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zeemimi:

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[quote=\"zeemimi\"]Dd also went to ip jc. I guess it varies for every individual. She had a very cohesive class consisting of about 80% fr ip. And it is not true the ip kids all do better. In fact the jae in her class performed better because they were more rigorously exam trained. But the ip students pick up fast. once they are used to the exams rigours, they'll do fine. But I'm not sure about njc though.

Oh,that's comforting to hear haha,but i know in NJC,the IP students and the JAE students will be assigned to separate classes,so its like kinda segregating..Hmm

Yup I heard about that. It's kinda strange.[/quote]Yes...indeed it is,so the segregation there kinda make me rather hesitant about going there.Anyway thanks for your help!(:

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Hi can anybody else give advises about going to NJC?Really want to know more about things at NJC.Your help is appreciated!

[zbear]

Did I read correctly - PSLE is 338???

[zbear]

Maybe you should post your question in NJC Thread?

[havok_ex]

zbear:

Did I read correctly - PSLE is 338???

Haha. Sorry typo, 238.

[isetan]

havok_ex:

Hey there, I need some advice. My younger brother just got his O-level results today and he scored 3 points after CCA and higher MT deductions. He was thinking of going NJC or HCI but is worried about going to HCI. He is from a neighborhood secondary school and his PSLE was at 338. He feels that he is not 'smart' enough for top schools like HCJC and RJC and is afraid that he wont fit in. Any advice? Would NJC be a better fit for him? Or should he try for HCI? I feel that he should try for HCI but I dont want him to be pressured either.

Normally by history, the cut off for HCI or RI is 2 points. Nothing wrong if he score 238 during Psle as its all abt hard work. And that's proven to be paid off. He can still put these JCs as first choice follow by NJC. Take up the challenge if I were in his shoe.

[pirated]

PSLE score is totally irrelevant here.


It just proves that any school can produce 3 or 4 pointers if the students work hard.

[Nebbermind]

jetsetter:

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yea,actually i'm kinda stuck between Andersons,Nanyang and National JC,but njc has always been my ideal sch so yeah haha

Go for NJC if your dream school's just 30-40min away.

You won't regret it. Looks good on resume. Think long term. NJC not so \"cliquish\" like other JCs with affiliates.

Er...affiliates? Donch they have one whole lot moving in automatically thru IP?

[Jennifer]

havok_ex:

Hey there, I need some advice. My younger brother just got his O-level results today and he scored 3 points after CCA and higher MT deductions. He was thinking of going NJC or HCI but is worried about going to HCI. He is from a neighborhood secondary school and his PSLE was at 338. He feels that he is not 'smart' enough for top schools like HCJC and RJC and is afraid that he wont fit in. Any advice? Would NJC be a better fit for him? Or should he try for HCI? I feel that he should try for HCI but I dont want him to be pressured either.

I am unfamiliar with O lvl results getting into JC requirements.

Just curious:
1. What is the score before CCA and HMT deductions?
2. How did your brother manage to get the score? Assisted by intensive tuitions? or independent self study?

Other than considering the points system, which school environment does your brother prefer?

All the best to your brother.

[zeemimi]

What’s your bro’s personality? Is he sociable? Adapts easily? Any same sec sch friends going to same jc as him?

NJC will have a better mix of students from many other sec schools compared to HCI. And with the segregation of ip and jae students, i think it is easier to fit in if he’s doesn’t have many friends going with him.
I don’t think going to NJC will short change your bro.
Let him make his own decision so that when things get tough, it’s due to his own choice and he is responsible for himself.