Research your options carefully

At key stage 4, Kheya took GCSEs in triple science, geography, history, product design and art and design. Choosing triple science was easy as she's always been interested in science. She found the other choices much harder as she is creative too. With no firm career plans, she sought help from her teachers, family and Connexions personal adviser. She gained advice and information about different subjects and discussed her ideas and strengths.

Kheya's pleased that her key stage 4 choices kept her post-16 and career options open. Studying AS Levels in art and design, biology, chemistry and geography has helped her to identify her strengths and weaknesses. She's realised that she enjoys science-based subjects the most and plans to study something related to biology or medicine at university.