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

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    The video is about how to choose your A levels subjects, and things to consider when deciding what to take! This is NOT an easy decision (at least, wasn't for me...!) and I think it's important to realise why you're taking the subjects that you want to ;)
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Komentáře • 689

  • @IbzMo
    @IbzMo Před 6 lety +899

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

  • @fayec7242
    @fayec7242 Před 4 lety +616

    Any GCSEs 2020 students here stressing

  • @clariceburn3622
    @clariceburn3622 Před 6 lety +461

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

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  Před 6 lety +37

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

    • @aazeem398
      @aazeem398 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @sauceandglow
    @sauceandglow Před 6 lety +334

    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  Před 6 lety +54

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

  • @shibsy
    @shibsy Před 6 lety +343

    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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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

  • @justrhiannon
    @justrhiannon Před 6 lety +429

    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

  • @oliviao3964
    @oliviao3964 Před 6 lety +291

    Does anyone else love CZcams videos in autumn they always seem much more better😂😂

  • @pumpkin6228
    @pumpkin6228 Před 6 lety +348

    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

  • @dominicwhitaker9598
    @dominicwhitaker9598 Před 6 lety +173

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

    • @IzzyClennell
      @IzzyClennell Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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.

    • @wuhski
      @wuhski Před 5 lety +2

      im the same except swap economics with chemistry

    • @Gcseresult
      @Gcseresult Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @chewieqtpie
      @chewieqtpie Před 4 lety

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

  • @mariahhassan6554
    @mariahhassan6554 Před 6 lety +145

    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 Před 2 lety

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

  • @sameenhossain2877
    @sameenhossain2877 Před 6 lety +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 Před 4 lety +10

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

  • @lucycharnock4291
    @lucycharnock4291 Před 6 lety +85

    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 Před 6 lety +2

      lucy charnock love this😂☺

  • @makeupislife3988
    @makeupislife3988 Před 6 lety +48

    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 Před 2 lety +6

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

    • @SoobinsDimples461
      @SoobinsDimples461 Před 2 lety +1

      @@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 Před 2 lety +1

      @@SoobinsDimples461 what did you end up choosing?

  • @user-ux9zm9il9r
    @user-ux9zm9il9r Před 6 lety +32

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

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  Před 6 lety +4

      Yesss me too!! So so stunning ❤️

  • @luhenyangkun2102
    @luhenyangkun2102 Před 5 lety +226

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

    • @aena5995
      @aena5995 Před 5 lety

      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 Před 5 lety

      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 Před 5 lety

      @@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 Před 5 lety

      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 Před 5 lety

      @@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

  • @lucy_woodward
    @lucy_woodward Před 6 lety +95

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

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  Před 6 lety +19

      yes, yes and YES again xx

    • @aazeem398
      @aazeem398 Před 3 lety +15

      no year 11 cuz gcses

    • @bhg582
      @bhg582 Před 3 lety

      @@aazeem398 gcses are not that hard g

  • @tyrese685
    @tyrese685 Před 4 lety +27

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

  • @victoriaaliu6449
    @victoriaaliu6449 Před 6 lety +11

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

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @bjohn23
    @bjohn23 Před 6 lety

    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

  • @mayamyfanwy3179
    @mayamyfanwy3179 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +1

      maya mariah literally me right now

  • @Nightshade2412
    @Nightshade2412 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety

      Gen Ferguson what subjects are you doing

    • @Nightshade2412
      @Nightshade2412 Před 6 lety +2

      +Lilly illy French, Modern History, Law and Maths

    • @aena5995
      @aena5995 Před 5 lety

      @@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 Před 5 lety

      +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.

  • @rhiannacone9312
    @rhiannacone9312 Před 6 lety +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  Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @lavenderspellman7344
    @lavenderspellman7344 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @klaudiaczarnecka7053
    @klaudiaczarnecka7053 Před 5 lety +15

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

  • @ShannonNath
    @ShannonNath Před 6 lety +36

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

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  Před 6 lety +3

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

    • @ShannonNath
      @ShannonNath Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @ShannonNath
      @ShannonNath Před 6 lety

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

  • @AliceMcx
    @AliceMcx Před 6 lety

    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

  • @sophieburrows4536
    @sophieburrows4536 Před 6 lety +7

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

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  Před 6 lety

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

  • @honeypie186
    @honeypie186 Před 6 lety

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

  • @laurajane._2
    @laurajane._2 Před 6 lety

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

  • @Alan-dd2bn
    @Alan-dd2bn Před 6 lety +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!

  • @leannefitzgerald6400
    @leannefitzgerald6400 Před 6 lety

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

  • @mgn9876
    @mgn9876 Před 6 lety +4

    Thank you for posting thissss

  • @Medhaa
    @Medhaa Před 6 lety

    I love how inspiring you are about academics!! ❤️

  • @laylaa8759
    @laylaa8759 Před 6 lety +41

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

    • @EllenMelon99
      @EllenMelon99 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety

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

  • @piggugudu1327
    @piggugudu1327 Před 5 lety +16

    I’m so indecisive about this 😭

  • @Adaobieistyping
    @Adaobieistyping Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @emileabayfield4831
      @emileabayfield4831 Před 6 lety

      AJ Malfoy OMG that is the exact same as me 😂

  • @itbp2
    @itbp2 Před 6 lety

    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 :)

  • @beabapoopee
    @beabapoopee Před 3 lety +14

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

  • @5xh4r101
    @5xh4r101 Před 6 lety

    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 Před 6 lety

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

  • @astraeus317
    @astraeus317 Před 2 lety

    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!

