What Sixth Form should I go to?

Hello all,

I recently received my predicted grades and I've been left feeling slightly down.

Here are the grades as follows:

Maths - 8
Statistics - 9
Further Maths L2 - 8
Biology - 8
Physics - 9
Chemistry - 7
Computer Science - 8
English Literature - 9
English Language - 9
Vocational* - 9 Equivalent

*Would likely reveal my school if the title of the course were revealed.

I've also completed four one week placements at three of the large engineering firms as well as a placement in big tech.

I'm currently in talks to get a summer internship at one of the aforementioned engineering firms.

I want to do these subjects in sixth form/college:
Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature

I recognise that my maths grades don't bode well with most top schools requirements of a predicted 9, so I want some advice on alternative subject picks.

I'm also a bit lost for school choices at the moment. I would like to go to a university like Imperial or Kings, so advice on schools that have a well thought out framework for getting students there would be appreciated.

Anywhere in London would be good.

Please help guys 😭

Reply 1

charlie200000

Original post

by utabain

Hello all,
I recently received my predicted grades and I've been left feeling slightly down.
Here are the grades as follows:
Maths - 8
Statistics - 9
Further Maths L2 - 8
Biology - 8
Physics - 9
Chemistry - 7
Computer Science - 8
English Literature - 9
English Language - 9
Vocational* - 9 Equivalent
*Would likely reveal my school if the title of the course were revealed.
I've also completed four one week placements at three of the large engineering firms as well as a placement in big tech.
I'm currently in talks to get a summer internship at one of the aforementioned engineering firms.
I want to do these subjects in sixth form/college:
Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature
I recognise that my maths grades don't bode well with most top schools requirements of a predicted 9, so I want some advice on alternative subject picks.
I'm also a bit lost for school choices at the moment. I would like to go to a university like Imperial or Kings, so advice on schools that have a well thought out framework for getting students there would be appreciated.
Anywhere in London would be good.
Please help guys 😭

These are great predictions! What makes you think most top schools want 9s? Most unis don't care much about GCSEs so long as you satisfy the minimum requirements and your grades are more than enough for any that do!

Reply 2

utabain

Original post

by charlie200000

Thanks. Though most top Sixth Forms that I've looked at like LAE or NCS want a 9 for Further Maths so I'm a bit lost as to what I should do. Any Sixth Form recommendations?

Reply 3

muna4282

Original post

by utabain

Thanks. Though most top Sixth Forms that I've looked at like LAE or NCS want a 9 for Further Maths so I'm a bit lost as to what I should do. Any Sixth Form recommendations?

Those are AMAZING predicted grades!
You should be proud of yourself for being predicted 7s, 8s and 9s!
I don't live in London but I think that most of the sixth-forms will accept you due to your high grades.
You said that you wanted to get a grade 9 in math's so you can do further math's? You still have plenty of time to work harder so you can get those grades. ANYTHING is possible