Preparing to make your choice | Armadale Academy Learning Pathways

What to consider when making choices

Progression from subjects you have already studied. The subjects that you have achieved the highest levels in should be your top choices.
Planned positive destination. Certain jobs or university/college courses ask for particular subjects. Find out whether yours does before making your choices.
Challenge. Choosing courses that will challenge you will keep you motivated. Future employers, universities and colleges will expect you to challenge yourself too.
What you think you will enjoy studying. It is important to have a timetable that you are going to enjoy or your year could be miserable!
Recommendation of class teachers and PTCs. They know your skills and previous achievements in subjects best.
Parent and carer views. They know you better than anyone else!

View the information on this website thoroughly.
Discuss with subject teachers what your recommend progression would be in each subject you currently study/look at your reports.
Discuss with your parents/carers.
Research career plans – attend the “Your Future” evening (date TBC).
Use My World of Work - Choose My Subjects Advice. Discuss with Louise Russell, our Skills Development Scotland Careers Advisor, and House Head if appropriate – this is essential if you are a summer or winter leaver.
Complete your application form (S5 & S6 only) – this is quite lengthy so give yourself plenty of time.
If you are going against recommendations or choosing a course which requests you speak to staff then gain signatures on your application form.
Attend your course choice interview – you will be informed of date and time.

Once you've made your decision, you'll need to hand in your course choice form. You can get an extra copy of this in Documents & Downloads.

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