Consider your options

Need help to work out the personal advantages and disadvantages of your options? Then use our checklist.

Don't forget to think about the priorities you've identified.

Do you want to continue your studies in a school sixth form or sixth form college?
- Yes, I want to continue my studies in a school sixth form or sixth form college.
- No, I want to continue my studies in a school sixth form or sixth form college.
Are you worried that you may not have enough money to stay in learning?
- Yes, I am worried that I may not have enough money to stay in learning.
- No, I am worried that I may not have enough money to stay in learning.
Are you worried that your extra support needs might make it difficult for you to stay in learning?
- Yes, I am worried that my extra support needs might make it difficult for me to stay in learning.
- No, I am worried that my extra support needs might make it difficult for me to stay in learning.

What next?

It's time to do your research.

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Hot tip

Don't ruin your chance of success by missing an application deadline. You can apply to more than one school or college if you need more time to decide which one is right for you. This has the added bonus of giving you a back-up plan in case things don't go the way you expect.