How Best to Choose your A Level Subjects! - Advice, Tips & Experience

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  • @IbzMo
    @IbzMo 7 років тому +900

    Finished GCSE's A levels but still watching coz Jade is life!

  • @clariceburn3622
    @clariceburn3622 7 років тому +462

    me: I have no idea what to do at a-level
    jade, sliding into the room: hELLO THERE

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому +37

      HERE TO HELPPP 💪 good luck with it all!! xx

    • @aazeem398
      @aazeem398 4 роки тому +1

      @@UnJadedJade omg ur so nice i need help choosing mine doubt u will see this tho

  • @fayec7242
    @fayec7242 5 років тому +617

    Any GCSEs 2020 students here stressing

  • @sauceandglow
    @sauceandglow 7 років тому +335

    I’m from a completely different country, we don’t have A levels here and I understand nothing about it. I’m 27, a Doctor and still watch jade’s videos because she is so positive!

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому +54

      I'm honoured!! ❤️ sending you so so much love xx

  • @shibsy
    @shibsy 7 років тому +348

    I do maths physics chemistry and music. people are always like ooo that's quite an odd mix but I swear doing music as well as the sciences was the best choice I made for A level. Doing basically nothing but mathsy stuff, the relief I feel when I walk into the music room is the best part of my day. Although you still need to work hard, I get to have more fun and freedom in the subject. I swear it's the only thing keeping me sane atm 😂 and on UCAS it shows you have creativity and confidence performing n all that stuff. Why am I saying this? because if anyone here is conflicted on whether they should do arts or sciences, I say do both. I would highly recommend having at least one creative subject that you enjoy and are good at. It'll get you the grades, get you that diverse UCAS application, and mental sanity. What's not to like? There's my advice, have a good day ❤

    • @Holly-vm6jk
      @Holly-vm6jk 7 років тому +20

      I've just started Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Music - although I'm aiming towards biochem and genetics, I'm loving being able to spend even more time practising cello/piano - it's such an amazing outlet... although there is still quite a lot of work it seems!! But I'm loving all 4 so much ☺️Glad that you're enjoying your A Levels too ✨🎶

    • @studilicious8844
      @studilicious8844 7 років тому +11

      I'm doing Bio chem and maths, although I wishhh I could choose subjects such as music, art, drama, etc but unfortunately my school doesn't offer them :( your advice was really nice!!!

    • @yumnaismail5845
      @yumnaismail5845 6 років тому +19

      I'm in year 11 and I am equally good at the arts and the sciences, so there's no clear cut direction to go in. I'm definitely thinking of choosing biology and chemistry but for the third option I'm stuck between geography, english and maths. I do want to do an arts subject because I love a good range of subjects but I don't want it to be a wasted a level.

    • @shibsy
      @shibsy 6 років тому +12

      Yumna Ismai it shouldn't be a wasted A Level. Most uni courses require 3 A level grades, and usually only a maximum of 2 of them need to be a certain subject. That means the 3rd A level grade can be from any subject you want! All that matters is what grade you get in it. So if you think you would get a higher grade in an arts subject than you would in other subjects, then I'd recommend the arts subject. But then again you have plenty of time to think about it! Good luck in your GCSE's this year x

    • @licia_uk
      @licia_uk 6 років тому +5

      i’m taking those subjects next year, although i may swap physics for biology, i’m so conflicted! this has made me a bit more sure of myself though, thank you

  • @oliviao3964
    @oliviao3964 7 років тому +291

    Does anyone else love UA-cam videos in autumn they always seem much more better😂😂

  • @justrhiannon
    @justrhiannon 7 років тому +431

    Not sure why I'm watching this because I've already started A-levels and am really happy with my choices but I love you, Jade ahah xx

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому +33

      Hahahaha people like you are the best 😂💫 lots of love xx

    • @charliefloral1561
      @charliefloral1561 7 років тому +4

      YOU TWO ARE SO FAB I CANT

    • @justrhiannon
      @justrhiannon 7 років тому +5

      Ahhhh thank you both!! ❤️❤️xxx

    • @adriennesamantha
      @adriennesamantha 7 років тому +4

      What did you choose?

    • @apreethahaque2637
      @apreethahaque2637 7 років тому +5

      QuiettePeakActually she chose psychology,maths&history(&she dropped geography)

  • @pumpkin6228
    @pumpkin6228 7 років тому +349

    i'm not sure whether this tip of mine will help others, but what i did when choosing my a-level subjects was look up the syllabus on subjects i wanted to take. i browse through the contents just to get the idea of what i'll be expecting if i were to take that subject. (e.g. do i like learning about this part? will i be able to cope with it? can i see myself furthering my studies in this subject area?) besides that, i searched for a-level textbooks at a bookstore and flipped through the contents to see whether i'll enjoy learning it. xx

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому +28

      Definitely a good tip!! ❤️

  • @dominicwhitaker9598
    @dominicwhitaker9598 7 років тому +173

    'It's nice to have some diversity in your subjects.' I do F Maths, Maths, Physics and Economics :P

    • @IzzyClennell
      @IzzyClennell 6 років тому +7

      Dominic Whitaker I am considering that exact combination. Is maths itself hard enough without taking further maths (I am taking both at GCSE) ? Also what grade did you get in all this subjects at GCSE

    • @dominicwhitaker9598
      @dominicwhitaker9598 6 років тому +6

      I didn't do F Maths or Economics at GCSE but I did get a 9 in Maths and Physics as well as a 5 in English Lang and Lit which was enough to get me into a great school to do those subjects. I personally find that the maths is quite easy to understand it's just remembering it which is the problem as there's a lot more content to learn than in GCSE Maths.

