My DS missed out on a grade 7 in a subject by 2 marks. This means he cannot study the subject at a-level at the sixth form attached to the school which was first choice. He has achieved the grades in the other subjects he wanted to study so no issues there.
DS is now saying he doesn’t want to go to the sixth form and now wants to go to the local college where he can study all 3 subject choices at A-level.
I have asked for a remark and have been told that it should take a couple of weeks. There is limited staff at the sixth form over the hols and I have no idea how long it will take.
DS is now wondering whether to start at the college where he can do all 3 choices or start at the sixth form and compromise on 1 subject (if he is successful in getting the grade 7, he can change courses to his desired one) but this all seems a bit risky as he might not get the grade 7 after the remark and have no idea how long it will take. The exam board is AQA.
He currently has a place at both the sixth form and the college and doesn’t know which one to choose. I would prefer the sixth form as the teaching standards and results are much better. Both are similar in terms of distance. I feel as though DS should compromise on the subject but I will of course let DS make his own decision.
This subject DS wants to study at A-level is not required for his uni entry/course and he wants to do it because he likes it and no other reason.
Any advice?