1. Choosing courses at A Level

2.  Which pathway?  Predicted grades  Learning styles  What do I enjoy?  What do I want to do in the future?  Keep options open?  Career in mind?

3.  AS/A2  Tend to have a large amount of examined content  Typically 2 modules at AS  Theoretical/Taught  BTEC  Tend to be more heavily coursework based  Typically 3 modules in the first year  Project based

4.  Course guide (basic overview)  Talk to students – very important!!  Induction days – not too late to change!  Exam board websites  www.aqa.org.uk www.aqa.org.uk  www.ocr.org.uk www.ocr.org.uk  www.edexcel.org.uk www.edexcel.org.uk  www.wjec.org.uk www.wjec.org.uk

5.  Mixed AS/BTEC  Career plan – Watch out for  Sports science  Medical / Veterinary / Dentistry  Teaching  Languages  What type of uni (don't worry if you don't know!)

6.  Apprenticeship– level  Work experience (teaching, med...)  University  Entry requirements – UCAS points  Heap Guide (library)  www.ucas.com www.ucas.com  www.unistats.com www.unistats.com OxbridgeA*AA RussellAAB MidBBC

7.  Broad range / Specialised  University – Points v’s Subjects  BTEC/AS Mix  Success vs. difficult subjects (don’t fall into the trap!)  Course doesn't exist – think law  Enjoyment – very important  Support