S HER BO RNE GIR L S SIX T H FORM
Subject Choices
Choosing A Levels When pupils make their subject choices, it is wise to bear in mind any plans for Higher Education. Many courses at university require specific subjects at A Level. Informed Choices is an excellent website that offers an interactive guide to help pupils make A Level choices to match their future aspirations: informedchoices.ac.uk If a pupil is unsure what they want to do after leaving Sherborne Girls, they should choose subjects that leave their options open. In the past,
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some subjects were listed as ‘facilitating subjects’, but this list has now been dropped. So unless particular subjects are required for a course, pupils should choose subjects they enjoy as they are more likely to do well in them. In addition to the information available online, pupils are urged to talk to teachers, House staff and our Careers and UCAS Advisors. They give advice that is tailored to each girl, helping them plot the best path to their future.