  • @charlottek6199
    @charlottek6199 Před 6 lety +1

    This couldn't come at a better time!

  • @kateddey3441
    @kateddey3441 Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @honorinevieuxmaire987
    @honorinevieuxmaire987 Před 6 lety

    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 :)

  • @mariya8953
    @mariya8953 Před 5 lety

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

  • @maheena4938
    @maheena4938 Před 6 lety

    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

  • @megshort3716
    @megshort3716 Před 6 lety +2

    Came on youtube to search up this, and saw you’d just uploaded one. So happy! Applications open on Monday for most places in Manchester 🤗

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  Před 6 lety +1

      No wayyy haha! Good luck with all your decisions ma friend ❤️ hope this helps x

  • @sunfloweralex4323
    @sunfloweralex4323 Před 6 lety

    Oh jade, thank you so much for being so inspiring! You actually inspired me enough to start my own youtube channel today!
    (It would mean the world to me if you'd watched my first real video btw)
    But watching your videos for quite a while now made me want to give it a go :))
    thank you for being so positive and open-minded and encouraging! Thank you xx

  • @z.cu.k.6826
    @z.cu.k.6826 Před 6 lety +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

  • @tanakanyazika1183
    @tanakanyazika1183 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @madeleinecorreia6374
    @madeleinecorreia6374 Před 6 lety

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

  • @melody3403
    @melody3403 Před 6 lety +54

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

  • @amelia9680
    @amelia9680 Před 6 lety

    So helpful, I have no idea what I want to do for a career and an stressing about A Levels so this was so appreciated 💛💛

  • @amyevans9618
    @amyevans9618 Před 6 lety +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 Před 5 lety

      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

  • @JosieEMorgan
    @JosieEMorgan Před 5 lety

    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!

  • @Jessica-nf5dt
    @Jessica-nf5dt Před 6 lety

    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 ❤️

  • @heather9114
    @heather9114 Před 6 lety

    This helped me so much thank you Jade! Xx

  • @swldnsstory9843
    @swldnsstory9843 Před 3 lety +25

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

    • @georgebrown7893
      @georgebrown7893 Před 3 lety +5

      smart

    • @swldnsstory9843
      @swldnsstory9843 Před 3 lety

      @@georgebrown7893 Thank yaa

    • @aendra6495
      @aendra6495 Před 3 lety +4

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

    • @naturedocumentaries4797
      @naturedocumentaries4797 Před 3 lety +4

      I’m in 8 lmao what am I doing here

    • @annie4005
      @annie4005 Před 3 lety +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

  • @maliha603
    @maliha603 Před 6 lety

    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

  • @unacampbell8969
    @unacampbell8969 Před 6 lety +11

    Needed this!!!! Thanks gal x

  • @fizaowais2416
    @fizaowais2416 Před 6 lety

    Haha this is great I have to choose next month and I’m so confused as to which direction I should go in. Thanks jade this was helpful xx

  • @MeganBloomfield
    @MeganBloomfield Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @lakshmilakha8606
    @lakshmilakha8606 Před 6 lety

    I'm choosing my a levels really soon and i have no clue what I want to do but this was really helpful jade, thank you x

    • @hajratalib2125
      @hajratalib2125 Před 2 lety

      What did you choose then? Assuming your done with a levels now haha

  • @alexsim7129
    @alexsim7129 Před 6 lety +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 Před 5 lety +5

      Yeah but...im a year later 😂😃😐

    • @risingstars3478
      @risingstars3478 Před 5 lety +1

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

    • @Me-ro1bg
      @Me-ro1bg Před 4 lety +1

      Same but 2 years later aha

    • @taraa7509
      @taraa7509 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @alexandra_symphony
    @alexandra_symphony Před 9 měsíci +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 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @Irfaanbismill
    @Irfaanbismill Před 2 lety +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 ❤️❤️

  • @aleenaezazul6697
    @aleenaezazul6697 Před 6 lety +1

    So needed this video

  • @jessthebooklover394
    @jessthebooklover394 Před 6 lety +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

  • @ffion6009
    @ffion6009 Před 3 lety +38

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

  • @Nicole-ox3zn
    @Nicole-ox3zn Před 6 lety

    Thanks for this! I have to decide soon

  • @KABLAMOHQ
    @KABLAMOHQ Před 6 lety +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 Před 5 lety

      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 ? 😣

  • @shearnajames4167
    @shearnajames4167 Před 6 lety

    this was so useful to me, thank you so much! xx

  • @tommyc1160
    @tommyc1160 Před 6 lety +2

    I NEED THIS SO MUCH!!!