    • @roshgilluw
      @roshgilluw 5 років тому +2

      im the same except swap economics with chemistry

    • @Gcseresult
      @Gcseresult 5 років тому +1

      just out of curiosity what job are you going to go for with those subjects :)

    • @chewieqtpie
      @chewieqtpie 4 роки тому

      @*Floofy shibe* that was literally my reaction when i saw i got a 9😂

  • @sameenhossain2877
    @sameenhossain2877 7 років тому +49

    I already started my A levels and honestly the amount of things u are expected to learn in this short time is insane.

    • @Surfing566
      @Surfing566 5 років тому +10

      What did you take? And what would you advise me to do???

  • @mariahhassan6554
    @mariahhassan6554 7 років тому +146

    This has nothing to do with the video but your hair is so beautiful Jade! 😍I have curly hair too and ive been straightening it for 2 whole years and i was struggling with hair loss and damage but i just felt too insecure in my natural hair. After seeing your hair ive ditched my straightener entirely (never thought that would happen!) You give me confidence to go make up free too!! Lots of love 💕

    • @sarremabdullah9759
      @sarremabdullah9759 2 роки тому

      hey im in olevels rn and stressing cuz of amths and chrm can u help me

  • @makeupislife3988
    @makeupislife3988 6 років тому +49

    I’ve had this exact experience yesterday, I had a breakdown as soon as I came home from my options meeting...I feel like I’m too naive to be making such big decisions

    • @faatimahzahraaa
      @faatimahzahraaa 2 роки тому +7

      I know this is 3 years ago but samee. I'm literally expected to choose subjects in a day

    • @SoobinsDimples461
      @SoobinsDimples461 2 роки тому +2

      @@faatimahzahraaa same… my deadline is today 3/4 of the day has already passed and I have a few hours to select and I have NO idea of what I want…

    • @krazykoala7329
      @krazykoala7329 2 роки тому +2

      @@SoobinsDimples461 what did you end up choosing?

  • @luhenyangkun2102
    @luhenyangkun2102 5 років тому +226

    “Really indecisive year 12s” oh yay that’s me (:

    • @aena5995
      @aena5995 5 років тому

      I can relate to that lol so i picked psychology and idk how i feel about it , maybe should have take maths but mid terms are around the corner and i think its too late to go back now guess i will have to stick with what i have got btw what uni courses do u think will be open for me with bio chem and psycho alevels and is it hard to get scholarships for unis in canada and uk ? 😣

    • @luhenyangkun2102
      @luhenyangkun2102 5 років тому

      Aena Mustafa I do those 3 and sociology as well - I’ve been having a tough time looking at what I want to do as I love the science side of psychology, much more than the more ambiguous theories etc. I’ve been looking at medicine to go into psychiatry or going on to research in psychology but also recently found neuroscience degrees - I’m not sure about scholarships but I know they are hard to get but there’s bursaries which can help out with different parts. We have them at my sixth form for things like transport as our buses are very expensive as we are a huge school in a very rural area.

    • @aena5995
      @aena5995 5 років тому

      @@luhenyangkun2102 thats interesting , whenever i tell somebody i take psychology i can weird looks lol even my mom doesnt agree with me but i was looking at german uni requirements and apparently they want math and a language !! Now i am not sure what to do , i was lookig at biochemistry,pharmacy and neuroscience courses too but i just started AS so maybe i would change my ming next yr. Kinda regretting not taking maths since it seems very useful for uni options and i got kinda interested in computer science and IT related courses cuz they make alot of money lol but they require math too, thoughts? Btw for psychiatry do u have to give the UK medical entrance exam to get into a medical college and then later on specialize , how long does it take ? Do u think it pays well? What other careersor fields do u think are booming and have alot of scope? Any tips for Bio and chem AS exams? 😅😣

    • @luhenyangkun2102
      @luhenyangkun2102 5 років тому

      Aena Mustafa I don’t take maths and I don’t regret it - I’m not good at it and I think you can do just fine without it as long as you can apply it in subject (like chemistry, biology and psychology - which I can do). For me, year 12 so far has just been getting used to everything. I’ve barely looked at unis other than entry requirements and what A-levels they want. For most medical you need chemistry and one from maths, physics and biology from what I’ve seen. You need the MCAT and some unis want the BMAT as well. I also believe in total for a medicine degree it’s about 7 years for psychiatry. Including 5 years of university/medical school (we combine it rather than doing pre-med and then going on to medicine) and then 2 years of specialist training/interning in your chosen field. I think that you need to be more confident in your choices, getting interested in something because you think it will pay well isn’t necessarily going to make you happy. You really need to do something you love and I chose my options around that. Many people I know hate their subjects already and we’re less than 3 months into our courses. We were given a 2 week induction period as well where our teachers really gave us a taste of the subject and then we were able to change our subjects around that. Are you set on going to university outside your home country or have you been looking at home as well?

    • @aena5995
      @aena5995 5 років тому

      @@luhenyangkun2102 one of my friend changed subjects and picked math instead and my mom started to say that not takin maths can be a disadvantage since alot of courses at uni require it and i have no actual plan on what to think career wise. I got a B in maths and so wasnt really planning on taking it for alevel but since everybody made it sound like its such an important subject and that we should take only the harder subjects if we wanna go to a good uni it kinda made me think twice about it . What if we change our career plans by A2 what then ? Then i started to loose interest in psycho but maybe i should just try to best grades in these subjects. I am planning on german unis but the math and language requirement put me off and maybe Canadian universities but when i started looking into things i found out about computer science and software engineering courses and i legit dont have any background on but seems interesting. Ppl say thst we should just take th3 hardest subjects cuz our parents are gonna pay for it and stuff but the education system is soo weird , we just cant have all our options open unless we take 10 alevels or something lol. I started to kinda hate my subjects too and lost focus and interest not knowing whats happening at all and kinda miserable really but dont know what to do really the whold uni thing scares me already and its only been 3 months since AS started , any tips? I take bio chem and psychology , is it bad to have one non facilitating subject? Whenever i tell ppl i take psych they think i am crazy lol and i feel like taking maths would have been a better option and unis do prefer it ,thoughts? Btw what if i change career goals or uni course idea by A2 what do i do then 😣😣 i am not sure but uni seems kinda expensive so germany was my best bet but the requirements are weird smh

  • @Nightshade2412
    @Nightshade2412 7 років тому +28

    Choosing was so stressful! I've just started year 12 now though and I love my subjects. They don't overlap much but I think they were the right ones for me even though it took a lot of deliberation to decide on them. You'll get there eventually and be open to changing your mind and looking into subjects you haven't considered before.

