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    This document provides information about a 6th form options evening at Doha College. It outlines the schedule for the evening which includes presentations on the curriculum, requirements, and expectations. It discusses the entry requirements and subject options available at both AS and A-Level. The document then provides guidance to students on researching career paths and university entrance requirements when selecting subjects. It concludes with the timeline for the 6th form application process at Doha College.

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    Form Options Evening

    Curriculum: Mrs. Gammon


    Higher Education: Ms Iram Lone
    Expectations: Mrs. Gammon

    6th Form Options Evening ~ Tonights Schedule


    Presentation
    Aims and Curriculum
    Requirements 6th Form and beyond
    Expectations
    Opportunity to meet with subject teachers.

    6th Form Entry Requirements


    A level
    At least 5 (I)GCSEs at C and above
    including Mathematics and English
    B grades in the chosen subject area or B
    grades in applicable subjects

    6th Form Subjects ~ What are the options?


    Students should select 4 AS subjects reducing to 3 A levels in the Upper 6th
    In some cases students may continue
    with all 4 subjects at A2 level in the
    Upper 6th
    Applied A level

    Which Subject?

    Applied Business
    Art & Design
    Business Studies
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Design & Technology
    Drama and Theatre Studies
    Economics
    English Literature
    English Language
    French
    Further Mathematics
    Geography
    German
    History
    ICT

    Mathematics
    Media Studies
    Music
    Photography - digital
    Physics
    Physical Education
    Psychology
    Spanish

    A look at the options form

    The options forms have now been distributed and are due to be returned on 30 January
    It is imperative that they are completed correctly and handed in on time.
    This will ensure that students have the best chance of securing their subject choices for
    next year.

    Career planning
    Career

    Degree subject choices for Career

    A-Level subject choices for Degree

    GCSE subjects choices for A-level subjects

    Research future requirements

    Skills other tests


    Research careers
    Work experience
    University open days
    Careers events
    Email universities
    Pick extra curricular activities for further
    experience
    Read around subjects of interest

    University admissions
    A- Level choices are critical in determining university courses.
    Check with Universities for specific A level subject
    Grade requirements vary BUT higher grades = more options
    4 AS Levels and one dropped at A2 Level
    UK require full A Level
    Other countries such as USA accept AS BUT completing full A
    Level is recommended, this may give you credits depending
    on the subject

    Still unsure?
    Variety of subjects
    Strong subjects

    Subjects enjoyed
    One or more A Level qualification in any facilitating subject
    (physics, chemistry, biology, English, geography, history, language, mathematics and further mathematics) will keep open
    a number of degree courses.

    Advice
    Careers
    https://nextstep.direct.gov.uk/planningyourcareer/jobprofiles/\
    Subjects
    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/degree-courses/
    http://russellgroup.org/Informed%20Choices%20final.pdf
    http://www.bestcourse4me.com/
    Different countries criteria
    http://www.i-studentadvisor.com/
    Careers Office resources
    See Ms Lone for more advice
    [email protected]
    www.dohacollege.com/careers

    6th Form Student ~ Our Expectations and


    Expectations for University
    Well rounded
    individuals
    Communication
    skills
    Organisational skills
    Leadership
    Confidence

    Get involved
    Volunteer work
    Develop other
    skills

    Doha College 6th Form Contract


    High Expectations
    An Opportunity to Succeed

    Time line of the 6th Form application process


    5 November

    Parents Evening

    22 November

    Issue and completion of straw poll questionnaire

    24 28 November

    Mock Exams

    5 December

    Issue of Grade Reports

    13 January

    Issue of options forms and teacher comment forms

    14 January

    Options Evening

    30 January

    Return of options forms and teacher comments

    26 January

    Issue of full reports

    End of February

    Selection of students needed for interview

    February

    Interviews

    March

    Letters to parents re any concerns

    March

    Issue of conditional offer

    March

    Meet with LG to discuss student concerns

    The Subject Areas


    An opportunity to discuss
    with individual teachers

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