Networking Group - JCs General
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zbear:
I would discourage it unless the student really has a lot of capacity. It would mean spreading efforts thinner, probably having to reduce CCA and other involvement, and may mean less energy to cope with an H3 (if the students later wants to take one). I guess it does give and extra H1 grade to use for university application (more choice, not that you can use all 5 content subjects). My daughter very briefly considered asking to do that, but I pointed out that since she wanted to take 2 CCAs and possibly a H3, she should just stick with her 4 content subjects. She is now so busy she's glad she didn't!
OIC. Is there any substantial benefit to do this?jtoh:
Hamsomy is referring to 3H2 + 2H1 core subjects, on top of GP, PW and MT. -
zbear:
No real benefit to doing this except to feed the subject interest of the student. And if you intend to apply to local unis, there really is no advantage as they'll only consider the prerequisite subjects for the course and your UAS. As for scholarships, you're probably better off doing H3 and beefing up your CCA and other activities.jtoh:
Hamsomy is referring to 3H2 + 2H1 core subjects, on top of GP, PW and MT.
OIC. Is there any substantial benefit to do this? -
Is H3 a ‘requirement’ for scholarships? Have you heard any scholarship recipients who did not take H3?
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H3 is required for A* Scholarship. But not all scholarships.
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ngl2010:
Is H3 a 'requirement' for scholarships? Have you heard any scholarship recipients who did not take H3?
No, H3 is not a requirement for scholarships. -
For A* scholarship, if you don’t take H3, 4 Science H2 are required.
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In my opinion, 4 H2 subjects can weigh a ton load on a JC1 student. Bear in mind that there’s PW which is very time consuming as much research is needed. If there is mother tongue, it only adds up to the work load. Only take 4 H2 if you have a strong interest in the subjects or probably aiming for scholarships. Do consider wisely
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jtoh:
However, since scholarships are competitive, anything which boosts the candidate's profile might help. It's an indication that the student is capable of that level of academic work, if nothing else.ngl2010:
Is H3 a 'requirement' for scholarships? Have you heard any scholarship recipients who did not take H3?
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:thankyou: czw138, jtoh, mindays and slmkhoo
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czw168:
For A* scholarship, if you don't take H3, 4 Science H2 are required.
4 Science H2s? So it's BPCM + 1 contrasting H1 subject?
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