    • @illy3676
      @illy3676 7 років тому

      Gen Ferguson what subjects are you doing

    • @Nightshade2412
      @Nightshade2412 7 років тому +2

      +Lilly illy French, Modern History, Law and Maths

    • @aena5995
      @aena5995 5 років тому

      @@Nightshade2412 i do bio chem and psychology but i m not sure if psych will be a disadvantwve should i take maths instead? Thoughts

    • @Nightshade2412
      @Nightshade2412 5 років тому

      +Aena Mustafa You have to do subjects that interest you if you want to do well. Maths might be a good choice if you want to do a science subject at uni (don't take my word for it tho I'm not a science person) but personally I think it's the most boring one of my subjects. In the end it's up to you. Trust your gut feeling and it'll lead you to the right place eventually even if it's not where you expected to end up when you set out.

  • @lucycharnock4291
    @lucycharnock4291 6 років тому +86

    lol when I choose my alevels I just went eenie meenie miney mo . Quick tip : don't do that because they will be all the wrong decisions X

    • @meghan9683
      @meghan9683 6 років тому +2

      lucy charnock love this😂☺

  • @user-ux9zm9il9r
    @user-ux9zm9il9r 7 років тому +32

    That golden notebook is so beautiful and so Ravenclaw I love it...

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому +4

      Yesss me too!! So so stunning ❤️

  • @tyrese685
    @tyrese685 4 роки тому +27

    “Dear year 11s and REALLY INDECISIVE YEAR 12s” noooooo I really felt that😂😂😂

  • @mayamyfanwy3179
    @mayamyfanwy3179 4 роки тому +15

    i’m in year 11 now and on top of the fact that i have gcse’s soon it’s just dawned on me that i’m gonna have to start thinking about what i’m going to take at sixth form college. i am TERRIFIED but this was really helpful! thank you so much, officially bricking it haha

    • @cait3666
      @cait3666 4 роки тому +1

      maya mariah literally me right now

  • @lucy_woodward
    @lucy_woodward 7 років тому +95

    a levels are stressssful!! enjoy yr7-11 guys😅

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому +19

      yes, yes and YES again xx

    • @aazeem398
      @aazeem398 4 роки тому +15

      no year 11 cuz gcses

    • @bhg582
      @bhg582 3 роки тому

      @@aazeem398 gcses are not that hard g

  • @Adaobieistyping
    @Adaobieistyping 7 років тому +49

    How did you know i needed this video?! I'm in year 11 and im struggling with what to pick. I like History and im good at it but im scared the content will be too heavy. same as english lit, im good at it, but i feel like it will be too much..

    • @shannonfoster7717
      @shannonfoster7717 7 років тому +5

      Stephanie Adobie I'm in the same boat as you, but I honestly think that if you have a passion for it, the content wont be too much xx

    • @jasemilia90
      @jasemilia90 7 років тому +8

      I think you’ll find no matter what A-levels you take, it’s going to be a lot of work and you really need to be into the subject to fuel you through it. I do chem, bio and psychology which I’m all very much into but I still struggle with work load. Do whatever you love doing, if you love it you’ll want to do it anyhow:)

    • @shannonfoster7717
      @shannonfoster7717 7 років тому +1

      Jasmine Jones whoa, you must be so intelligent, those subjects sound so difficult! X

    • @emileabayfield4831
      @emileabayfield4831 6 років тому

      AJ Malfoy OMG that is the exact same as me 😂

  • @amyevans9618
    @amyevans9618 7 років тому +22

    Also be sure to bear in mind the jump from GCSE to A Level. History and Maths (in my experience) are a giant jump, so make sure you don't just select subjects that you are good at, make sure you'll also be ready to put in the work! If you dislike a subject now, it's probably not the best idea to do it at A Level. And if you start Year 12 and find a subject isn't for you, you can normally switch stuff around at the start of the year anyway.

    • @aena5995
      @aena5995 5 років тому

      Btw how did math go? I feel like switching from psychology to math , i do the cie board. What do u think? My other subs are bio and chem. My mom said its better to take maths instead of psycho but i dont want to find myself in a messy situation 😂😣😣 how is maths and is it too difficult if u take it or know something about it? Will psychology limit my options at uni

  • @ShannonNath
    @ShannonNath 7 років тому +36

    YESSSS!!! another video! i need to do my history essay but it can wait 😅

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому +3

      hahaha THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT ❤️ sure you'll smash that essay ma friend ;) 💪 x

    • @ShannonNath
      @ShannonNath 7 років тому +2

      UnJaded Jade Hopefully!!! it's my first one so i'm very scared 😫 but thank you!! x

    • @ShannonNath
      @ShannonNath 7 років тому

      Lauren P The Role of the Church in 16th century europe xx overall though, the Tudors atm x

  • @klaudiaczarnecka7053
    @klaudiaczarnecka7053 5 років тому +15

    I'm in year 10 & I've already decided on my a-levels, I can't wait to finish GCSES 😪

  • @rhiannacone9312
    @rhiannacone9312 7 років тому +12

    I’m no where near old enough to a levels but I love you jade your so inspirational , really positive , and a great role model xx

