Really worried about starting A-levels...

Lool, no way, go for what you wanna do. Like I said, as long as you start study early and keep studying regularly, A levels is a breeze regardless of the subject. Personally, I just think the humanities require more thought, having done Eng Lit at AS.

But if you are thinking of studying Human Geography then a English would be better to have, however if youre thinking of studying Earth Science type Geography a Science would be better to have.
But if you're thinking of studying a English then they would look for you to have a an English rather than a science????????????????????????? idk

The mention of STEM was really unnecessary.
OP, if you have chosen subjects you are passionate about, that's good - it means you will be more inclined to revise and do well. As long as you keep on top of the work and don't let things slip, you'll be okay.
I still haven't really chosen my options yet though. XD

What is wrong with doing the Humanities?

Yes, if you want to do English at Uni, take English! It would be pointless taking a science or another subject that has no relevance to it whatsoever. Honestly, a lot of people on TSR as another poster has already mentioned are obsessed with the STEM hierarchy which is nonsense. You're worried about A Levels and my best advice that I can give you (I'm going into Year 13) is to take subjects you will enjoy having to learn for another 2 years. It will be insanely difficult picking subjects others have coerced you into taking. What matters at the end of the day is how comfortable you are and now happy you are. Pick the subjects you said you wanted in your first post!

THANKYOU!
I need more people like you!
My Science teacher told me I wouldn't have a future without studying it at A-level but what if I don't want to have a future in Science??
I am going to work my butt off and get that predicted A* in Geography GCSE a reality and get a great grade in Geography A-level.

Thankyou for being kind, I enjoy Geography and Language they are the things I love most! I am not sure what I will be doing in the future but I will work hard and try my best!

I didn't say anything was wrong with them, I said they required more thought meaning they're somewhat harder than STEM, in my opinion.

Thankyou, it has taken me ages to decide mine but I think I have made the decision but after posting this it has made me feel a little dumb that I am not choosing the so called 'stem subjects' wishing I didn't post subjects now! but thankyou for your support, I appreciate it

Don't worry too much about AS, I'm sure you'll be fine as long as you have ambition. I'm an AS student taking Geography and just got an A, so happy - I hope you get that A* What are you thinking about doing in the future?


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Don't worry about it! Don't let anyone make you feel dumb for doing what you love!
Humanities are actually very respected. Logic, skill and creativity are required for English literature for example, people struggle immensely with this subject. Law degrees are also looked upon with a lot of respect.
I know someone who is very gifted in STEM, but struggled with analysing things in history. I also know someone who is gifted in STEM, but is pursuing a humanities career- because that's what they love.
It's taking me a long time to decide my choices too! XD

Humanities are much more a strong point in my case than the Sciences/Maths-especially Mathematics. Anyways, thank you for your opinion I appreciate it

I'm glad! You've certainly got the right attitude for it! Good Luck

Congratulations on your A!
I don't know at all, I LOVE love Geography and I was thinking of doing a career in that. I haven't done enough research into it to pick out what I would do.. I also love Language and was realistically thinking of doing something with Speech& Language and do a job similar to my cousin who works at Cambridge University... it sounds interesting what he does-he does a lot of interesting research. He also picked similar GCSEs to me and similar A-levels. What do you want to do in the future? :-) Do you have any tips for Geography AS?

It is not the work load that I am worried about for A-levels because I am committed and want to work hard.
It's just that I am worried about the difficulty-the step up from GCSE. I do not feel A-level ready at all!
I am studying

-Geography
-Literature
-Language
-Photography

I have no idea what job I want to do or what career I want to go in so I've chosen the subjects I love most,do well in and I am passionate about most.
The thing is Literature.. essays sound like abit of a jump and I think I'll still be writing like a GCSE student :-/
I am also worried about the balance of trying to make friends and the fact that I don't want to waste frees by not studying.
I am free apprehensive about A-levels.. is there anyone that can offer any advise or tips? I would be very grateful!
I have been given homework for Literature and Geography but cant do much at the moment without my results as its a questionnaire thing about GCSES (What grade you got etc) but I have started reading books off the book list, I bought them all.

If i decide to put in half an hour revision for my chosen subjects Chemistry Biology History Art everyday until near exams where i will obviously do much more will i get good grades or is that not enough??

Of course that's not enough. You won't do anything properly in half an hour...

What you should do is study a subject for an hour and a half, have a half an hour break, then study that subject again (or a different one), for another hour and a half, etc.

Oh Lord i honestly don't even think there are enough hours in the day