All About A Levels
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slmkhoo:
In that case, he should go for the hybrid combinations with 1 or 2 humanities. I believe such combinations are still considered 'science'.[/quote]One more thing....when he is choosing his \"hybrid\" subject combi do ask him to try to take H2 maths as if I am not wrong, alot of engineering courses in Uni needs its applicants to have a foundation in H2 maths. If he is pretty sure in taking up only a degree in economics, business and accountancy(?) then H1 or even Additional Mathematics would do the trick.jcstudent97:
[quote=\"slmkhoo\"]A better question to ask might be which subjects your son prefers to study and what kind of career he is enthused by. It's not the college that gets the grades but the student, and he is likely to study better if he is interested in the subjects.
He's actually interested in trying something new and taking the arts subjects, but he doesn't want to give up science because he's been taking it for so many years... As for career choice, the courses that he wants to take in uni have no prerequisites.
Thus taking up H2 maths would essentially keep his choices open for either a science or arts major in Uni. :rahrah:
For more information on the minimum subject requirements for a specific degree programme and its Indicative Grade Profile, do check out the websites of the three Unis too!
If your son is still interested in seeing what are the other choices available out there, do try out these two sites that I have found.
http://www.cutoffpoint.sg/cut-off-points-for-JC
http://www.cutoffpoint.sg/polytechnic-courses-cut-off-point
What's special about it is that he can just key in his respective cut-off points for JC or Poly and the system would automatically give him all the available choices to choose from.
Hope that i could help! :xedfingers: -
Karen Wee:
One more thing....when he is choosing his \"hybrid\" subject combi do ask him to try to take H2 maths as if I am not wrong, alot of engineering courses in Uni needs its applicants to have a foundation in H2 maths. If he is pretty sure in taking up only a degree in economics, business and accountancy(?) then H1 or even Additional Mathematics would do the trick.
In that case, he should go for the hybrid combinations with 1 or 2 humanities. I believe such combinations are still considered 'science'.slmkhoo:
[quote=\"jcstudent97\"]
He's actually interested in trying something new and taking the arts subjects, but he doesn't want to give up science because he's been taking it for so many years... As for career choice, the courses that he wants to take in uni have no prerequisites.
Thus taking up H2 maths would essentially keep his choices open for either a science or arts major in Uni. :rahrah:
For more information on the minimum subject requirements for a specific degree programme and its Indicative Grade Profile, do check out the websites of the three Unis too!
If your son is still interested in seeing what are the other choices available out there, do try out these two sites that I have found.
http://www.cutoffpoint.sg/cut-off-points-for-JC
http://www.cutoffpoint.sg/polytechnic-courses-cut-off-point
What's special about it is that he can just key in his respective cut-off points for JC or Poly and the system would automatically give him all the available choices to choose from.
Hope that i could help! :xedfingers:[/quote]Wow... Thanks for everyone's help!
I think he's gonna go with TJ science then VJ arts in his order of choices... Because taking 3 arts subjects he has never taken before might be too challenging...
Also, the TJC website's subject combinations for 2014 page doesn't show a hybrid combination with bio instead of chem or physics. Does this mean hybrid combination cannot take with bio? -
upseechang:
U seem to be stronger in EL/Humanities so perhaps u can consider a more broad based IB education instead of Science stream in JC ?Hi, i just got my o level result on mon, i took the o levels in 2013. My results:
Eng-A1
Com Humans(ss/e.hist)-A1
A/E math-A2
Geog-A2
Bio-A2
Chem-A2
Phy-B3
Chinese-A1
L1R5 9-2=7
Please help, I need quick replies as I meed to submit Jae by tmrw 1600h.
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You’re asking if you should go for IB or A Levels, but neither of your selected JCs offers IB. If you’re interested in IB, the only option for you is SJI.
For subject combi, H2 subjects - Math and Chemistry are musts. Remaining 2 subjects - choose either Physics or Bio (depending on your interests now and what you might like to study in the uni). For the contrasting subject, Geog or Econs. -
adamtoh97:
Am a dummy about A levels too... Since the scores calculated are the same for the h1 subject and the worst h2 subject, my as well take H1 which is easier and might get better score for the subject. Can someone help please?