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому +2

      Wow. It truly means a lot Rhianna 💛💛 sending you a whole lotta love xx

  • @victoriaaliu6449
    @victoriaaliu6449 7 років тому +11

    Thank you so much, couldn't have come at a better time!!❤️

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому +1

      I'm so glad!! ❤️ wishing you luck with any decisions ma friend xx

  • @laylaa8759
    @laylaa8759 7 років тому +41

    In year 12 but still loved this video☺️ Thx Jade for brightening up my day! Layla x💕

    • @EllenMelon99
      @EllenMelon99 7 років тому +1

      Layla A I was scrolling through comments and saw you Layla haha hello! 👋🏻 I finished my A Levels months ago now but I still loved this video too, just so relaxing to watch 😊 xx

    • @laylaa8759
      @laylaa8759 7 років тому

      Hey Ellen! haha indeed they are! Hope all is well xx

  • @beabapoopee
    @beabapoopee 3 роки тому +14

    i think i will explode from stress. i don’t know what to choose ☹️

  • @piggugudu1327
    @piggugudu1327 6 років тому +16

    I’m so indecisive about this 😭

  • @sophiemorrison5369
    @sophiemorrison5369 Рік тому +3

    I want to study law and I know it's a popular choice at uni so here are my tips:
    - law is already really competitive so don't feel pressured to go for a really prestigious uni!
    - you DO NOT need a-level law! some universities prefer it but ideally go for three subjects you are GOOD at.
    - combinations! i do history, philosophy, english and physics and am planning on dropping physics next year!
    - essay subjects are god-level
    - have fun!

  • @swldnsstory9843
    @swldnsstory9843 4 роки тому +25

    I'm only starting year 10 in September and i'm already planning my A Levels and degrees 🤣

    • @georgebrown7893
      @georgebrown7893 4 роки тому +5

      smart

    • @swldnsstory9843
      @swldnsstory9843 4 роки тому

      @@georgebrown7893 Thank yaa

    • @aendra6495
      @aendra6495 3 роки тому +4

      I wish I did the same, quarantine really ruined all plans

    • @naturedocumentaries4797
      @naturedocumentaries4797 3 роки тому +4

      I’m in 8 lmao what am I doing here

    • @annie4005
      @annie4005 3 роки тому +3

      I was doing that too, every thing changed and HUGE tip from current year 11 focus on what you're doing right now and keep completely up to date

  • @dilankaygisiz6356
    @dilankaygisiz6356 7 років тому +6

    Sits here in the middle of college/6th form booklets ..wondering what in the world to choose for A-levels ..⚡BAMM gets a notification for your vid 😂💞 thankyou so much x

  • @alexandra_symphony
    @alexandra_symphony 11 місяців тому +3

    This is very good advice.
    I opted for English literature, business and global perspectives and research. I love English and business, but gpr is NOT what I expected. I probably still have time to change it. So I'm considering my options.
    The thing that you said about doing what you love is an important one.

    • @Maan0_0
      @Maan0_0 11 місяців тому

      heyy i am currently in the process of choosing my alevel subjects should I go for business?? Is it hard

  • @melody3403
    @melody3403 7 років тому +54

    I haven't even done my GCSES yet but I'm still stressed, Thanks for this, Jade. 😇

  • @sophieburrows4536
    @sophieburrows4536 7 років тому +7

    This is going to help me so much for choosing my a levels. Love u lots Jade Xx 💞

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому

      Awhhh I'm glad! Good luck 💗💗 lots of love xx

  • @alexsim7129
    @alexsim7129 7 років тому +58

    I just got back some mock exam results and it turns out I've done quite bad in them. I'm aiming for 7's in all of my subjects but came out with 4,6 and 5 :(( year 11 has been so stressful so far that I'm actually starting to hate school and I've only been back for a couple of weeks, anyone else feel this way?

    • @rfr2703
      @rfr2703 5 років тому +5

      Yeah but...im a year later 😂😃😐

    • @risingstars3478
      @risingstars3478 5 років тому +1

      alex sim me too. i got mostly 6’s one 4 and one 7

    • @Me-ro1bg
      @Me-ro1bg 4 роки тому +1

      Same but 2 years later aha

    • @taraa7509
      @taraa7509 4 роки тому +5

      Same but two years later... what did u end up getting in GCSE’s and atm what is it that u do

  • @alicerichards8811
    @alicerichards8811 7 років тому +36

    You deserve so many more subscribers

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому +13

      Bless your soul! ❤️ I can't help but feel so INSANELY lucky to have as many as I do today. I appreciate the love and support more than you know xxx

  • @ffion6009
    @ffion6009 3 роки тому +38

    in year 11 and not even finished GCSE’s, but still more focused on a level options🤣

  • @jasonpn
    @jasonpn 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you I’m 17 and I’m
    starting my a levels soon

  • @emma-caitgallagher7442
    @emma-caitgallagher7442 3 роки тому +2

    I have to choose tomorrow and I have no idea 😃

  • @lavenderspellman7344
    @lavenderspellman7344 7 років тому +3

    Great video! When I researched facilitating subjects over the summer, I found that they are not necessarily more 'favourable', but rather the subjects that could be asked for.

  • @funwithme403
    @funwithme403 2 роки тому +2

    This is completely unrelated to the video by im 30 secs into the video and ur absolutely beautiful, you're literally stunning

  • @isajoy6961
    @isajoy6961 4 роки тому +26

    I'm in Y12, wanting to change all of my A-levels from English Lit, Sociology and Philosophy to: Physics, Maths and Chemistry. This means restarting Y12 and resitting GCSE maths.
    My school strongly advised against this (understandably), but I decide my future, and I have always wanted to do Aerospace engineering in an apprenticeship after Y13.
    How did this happen? Firstly, I chose English etc. because I did not meet the Maths grade needed to take science. Unfortunately, I did not distribute revision time evenly with the sciences and Maths. I had a natural aptitude for Maths, so i thought I could get on fine.
    I thought that I could somehow force myself to love English, Sociology and Philosophy and that I would end up doing Law in university. But, I hated the essay dense homework, although I am a hard worker- it's just not my passion.
    So, yeah. I screwed up. But can my sixth-form really force me to continue with my current A-levels? I'd be incredibly unhappy with my future job!
    Stay safe everyone! :)

