It can feel so overwhelming to choose what GCSE or A-Levels you want to do, because it feels like it can have such a big impact on your future. However, it doesn’t need to be stressful, and there are tips you can use to help you make informed choices. So, take a read below to learn from students who have been there.
“If you’re interested in any kind of STEM career, A-level maths is one of the most versatile and sought-after subjects. Maths is foundational to STEM as a whole, as the other letters in the acronym are based on mathematical principles, just applied in different ways. There’s a reason maths is a required subject for most STEM courses at university, and that reason is simply that most of STEM relies on the M!”– Ren.
“Even in non-STEM courses, maths is valued because of its workload and complexity. Basically, succeeding in A-level maths shows you’re persistent and have a good work ethic, which are good qualities for university applications and life post-18. Because of this, I believe that taking A-level maths is a great way to challenge and improve yourself whilst strengthening your applications for any course.”- Ren
I would suggest GCSE and A-level sociology. Sociology helps you learn how society functions whilst giving you a range of transferable skills such as essay writing and planning. But most importantly, it trains you to think critically and be empathetic, helping you be more kind and understanding towards others and flaws within society’s system. Privilege and oppression coexist, but it doesn’t need to be this way! – Patricia
I think it depends on your strengths. If you’re good at English literature, then history might be a good choice, as it relies on good written work. – Ellie and Bernie
If you enjoy studying English language, you might like media studies, product design, and business because these subjects involve a lot of analysis, and if this is something you are good at, your skills will be a great fit! – Ellie and Bernie
If maths is your strongest subject, I would definitely advise you to pick geography, computer science, and/or product design. These subjects have a lot of statistics and data that you will need to analyse, which puts your maths skills to the test. – Ellie and Bernie
If you’re really struggling to pick your GCSE choices, it’s good to pick something that you’re currently enjoying in your daily life, or something you think you would really enjoy. This would make a great GCSE choice. – Ellie and Bernie
