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After the stress of GCSE exams pass and relief is felt by both parent and child, a new obstacle comes your way.
Helping your child choose their A levels.
It differs to their exams in secondary school as the choices become narrower. They have to use the three subjects chosen to try and mould their future which can be daunting to think about. Your child will need support choosing these as it can be an overwhelming feeling making such big decisions. Here are some tips from an independent college in Bath on how to help your child choose their A levels.
Communicate with your child.
Take a moment to discuss which subjects your child enjoyed during GCSEs and what interests they have in certain areas of education. This could range from being creative and enjoying English to preferring to solve problems and choosing maths. These make a direct impact on the direction your child should take when it comes to A levels. Ensure your child doesn’t just follow the crowd and base their choices on the likes of their friends as this can lead to problems further down the line. Contact the potential colleges and ask them questions as well as attending open days with your child to get as much information as possible on things like grade expectations to the style of teaching.
Make plans for the future.
Your child could have a specific job role that they’d like to achieve and will have to carefully choose subjects that will comply with entry requirements for potential universities that they might want to apply for. You can also make a list of different career paths and narrow down the jobs and occupations offered in those fields. Mark down salaries, expectations and progression rates as these may all be factors that affect your child’s decision when choosing their A levels. It is important that they consider the future as most students get in a rut when they can’t pinpoint a career path and end up making decisions without thinking them through. It is vital that the A levels chosen have some impact on their future and are taken seriously.
Remember that A levels are studied for 2 years straight and given that the subjects cut down from 10 to 3, your child must understand how complex it may be and a strong amount of motivation and interest will be needed to have a successful and enjoyable experience whilst completing their A levels.