How should I choose which A-levels to take?
Whether you will be taking your A levels in sixth form or at a college, the subjects you can choose to study varies between places, so it's worth checking exactly what subjects are available at your place of study before thinking about subjects you would like to do.If you are sure that continuing your education with A levels is the right option for you, and you know where you are going to take them, there are a number of things to take into consideration when choosing which subjects to do.Here are some factors you should NOT consider when choosing A level subjectsParents - listen to their advice on which subjects to do, but don't let them make your choices for you. They may have a particular subject(s) they want you to do, though if you already have your heart set on certain subjects and/or a career in mind, then this is what you should do.It's important you do what you think is best for you, and if your parents happen to disagree with your choices, tell them you accept responsibility for your decisions, whether the outcome is good or bad.Friends - although you may not want to be on your own in a classroom with a group of students you don't know, it's important to realise that choosing subjects just because your friends are doing them is not a way of deciding what to do.You will either end up bored because you have no interest in the subject, or lessons will just become another time to socialise with your mates, and you'll fall behind with the work.Most of the time you will find there is at least one person you will be able to talk to and get along with, and you will be able to concentrate and do well in lessons without the disruption of your friends.Teachers - don't choose a subject just because your favourite teacher teaches it. Chances are they might not teach it to your particular class in sixth form, or they could choose not to teach that subject anymore, and maybe even leave to find another job at a different school.Furthermore, don't pick a subject because your subject teacher expects you to take it and you feel you should to please them. They may be disappointed when you tell them you're not doing their subject, but it's more important you pick the right combination of subjects than trying to avoid hurting the feelings of your teachers.
Which A level subjects Please suggest what I should choose as I am private candidate?
It really depends on what career you choose for yourself and what subjects will be best for you considering your choice. I would recommend that you do some research and ask professionals in your desired field to understand what is expected from you and what subjects will be best suited to provide you with a base or background knowledge for that particular career .It would also be easier for you (though this may not be the best choice ) to continue with the subjects you had back in IGCSE. As you have already studied the basics, even if you feel like you've forgotten everything, it would be easier for you to get back on track. Also, for most students, it is easier to score in a subject they have studied before rather than a new one. I feel like this is just something you should consider and not ignore .Lastly, there are a few subjects that are common for quite a lot of professionals. Just think ,who doesn't need mathematics ? My personal recommendation would be math . I had personally taken mathematics in A Levels and I am glad I did . As a final year student in computer system engineering , as I had decided that that's what I'm going to go for , nothing has helped me more than good old math.
What subjects should I take in A levels to get into hospitality?
I looked up a list of possible A-level subjects and found "Leisure and Tourism", you are always good with Business Studies, Accounting certainly wouldn't hurt, but I would also choose something with a focus on general education, such as Humanities. Depending on where you want to work, you are always good with choosing an important world language (Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, French or if you want to be challenged, Chinese). Speaking a few languages is defintely an advantage in hospitality.As a person with some experience in hospitality, the most important skills for the field are presentation, communication, general organizational skills, knowledge of food and beverage, and if you want to advance, managerial skills. At the same time, hospitality is definitely something that you learn on the job. Essentially, you want to be someone with a general education
What subjects should one take in A levels that are easy to score in?
Thanks for the A2A, there are some good answers out there already, so this one is more of a summary with a little bit of personal experience.To begin with the latter: mathematics is the only one I got 100% for. As such, it is probably the easiest to score 100% in, for me. Your mileage may vary.Three (or even four) synergistic subjects are likely to be easier than three from different groups. For example:Maths, physics, chemistry;English, French, German;Economics, geography, history.Which of these three options would be “easy” would depend on your own skills. Gill Bullen would probably not want to have to take physics at A Level tomorrow, but knows enough about science all the same, now. For my own part, although I was somewhat competent at modern languages at O Level, those were still “essay” subjects at A Level, and as for the “memorisation tests” of my third group… not my cup of tea at all!There are some subjects which “seem” easy, and off the academic path of the nine subjects I listed above in the bullet points. Trust me, they won’t be, unless you have a bit of passion for them.An A Level is supposed to take a certain amount of effort, very roughly speaking about 10 hours per week, and that not even for the whole two years. Call it 600–800 hours per A Level subject. If you spend 800 hours on a subject that you enjoy, you will find it easier than if you spend 600 hours on a subject that you don’t.And you know what? If you spend 600 hours on a subject you enjoy and another 200 hours doing something else you enjoy that is completely unrelated to academics, you will probably still find it easier than 800 hours on a subject that you resent doing, but somebody has said that it is “easy”.
What subjects should I choose at the school level in order to become a dietician? Is biology compulsory?
