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Year 9
What you choose to do in Year 9 could shape the rest of your life. To help you make these important decisions talk to your Personal Adviser and teachers about your plans for the future.
Here are some tips on choosing your GCSE and other subjects...
When you choose your GCSE or other subjects think about:
- The jobs you might want to do in the future and what subjects they might require
- Which subjects you enjoy
- Which subjects you're good at
- The subjects on offer that you haven't done before
- Building upon your strengths and skills
- Some subjects you have to do, others you can choose from.
- Make sure you research your options properly.
>> More on GCSE, diplomas and other qualifications available to me...
Who can help me choose?
You don't have to make these decisions on your own! Any of these people can help you make your mind up:
- Careers Co-ordinator
- Connexions Personal Adviser
- Form tutor
- Subject teachers
- Head of year
Top tips
- Check out all of your options before making your decision - you never know...
- Find out which subjects you'll need to study for the careers you're interested in.
- Choose for yourself, not what your mates are doing - you don't want to be stuck with a subject you don't like.
- Visit your school Connexions library and ask the librarian to help you look for the right books and websites.
- Don't choose a subject just because you like the teacher - you might be doing the wrong course for your future career.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help.
- Be daring! Don't think about 'boys subjects' and 'girls subjects' - all courses are open to you.
Useful links:
For more on making choices in Year 9, look at or print our What Next Year 9 magazine.
Help in planning your future in Year 9.
Your choices explained on the Connexions Direct website
The best of the web to help you with your choices
If you're planning to go to university get advice from Aimhigher.