    • @lukehogan1799
      @lukehogan1799 4 роки тому +1

      Damb

    • @aazeem398
      @aazeem398 4 роки тому +2

      what was ur descision are u happy with it

    • @alexbello777
      @alexbello777 3 роки тому

      I hope your happy now

    • @isajoy6961
      @isajoy6961 3 роки тому

      @@alexbello777 i’m on the way to take Medicine at University of Sheffield :)

    • @isajoy6961
      @isajoy6961 3 роки тому +1

      @@aazeem398 i’m in college taking applied sciences. Currently, I’m on the way to study Medicine at the University of Sheffield

  • @esy2011
    @esy2011 7 років тому +38

    I wish you posted this video 4 weeks ago 😭😭😭

  • @jessthebooklover394
    @jessthebooklover394 6 років тому +13

    I’m in year eleven and have just chosen my a-levels. Because I’ve wanted to be a forensic scientist for the longest time, I picked biology and chemistry, and I also chose psychology and sociology. I’m really looking forward to next year- but are there any tips that you have on how not to stress about entry requirements. I got into my top sixth form, but the entry requirements are quite high

  • @person1272
    @person1272 7 років тому +30

    Thank you sooooo much!!!! I just started yr 11 and am so stressed out on what to pick for A-Level's!!!!! Any ideas on how to apply for collages and what sort of things to put on an application form? Thanks xxxxx

    • @lallib.3968
      @lallib.3968 7 років тому

      Don't stress, just contemplate it and go to lots of open days. You've got GCSEs to go through yet! But do start thinking.

    • @dan3131
      @dan3131 7 років тому +1

      Zainab S ucas is the easiest ... you skwl may give you ur username or password but if they don't just register yourself ..... and then you just make one application and from that website you can apply to colleges with only that and you don't have to make separate ones

  • @orange9107
    @orange9107 2 місяці тому

    I did maths, further maths, philosophy, and 3d design and got into cambridge - clearly ignored facilitating subjects and especially coherence between subjects - my absolute biggest consideration was what i enjoyed ❤

  • @KABLAMOHQ
    @KABLAMOHQ 7 років тому +1

    currently a postgraduate student and still watching this.... I like to reminisce about A-levels, I did English lit, Bio and Politics. Ended up doing psychology BSc at uni, and now MSc children's mental health. Psychology was a science, but the English Lit A-level actually helped a lot with the essay writing! Jade is right, follow your heart and do what you love! It can only lead you to more things you will love

    • @aena5995
      @aena5995 5 років тому

      Hii i took Bio chem and psychology for AS but i am not sure if it was a good idea i picked psychology and idk how i feel about it , maybe should have taken maths but mid terms are around the corner and i think its too late to go back now guess i will have to stick with what i have got btw what uni courses do u think will be open for me with bio chem and psycho alevels and is it hard to get scholarships for unis in canada and uk ? 😣

  • @unacampbell8969
    @unacampbell8969 7 років тому +11

    Needed this!!!! Thanks gal x

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому +1

      I'm so glad I could help ;) lots of loveee x 💗

    • @unacampbell8969
      @unacampbell8969 7 років тому

      UnJaded Jade thank you 💕

  • @bjohn23
    @bjohn23 6 років тому

    You are a life saver!!!! I just had an open evening and I just watched this video because I was soooo stressed about my options. I am feeling much more positive now. Thanks Jade

  • @caryscartwright3199
    @caryscartwright3199 7 років тому +13

    I thought I was set on what I wanted to take then ended up changing my mind and I’m happy with my choices now 😁

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому +4

      I completely feel you; sometimes you have to make a decision to realise it's the wrong one ;) glad you're happy now!! ❤️ lots of love x

  • @Alan-dd2bn
    @Alan-dd2bn 7 років тому +2

    Thanks for the video Jade! I have finished watching the video yet 😂😂 but I'm in year 11 and I could really do with some tips to help me decide my a level subjects (even though it hasn't come to that time yet)! 😊 You have inspired me so much and ever since watching your Law of Attraction video, I know that I will achieve grade 9s and 8s and that positive mindset has given me more motivation to study! Thanks for everything!

  • @aleksandrabauer4510
    @aleksandrabauer4510 7 років тому +92

    Your eyebrows ❤️😍

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому +8

      Messy lil things ;) THANK YOU ❤️ xxx

  • @kateddey3441
    @kateddey3441 7 років тому +3

    Ilysssssm! You're always so positive, like a sunflower! 😂🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻 You deserve more than 10 million subscribers!!

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому

      So SO much love for you Katja xxx

  • @z.cu.k.6826
    @z.cu.k.6826 7 років тому +3

    Love your advice, your amazing ive just started year 12, and still so indecisive but dont worry im just a VERY Indecisive your video helped but my level of making a decision is too bad, my friends actually hate me cos Im so indecisive😂😂 love your vids and good luck for year 13, hope you smash it for us

  • @mgn9876
    @mgn9876 7 років тому +4

    Thank you for posting thissss

  • @annlee1852
    @annlee1852 7 років тому +1

    Aw man you guys and gals in the U.K. are lucky. In Singapore, I literally had 1 day to decide my subject combination for A' levels when I was in J1 (equivalent to year 11, I think?)... We only have the choices of "facilitating subjects" and we don't have stuff like psychology and drama here. 😂 (at least in my school) From my experience, do take subjects that is essential for your career and 1-2 subjects that you like. It'll keep you sane in school, trust.

