Bring your ideas together, check what you still need to find out and prepare for a useful conversation. You do not need to have your whole future mapped out.
A good starting point
Three things to consider.
What interests you?
Look beyond the subject name. Read the actual topics and imagine studying them in depth.
How do you learn?
Compare examinations, coursework, practical work and independent study.
What might come next?
Explore possible courses, training and work. Check specific requirements before narrowing your choices.
Your own thinking space
My choices so far.
Use as many boxes as you need. These are ideas to discuss, not a required number of subjects, an application or a check that a combination is available.
Your PDF and printed plan include your choices, notes, reminders and the date. Keep a copy to discuss with your family, tutor or subject teachers.
Notes stay in this page unless you choose to save them.
Look beyond the course title
Use reliable starting points.
Informed Choices
The Russell Group’s guide helps you explore connections between A-level subjects and degree study. Use it to start questions, then check the actual requirements of individual courses. Explore Informed Choices ↗
UCAS entry requirements
Understand how universities describe subject, qualification and grade requirements. A tariff total alone may not cover a course’s specific conditions. Read the UCAS guide ↗
Check the exact course and year. Similar degree titles can have different requirements. Distinguish a subject that is essential from one that is recommended or simply useful. For mixed qualifications, check that the provider accepts the precise qualification, size and combination you intend to study.
Bring better questions
A short checklist for your conversation.
Which parts of this course are most different from GCSE?
What does a typical week of independent work involve?
How much is assessed through exams, practical work or coursework?
Are there any compulsory activities, equipment or costs I should know about?
Which requirements are essential for my possible next step?
What alternatives would keep suitable routes open if my plans or results change?
This planner does not recommend a course, decide eligibility or guarantee access to a university, apprenticeship or career. Your final programme needs discussion and confirmation with school.
Help with your next step
Talk it through.
Current WHS students can speak to their form tutor first. For Sixth Form application enquiries, contact Mrs Flannery.