Thanks
You might want to take 4 H2s and/or H3 because of the eligibility criteria for scholarships. For instance, A*Star asks for at least a Merit in a Science/ Maths H3, with a minimum of 11 Academic Units. PSC recommends applicants take at least 11 AUs as well, although they also consider students with 10 AUs.
The other reason you might want to do it is for university admissions, if you're thinking of going overseas. For example, a UK Uni might require AAA, without specifying which H2 subjects. That gives you a bit of leeway if you have 4 H2s since you can afford to \"miss\" one subject. You're in a do-or-die position if you have 3 H2s only. Also, the typical offer for a small minority of UK universities (eg Cambridge) may be 4 H2 As, and can also include H3s (I've seen offers including H3s for Cambridge Medicine and Imperial Maths). US Unis also like to see that applicants take the \"most difficult course load available\" ie 12 AUs if you can. -
BitterSweet:
hello, would just like to check something - if I have passed higher chinese in o levels and choose to be exempted from H1CL in A levels, what would it say on my A level cert? would it show my o level higher chinese grade or would it just say that I am exempted?
I only did HCL and I don't remember MTL showing up at all on my A level cert. It can still count towards your UAS though. -
micko07:
Would you mind checking your A level cert to confirm if this is correct? Some are saying it will be reflected in the A level cert and some are saying it won't. Thanks.BitterSweet:
hello, would just like to check something - if I have passed higher chinese in o levels and choose to be exempted from H1CL in A levels, what would it say on my A level cert? would it show my o level higher chinese grade or would it just say that I am exempted?
I only did HCL and I don't remember MTL showing up at all on my A level cert. It can still count towards your UAS though. -
Karen Wee:
i agree with Karen's point,because my friend borrow geography note from his st nic friend,he nvr share with classmate except me=.=I argee with Skyed idea of putting MJC as your first choice and SRJC as your second. However, there is really no cause for disappointment or worry as SRJC is not a bad choice either. Yes, the cut-off point does differ by 3 but the outcome of your A levels really does boil down to your hardwork. It may sound cliche but the level of desire to do well in you really matters more then the school u are in. Try to mix with the correct crowd (those that also have a desire to do well) during your two-years and with your own hardwork, i can almost guarantee that you would not do any worse then your friends in MJC.
Plus you can also find time to study with your friends in MJC and get all the MJC notes, teacher's feedback etc from them too.
Also, try not to let your parents' scolding get to your confidence or your will to work hard as getting a 12 for your L1R5 is not something that is bad. In fact, you are even better then my daughter who got a 14 for her L1R5. But I knew she worked hard so I don't feel that there is anything wrong with a 14 or even a 12 as long as the person has done his/her best! :rahrah:
On the side note, it is important to know that you are graduating from the \"O\" levels to face the harder \"A\" levels so there is no time to be lazy and stop working hard!
we two save the time to find other sch's note(our sch note is those abridge ver. lol) and at the end we both got A in our O's -
ilovelaksa:
Both hwa chong and raffles are partial 3 every year. anyways, most chinese school 2 pointers are putting hc as their first choicezeemimi:
Many of DD's cohort 2 pointers are applying RI. She's skeptical if COP of RI can remain at 3 for this year. Even at 3, it will likely be a slight partial 3.
Hi zeemimi, congrats for your dd's stellar results. Wishg her the v best in her appln to her dream jc. I understand fm ds. Alot of his 2pter Victorian+Cedarian frens r applyg for RI. So I too, think RI will hv a cutoff of 2 this yr. Hwa Chong doesn't seem too popular for them as first choice as it entails further travel.
It also depends on where they stay. People at the east will most likely put RI while people at the west will put HCI.
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Well I’m overseas so the only thing I have on my computer is my A levels result slip, which doesn’t state HCL at all. I’m fairly certain that the actual certificate is exactly the same as well.
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