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Doing applied science btec and stuck on careers

Hi im in year 12 doing applied science extended diploma BTEC and im currently so stuck right now. I failed my english language and the college didnt do resits and told us to go to this college which had the worst reputation (my dad listened to them and we also had few other 6th forms and colleges applied) and the current college i go to i applied last minute and had to do a BTEC course (my original plan was to do a-levels in psychology, media and one more). Its now february and i have no idea what to do i dont really wanna continue on this course for another year and i dont have an idea on what to do next. And i also passed my english language.

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Hi,

My best advice is to:

If you are still interested in studying A-Level Psychology, Media and the other one, you could look into switching colleges that offer those A-Levels and accept your grades/meet the entry requirements.

Have a conversation with your tutor or, if your college has one, reach out to the careers team. They might be able to offer guidance on whether you can switch courses or provide a plan for your next steps. They could help you find part time work/work experience or even apprenticeships, if you don't want to continue the course. I would recommend gaining some work experience. For me, spending time at my local pharmacy helped me realize that I wasn’t as interested in being a pharmacist or working directly with customers. Instead, I found myself more intrigued by how drugs and medicines are developed.

If you don't want to continue, you could take a gap year and revealuate and reapply and figure out your next steps.

Don’t be afraid to explore new options, even if they seem outside your original plan. You’re still very early in your journey, and things can evolve in ways you don’t expect.


I was in the same position as you. It took me until college to know what I truly I wanted to do when everybody else had everything figured out since they left high school/secondary. Everybody path and journey is different. You will find it eventually even if it takes time and exploration.

Hope this helps :smile:

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