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Hi there,
Making decisions about where to continue your education after school and the pressure to get the GCSE grades you want can feel really stressful.
It sounds like you have given a lot of thought to what you want to do. Its always good to consider other options in case your first choice doesnt work out. Its good to tackle this now, so that you know where you stand and can get the right support.
You mentioned that your predicted grade is lower than it used to be. Your English teacher will be able to talk to you about this. They may also be able to help you talk with a careers advisor. They can support you with your career choices.
You head of sixth form can talk through the options available to you and talking to them can help you get an understanding about how much your predicted grades will be taken into account and if there is any flexibility for your chosen subjects. Its important to be honest about your predicted grades, so you can get honest accurate advice. This will help you think about other options if you need to.
Remember that counsellors at ChildLine are always here if youd like to talk some more.
You could also take a look at our message boards to find out what other young people might have to say.
Take care,
Sam
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