  • @novicity6002
    @novicity6002 3 роки тому +2

    I've narrowed it down to a few but I've gotten myself into a mess
    I've got Physics, Maths, Computer science, Biology and Graphics design
    BUT the ones I actually enjoy are CompSci, Bio and Graphics. Maths and physics i don't think i'll enjoy but necessary if i want to go into uni for courses i like.
    I don't think the 3 subjects I like will get me anywhere as I don't want a career in medicine and that's my only facilitating subject and If i want to go for CompSci and engineering related courses in uni, I'm gonna have to do maths and physics.

  • @shrutiii9265
    @shrutiii9265 7 років тому +75

    Haven't even chosen my GCSEs yet, but it's Jade sooo...

  • @Amani_Rose
    @Amani_Rose 7 років тому +1

    I've been waiting for this video forever! Thank you Jade.

  • @Irfaanbismill
    @Irfaanbismill 2 роки тому +1

    This is so helpful!! Thank youu! I just got my GCE O-Level last monday and i'll be entering from6 this year. I'm taking Maths, Bio and Physics. At first I wanted to take chemistry but then I wasn't really confident about it so I decided to go with physics, yeah bio and physics is kind of a weird combination but I hope I don't regret choosing these subjects 😂 btw love your videos ❤️❤️

  • @aminahkhalid2105
    @aminahkhalid2105 7 років тому

    honestly for all those year 11 out there u dont need to be stressed about A levels u have time to stress about A levels after you finished your exams.This is just going to make u emotional depressed don't let this affect your exams revise for ur exams as much as u can and then choose a levels,ik this is hard to choose what you want to do but at the end of the day u will figure it out and plus u can still change ur A levels during the first month.I know people who are still figuring out what they wanna do,it never to late.

  • @AliceMcx
    @AliceMcx 7 років тому

    THANKYOU so much for this Jade!! I'm off to my sixth form open evening tomorrow so this will help me decide which teachers to go around and talk to! I'm currently thinking about maths, english lit and two sciences but I'm SO indecisive about which ones to pick ahhhh x

  • @llllllllllllllllaura
    @llllllllllllllllaura 6 років тому

    this is so helpful and youve made me feel a lot more content with what im thinking of choosing, thank you!

  • @ferlyntaho9289
    @ferlyntaho9289 5 років тому +7

    you feel like the big sister I never had :)

  • @JosieEMorgan
    @JosieEMorgan 5 років тому

    I've already started my A-levels, so I don't quite know why I'm watching this video, haha. I do wish I'd seen it before I made my choices, though - I should have checked your channel first! I'm taking A-levels in French, English Literature, and Chemistry, and an AS level in Maths to support the Chemistry. A slightly weird combination, but I just chose the subjects I loved. I would encourage anyone who's considering mixing Arts and Science subjects to go for it, as it gives you a diverse UCAS application and can offer a reprieve from your majority category - although you should be aware the learning style is very different in these subjects.
    As always, thank you for the video! I'm an aspiring Oxbridge applicant, and would need A*, A, A for the course I want to do, and your videos really help motivate me to revise!

  • @maliha603
    @maliha603 6 років тому

    I love to fact she doesn't wear makeup often. She's naturally so stunning and its so refreshing to see ! Loved this video jade x

  • @needybangnaldo
    @needybangnaldo 3 роки тому +1

    I wished my school allowed diverse subjects. I am being forced to take Maths, Physics and Chem because there is no other options. I despise Chem so much. idk how i will get through these 2 years. Wish me success

  • @Jessica-nf5dt
    @Jessica-nf5dt 7 років тому

    I've already started my a levels so I thought there would be no point in watching this. However, you've really comforted me with my choices. I picked Maths, History, English literature and Politics. I was, and still am, really nervous about maths. I feel like I'm not as good as everyone else in my class but as you said, it's adding diversity to my subjects. So I feel as though I have made a good choice because I like maths and hope to improve over the year x thank you jade ❤️

  • @honeypie186
    @honeypie186 7 років тому

    THANK YOU, U DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH I NEEDED THIS!! 😭😮

  • @5xh4r101
    @5xh4r101 7 років тому

    Oh My Gosh!! Thanks so much Jade! This was exactly the video that I needed today because I was talking to my mum about which A levels to pick! Thanks Jade ❤❤

    • @5xh4r101
      @5xh4r101 7 років тому

      And lol, them notebooks look like the covers of the qurans that we have at home! 😂

  • @leannefitzgerald6400
    @leannefitzgerald6400 7 років тому

    LITERALLY HAVENT EVEN WATCHED THIS BUT OMG I KNOW THIS IS GONNA BE SO HELPFUL! I have no idea what to do!

  • @sianisntgoingmental
    @sianisntgoingmental 7 років тому +1

    A word of advice about facilitating subjects, while I completely agree that facilitating subjects in the most part are favourable and a great guide for a lot of people choosing A-levels, personally taking a subject I didn't really want to do because it was a more 'academic' subject was a terrible idea. I took History, Politics, Drama and Chemistry at AS because I thought Chemistry would be seen more favourably than Sociology or Ancient History which would be more related to my degree course but not considered facilitating subjects. I despised Chemistry and resented the fact I took it and despite getting an A* at GCSE I got a D at AS because my heart wasn't in it. When I dropped it and took one facilitating and two non-facilitating subjects for A-level none of my universities (all top 10 Russell group universities) had an issue with it and I got AAA in subjects that I genuinely enjoyed and cared about. I'm by no means saying that you shouldn't take facilitating subjects but don't make the mistake I made and feel pressured into taking a subject you were good at in GCSE but you don't really enjoy. For humanities at least most prestigious universities don't mind if your subjects aren't all traditionally academic as long as you show passion for your course in your personal statement and interviews and have a good academic record. Follow your heart with your A-level choices not necessarily your mind because a lot of the time your love of the subjects will pay off in your results :-)

    • @aena5995
      @aena5995 5 років тому

      ! Btw how did math go? I feel like switching from psychology to math , i do the cie board. What do u think? My other subs are bio and chem. My mom said its better to take maths instead of psycho but i dont want to find myself in a messy situation 😂😣😣 will psychology limit options for uni? Should i take maths instead? Thoughts?