  • @Zzz-xp1nv
    @Zzz-xp1nv Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety

      @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.

  • @theuliana7304
    @theuliana7304 Před 6 lety

    Oh my God! You literally predicted my situation with taking Chemistry!
    My parents want me to be a doctor, but I am strongly unsure if I want to.. I am in Year 11, thinking about taking Maths (it is my favorite subject) and Biology (started enjoying it as well), but I am so confused about the third one.
    Thank you so much for talking through this, and I feel like I watched this video at the right time :)) Btw, I didn’t know about 2 + 1 subject system, that was useful to hear! ❤️

  • @swimg00d76
    @swimg00d76 Před 6 lety

    This helped sooo much! I hope u can do a video on an insight into Maths a level plzzz x

  • @catherine5128
    @catherine5128 Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  Před 6 lety

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

    • @catherine5128
      @catherine5128 Před 6 lety

      Ah thank you so much! xx

  • @alicerichards8811
    @alicerichards8811 Před 6 lety +36

    You deserve so many more subscribers

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  Před 6 lety +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

  • @Amani_Rose
    @Amani_Rose Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @gracerowney6403
    @gracerowney6403 Před 6 lety

    Hey omg my options evening is tomorrow this helped so much xx

  • @Ninjaacaitz
    @Ninjaacaitz Před 6 lety +3

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

    • @UnJadedJade
      @UnJadedJade  Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @chloec2707
    @chloec2707 Před 6 lety

    Hi Jade, your channel is so positive and unique, with great content no other CZcamsrs create. Keep up the good work! Btw where do you get your clothes from they're really nice?!

  • @person1272
    @person1272 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety

      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 Před 6 lety +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

  • @rebecca7898
    @rebecca7898 Před 6 lety

    Had my first AS Chemistry test yesterday, in need of some doodling and autumnal dog walks!! Hahah x

  • @rebeccarankin3140
    @rebeccarankin3140 Před 6 lety +1

    That notebook is sooo pretty! 💜

  • @gabiblatezky
    @gabiblatezky Před 6 lety

    I don't even go to school anymore ( and am from Argentina wich means we don't even have that whole a levels system ) and I still whatch your videos about it , purely because I find your points of view really interesting and useful. great job :)

  • @elliecleveland9834
    @elliecleveland9834 Před 6 lety +1

    this is so helpful thank you so much! I have just started doing my GCSE's and am already super stressed out by it all, do you think you would be able to do a video on time management with revision? I know its a bit of an odd request but I do lots of sport so trying to juggle gcse revision and training 6x a week its quite difficult! thanks and also I think that you are so amazing and such an inspiration! xxx

  • @phoebelane7003
    @phoebelane7003 Před 6 lety +2

    Oh my gosh you’ve saved my life I’m literally so confused ❤️❤️

  • @sophiemorrison5369
    @sophiemorrison5369 Před rokem +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!

  • @kaitlyngamezz46
    @kaitlyngamezz46 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @funwithme403
    @funwithme403 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @esy2011
    @esy2011 Před 6 lety +38

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

  • @user-pm9fd3wj9x
    @user-pm9fd3wj9x Před 6 lety

    this was really helpful! :)

  • @isajoy6961
    @isajoy6961 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +1

      Damb

    • @aazeem398
      @aazeem398 Před 3 lety +2

      what was ur descision are u happy with it

    • @alexbello777
      @alexbello777 Před 3 lety

      I hope your happy now

    • @isajoy6961
      @isajoy6961 Před 3 lety

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

    • @isajoy6961
      @isajoy6961 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @-g-6261
    @-g-6261 Před 6 lety

    I'm pretty new to this channel since my chemistry teacher introduced me to it a few days ago. I was just wondering, since it's almost time to start applying to sixth forms and colleges, if you've got any videos or information on how to apply to sixth form colleges and how to find the one that's right for you? I already know that I don't particularly want to stay on into the sixth form at the school I'm in since they don't offer everything I want to do, so I wanted to know a little bit more on how I can try to get into other places? It would be super helpful! (Also, I'm loving the GCSE revision videos, they're getting me into making more flashcards and posters!!)

  • @DG-iu5wh
    @DG-iu5wh Před 6 lety

    Would you recommend doing a EPQ along side A levels or would that be alot ? Love your videos btw x

  • @Hannah-ki9tr
    @Hannah-ki9tr Před 6 lety

    This video helped a lot thankyou💙

  • @anyax7425
    @anyax7425 Před 6 lety

    I really needed this, I really can’t decide what to take as I don’t know which ones would be best to take for a career in journalism or teaching 😩😂🤔🤔. I love your videos though, I find them really motivating, especially as I’m doing my GCSE’s this year 😥💞

  • @lucascard9378
    @lucascard9378 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @annlee1852
    @annlee1852 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @mams2847
    @mams2847 Před 5 lety

    I've my GCSES tmr, I shouldn't be here. Technically I should be here after 2 or 3 months but here I am sadly.
    It's always a breath of fresh air watching Jade!