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SomebodyElse · Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Career Advice: +0/-0

Hi all,
As the title suggests, I need help.
I'm 16, just left school and got GCSE results today.
I want to end up in the IT programming/development area (I think Confused

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The problem is that I don't know whether to go to 6th Form and get A-Levels in Maths, Business and Physics; or go to college and get BTEC in IT.
Which of these do you think would be the best to get into a Computer Science Degree at uni and which would look best to an employer in the IT industry?

Please reply, I need to decide as soon as possible. (6th Form registration is tomorrow)

Thanks in advance

lexa10881 · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 4:26 am Post subject:

I am guessing that the college certificate would look better to an employer. But, I am not positive and a lot would depend on what you learn and know. I
think the college certificate would give you more opportunities later.

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cv · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:35 am Post subject: Btec in IT or college ?

Hi,

I would go for the Btec in IT. This will limit you to IT though !
It would be faster but would not necessarily cover Business and Physics.

Business studies are an important asset to a programmer - you need to understand business systems (even though that is more the analyst role - but you will end up doing both some times)

Business, Maths and Physics can be a way to engineering if you decide to change.
Your school counselor can also help you a lot, pay him/her a visit I am sure they will gladly help.

CV

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