1. Maths English Physics Biology Chemistry Geography History Languages Core subjects:

2. Check these websites for any subject particular requirements: www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk – click on job profiles www.ucas.com – search for undergraduate courses www.apprenticeships.org.uk – use the vacancy search

3. Examples of specific GCSE subject requirements: Medicine degree? English degree? Business studies degree? Psychology degree? Science degree? Check these out...

4. Walt Disney was once fired as a cartoonist because he was told he lacked creativity and ideas. Robbie Williams was told by teachers he would be failure all his life and never get a job. Albert Einstein did not talk until he was 4 or read until he was 8. He played the violin very well but did not like school. One of his teachers labelled him absent minded, always day dreaming and mentally slow. Tom Cruise has been a very successful actor despite severe dyslexia. Beethoven’s music teacher once said of him “as a composer, he is hopeless.” Self-belief essential for success

5. Useful websites www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk www.ucas.com www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.careersincportal.co.uk/yourschoolname