Can a 21 year old go to a sixth form college

Hi, I'm 21 and want to study A levels. The FE colleges near me are really bad, and the sixth form colleges nearby are all extremely good and get great ofsted reports etc. I have been offered a place at all of these colleges, but I am trying to decide which one to go to. I want to have a good education and good lessons, but I am worried th...

Applying to external sixth form and college:

Hi I am going to resit the year but i dont think my own sixth form will accept me if i get really bad As so I was wondering would it be a good idea to apply to external sixth form now or a college. or should I wait for my exam results, then phone in to ask if there is remaining places.. THank you so much for comment, I appreciate your hon...

london sixth form schools & colleges - the top 15 and worst 15??

hello pplz! it looks like there are no proper league tables for sixth form schools & colleges in london. so i thought i should post this thread to find the top 15 and worst 15. i live in the far north of the city, so im not sure about the sixth form schools and colleges towards the south of the city. this is what i think about the sixth f...

Hartlepool sixth form college?

So I just received an offer to study a Law foundation at Sunderland Uni, but the teaching will take place off-campus in Hartlepool sixth form, I was wondering if anyone knows what this college is like. Also, I was wondering if anyone knows whether I will be able to join all the clubs and societies provided by the university and if I will...

A-Level subjects

Hi all, I've recently been to my college interviews for Winstanley and Eccles Sixth Form and have been offered a place at both (grade dependent). I'm tied between the two as to which to go to and what to study. Could anyone give any advice on how you're finding the course if you are doing one of the ones below, and any thoughts about my s...

Err... Hi, I guess.

Hi all, I'm 15, in my final year of Secondary Schooling and going into college/sixth form in September. I say "Secondary Schooling" rather than "Secondary School" as I have been homeschooled all my life until now, which makes me rather nervous about going into College, but I really am looking forward to it. I don't know whether this is th...

A-Levels at 19

Hi everyone, I'm hoping to start my A-Levels in September at my local college. I went to sixth form for a year when I left school but decided it wasn't for me as I didn't want to go to uni. Having now spent the last couple of years working I've a more clear idea of what I want to do. I will be taking Geography, Sociology and Philosophy A-...

Best sixth form collage

which would be the best state sixth form collage in london because im in year 11 and my teachers are saying to think about sixth form collages but i dont want to go to my schools sixth form ps how many subjects can you take in A level...

Sunrise College Signs MoU with University of Wolverhampton, U.K.

Sunrise Engineering College has signed MoU with University of Wolverhampton , UK. Following the new agreement, students of Sunrise Engineering College can study their last year in University of Wolverhampton. Gazanfar Ali, Principal of Sunrise College signed the MoU under the direction of Himanshu Jain, Director of the college. Gaurav Sha...

Magdalen College Sixth Form interview

I have an interview at Magdalen later this week for entry to the sixth form next year (I know its late!), and I was wondering if anyone could give me any indication of what the interviews are like and any interview tips in general. I'm applying for English, History, Geography and Politics. Thanks...

Sixth form Should I drop Drama?

So I'm in my second year of college, with 2 months to go. I currently study Psychology, Human Biology, Drama, General Studies and Environmental Studies (AS). I have an AS from last year, English Language, which I have a B in. I have firmed my choice to go to Bath Spa university. The entry requirements were 320 overall, with 280 from A Lev...

im confused and lost....

hellooo. to explain my situation, i should proabably explain whats been going on in the past 12 months of my wierd life. last year in yr11, my school brainwashed my year group to stay for the sixth form. we was told in the sixth form will be "sooooo awesome and amazing". i didnt apply for anywhere else (my very stupid mistake) and i decid...

Sixth Form Outfit

Hey I'm a year 11 student, nearly going into Sixth Form. I was wondering if Sixth Form students could post photos of outfits they wear or would wear to class so that me and other new Sixth Form Students can have an idea of what to wear. Because switching from wearing the same uniform everyday to having to decide on what to wear can be dif...

