Is college or sixth form better

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I can’t decide between doing a levels (business law and DT) or going to college and doing architecture, interior and product design. I know I want to go into the property sector but I don’t want that to be my only option. Also i dont know anyone else going to college so how hard is it to make friends?

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SmileStealer

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It really depends what your study style is. If you want more regimental and controlled study then sixth form. But if you’re mature enough to self regulate and take responsibility of your schedules etc then college is a good bridge to preparing for adult life or uni

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Sunset_light

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by Charlottemc9

I can’t decide between doing a levels (business law and DT) or going to college and doing architecture, interior and product design. I know I want to go into the property sector but I don’t want that to be my only option. Also i dont know anyone else going to college so how hard is it to make friends?

College are usually quite chilled and it's mainly coursework, you'd have to quite be mature ensuring ur up to date tho, friend wise it’s not too bad making friends as the classes are usually the same peoples u see everyday( based on my friends experience) , sixth form can be quite challenging and there's more work and hw to do can be stressful but it’s worth it trust me, and it's easy to make friends ( my own experience )
But it’s up to u :smile:

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hotpud

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Original post

by Charlottemc9

I can’t decide between doing a levels (business law and DT) or going to college and doing architecture, interior and product design. I know I want to go into the property sector but I don’t want that to be my only option. Also i dont know anyone else going to college so how hard is it to make friends?

Here are some of the pros and cons

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School - you are at school and still largely treated like a school kid. You turn up in the morning and go home in the afternoon every day.

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Lots of school 6th forms tend to focus on higher ability students so if that is you, you are more likely to succeed

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Fewer subject choices

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Smaller class sizes

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Established / limited friendship groups

College

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You tend to come and go when you like and it is down to you to get your work done

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Bigger with more and new friendship opportunities

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More subjects and subject combinations available

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More diverse. Lots of people from different backgrounds = good experience

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Larger class sizes

At the end of the day, people do well in college and people do well in school. Which environment suits you best. I suggest you go to open days and taster days to get a feel for it.

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