  • @j__________893
    @j__________893 3 роки тому +3

    Anyone here for gcse 2021 ?

  • @tanakanyazika1183
    @tanakanyazika1183 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Jade, this is a really helpful video💯❤️

  • @noridu2303
    @noridu2303 7 років тому +20

    I think you're lucky in the UK to get to cut out unwanted subjets so early (year 12?). As a norwegian in year 13, I have to take norwegian and get between 4 and 6 marks in it that count towards the gpa that universities look at. And it's soo boring. I literally have a test in eleven hours on realism and naturalism in Norway in the 1850s-1890s and I could not have cared less about any of it. Oh how I wish I got to cut out Norwegian and just take 3 subjects that I actually like..

    • @sophiebarley7900
      @sophiebarley7900 7 років тому +9

      Noridu it isn't all brilliant, most of us wish we had GPA as we are put under a lot of pressure to choose.

    • @seradin8029
      @seradin8029 2 роки тому +1

      It's also a lot of stress at such a young age when you may not have a clue about what you want to do and having such limited choices makes things difficult to narrow down.

  • @charlottek6199
    @charlottek6199 7 років тому +1

    This couldn't come at a better time!

  • @lejanlian831
    @lejanlian831 7 років тому

    I’m seventeen years old by now and I have to decide what I want to do in my future or at least what kind of job I want to head. Apparently some of my relatives take this decision of mine quite serious and love to discuss which professions may be suitable for me.
    Actually I wasn’t always good at math. In secondary school I didn’t always pay attention in classes and didn’t take homework and exams very serious. As a result, my results were sufficient, but not very high. But that changed. My father helped me filling all my lacks of knowledge, I studied hard and for three years by now I have very high grades and with the time it becomes even easier for me. By now, I’m the best in my class and in my school, even though I have to admit that I still study for math. Sometimes I have to go through certain topics step by step to deeply understand them, but after I’ve done that, I really understand them and mostly manage to solve even kind of more difficult problems. I also have always done well at logical thinking. And by the way I really do enjoy math and don’t know what to do as an alternative, except for economics, what most of my relatives think I should do, because it’s not very hard.
    However, my relatives haven’t forgot the “bad times”, aka when I had some struggles. Therefore they think I am not capable of taking math for A-levels and even less they think I would manage to do a future job with a lot of math, physics or technique.
    Moreover some of them, especially my grandmother, feel strongly that a women can’t achieve leading positions and shouldn’t aim to do a technical/mathematical job because it is to hard. The fact that I haven’t always done well at math doesn’t make it any better.
    Besides, my dad’s told me that he doesn’t think I’ll manage it and that he won’t and don’t want to “pull” me through it.
    I really don’t know what to do. Thanks for any kind of help.

    • @aazeem398
      @aazeem398 4 роки тому

      what did u decide
      only u know what u will be good at. No one else. And even if u dont like maths allow urself to make mistakes because they are urs to make

  • @Ninjaacaitz
    @Ninjaacaitz 7 років тому +3

    About to watch a theatre production but Jade just posted a video so I can watch this first 😂🙌🏻

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому +1

      I appreciate your priorities ;)) haha lots of love ❤️ enjoy the theatre production!! x

  • @itbp2
    @itbp2 7 років тому

    I'm in my last year of uni in Australia and didn't even go through a similar system...yet I watched this whole video, just love your wisdom and energy :)

  • @jinnykim
    @jinnykim 3 роки тому +2

    hi, can anyone answer this question ?
    is alevel English language considered as a facilitating subject?

  • @Klara-et6ug
    @Klara-et6ug 7 років тому +19

    I'm from belgium and I think it's quite strange how little subjects you have. I have to take lots and lots of classes and if I fail one I'll have to redo my year. I wish I could quit some classes but sadly that's not how it works... (To get an idea of my subjects I can't fail on: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, French, English and German. I have some other subjects but those aren't as imporant) xxx

    • @dm7626
      @dm7626 6 років тому +7

      Klara Diels we have that until we are 16. Choosing less prepares us for university. I would rather study everything though...

  • @kaitlyngamezz46
    @kaitlyngamezz46 7 років тому +1

    Jade you're so inspiring! Since watching your videos I've changed so much and become such a better person, thank you!

  • @astraeus317
    @astraeus317 2 роки тому

    Had my first GCSE today trying to see what I want to consider doing, just wanna say I love your videos they’re so helpful!

  • @Zzz-xp1nv
    @Zzz-xp1nv 3 роки тому +6

    Year 11 Here. Honestly, I have no clue what to do. My college application HAS to be submitted by October and I seem to be the only person thinking about this. None of my friends nor have my teachers spoke above college since Year 11 and it's making me anxious.
    I know for a fact that I'm not going to be doing anything that relates to Physics or English Lit. As for things that I'm considering: History, Criminology and a Science/Maths A-Level. Then again, I have no idea what job I want. I don't want to mess this up, I want help and reassurance and NOBODY is talking about this. I'm stressed.

    • @pandaitis4157
      @pandaitis4157 3 роки тому +1

      Look at the specs, see what you like and don't like. You can always change a few weeks in as well

    • @Zzz-xp1nv
      @Zzz-xp1nv 3 роки тому +1

      @@pandaitis4157 Thanks I'm pretty certain about taking History right now as for my other 2 A-Levels I'm still deciding

    • @aendra6495
      @aendra6495 3 роки тому +1

      I'm in the same position, applications have to be in by November but I have absolutely no clue what I want to study and its really stressing me out trying to choose the right options.

    • @Zzz-xp1nv
      @Zzz-xp1nv 3 роки тому

      @hufflepuff harry potter lover Turns out due to Covid that my college is now expecting applications in November. I'm still certain that I want to take History as for the other two I still don't know.