Ashby School Sixth Form

Hiya, My name's Aaliyah and I'll be moving house from Birmingham to Derbyshire just before college starts in August. I've secured a place at Ashby sixth form, it looks lovely there but I don't know the area very well and I will not know anyone at the sixth form prior to joining. I was wondering if anyone else is going there? Thanks! My A-...

Choosing college overseas student

Hello I'm an overseas student about to choose a college for my A-levels and I am in doubt of what should I do. I can either start this september in one of the following: Varndean College(Brighton) York College(York) Ashbourne College(London) Plymouth College(Plymouth) Bosworth College(Northampton) Or if I should wait for next year e...

I'm so confused! Can you retake a new set of A-levels as a mature student?

I graduated A-levels from my local college in summer 2012 and have completed my first year of a Sports-related degree since, however I'm really trying to find out information about changing my degree and study a completely new subject. I'm really not enjoying my course and I know it's going to be very difficult to try and find a job relat...

College Study Tips for Android

Azizi Top college study tips can mean the difference in whether your college career is a success or a failure. This is not high school, and while the professors want you to do your best they are not going to be providing the same type of learning... FREE

Final university decision - HELP!

Okay, I'm in desperate need if some help regarding university decisions. BRACE YOURSELF... Basically, last academic year I applied to study Philosophy (deferred entry) at UCL, King's College London, Exeter, Southampton and Leeds and got all five offers, but I couldn't decide between them and wasn't 100% sure about my course choice, and as...

Messed up my first year at college?

ok basically i messed up my first year at college, and i have 2 subjects. I'm not sure whether i will get accepted to that same college next year and one of my friends told me that some colleges offer 1 year a-level course, i was just wondering if anybody here knows a college that offers a 1-year a-level course I live in London, i really...

Do universities look at your college attendance?

I spent about half to two thirds of my two years at sixth form college in lessons, and the other half to two thirds either in hospital (broken thumb - sounds lame, really wasn't) and the other half in the library or cafeteria trying to get some proper work done. I felt like I wasn't doing enough in lessons at the time...drawing posters an...

Sixth Form closing down to students who are only just finishing Y12

Hi guys, Im new on here so bear with me... I currently studying at The International School and Sixth Form in Birmingham and only yesterday found out that after my first year which, my whole year group will not be able to continue because of "Money troubles" the school has. I dont buy this at all as they have just refurbished the whole sc...

Sixth form A Level Geography next year

I'm thinking of doing a 3rd year at sixth form and taking AS & A2 Geography in 1 year. The exam board is Edexcel. Is A Level Geography hard? I did it at GCSE and quite enjoyed it, but I haven't done it for 2 years. Can anyone give me an idea on what it's like, what the modules are about, and if it's difficult? Thank you! :D...

Training Contract Advice

Can anybody give me some advice.... Currently I am in my last year of college and have received an offer to study law at Cardiff next year. However I will be going to university with 2 A - Levels (predicted A* and A) with two AS's and Welsh Bacc, and I have 10 GCSE's A-C grades What are the chances of me getting a training contract with t...

Sixth form Aqa, psychology b, unit 1 & 2

Hey, i'm in year 12 at sixth form and sitting my first 2 psychology exams on the 22nd of May and early June... ANY TIPS? Any things that you think are bound to crop up? any help would be largely appreciated. thanks guys :)...

Where to go for Maths or Physics?

Hi guys, First post on here, please don't bite! I'm a GCSE student in my last year of secondary school, and I've already successfully applied to my school's sixth form instead of going to college. I'm going to be taking Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and Physics. The only problem is, I have absolutely no idea about what to do after that!...

Do you study 'Enduring Love' during AS Literature?

The topic college are doing for English Literature next year is Love through the ages and they are studying: Robert Browning's Dramatic Monologues (Is their a certain book for this?) Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet - own like 6 copies of that play; I love it. Enduring Love by Ian McEwan. Do you study this in AS or A2. What do you do in AS?...

Study Abroad in the US

I am a second year bachelor student and I am going to the US next year to study one year as a part of study abroad scheme. The course that I'm gonna study there is very related to my current course here in the UK. but I basically think the course that I'm gonna study in the US may be a lot more interesting to me. If that happens and I rea...

