With your child’s final year of secondary school coming to a close, it brings on a new and
exciting time for both you and your child. With their new journey to starting A levels nears,
it can also become pretty daunting to think about. With the potential of it having a major
impact on your child’s future, it is imperative that time and effort go into choosing which A
levels will be right for them to complete. Feeling a little stuck? Here is some advice from an
independent college in Bath on helping your child choose their A levels.

The most important thing to remember is that your child will be studying these subjects for
2 years. A levels are a big step up from GCSEs and require a lot more focus and
independence in order to complete the study well. Encourage your child to choose subjects
that not only they enjoy but they see themselves using for higher education. This will give
them the motivation to continue the 2 years and allows them to feel a sense of control over
their future.

A levels play a big part in determining your child’s future. It doesn’t mean things are set in
stone but it creates a solid path of the direction they could potentially take. If your child
already has their heart set out on a particular job or degree, they should ensure they are
choosing subjects that will help them meet entry requirements when it comes to attending
university. Research which universities they could potentially go to and jot down the
requirements needed. Open days are also a great way to get smaller questions answered.
This will help your child be prepared right from the start.

Don’t stress too much when it comes to this decision. Even if your child is feeling stressed
about their final decision, reassure them that nothing is set in stone and that industries are
continuously changing with new jobs being created regularly. Allow your child to enjoy their
studies too and give them the push that in the long run, they’ll definitely end up doing
something they enjoy.