What six forms are good in London?

Do you think HBS has high grades because of the teaching or because of the students or what?In HBS is it more independent learning or are the teachers mostly involved?

What uni course do you want to do? I'm looking at doimg MML at Cam and I didnt realize your subject choices could be so diverse? I get Geography is a facilitating sibject but it seems quite science like. If you ask me Classical Civalisation and Politics are okay subjects but Geography? I dunno.

What sixth forms do you think have better grades in science compared to HBS? What sixth forms would you recommend for me if I want to do all the three sciences and maths?

Do you think HBS has high grades because of the teaching or because of the students or what?In HBS is it more independent learning or are the teachers mostly involved?

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HSPS at Cambridge would be the dreeaam, but I'm looking at other Politics/IR courses too. I'm also probably going to apply to SciencesPo and Harvard.
For MML, you are more constrained than other arts subjects because you need languages (ideally two). But other than that, I'm pretty sure you can take whatever you want! What subjects are you taking?
The Geography A-Level is pretty much 50% physical and 50% human, so it's pretty balanced (and there is overlap between the two). My interest is in human geography. I want to go into human rights or international affairs/development, so it's a pretty good A-Level for me to have. Yes, there is some science, but it's definitely an essay subject and not a science. I just really like it because it links lots of different areas of study together, and the modules all seem so interesting and relevant to what I want to do.



I'm not sure for grades (I'm not interested in sciences so I haven't looked at those) but I hear that King's Maths School is pretty good (not sure if you can do BCM + Physics, but worth a look), and UCL Academy is focused on the sciences. Not as well reputed as some other schools, maybe, but if you're a good student you would be in the top bracket of students.



I think it's because of the type of student it attracts. A lot of people here are either closely followed by their parents in their studies, or are incredibly self-motivated and study well independently. Plus, when surrounded by lots of people studying, it gives you impression that you aren't doing anything and will fail everything unless you study more than them - it's a very competitive and toxic environment.
HBS gives the impression of independent learning (there aren't detentions or anything to motivate you to do your own work really) but the teachers definitely do follow you... at first. You have to take the initiative yourself - the teachers don't really care for the most part and will just let you fall behind whilst making snide comments. I have heard that it definitely does spoon-feed more than sixth form colleges, though.
If you're not an A* student though, watch out - HBS will let you fall further and further behind without any kind of help. They only care about the top students. Whilst you may be the top student in your school, note that HBS is full of girls who were the top student at their previous school. So be prepared to not be the best. A lot of people I know struggled with that when they got here.

I'm going to take French History English and R.E

Nice! I was going to choose History but since all my other subjects are essay based I went with Geography to slightly lighten the focus on essays...
If you get into Cam, what language will you pick up?

Russian, it seems like quite the challenge.😀. Do you have any kind of a career plan?

Gosh good luck! Languages are cool but learning them scares me so props to you!
Yeah - I want to work freelance for a few years alternating between humanitarian aid and stage management so that I can travel a lot whilst getting paid and doing things I love, then I'll probably try and work for various INGOs and hopefully make my way to become an emergencies researcher with Human Rights Watch and then maybe work for the OHCHR or UNHCR... Otherwise working for the US or UK State Departments might be quite fun!
You? You'll have two major languages so could probably go on to do anything you want...

That sounds really exciting! I dont really want to go straight into work, I think I'm going to study a few more languages so Italian, Portugese and Spanish and then maybe Chinese before I start work. I'll probably be like 30 before I've done all that but I suppose its an investment in my career. I think I might want to be an International Teacher, re-train in the UK and teach languages in various different countries before I properly settle down in one location. The corporate world seems so boring I'd hate to be stuck in an office all my life.

...so many languages oh my gosh I'm jealous...

Hahaha! Dont be its a lot of work! I've just never seen the point of 9 - 5 and then a few holidays for 40 odd years until retirement. Don't you just want to experience the world and everything its got to offer instead of just staying in one country/bubble until you die? (Not refering to you by the way! 😂) Live life to the full I say!

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All the jobs I want to do are based in different countries or allow for flexibility and travel, but my main goal is to (sounds cheesy) implement positive change in the world and help people, so I am willing to sacrifice some travel in exchange for helping people. I definitely don't want to settle down and have an office career until I'm well into my thirties (unless I get the emergencies researcher position because that allows for travel and the option to work from home so I could still travel).

But I wish I was good at learning languages... Then I could travel with more ease and not feel so out of place...

Anyone can learn a language believe me! You just need the motivation, a year or so if your looking to be really fluent and the dedication! You have fun whilst learning because youre using the langiage to read and gossip and sing and just have fun! Do you find languages difficult at the moment in your classes?

Whats wrong with your Harris schhol? Is it the way its run as a part of the Harris Federation schhols or a unique problem? And yeah I jusf have this vision of a pervy priest coming to "vist" swim sessions.

Going to a Harris Fed school means that if you are lucky, many great opportunities are offered to you. However, from what I've experienced, you have to be very lucky.
As I've only been to one Harris Fed school, I can only say its unique problems that make it a poor school. The quality of teaching, the running of the school, and the attitude from teachers towards their students is horrendous. Academically, its and average school bordering on quite good. But a school can not only be judged on academic merit, which means, taking into account everything else, its crap.
I do have friends that have been to other Harris' though and they say that the schools are equally bad. If youre lucky though, you can get some really good teachers. Last year and this year, I was lucky enough to get some good teachers who were lovely and actually cared! But if those teachers aren't provided with the support and resources by Federation or the Academy then having a good teacher is pointless. I would say that going to a Harris Fed school means you have to be the type of student that will consolidate his or her own learning because relying on what your taught in school will only get you Cs and maybe Bs and GCSE and A-Level.

Are there any grammar six forms in London. As grammar schools have quite a good reputation. Is it hard to get a scholarship to a private six form? I heard you can get a music or art or drama scholarship but can you get one from academic subjects or something like that?

Hi, so recently I have been looking at different six forms in London and I'm wondering what six forms are good and to which one I should i go to? The A levels I want to do are; physics,maths,biology and chemistry. My dream six form to go to is Ashbourne independent six form college. But it has fees and is really expensive so i cannot go there. So what six forms do you guys recommend in London? I do not mind where in London as I'm willing to even travel more than an hour to get there as long as it is really good. If you are recommending a six form you are going to or went to please tell me what a levels you are doing and what grades you got.

Hey there,

You should apply to Ashbourne as it is a tremendous independent college and if you can't afford the fees ask for fee reduction. I have been offered a conditional offer there to study Maths, English literature, Politics and Economics in September.

Hello, I would really love to go to Ashbourne college but the fees are really high. I would do not mind asking how did you get your fees reduced and by how much (sorry if it sounds a bit nosey, you do not need to answer this question) Do you know anyone personally from that school and what do they think? What are the facilities like.? How does ashbourne compare with different schools with grades and leavers destinations, do many people get into elite universities? Is the learning very independent or does the teacher ' spoon feed you'? If you could answer any fo my questions I would find it very helpful. Also who do you want to be when your older (occupation).?

Hi, so recently I have been looking at different six forms in London and I'm wondering what six forms are good and to which one I should i go to? The A levels I want to do are; physics,maths,biology and chemistry. My dream six form to go to is Ashbourne independent six form college. But it has fees and is really expensive so i cannot go there. So what six forms do you guys recommend in London? I do not mind where in London as I'm willing to even travel more than an hour to get there as long as it is really good. If you are recommending a six form you are going to or went to please tell me what a levels you are doing and what grades you got.