Sixth form I feel really behind in maths this year (A2). someone help me?

So basically, since the beginning of this year, I've really been slacking in Maths and it's got to the point where I feel like I can't do much of the work I'm getting set and I have no idea how to go about catching up.. We finished Core 3 in December but my sixth form doesn't do January exams in maths (it's really dumb..). So I was doing...

Anyone studying in Dulwich College?

I will be studying sixth form in Dulwich College this September. Anyone currently studying in Dulwich College or have been to Dulwich College before? Any experience to share?...

Sixth form How do I get an A/A* in the A2 Drama exam?

Hi, I'll give a rep too for anyone who can help ! For Drama, I got a B for my As, and and A for the Practical. Which resulted in an A overall. From my understanding the A2 exam is harder and requires more work. So for those who do Drama/Acting at uni next year or those who smash Chemistry exams how do I get an A/A* this year for the subje...

gap year question

if you apply for uni on your gap year, but you retake some units as a private candidate, what do you put on your form? my college teacher will do my reference, but if i want to retake units, i cant do them at that college.....so do you put the alevel as pending....and what do you put for centre number?...

Critical Thinking vs OCR IT qualification

Hi, I'm finishing A1 year at sixth form, and because I'm dropping a subject I've got to take up either Critical Thinking A level or Unit 2 and 3 of OCR IT next year (We've already done Unit 1; it's compulsory at my college. I'm not sure which to choose, and I want to do English at Uni so both sound relevant. Would appreciate feedback from...

Addiction of Smartphone Afflicting 10% College Students

Addiction-of-Smartphone.jpg As per a new study conducted in the US, 10% of the college students are addicted to smartphones. This study, done using a polling method, was conducted on 2,000 college students who claimed to have full-blown addiction of gadgets. The poll results also revealed that 85% students are habitual of constantly check...

Sixth form A Level Statistics Self Teaching

Hey, I really want to do statistics but my sixth form don't offer it. I would have to teach my self, I am not bothered about this. I was wondering if anyone has any recommended; textbooks or anything else. I am going to do the AQA Stat without course work. Dose anyone have any notes they don't mind sharing. I am doing in sixth form Bio, C...

Failed my january exams oh my god help

so I really underestimated the gap between year 11 and sixth form. I got mainly a's and b's at GCSE and I am currently doing law,politics,history and eng lit A levels.When I took my Jan exams earlier this year, I was so stressed out and just messed up all my revision, I have got my grades today and I have done SO badly. I'm so ashamed of...

Working part time whilst at sixth form

Obviously when I start sixth form I can't have a job Monday-Friday. Lets say I'm applying for TK Max, will they take this into account when I say ''Part time'' Is it best to notify them I can only work weekends at the bottom of my CV? Where is the best place to apply if you're at Sixth form?...

Qualifications to be an English teacher?

Hellooo :) Okay so basically, I'm predicted an A/B grade in English, my other subjects aren't so good. I really want to be an English teacher in secondary schools but I don't know what I would need to study in college. English Language or English Literature? I assumed it would be Literature, and the course to study both at college has ext...

BTEC IT partitioners level 3 or A level ICT

Okay I'm still in high school, I leave in two weeks and need to sort out my college. I have been accepted into both, the local sixth form and the college of my choice. However I want to go to college and do a btec, I know I can get into Northumbria university with this qualification but I don't know if I'm going to get the compulsory 5 c...

Woodhouse, St Doms, Mill Hill- some good North London sixth forms?

Currently at hbs in year 10 but leaving for sixth form. Im looking for somewhere mixed with 70% or more A* to B. Can you give me your opinions and advice for some schools.

Sixth form Trying to get my school to do National Higher Applied Chemistry

Hey, I am in year 11 moving into sixth form next year and i really want to do BTEC National Higher Level 4 Applied Chemistry but the school don't currently offer it. How would i convince the science department to let me do it and the school?...