As someone who didn't do either GCSEs or A-Levels, I'm considering doing a few A-Levels, either at college or through self-study. I'm not wanting to do them for the purpose of a career, but purely because I feel like I need the knowledge (I never went to school). So, a few questions.
Firstly, I've been advised that A-Levels themselves are only really a decent route into further education and a subsequent career, and that there are better alternatives for the actual knowledge gained. What are other people's takes on this? Is A-Level curricula as comprehensive as it gets, or could a lot more be learnt?
Secondly, as per everyone else's own experience, would you say it'd be necessary for me to do the equivalent GCSEs before I do a particular A-Level, or can an A-Level be done pretty much independently of a GCSE by a reasonably-intelligent person?
I'm currently so overwhelmed by the options available to me and in a bit of a pickle,so help would really be appreciated. Thanks!