You?ve chosen your A-level subjects and started sixth form. So how do you make the most of your next two years"
Certainty and Uncertainty
Let?s start with a classic interview question: ?Where do you see yourself in the next two years"?. As a new Sixth Former you have an enviable level of certainty in answering this question. In two years, you will be holding a place at a great university to study the course that best suits and supports your talents and your ambitions. But to arrive at this certainty, your Sixth Form years will also be marked by some exciting uncertainties. At the very least, you?ll need to decide on the course and the university ? and at not just one but five different institutions. You?ll also need to decide on who you are and who you want to be. Take heart, you will do all of this and so much more… Balance
In your first year, your priority is to adjust to Sixth Form life. It is crucial to find a balance between your work and social life. And to maintain good sleep patterns. There is no need to focus on your university choices before you?ve had the chance to become comfortable being a Sixth Former.
After the breadth of your GCSE campaign you now need to be prepared to go deeper into your chosen subjects, and work at a higher level. The work is harder and you?ll be expected to study with greater independence than before. Seek help early if you feel like you?re struggling, but also take ownership of your learning. This self-knowledge ...