To become a dietician there are many paths that you can choose to reach your goal. There is option of Certificate/Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics which you may pursue after you graduation. Other than these Certificate/Diploma courses, if you want to do intense study you may choose B.Sc in Food Technology or B.Sc Home Science. For selection of subjects at school level keeping in view subjects required for above mentioned courses I would recommend choose what you like. But for sake of easing out your confusion let me tell you that students from all stream (Science/Commerce/Humanities) are permitted to enroll in these courses but students from Science background are given preference (colleges provide 3%-5% relaxation). They calculate PCB as well as PCM but few institutes stresses on PCBM. So if you want to increase your chances of your enrollment/ admission you may take biology. P.S. Not all graduate can go for Diploma/ Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics, you must have passed B.Sc. Home Science (Pass/Hons.) or B.Sc. Food Technology (Hons.),B.Sc. Microbiology, B.Sc. Biochemistry, B.Sc., Nursing, MBBS.
Are three subjects enough for A levels?
Definitely. Pretty much all universities (assuming you're not planning on going abroad, in which case check with the university you are thinking of applying for) only require 3 A-Levels.If the sixth-form or college you're going to does AS levels in the first year (as those are now optional with the new Linear A-Level), I would recommend from personal experience (I am in my second year now at a college that does ASes in the first year), then pick a fourth A Level, and drop one after the first year.This is a useful tactic that I know at least my college encourages, as if you feel that you made a mistake in your choices, you are able to drop one subject that you are finding difficult when you enrol for your second year.As an aside, I was doing Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science and Maths. Even though I got a B in the first three and a C in Maths at AS, I chose to drop Physics due to the mental strain it was putting on me to wrap my head around certain topics, and with the new Linear A-level, I didn't think I would be able to remember both years-worth of information, especially not quantum physics or certain parts of mechanics. Just because you might be getting good grades, it doesn’t mean you have to continue with it.Hope this helps!
Which A level subjects should I pick to go into marketing?
First, get onto UCAS and check out which universities offer the course you want to do. From there draw up a shortlist of your favourite universities and see if they have any specific requirements. I'll never forget that I was told by my school careers advisor I could “do any subjects” to get onto my chosen university course (business), only to find out a year later when I actually came to apply that some universities required maths. Wasn't a problem in the end but it did mean my choices were narrowed down unnecessarily.After that if you do have some freedom I would suggest choosing subjects you most enjoy. Normally we enjoy what we are best at ~ do best at what we enjoy. Pick your favourite subjects to maximise your chances of doing well, the most important thing is your grades after all!Just don't be too narrow, lots of people wanting to do my course did business studies, economics and maths which are too narrow and meant they were passed over in favour of students who showed more breadth of knowledge/ interests. You can do unrelated A levels compared to your uni course and show interest in other ways (extra-curricular activities etc., personal reading etc.)
What is the best combination for A level subjects?
Physics is generally regarded as one of the most difficult A-level subjects, and as such will earn you plenty of kudos. Maths likewise - it's probably the single most useful and highly-regarded subject there is, by universities and employers alike. History is also an excellent subject, and again very highly-regarded. Plus it will give you a different skill-set, namely essay-writing, to complement your other, numeric subjects. However, the three together do make for quite an odd combo, I must say. You would struggle to get into any humanist fields with only history, and on the other hand you would likewise struggle to get into most areas of science without either chemistry or biology. You could get into things like engineering, probably computer science, possibly architecture (although an art or design subject would be good), and of course any field where there are no particular subject requirements such as law, business, politics, economics, etc. Anyway, having said all that, you really ought to first try to figure out what you want to do in life, and work back from there to what you want to study at university (if anything), and from there what A-levels you need. Don't just go and pick random subjects and then hope that you can do something with them. Finally, to answer your question 'what is the best combination', there really is no such thing as it all depends on what you want to do afterwards. But all other things being equal, you should choose traditional, academically rigorous subjects, especially from the Russell Group list of 'facilitating subjects' - maths (and further maths), sciences (physics, chemistry, biology), languages (classical or modern), history, geography and English literature. Those are the most highly valued, and also best for keeping your options open. So in that sense you've done very well for choosing all your three subjects from that list, even if they do make a slightly 'weird combination' as you say.
How do you know you are capable of studying an A-level subject?
You can only find out if you try. So you've finished your GCSE's and now what do you do? With so many opportunities such as going out into the working world, training as an apprentice, going to college or joining the forces it may seem overwhelming, especially at your young age, to make such a huge decision regarding your career and life. Studying A-levels is one of the better options in this scenario and has its many benefits. Studying A-levels at your school means you already know your teacher and their teaching methods, you know the people you will be working with and you can have another two years at school, which you would not get back again once you had left, whereas college, work, apprenticeships and the forces can all be accessed after completion of your A-levels. You can pick three-four subjects that really interest you and the grades you get and being in these academic surroundings will benefit you if you should apply to university or college, or even work! There are hundreds of A-level subjects to choose from, encompassing the arts, science, health and social care as well as others so you can mix and match your choices to discover what you really want to do. After your two years of A-levels are up and you have your grades you can begin to assess where you want your career to go, and you will be better equipped and in a better state of mind then you would be making this decision after your GCSEs. So when deciding upon your future seriously consider A-levels for the leg up onto your chosen career ladder.