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[Skyed]

dreamerz718:

Skyed:

[quote=\"dreamerz718\"]I've got a raw of 8

Eng A2
Chem A1
Bio A1
E.Lit A1
combined humans A1
emath A2
HCL D7

so 8-2=6, offered ESIP

do I have a chance of appealing successfully in VJC science? because I heard it is risky to put a school you don't meet the COP for as first choice....or should I be content with gunning for ACJC?
( a little desperate, sorry)
any opinion is very much welcomed!!

Are you planning to appeal to VJ if you don't get in? If so, then put VJ as first choice. I think it's pretty safe to put AC as second, chances are you'll get in even if it's your first or second choice.

yes i intend to appeal, and make a very good effort to appeal....do i stand a chance? even if it is a small one?
am i ruining my chances of AC just incase i fail to get into vjc?[/quote]You are not 'ruining' your chance at AC. If you have something significant to appeal to VJ with, I would encourage you to put it as your first choice. I believe you're a safe 6 pointer for AC because your raw is 8, which is better than those who apply to AC with 10-4, and posting is based off raw score after nett score.

[dreamerz718]

alright! thank you for your kind response

[dreamerz718]

Skyed:

dreamerz718:

[quote=\"Skyed\"]Depends. What are you appealing with?

i have no idea...the appeal form just asked me to attach my result slip and sec 3 to 4 results...

If you don't have any significant achievements or your CCA isn't one of VJ's niche CCAs, then you should just aim AC I think. And also, what are your results?? If your nett is 6 then definitely AC, unless you're interested in arts in which case, you have a decent shot at VJ.[/quote]Eng A2
Math A2
Chem A1
Bio A1
E.lit A1
combined humans A1
HCL D7

i would want to go to sci stream...although my arts and science are balanced, i have a greater inclination towards the sciences.
my intended combi is H2 chem bio lit, H1 math

my CCA is chinese orchestra...i doubt it is a niche in VJC..but definitely a niche in my sch

[Skyed]

dreamerz718:

Eng A2
Math A2
Chem A1
Bio A1
E.lit A1
combined humans A1
HCL D7

i would want to go to sci stream...although my arts and science are balanced, i have a greater inclination towards the sciences.
my intended combi is H2 chem bio lit, H1 math

my CCA is chinese orchestra...i doubt it is a niche in VJC..but definitely a niche in my sch

You're right, it's not one of VJ's niche ccas. However, since you said it's a niche for your school, I'm assuming you represented your school and won stuff/leadership in it?? If so, then I think you may have a chance at appealing.

[dreamerz718]

Skyed:

dreamerz718:

Eng A2
Math A2
Chem A1
Bio A1
E.lit A1
combined humans A1
HCL D7

i would want to go to sci stream...although my arts and science are balanced, i have a greater inclination towards the sciences.
my intended combi is H2 chem bio lit, H1 math

my CCA is chinese orchestra...i doubt it is a niche in VJC..but definitely a niche in my sch

You're right, it's not one of VJ's niche ccas. However, since you said it's a niche for your school, I'm assuming you represented your school and won stuff/leadership in it?? If so, then I think you may have a chance at appealing.

it's hard to say whether i've won stuff...because even if i did...it's more of a group thing, not individually because i'm in an orchestra.

[Eldest Daughter]

Hey! thanks for all the info above!

[phtthp]

from A level results (past few batches) :-

wondering who tend to Perform better in A level, at RI ?
is it the group of 80 % IP students (from Y1-Y6), or the 20 % JAE students (Y5-Y6) ?

[stress_kidd_sg]

I would say HCI is a better choice if you want a more "Chinese" environment. Either way, both NJC and HCI are IP schools and the people there are alright as well. All the best!

[mathtuition88]

stress_kidd_sg:

I would say HCI is a better choice if you want a more \"Chinese\" environment. Either way, both NJC and HCI are IP schools and the people there are alright as well. All the best!

Good point, it is good to take note of which environment you prefer while seeking a JC.

\"English\" schools and \"Chinese\" schools do have some differences in culture. For instance, last time in RI, Rugby (a \"English\" sport) was a big thing and a compulsory event for students to attend and watch the rugby finals. Students who have totally no interest in rugby still had to attend the compulsory event.

[mamajoy]

Hi, need some advice on H2 History and Geog. My DS is choosing between the 2 subjects. He thinks that Geog questions are easier but he has more interest in Hist. Also is the amount required to be memorised just as heavy for both? I would really appreciate any advice or info on the above. THank you very much in advance.