Sixth Form Help x

[Christina]

Hi, i know alot of you on here have or already are at sixth form atm, so i thought id ask my questions on here. This year im applying for sixth form as i do not yet know what i would like to study in college. So far i havent actually applied which is sort of bad. However tonight ive sent off 2 emails asking for application forms to two sixth forms. I was just wondering how many sixth forms you may of applied to and how many you reccomend. I dont want to go over the top but i dont want to apply for so little that i actually end up with no placement.. Thanks in advance x

[supernoodles!]

i think i applied for like every 6th form and college in the north east lol!imo the more you can actually go to and have a look around or even better ,many have taster days where you can try out the courses you`d be taking so you can get a feel of the place and the people.:hugesmile:

[SiaSiaSia]

Erm, I just gave in a thing to my school.

And then at the last minute i sent one in to another school and had an interview
and the same with another one.

I put lots of them like : maths/english as i didn';t know at the time.
They don't expect you to have your whole life planned out yet.. just a general idea

[xDramatick]

The more the better.
Just don't get your subjects mixed up like a mate of mine did [when asked what he was taking in an interview, he listed the subjects he'd applied for at a different one]

I personally only applied to one 6th form and 2 colleges, but there was only 1 course i wanted to do [and i got it ha]

[Christina]

Originally posted by supernoodles!
i think i applied for like every 6th form and college in the north east lol!imo the more you can actually go to and have a look around or even better ,many have taster days where you can try out the courses you`d be taking so you can get a feel of the place and the people.:hugesmile: Ooh lol how many accepted you? x

[Christina]

Originally posted by Darenn
The more the better.
Just don't get your subjects mixed up like a mate of mine did [when asked what he was taking in an interview, he listed the subjects he'd applied for at a different one]

I personally only applied to one 6th form and 2 colleges, but there was only 1 course i wanted to do [and i got it ha] Aww lucky lol, see ive set my heart on two but i have a feeling i wont get in so thats why im a bit stuck lol, thanks for the advice i think im going to take: English Lit, ICT and Photography :thumbs: x

[Christina]

Originally posted by SiaSiaSia
Erm, I just gave in a thing to my school.

And then at the last minute i sent one in to another school and had an interview
and the same with another one.

I put lots of them like : maths/english as i didn';t know at the time.
They don't expect you to have your whole life planned out yet.. just a general idea Ooh how did the interveiw go and what do they ask you? Soz for asking soo many questions but no one in my family has actually been to sixth form so i dont really know an awful lot about it x

[SiaSiaSia]

Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Darenn
The more the better.
Just don't get your subjects mixed up like a mate of mine did [when asked what he was taking in an interview, he listed the subjects he'd applied for at a different one]

I personally only applied to one 6th form and 2 colleges, but there was only 1 course i wanted to do [and i got it ha] Aww lucky lol, see ive set my heart on two but i have a feeling i wont get in so thats why Im a bit stuck lol, thanks for the advice i think Im going to take: English Lit, ICT and Photography :thumbs: x

Just write those three and then at the end write the two subjects you're thinking of

for me sixth form really wasn't a big deal.. it's uni you have to worry about

[Christina]

Originally posted by SiaSiaSia
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Darenn
The more the better.
Just don't get your subjects mixed up like a mate of mine did [when asked what he was taking in an interview, he listed the subjects he'd applied for at a different one]

I personally only applied to one 6th form and 2 colleges, but there was only 1 course i wanted to do [and i got it ha] Aww lucky lol, see ive set my heart on two but i have a feeling i wont get in so thats why Im a bit stuck lol, thanks for the advice i think Im going to take: English Lit, ICT and Photography :thumbs: x

Just write those three and then at the end write the two subjects you're thinking of

for me sixth form really wasn't a big deal.. it's uni you have to worry about Ahh im dreading it already haha, i think ill take English in uni but im not yet sure ill probably change my mind knowing me :blush2: x

[Fom]

You should get accepted into all of the college's really easy, as long as you aren't taking a course that needs talent (Music Technology, Performing Arts)... then they will audition you. If you get over 5 A*-C's and have no outstanding absences you will get in no problem. Just be enthusiastic.

Im like an expert on colleges haha, I'm on my third one now. But I've never been turned down for a college... so I wouldn't worry about it. All of mine have been sixth forms, but I do reccomend you choose your courses wisely, and look at the colleges properly.

In my first college the problem was I was doing A levels, and I didnt wanna sit in a classroom all day... so I changed to a BTEC at my second college.
But then I didnt like the college... and moved to my third, which is perfect.


So be careful! :)
You have the luxury too choose where you want to go...

[Christina]

Originally posted by Fom
You should get accepted into all of the college's really easy, as long as you aren't taking a course that needs talent (Music Technology, Performing Arts)... then they will audition you. If you get over 5 A*-C's and have no outstanding absences you will get in no problem. Just be enthusiastic.

Im like an expert on colleges haha, I'm on my third one now. But I've never been turned down for a college... so I wouldn't worry about it. All of mine have been sixth forms, but I do reccomend you choose your courses wisely, and look at the colleges properly.

In my first college the problem was I was doing A levels, and I didnt want to sit in a classroom all day... so I changed to a BTEC at my second college.
But then I didnt like the college... and moved to my third, which is perfect.


So be careful! :)
You have the luxury too choose where you want to go... Ooh id love to get accepted in every sixth form that would be fab lol. I think i have a good chance of getting my 5 A*-C's but i wont tempt fate lol. Thanks for your advice thats come in handy :thumbs2: x

[Tom]

You'll get in, all colleges accept everyone as long as you meet the minimum requirements. Anyone who says otherwise (e.g. teachers) are just trying to scare you to make you show off to the colleges, which isn't necessary at all.

My old college have been taking on too many lately, when I started my second year it was an extra 200, and if I was still there (in my third year) I've heard they've let in an extra 300. I'm sure its not the only one like that ...

[Spike]

Apply to as many as you want, the more you apply for the more choice you will have when it comes to making a final decision
and as Tom said as long as you meet the minimum needed you will get in easy

[AngRemembered]

Originally posted by Spike
Apply to as many as you want, the more you apply for the more choice you will have when it comes to making a final decision
and as Tom said as long as you meet the minimum needed you will get in easy

:thumbs: thats very good advice :kiss:

[Llamajohn]

I only applied to one, cos Blackpool is doss and the others were...bleh.

The interview I had was just a "what do you want to do", i replied, they went ok, i went ok, then it ended really.
Got in, simple.

try going to all the taster days, open evenings etc, they will help heavessss.
heaves?
help ALOT.

=]

[MrGaryy]

I've applied for 5, in journalism. I reckon I'll get in cos 6th forms love to take students from my school cos it looks good for them.

[Chemicle]

Originally posted by supernoodles!
i think i applied for like every 6th form and college in the north east lol!imo the more you can actually go to and have a look around or even better ,many have taster days where you can try out the courses you`d be taking so you can get a feel of the place and the people.:hugesmile:
Lol, which college do you go to supernoodles, i might bump into you lol. I'm applying this year too. Too Cleveland College Of Art & Design.:dance: