Am I picking the right A-levels?

Choosing your A-levels at 15-16 can not only seem super daunting but also like making decisions to base the rest of your life on is a bit premature! And whilst I would say that A-levels aren’t everything they can be for a lot of people a big educational mile stone. In this blog I thought I would give you a couple of things to consider when choosing your A-levels!

Check requirements
-Now there is a chance that some of you might already have an idea of what you want to do and if that's the case you’re in a great position to do research! UCAS will absolutely be your best friend in this as you can go onto the website, search up the course you’re thinking you want to do and check what you need to get accepted. Not only do a lot of courses have UCAS point requirements, but some will also require alevels in specific courses so that you have the knowledge you need. If this is the case then you might find out that your choice is made super simple for you!

Do what you love
-Now if you’re not so sure on what you want to do then know that that is completely ok! You’re also in a really exciting time as you can focus in on what you enjoy doing. Picking A-levels based on your interests and favourite subjects is a great way of leading you to the field you may want to go into. A-levels aren’t just a stepping stone to university and so doing things you love is a great choice at any point in your education. Furthermore, if you enjoy a subject you’re more likely to put in the extra work for it!

Ask for help!
-One thing that I would say from my own personal experience, is don't be afraid to ask for help! Whether it’s a careers adviser, teacher, parent or peer, reaching out for advice or even just to talk through your thoughts is a great thing to do. Your future doesn't need to be decided in your teenage years but you can give yourself a great head start and learning to ask for support is a skill that will help you no matter what you do! It’s also worth noting that if you get to college and quickly realise a subject isn’t for you, a lot of colleges will allow you the chance to swap or other methods of support.

What are your thoughts on picking your A-levels?

-Yasmin (Kingston Rep)