Choose the Right A Levels

This resource offers valuable advice and information to help prospective A level students explore and compare the subjects they're interested in. Each A level subject is thoroughly examined, with insightful accounts from current students. The guide also outlines potential subject combinations, providing reassurance about choices. Entry requirements, available facilities, and extracurricular opportunities can then be easily checked with local providers.

A helpful chart displays university degree subjects with the A levels they could require or recommend. Additionally, parents can access up-to-date information about Post-16 educational options.

While the title suggests the book is geared toward Year 11 students, those in Years 12 and 13 will also find it useful, as it covers progression options from specific A level subjects, offers advice on related university courses, and provides an overview of employment opportunities and graduate roles.

This quick and easy-to-digest reference guide is ideal for use in career guidance sessions and should feature in resource areas. Further enhancements could include accompanying worksheets or a new chapter with reflective activities to help students with decision-making. A change of title toward a less prescriptive, more supportive tone would be of benefit.

This books gives a well laid out, comprehensive overview of each A-level subject including subjects that go well together. Each subject section also touches on studying it at HE level plus relevant jobs at A-level and degree level. An easy to read chart is also included which allows students to see at a glance what A-levels may be required for particular degrees they are considering.

With so many different post 16 options nowadays, the chapter explaining all the alternatives to A-levels is extremely useful, making what can be a very confusing range of choices far more understandable to students and parents.

This book is, in my opinion, an essential addition to any school careers library.

As a long term Careers Adviser of A level students, some of whom had chosen the wrong A levels- with all that implied- this book is a welcome addition to my library and is an essential resource.
It clearly and concisely outlines what A levels are, what they demand of the student, how they can be used to progress to different routes, and makes it clear which are needed in order to be able to apply for specific degrees and professions- debunking some myths in the process.

Parents in particular could really benefit from having this book- especially if they have children with widely differing ambitions.
Parents and young people need to know the differences between the vocational and academic options, and this volume has a useful update including T levels and their roll out, and other vocational qualifications.

It should be a visible guide in secondary schools' libraries- and ideally also used by teachers and Careers Advisers as a resource in that key time when students are choosing their A levels.