes etc. Is it like university where as the teacher talks you make as much notes as you can or do the teachers try helping you out with notes a bit aswell. E.g. if the teacher talks way too fast and you're not able to put all the notes onto your book without forgetting one and so the teacher would put some on the board for you.

Classes don't always result in notes. We get a lot of reading (Englit and History) and make our own notes or use our class materials to make some notes. Most people go away and make their own notes as it helps you to make sense.

If you only rely on class notes, you're pretty much screwed.

Yeah. If you need to write down something, the teacher will give you an extra minute to finish. Most teachers will be more than happy to give help.

But this depends on colleges. My old one was a LOT different. We mostly had lectures and then went away to answer questions

[swylde]

I'm actually looking forward to Sixth Form unlike some Year 11's who are dreading it. Everybody is worried about how hard A Levels sound but people should remember that if they put the extra work in they'll do well. I'm prepared to do that so bring on September

[jfranks]

it will sounds so cliché but honestly its about what YOU make of it.

so put in the extra work

be prepared to have to ask when you need help, dont expect the teacher to come to you.

make sure you spend the summer stocking up on some nice clothes, dont want to turn up to sixth form in the same jeans and t-shirt everyday!

bring plenty of stationary! stock up your locker so you never get caught short

and be brave, make friends and learn the system/where the loos are!

good luck, you'll be fine

[Bettypratchit]

(Original post by brimstone)
That time has come. The end of the exams are soon to be in sight, then the long summer holidays, the results and finally... moving on to Sixth Form . It's a big change going from GCSEs to A Levels, so this thread is here to help you find out about the transition from normal school to Sixth Form.

Feel free to ask questions here and to discuss the changes

Thank you to kellywood_5 for the following information :

From school to sixth form
-You'll have a much better relationship with most of your teachers and they'll treat you more like adults, even as friends sometimes
-Depending on the subjects you take and the size of your sixth form, the classes will probably be much smaller, allowing for more interaction in lessons and a more relaxed atmosphere
-You'll have frees and it'll most likely be up to you how you spend them
-You'll still be nagged to get your work done, but because you're there of your own free will, they can't do anything to you if you don't, so you need more self-motivation
-You'll be the most senior students in the school and thus expected to set a good example to the younger pupils

From GCSEs to A-levels-You only have to study your favourite and best subjects, which is obviously great
-The work will be much more in depth and probably more interesting
-For essay subjects, it'll be much more about analysis and evaluation than just pure facts
-You can no longer get away with having a basic knowledge of a subject and then blagging the exam or just learning reams of facts without actually understanding them

Basically the difference is you'll have to work harder, there's no blasted school uniform and you get more freedom. Simples!

[mikee1996]

Hello Everyone ,

Does anyone no any decent revision books for btec level 3 ICT (practitioners) ??
or is there anyone currently studying ICT level btec(practitioners) at college i can talk to....

[PointlessUsername]

(Original post by rosadreams)
Hey guys, I need some advice about starting a sixth-form college. I'm doing the international baccalaureate. I have 2 of my close friends going too, thank goodness, but they are doing A-Levels.

I haven't really had to make all new friends since year 1. Can anybody who has been in this situation, not knowing anyone in your classes, can I get some advice on how to deal with it?

I come from an all-girls' school and my college is both sexes. I don't really have a great deal of experience being in a mixed-sex learning enviroment along with the different social economics of it all.
My friend's Dad said that the boys might taught us a bit because we went to a girls' school. Sorry if this sounds absolutely ridiculous.

My advice would just be not to worry I also have a friend who's doing the IB and although she mostly spends her free time with us A levelers at lunch, she's said many times that because there's less students doing the IB, it's a lot easier to get to know everyone, and that it's almost like a little community.

Oh, and in general I would say that sixth form students are a lot more open minded than in secondary school. Nobody really cares about your background, or what you wear, or what you got in your GCSEs. When you get there, you'll be surprised how welcoming everyone is. I'm also incredibly shy, and yet at sixth form I've had proper conversations with people I would have never even dreamed of even talking to at secondary school! So, yeah, just go with the flow! Sit with as many new people on your induction day as you can and get talking! Nobody is going to judge you

Edit: Oh dear, just saw the date of your original post Ah well, maybe other people will find it useful. How did you get on, by the way?

[WheezyT]

Question: How hard is physics? I got a high A in science at GCSE but I think im just scared? Planning to take it both years and go into engineering.

[justanotherindigo]

Hey to everyone (:

Does anyone know any recommended books for English Literature B (AQA)?
I'm currently buying some books for my a-levels (economics, english lit, history, religious studies) and I was searching for a decent revision guide for english lit

thanks in advance

[CJG21]

(Original post by justanotherindigo)
Hey to everyone (:

Does anyone know any recommended books for English Literature B (AQA)?
I'm currently buying some books for my a-levels (economics, english lit, history, religious studies) and I was searching for a decent revision guide for english lit

thanks in advance

If you know what books you will have to read for Lit, then buy them and read them, that way, it won't be unfamiliar when you have to do them.

[justanotherindigo]

(Original post by CJG21)
If you know what books you will have to read for Lit, then buy them and read them, that way, it won't be unfamiliar when you have to do them.

Oh okay..thanks!

[TheFionaJay]

For College I am joining a sixth form at a school I don't already go to, also they don't usually have many new students. I am a bit worried that everyone will already have their own friendship groups so does anyone have any advice for me? Thanks.

[FemaleEinstein]

My question is about friends. None of my friends from high school are going to my college so I'm having to start again, which I have no problem with really as the end of high school wasn't the best for me!

Anyway, what's it like to make friends knowing that you'll only likely be there for 2 years? Also, how cliquey is college compared to high school, do people still tend to stick to their own 'groups'?

[justanotherindigo]

So is everyone looking forward to sixth form which for most of us starts next week? (I start on the 6th Sept)
I'm really excited!

[Pchaddha]

Well, I'm Starting on Tuesday and I'm Really Nervous and Unsure What to Expect, and on top of that I'm moving schools - Which just makes me more Scared! HELP!

[LilyElise]

Nice thread. My worry is that it takes me a long time for things to "click". I'm doing Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths and I got A*s in them at GCSE's, but it takes longer for me to understand concepts. I got A*s because I had the time to perfect my technique at home. This is bad because I already know who's in my class, the same that were in my triple science class for Year 10 and 11, and all of them seem to understand things really fast, then move on too quickly for me. In particular my best friend, who sits next to me, is very quick. She speeds off and I'm stuck behind, feeling stupid and panicked. I know that at A level its hard to wait for the slow coaches and I dont want to waste everyone's time by asking the teacher. Also I'm afraid that I'll miss something important, because I'll still be trying to understand one aspect. What do you suggest I do? I'm willing to put as much work in as it takes

[dippers]

I've just had my first day at sixth form, and I had Maths, Biology and Chemistry and I feel that the lessons are too fast paced, and I don't get time to write things down. In maths I feel really stupid. Should I change all my options?

[Callumhamby]

(Original post by WheezyT)
Question: How hard is physics? I got a high A in science at GCSE but I think im just scared? Planning to take it both years and go into engineering.

If you enjoy the subject and take your time to understand the principles you will be fine. Good GCSEs in sciences and math really help, and also taking mechanics as your math module (if taking AS level Math). It will be a shock the first couple of weeks but you get used to the jump up pretty quickly

[Callumhamby]

(Original post by LilyElise)
Nice thread. My worry is that it takes me a long time for things to "click". I'm doing Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths and I got A*s in them at GCSE's, but it takes longer for me to understand concepts. I got A*s because I had the time to perfect my technique at home. This is bad because I already know who's in my class, the same that were in my triple science class for Year 10 and 11, and all of them seem to understand things really fast, then move on too quickly for me. In particular my best friend, who sits next to me, is very quick. She speeds off and I'm stuck behind, feeling stupid and panicked. I know that at A level its hard to wait for the slow coaches and I dont want to waste everyone's time by asking the teacher. Also I'm afraid that I'll miss something important, because I'll still be trying to understand one aspect. What do you suggest I do? I'm willing to put as much work in as it takes

Thats what your frees are for, just make sure you have the motivation so that when you go home or have frees you use them wisely to understand your subjects in more depth and homework of course.

[justanotherindigo]

Just started sixth form and it's way different from school!
The atmosphere in't the same at all! It was a pretty awkward first day

[Rabia786]

Hello, i'm a year 11 student and i'm choosing my options for next year. I really want to do pharmacy and I just wanted to ask, to do chemistry and biology A levels at Bradford college, would they accept these grades?
-Additional science - B overall but in (Biology, chemistry and physics grade C)
-Science core - C
-Maths - B
-English Language and literature - C
-Rs short course - C Long course - B
-Business studies - B probably might be an - A
-Textiles - C
I know the grades are low but just wanting some advice, Thanks