Weve got a bit of time as dd is in year 10 but she's started to think about options for A levels.
She's always said she wants to do science based A levels, possibly maths, chemistry & biology but we've been to parents evening & I think she should maybe reconsider.
She's predicted to get Grades 6/7 in her science subjects though the physics teacher said she could push herself to try & aim for an 8. In the old exams she'd have been an A/B candidate.
In maths she's predicted 7/8 - the maths teacher said he's not predicting anyone a 9, the new exam is so hard.
But in her essay based subjects such as English & RS she's predicted 8's. The RS teacher said she couod actually be on track for a 9 & her theology degree lecturer husband said her work was the same standard as some of his 1st year undergrads. Dds face lights up when she talks about the subject & her teacher thinks she should consider philosophy & ethics A level.
But dd is talking about Physiotherapy as a career - she actuslly wants to aim for a career in performing arts but wants academic back up which makes me wonder should she be considering a dance/musical theatre Btec instead.
So basically should you choose A levels according to what your best subjects are, what you think will be useful (dd said what use is RS/philosophy) or just what you enjoy.
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ElizaSchuyler · 18/11/2016 22:59
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