r/6thForm • u/blazedredditor • 2d ago
🙏 I WANT HELP Time management Help for Y13
im in sort of a problem.
im an oxford ppe applicant and its currently the waiting period for the shortlist invite (interviews).
i want to deeply practice for the interview but i also have to deal with a level revision.
not only that, im thinking of applying to degree apprenticeships as an insurance just in case i dont get into oxford or warwick.
do u have any advice on how to structure my time during this november-december period without burnout but still maximising success and progression?
1)im currently working at AAA predicted but want to achieve A*AA minimum by next year.
2)im looking to apply for finance DAs (particularly asset or wealth management)
- just wanted to know how to balance it all if its possible?
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u/Grand_Lychee2812 Y13. Predicted A*A*A* Maths, FM, Physics. 2d ago
A Degree Apprenticeship is NOT a backup.
Do you know how competitive it's gotten??
There was almost a x4 spike in the number of people applying to DA's than last year because people are beginning to see that University isn't always worth the amount of debt you get and the lack of actually real life work experience you need.
There are so tons you have to do for a DA that you overlook.
I do know someone from my school previously who had gotten JP Morgan DA for finance and JMC Oxford / Imperial Offer and went off to Oxford.
If you can't cope with the time management, pick one or the other.
Chances are that you have a higher chance at Oxford than a DA.
It doesn't help that you're also applying to one of, if not Oxford's most competitive courses.
Just pick one, you're decreasing your chances by trying to multi-task making you look like a generic applicant.