What are some tips for the sixth form?
Main one is just try and keep up with the workload, or at least make sure you understand all of the AS/Y12 syllabus by the start of year 13. It will save you a lot of hassle going into your Y13 exams, trust me im here now and am so grateful I knuckled down in 12.Leave yourself good revision notes that you can use later on, I do all my revision on google drive and can access all of them easily from anywhere on the cloud so thats another recommendation.furthermore try and gain beneficial positions with all your teachers that suggest you can achieve high grades. This only benefits you if you end up in a situation where you can truly achieve higher end of year grades but annoy your teachers so much that they do not give you the benefit of the doubt that they would if they liked you, on this note make sure you put a lot of work into any end of year mocks and try and figure out how to revise for all of your subjects (how to develop exam techniques, learn content effectively etc…). See the feynman method for inspiration, great for conceptual subjects like physics maths and economics.Lastly, strike the right balance between studying and having a good time socially, make sure you get involved in social activities and don’t take yourself too seriously but at the same time declining a party and hitting some paper questions won’t hurt anyhow.
Are sixth form and A-levels the same thing?
As other answers:A-levels are a specific qualification.Sizxth form describes two school yearsBUT I disagree with the other answers who imply those two things are independentIn reality, in 99% of cases they are equivalent:Nearly all people in sixth form are taking A-levelsNearly all people doing A-levels will do them in sixth formA-levels are an odd qualification: while you can do GSCE for interest at any age, or a degree, about the only purpose of A-levels is to go to university at 18 or 19.Other than that, very few people take them.You certainly can study other courses at 17/18 (Year 12, 13) - BTEC etc.But those are not usually taught in schools, so you would not be in sixth form but “at college” - which will have a wider collection of different types of courses, maybe vocational as well as academic, and will have a wider range of ages of students (including retakes, apprentices, people who may be older doing those courses etc etc)
Should I study at an all-girls or a co-ed Sixth Form in the U.K.?
I would recommend an all girls school. This recommendation comes from my experience as I have attended both types of school.Even though the co-ed is selective, I still find the boys to be a tad distracting as they don't seem to be as serious as girls are. However, that being said, there seems to be a natural divide between male and female, meaning that more time is spent with females.In the all girls school, I was able to relate to more of the things that people said, and there were certain things that I could do more freely.In the end, what matters most is the quality of education received and so I would recommend that you look at that before the sex of the school, but an all girls school might be a safer option in terms of lack of distractions.
Should you have a job while in sixth form or college?
No.There is no reason as to why you should have a job, but you could have one if you wanted to. However, I must state that I feel as though I may have interpreted your question a tad too literally with the word 'should'.If you have to attend school at least five days a week or take extra-curricular heavy subjects, then a getting a job might not seem like a good idea. I find that some of my friends with jobs find that they have little time left over between having a job and their scholarly duties, and so a few feel stressed or bogged down by responsibility. Furthermore, I feel as though sixth forms expect more from their students and so you might have to accomodate for this too. I know many college students with jobs that are constantly complaining about their jobs whilst others are relaxing and so it all boils down to you.At the same time, having a job allows to feel more financially secure and might help you in preparation for uni.If you are able to secure a job that relates the field of work you would like to enter later on in life, or a job that you believe will give you valuable skills then go for it! However, universities are not expecting you to apply having had work experience; your sixth form/college is not expecting you to get a job; the jobs that you apply for once in uni are not expecting you to have had experience.If your motivation behind getting a job is down to unfortunate circumstances, remember that many colleges and sixth forms offer bursaries covering a range of things from travel to your lunch at school. If this still doesn't cover it then getting a job is advisable, as long as it doesn't impact your studies and relaxation time, leading me on to my main point; only get one if you can.I go to sixth form six days a week and whilst a number of my fellow pupils have acquired jobs, they have little resting time in between homework and late finishes to the day and so a job in such as situation is impractical. When I say 'can' in 'only get a job if you can', I mean to say if whilst having a job you can rest, do homework, go out, read and live life as normal then go for it, yet there is no pressing reason as to why you should. You're still young and so you should live your life before you have to get a job to survive.Hope that helped!
How could retaking your AS level or first year sixth form exams affect an Oxbridge application?
First off, oxbridge do not consider your EC performances. Your industry involvement would only look good on paper, but won't significantly help your application.Second, it really depends on how bad your AS result is. Oxbridge require students to fill in their scores, not just grades, on a separate application form, so if you are just slightly off the target, say 89, you should be fine. However, if you're way off the desired score, like 82, your chances would be greatly reduced.Ox bridge are prestigious universities that attract the best and the brightest from the UK and around the globe. AS results should have been the last thing to worry about. I'd sincerely suggest looking elsewhere instead of those intensely competitive universities.
Do I have to take A levels to study in the UK?
According to the University of Cambridge website, they make offers based on SATs and APs (Other qualifications)Of course, this really only applies to Cambridge, but if it’s good enough for them, it’s probably good enough for every other UK University (although, exactly what you need will depend on the subject you are applying for.)Even though you have been educated in English, because Lebanon is not an English speaking country, you will probably need to take an additional test to prove that you meet the language requirements for your university, and for your visa. Your existing English qualifications may not satisfy the relevant regulations, as my partner found out: having been educated in English since the age of 4, his Indian qualifications didn’t satisfy the requirements because, although they tested reading, comprehension and writing skills, they did not test speaking and aural comprehension. Even if your qualifications do test this, they will not count if they are not recognised by the relevant bodies.
I am reaching the end of my first year of sixth form, and finding it very hard to motivate myself when completing last-minute coursework. How can I change this?
Focus on the goal. You are almost there.
What is the American equivalent to 6th form or college?
My daughter who is 16 in a couple of months is considering carrying on her education in the United States. Do you know what grade she will be starting in or if it is high school? Is it possible for her start her education there???Also, do you know whether they will accept international students? Lastly I would be grateful if anyone could reccomend any good schools and how do I go about enroling her? Thanks.