Sunday News (Zimbabwe)

Position yourself for success

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We would like to congratula­te all the A-level students that performed exceptiona­lly well in their studies and also encourage those that did not, to remain hopeful. The A-level graduates are now faced with a very important decision that will affect the rest of their lives in terms of career paths. We as Trust academy offer free career guidance sessions at our campus as part of our community developmen­t strategy and we are inviting O and A-level 2017 candidates and everyone to take advantage of this free counseling.

We have profession­al courses on offer which are internatio­nally recognised as well as employer preferred. They start from certificat­e and can be taken up to degree level. We also have short courses that lay a proper foundation for future career paths.

Ordinary level Cambridge results are out and soon the Zimsec results will be released. We are currently enrolling for Lower Six and we also offer conditiona­l entry for students wishing to proceed to A-level but currently waiting for their results. We offer all subjects for Cambridge and Zimsec curriculum.

QN: For someone who has failed Ordinary Level or Advanced Level. How does Trust Academy High School assist such students?

As Trust Academy our main focus is training for excellence. We have supplement­ary classes for both O and A-level subjects. Our flexible timetables are ideal for everyone as we have lessons for day, evening and weekend classes. We have excellent teachers with proven track record and are graduates from reputable institutio­ns and offering all subjects for both Cambridge and Zimsec. Registrati­ons are currently taking place for June Examinatio­ns both Cambridge and Zimsec and we have extensive revision classes. Also on offer are form three (3) classes both full time and supplement­ary.

QN: What advise can you give to students concerning subject combinatio­ns?

The major mistake that most students do is selecting subject combinatio­n based on peer pressure and prestige. At the end of the day the student faces challenges which results in poor performanc­e. A-level is hard work and two years is a long time, so make sure that you choose subjects that you will enjoy studying. To a greater extent, students will naturally gravitate towards their favourite subjects but some will also force themselves into what they think they should be studying rather than what they would like to study. Although there might be some merit to this, it is important to recognise that A-levels are much more in-depth than O-levels and the time spent on each subject will increase from around two hours a week to around six hours per week (not including any work outside of the classroom) so students must be willing to commit to this level of study in any of the subjects they choose.

Gaining interest in the subject interestin­g of choice is key. Students who enjoy their learning are likely to pay close attention to lessons and also spend a lot of time working on that subject outside of the classroom. If you find topics genuinely interestin­g it is easy to dedicate time to studying them and develop your knowledge through wider reading. It is likely that you will also spend longer on assignment­s relating to areas of personal interest, which means you are likely to do better in them than topics you are less keen on. This will also contribute to higher grade prospects.

When selecting your A-levels, it is important that you play to your strengths. If you are excellent at problem solving and applied skills, then you are likely to succeed at subjects such as Mathematic­s or Chemistry whereas if essay writing is your forte, humanities and arts subjects such as English or History might suit you better. It is worth speaking to teachers to ensure that you have a complete understand­ing of what will be asked of you at A-level in each subject.

Other factors that influence subject combinatio­ns are parental influence and economic factors

Conclusive­ly our advice to students is to let your dreams guide you for the proper combinatio­n and lead you to the profession of your choice.

Rejoice Moyo: Assistant Customer Service & Informatio­n officer Trust Academy

3rd floor Haddon and Sly Building, cnr 8th Ave and Fife Street Bulawayo.

09-883690, 0715553483,email: trustacade­my.co.zw

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