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Sixth form?

Hi everyone, I'm currently in year 11 and have gotten back all my sixth form offers and am really struggling to decide where to go. The two main sixth forms I got into which I'm considering are woodhouse college and camden school for girls.

Some info:
- I'll be doing history, politics and english lit and an epq (maybe german instead of an epq if I go to camden as I'm fluent in it and it's basically a free A)
- I would say I'm pretty extroverted and can get on with most people but I would like to have a nice sixth form environment where everyone gets on with most people
- I would say I'm quite disciplined when it comes to studying so a relaxed environment would be fine but I also want good supportive teachers who actually care about you and not just your grades (struggle quite a bit with exam anxiety so a school which is supportive about that type of stuff would be good)
- I'm looking to study international relations and politics or law at uni and would love to go to LSE or cambridge
- I live quite far away from woodhouse (nearly an hour) and significantly closer to CSG
- Decent amount of my friends are going to woodhouse and not really camden so I was wondering how easy it is to make friends there/ how nice the people are?

If anyone goes to these schoos/knows people who do or just has general advice that would be so helpful!
Thank you!!

Reply 1

I don’t know either institutes, but notice CSG all girls? They will probably give you drive and ambition to succeed at ucas application process and uni.

Going somewhere different is good thing to do as takes you out comfort zone, ensuring you meet new circle friends which eases the jump to uni,

Hour trek will be exhausting in autumn winter and may make earning part time job tricky, but again a new place new environment will help you grow development personally emotionally engaging with others.

Go with your instinct you will be just fine, but avoid wearing uniform and look what is offered outside lessons to participate help you get uni you want ? D of e/ citizenship award/ leadership etc, Live your life full no regrets 😊, enjoy your summer and good luck in GCSEs and onwards
Original post
by rebeccawootliff
Hi everyone, I'm currently in year 11 and have gotten back all my sixth form offers and am really struggling to decide where to go. The two main sixth forms I got into which I'm considering are woodhouse college and camden school for girls.
Some info:
- I'll be doing history, politics and english lit and an epq (maybe german instead of an epq if I go to camden as I'm fluent in it and it's basically a free A)
- I would say I'm pretty extroverted and can get on with most people but I would like to have a nice sixth form environment where everyone gets on with most people
- I would say I'm quite disciplined when it comes to studying so a relaxed environment would be fine but I also want good supportive teachers who actually care about you and not just your grades (struggle quite a bit with exam anxiety so a school which is supportive about that type of stuff would be good)
- I'm looking to study international relations and politics or law at uni and would love to go to LSE or cambridge
- I live quite far away from woodhouse (nearly an hour) and significantly closer to CSG
- Decent amount of my friends are going to woodhouse and not really camden so I was wondering how easy it is to make friends there/ how nice the people are?
If anyone goes to these schoos/knows people who do or just has general advice that would be so helpful!
Thank you!!

If the camden school is a lot nearer then id go there. You can still stay friends with your friends who are going to woodhouse. You would also make friends at camden as well.

Reply 3

I don’t know either institutes, but notice CSG all girls? They will probably give you drive and ambition to succeed at ucas application process and uni.

Going somewhere different is good thing to do as takes you out comfort zone, ensuring you meet new circle friends which eases the jump to uni,

Hour trek will be exhausting in autumn winter and may make earning part time job tricky, but again a new place new environment will help you grow development personally emotionally engaging with others.

Go with your instinct you will be just fine, but avoid wearing uniform and look what is offered outside lessons to participate help you get uni you want ? D of e/ citizenship award/ leadership etc, Live your life full no regrets 😊, enjoy your summer and good luck in GCSEs and onwards

Reply 4

Original post
by rebeccawootliff
Hi everyone, I'm currently in year 11 and have gotten back all my sixth form offers and am really struggling to decide where to go. The two main sixth forms I got into which I'm considering are woodhouse college and camden school for girls.
Some info:
- I'll be doing history, politics and english lit and an epq (maybe german instead of an epq if I go to camden as I'm fluent in it and it's basically a free A)
- I would say I'm pretty extroverted and can get on with most people but I would like to have a nice sixth form environment where everyone gets on with most people
- I would say I'm quite disciplined when it comes to studying so a relaxed environment would be fine but I also want good supportive teachers who actually care about you and not just your grades (struggle quite a bit with exam anxiety so a school which is supportive about that type of stuff would be good)
- I'm looking to study international relations and politics or law at uni and would love to go to LSE or cambridge
- I live quite far away from woodhouse (nearly an hour) and significantly closer to CSG
- Decent amount of my friends are going to woodhouse and not really camden so I was wondering how easy it is to make friends there/ how nice the people are?
If anyone goes to these schoos/knows people who do or just has general advice that would be so helpful!
Thank you!!

Fancy seeing you here rebecca

Reply 5

Hi
I wanted to go to camden (i just finished sixth form) but didn’t get the grade 6 in maths GCSE so had to go to my second choice woodhouse. Based on your subjects, i would advise you to go to camden rather than woodhouse because history and politics are much more well taught. Additionally the way history essays and source questions are taught in AQA board at woodhouse was harder than edexcel (at camden). I did history and achieved an A* but it was extremely tough and difficult to get help and support from my teachers at school. I had to sacrifice my other subjects to do well.

I didn’t do politics but my friends at camden said that they loved their teachers and felt really supported. (also they do a module on america instead of global like at woodhouse and felt that it was way more interesting).

-by the way, woodhouse do german too. And more EPQ options. (i achieved full marks in my ‘artefact’ EPQ- an art-based one instead of essay)

In terms of friends/social life, im not sure. Its easier to make friends with people who live near to you, as they will have more in common with you in terms of childhood experiences and mutual friends. But woodhouse was fun socially. also consider if you prefer a big school where you may feel slightly less heard or considered compared to a smaller one where you build closer relationships with teachers. But both schools have extremely driven pupils and a large number of oxbridge acceptances.
overall, i would say camden!
Let me know if you have any questions :smile:

Reply 6

Original post
by Mia1xyz
Hi
I wanted to go to camden (i just finished sixth form) but didn’t get the grade 6 in maths GCSE so had to go to my second choice woodhouse. Based on your subjects, i would advise you to go to camden rather than woodhouse because history and politics are much more well taught. Additionally the way history essays and source questions are taught in AQA board at woodhouse was harder than edexcel (at camden). I did history and achieved an A* but it was extremely tough and difficult to get help and support from my teachers at school. I had to sacrifice my other subjects to do well.
I didn’t do politics but my friends at camden said that they loved their teachers and felt really supported. (also they do a module on america instead of global like at woodhouse and felt that it was way more interesting).
-by the way, woodhouse do german too. And more EPQ options. (i achieved full marks in my ‘artefact’ EPQ- an art-based one instead of essay)
In terms of friends/social life, im not sure. Its easier to make friends with people who live near to you, as they will have more in common with you in terms of childhood experiences and mutual friends. But woodhouse was fun socially. also consider if you prefer a big school where you may feel slightly less heard or considered compared to a smaller one where you build closer relationships with teachers. But both schools have extremely driven pupils and a large number of oxbridge acceptances.
overall, i would say camden!
Let me know if you have any questions :smile:


Also, bear in mind you can attend the induction days at both schools before making a choice (kind of a loophole)

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