19 Reply by Rocket (edited by Rocket 2010-08-22 10:11:58)

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Re: Damn! Advice Please?

mbcl wrote:

Please don't make your decision based on a poll from here. Go see a good careers advisor and talk to people at each institution (they will have student support). Also take with students from each place.

Don't take as personally disagreeing with you Martin...Not wholly and convincingly at least

Devil's advocate again: Career advisors aren't all they are cracked up to be.  They talk about careers that they DON'T have (or WANT)!
Any school Guidance Counselor / Career Advisor likely has never attended nor recommended The School Of Hard Knocks.
Some prestigious graduates.


I think it's a safe bet Russ's not basing his decision on anything but his instincts in the end.  That is advice even the angels would glorify.

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Re: Damn! Advice Please?

Get your A-levels AND go to university (at least for a Bachelor's degree). Trust me, I know.

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Dear Russ,
    Please stay in school.  The last thing you want to have happen is for this time in your life to be the high point or the best time of your life (I pray not). Put forth your best effort for a good education, it will pay off in the long run.

  Knowledge is Power,

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Re: Damn! Advice Please?

RusScagell wrote:

So in a sudden late night panic attack... I've been thinking that my choice of going to 6th form was a bad idea? I'm now thinking I could take my place I was offered at college instead  yikes
It's all well 'keeping my options open'... But I know deep down that I don't want to do a-level's and want to get a music Diploma instead  hmm  I know that it's more about needs than wants though, so I'm really unsure of what to do  neutral
The music diploma course is for more up my street, and I know I'll enjoy it more... But the a-levels will keep more doors open for me? Thing is,, I'd HATE 2 years of 'Classical music, media, physics and maths'   hmm  Dayum,,, I'm stuck in this situation huh  lol
To all my closests pals on here,, what should I do? What would JOE do?  roll

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Rus

Hi Rus and good luck to you,

Could you please give some more information for us Americans on what you are asking?

I kind of see you asking if you should make a choice between 6th form OR going to the place you were offered at college?

Can you teach me what 6th form and A-levels work is?  Is it something that you are doing now?

Thank You ^-^

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Re: Damn! Advice Please?

No advice from me.  I'm terminally unique.  I have almost no formal education, yet I'm worldly and well read.  Knowledge doesn't necessarily come from School, College or University.  It's a good place to learn what somebody somewhere has decided you should know. 

My sons know that, for all I'm concerned, advanced placement in high school or college is a rite of passage.  You can meet a better class of person (female) there,   wink  than you can in the street.  Just kidding...sorta.

If you want a music degree, tell me what you'll do with it.  I want you to think.  Have you sold door to door?

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Re: Damn! Advice Please?

RickB wrote:

For those of us outside the UK, there is a difference in secondary education. 6th form is the equivalent of our junior and senior years in high school. (Education is only compulsory in the UK until age 16.) The two years of extra study are for preparation to take advanced exams  for entry to university. Check Wiki for the precise explanation. College here and there have different meanings as to level of education required for admission. College there is more like a vocational school. The votes for college by US members assume it is equivalent to a 4 year university here.  (correct me if I have it wrong)
Rick

Rick, it has just gone up to 17 and shortly it will rise to 18 for compulsory education.

As to vocational, well, for some, but it is also an alternative to 6th Form and there are a variety of routes one can take.

25 Reply by Pete The Cabby (edited by Pete The Cabby 2010-08-23 01:43:25)

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Re: Damn! Advice Please?

...go with your music!... you have youth on your side!... see how things go with your band over the next three or so years... you will be that little bit older and a little bit wiser and still have time to be `educated`... as i have said before...wish you all the luck in the world Rus`!.... but luck does not just happen by chance... you make your own luck...the rest is fate!  wink

edit:..i need to be educated cos` i cant spell edjucated properly!  hmm

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