A GUIDE TO SELECTING SENIOR SUBJECTS

OVERALL PLAN

Make a decision about a combination of subjects that suits your requirements and abilities

1. CHOOSE SUBJECTS YOU ENJOY

We usually put more effort into a subject or activity we enjoy. Choose subjects that hold your interest.

2. CONTINUE SUBJECTS YOU’VE DONE WELL IN BEFORE.

Previous success in a subject usually gives you a head start in tackling work at a more advanced level. Build on your strengths!

3. CHOOSE SUBJECTS THAT KEEP YOUR CAREER OPTIONS OPEN AND WILL HELP YOU REACH CAREER GOALS.

4. CHOOSE AS BROAD A RANGE OF SUBJECTS AS POSSIBLE.

A wide subject choice will give you a sound, all round education. It also develops interests in many areas some of which you may like to specialise in later, and it helps to keep your options more flexible.

DANGER

DON’T:

- Look for easy options….

- Choose a subject just to stay with a friend …..

- Choose a subject just because its name sounds good….

- Choose a subject just because someone else suggested doing it ….

- Choose a subject because you like or dislike the teacher …..

- Choose a subject because “All the boys or girls take the subject” …..

ALL SUBJECTS HAVE VALUE FOR BOTH MALES AND FEMALES