  • @MeganBloomfield
    @MeganBloomfield 7 років тому +1

    Ah I'm just about to pick my A level options so this is just what I needed!!

  • @maheena4938
    @maheena4938 7 років тому

    Ive already chosen my subjects, but youre videos are so calming so i had to watch. You have really good advice. I wish you would make reallyyy long videos

  • @mochiprincess01
    @mochiprincess01 5 років тому +5

    ugh i really wish i watched this before i took my a levels.. i’m not that happy with the ones i took and regret it.

    • @nooralggg4829
      @nooralggg4829 4 роки тому

      loorii but then u have literally wasted an entire year...

    • @mochiprincess01
      @mochiprincess01 4 роки тому +6

      Imjustheretowatch 123 people make mistakes, let them be and don’t judge them ! gosh can’t we all be miserable without being judged ?

    • @kaiipop4762
      @kaiipop4762 3 роки тому

      Same..I’m in uni rn (first year), and really don’t like my course, so I’m doing fast track a levels alongside it to open up my options for next year💖

    • @getintoits2786
      @getintoits2786 3 роки тому

      what alevels r u doing?

  • @katiecooper412
    @katiecooper412 7 років тому

    Definetly take what you enjoy because if you don't then you won't be motivated to revise it !!

  • @catherine5128
    @catherine5128 7 років тому +2

    wow I'm early! and thank you for this as I'm choosing mine this year!

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  7 років тому

      Yasss glad to have you ;))) 💗 good luck with the decision making!! Lots of love xx

    • @catherine5128
      @catherine5128 7 років тому

      Ah thank you so much! xx

  • @lucascard9378
    @lucascard9378 5 років тому +1

    Just applied to a local sixth form to do A Level Art, Textiles and Drama. I'm really hoping I get in!!

  • @tommyc1160
    @tommyc1160 7 років тому +2

    I NEED THIS SO MUCH!!!

  • @craigc6581
    @craigc6581 3 роки тому +1

    kind of stuck, i want to do- ancient history, history, business and either bio,english lang or maths but i think i’m leaning more towards bio and maths because they are the most wanted subjects. anyone doing them finding them boring?

  • @Amani_Rose
    @Amani_Rose 7 років тому +3

    I think the subject that "chose me" are Chemistry, English Lang, Psychology, and Sociology.
    but in the end, I chose Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Psychology.

    • @aminahkhalid2105
      @aminahkhalid2105 7 років тому

      I would personally really recommend Sociology its really interesting same goes for Psychology however there is a lot work and reading to do for Psychology especially in the first few weeks of six form :)

    • @Amani_Rose
      @Amani_Rose 7 років тому

      Yea note taking is hell tbh but it's not as bad as expected. I'm more interested in biological psychology like DID and other disorders

    • @aria6709
      @aria6709 5 років тому

      Aminah Khalid are sociology and psychology quite similar?

  • @honorinevieuxmaire987
    @honorinevieuxmaire987 7 років тому

    I love your videos so much Jade, even if I'm French and 2 years older than you (therefore not really concerned by these "A subject" things) but I absolutely love watching your videos, your tips are so helpful even if we're not directly concerned. Tons of love from one of your french fan! Honorine :)

  • @madeleinecorreia6374
    @madeleinecorreia6374 7 років тому

    Yes Jade come thruuuu I've literally been thinking about this so much lately bc I have to choose in December 😧😱

  • @rebeccarankin3140
    @rebeccarankin3140 7 років тому +1

    That notebook is sooo pretty! 💜

  • @Salman-tf2cs
    @Salman-tf2cs 6 років тому +1

    Why is jade the best person i have ever encountered?

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  6 років тому

      Sam, you've got me sat here smiling haha - thank youuuu x

  • @tal8865
    @tal8865 3 роки тому +8

    I just found this video, thank you jade. I'm in year 11 currently and we have our first set of mocks coming up and people are starting to apply for colleges but I'm so stressed about what to choose and I'm not entirely fixated on a career. I'm expected 7's and 8's at gcse which I'm hoping to achieve by working hard. I really want to go into either the marketing and advertising field, or something art therapy related. I'd appreciate some help on how I could keep my options open but also choose relevant subjects I'll enjoy (I'm choosing 3 a levels). I was thinking english literature, fine art and business/economics or psychology would be a good combination? but there's not many core subjects and that's what got me a little confused :(

    • @kaiipop4762
      @kaiipop4762 3 роки тому +2

      Heyy, as a uni student (first year), who’s doing marketing and management, I’d suggest doing subjects like media studies, english lit&lang, film studies etc (those are what I did). I’m also unsure about what career I want to pursue, so I’m doing additional a levels alongside uni which are great if you change your mind about your course and want to explore other areas. Good luck with your mocks! You’ll be just fine💜

    • @tillyaldridge3212
      @tillyaldridge3212 3 роки тому +1

      this is literally me rn. i am thinking of picking geography, art, psychology and either business, media studies or biology but i have no clue what to pick!!! i love advertisement, fashion and also psychology (which i havn't started yet) but the only facilitating subject is geography and i'm scared that if something doen't work out i wont have an option to fall back on.... any advice would be appreciated!

    • @bhg582
      @bhg582 3 роки тому

      @@tillyaldridge3212 pick business

    • @Ekaterina-nc7cp
      @Ekaterina-nc7cp 2 роки тому

      @@kaiipop4762 Heya can I ask you some questions if that's ok because I was thinking of pursuing marketing :)

    • @kaiipop4762
      @kaiipop4762 2 роки тому +1

      @@Ekaterina-nc7cp sure thing! I’m happy to answer any questions

  • @luc1293
    @luc1293 4 роки тому +1

    I originally chose biology, psychology, geography and I’ve switched geography to maths as I really enjoy maths but I’m so scared as I find maths hard but once I understood it I can do it..

  • @mariya8953
    @mariya8953 6 років тому

    genuinely thank you for this. i’m so stuck rn since results day is soon but tysm