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How to think you course selection for grade 10
How to think you course selection for grade 10
Let's refresh the two ways in which you can tackle this decision:
Source: https://bridge-u.com/ (accessed on 22 April 2020)
When selecting subjects, there are a series of steps you can take to help you determine which are your right subject choices:
Decision #1: What to do about science?
(Aspects to consider: passion and aptitude)
Recommendations:
If you might study science at university, it is better to take a least one of the three natural sciences below.
* Physics
* Chemistry
* Biology
Other specialised sciences should be taken as a second science.
Design Technology – not always recognised as a science at university. Students who are interested in art and design, or have little interest in science, might consider this option.
University and Course:
What type and level of science is needed for your possible course/s of interest at specific universities? The highest ranked and most competitive universities tend to request higher levels. Germany requires one natural science and either the natural science or Math needs to be HL (for any course). Research this answer.
Additionally, mathematics also plays a big role: What type and level of math is needed for your possible course/s of interest at specific universities? The highest ranked and most competitive universitiestend to request certain type and levels of mathematics (and certain grades). Research this answer.
Typical requirements:
* Engineering:
- In the UK, you need Physics HL and Math AA HL
- In the US, top universities require Physics HL, Math AA HL, and Chemistry HL or SL
- In Canada, Physics HL Preferred, Math AA HL Preferred, and Chemistry HL or SL
- In Australia, more flexible course requirements
Research your answer.
* Medicine:
- In the UK, Biology HL, Chemistry HL, Math AA SL
- Canada and US, you start with undergrad courses/degree, so you need to meet the bachelor of science entrance requirements.
- other direct entry countries have varied requirements
Research your answer.
Decision #1 creates a framework for the remaining decisions.
How many courses have been determined already? Lots of courses still to decide or only a couple of choices left?
Decision #2: What to do about Art: Design, Performing Arts or Visual Arts?
(Aspects to consider: passion and aptitude)
Recommendations:
Check the possible professional pathways and possible degrees that open up with each subject and training levels. You can access these by clicking on the button below:
University and Course - What subject is needed for certain courses at specific universities? Research this answer.
Decision #3: What to do about Individuals and Societies: Geography or History?
(Aspects to consider: passion and aptitude)
Recommendations:
Check the possible professional pathways and possible degrees that open up with each subject and training levels. You can access these by clicking on the button below:
University and Course - What subject is needed for certain courses at specific universities? Research this answer.
Decision #4: Which Group Two Language course should you take?
(Aspects to consider: passion and aptitude)
Recommendations:
Check the possible professional pathways and possible degrees that open up with each subject and training levels. You can access these by clicking on the button below:
Country, University and Course - What type and level of an additional language is required for your course/s of interest at specific universities? The highest ranked and most competitive universities tend to request specific types, levels and grades. Research this answer.
* Universities in Germany – you need to do English A and another self-taught Language A or Language B HL for general entrance requirements.
Research this answer.
Decision #5: Have all your possible university admission requirements been addressed? Which course/s should you take to prepare you for the subjects you can take in grades 11 and 12?(Aspects to consider: passion and aptitude)
University and Course - Which are the subjects and levels you can take in grades 11 and 12 that are needed for specific courses and specific universities? Research this answer.
Decision #6: If all of the previous decisions don't apply to you, which course/s do you really want to take?
Recommendation: Consider taking subjects that give you high satisfaction and potential to get great grades! Look for balance within your subject load ( heavy vs light, well-rounded profile).
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