One or Two years at college?

Teh_Gerbil

Ok, i've been thinking of doing onyl the one, finishing after this year.

Is it honestly worth doing a second? Do the qualifications really benifit me that much? I don't know how good AS levels really are.

Thanks for any advice. :thumb:

Former Member

AS tend to be a stop gap to fill the bung incase you dont pass your second year, they are better than nothing, and might make you stand out in a field of gcse people, but most people asking for qualifications ask for A level (A2)

or they are often if someone is brainy or can cope with the workload, then a little extra onto the list of achievements is no harm, but on AS alone i wouldnt know about their goodness

Former Member

Is it honestly worth doing a second? Do the qualifications really benifit me that much?

it all depends on what you want to do with yourself afterwards???

Former Member

Maybe if you do the AS before doing A2 it will help you, as you will have a knowledge of the subject, before being thrown into doing it for A-level. Would you be able to cope?

Former Member

you have to do the AS before the full A2

A2 is the AS level but with another year on top

Former Member

AS levels are a huge leap up from GCSE- if you are planning on taking them choose subjects you are really interested in. They are certainly looked on favourably as they require determinatation and hard work

Take a couple at least- three is best and take advatnge of free courses like the European Computer Dirivng Liscense, Key Skills and General Studies if you can.

Good luck!

Former Member

I did 3 years. :razz:

Yes, I think 2 years is better. To be honest I don't see much point in doing just the 1.

Former Member

if u want to go to uni you need 2years.

you might find it limits you career wise too - i could be wrong tho