2016 O levels (Kids born in 2000)
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jetsetter:
parents are more well versed to discuss with their kids what options are available based on their results and interests. Polytechnics have literally sent out to all the Y2K students all the courses in thick booklets.
More imptly, gap btw starting salaries n career opps of grads and dip holders has been significantly narrowed, so pp are less bothered about getting into which jc or poly. Just adhere to the given cop chart and pick accordingly. The g will ensure u hv a decent rice bowl after graduation.
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Imp75:
According to my friend, this is the part which has changed. Although straight A's never hurt, even the govt scholarship boards are more willing to ignore less-wonderful results if the candidate has something else to strongly recommend him such as CCA, VIA or whatever, or if he is extremely strong in a relevant subject. Overall, the student must have something \"good\" about him, but not necessarily straight A's.To get scholarships, esp from ah gong, besides straight As, you need to have plenty to show eg CCA, VIA, leadership etc.
15 years ago, when my sis got a scholarship from a private organization (therefore less stringent), besides having straight As, she was also the Captain of VJC's volleyball team and spent 2 months building schools for some schools in the villages in Philippines. She wasn't even called up for Ah gong's scholarships (maybe b/c her S papers no distinction).
The changes have only been over the past 5 yrs or so, so your sister was still under the \"old days\". -
What are the pros and cons of MI vs Polytechnic?
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Hi all,
Jurong jc or YIshun Jc , any advice
Yishun is nearer to home address. -
janet88:
What are the pros and cons of MI vs Polytechnic?
MI leads to A levels; Poly to a diploma. For employability, Poly is better; for a chance to go to a university course which is not so tied to a poly course, MI offers that chance, but it is not a sure thing. I was told that about 30% of MI graduands make it to local universities, but few to the most competitive courses. The MI to university route is more likely for those who slipped up somehow and got worse O level grades than their abilities would warrant, or for those who didn't work very hard for their O levels and then suddenly \"wake up\" and start working. Those who are inherently weak and got poor O level grades even though they tried hard are unlikely to get very improved A level grades even with 3 yrs to study for them.
MI has a classroom system leading to exams and is more similar to sec school; poly seems more modular, and has more assignments and projects and less emphasis on exams. We chose MI for my daughter 3 yrs ago because we didn't think she would cope well with the poly system at 16yo. I have heard of many kids who enjoy the freedom of poly too much in the first year and have a rude awakening, but most wake up and get their act together after that.
Other differences - MI has uniform, poly doesn't. MI requires 1 CCA, CCAs are optional in poly. MI follows sec school terms, poly is different (makes vacations difficult if you have younger kids). MI fees are lower than poly fees. -
thank you slmkhoo.
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Hi Parents!
DS just got back his results a few days ago but seems like we have difficulty choosing a JC for him. We live equally far from Nanyang JC and ACJC and DS says he's fine with either one. Can parents recommend which JC delivers a more holistic education and has better culture?Any help will be appreciated! :thankyou: -
slmkhoo:
hi slmkhoo,janet88:
What are the pros and cons of MI vs Polytechnic?
MI has a classroom system leading to exams and is more similar to sec school; poly seems more modular, and has more assignments and projects and less emphasis on exams. We chose MI for my daughter 3 yrs ago because we didn't think she would cope well with the poly system at 16yo. I have heard of many kids who enjoy the freedom of poly too much in the first year and have a rude awakening, but most wake up and get their act together after that.
Other differences - MI has uniform, poly doesn't. MI requires 1 CCA, CCAs are optional in poly. MI follows sec school terms, poly is different (makes vacations difficult if you have younger kids). MI fees are lower than poly fees.
using both your sound advice and his english tutor's advice, we have decided to choose MI as the first choice. my son feels he won't be be disciplined & mature enough to enter poly at 16/17 and experience a culture shock with too much freedom. :thankyou: so much for your advice. -
Hi, anyone knows what is the criteria to offer 4H2 PCME in Meridian JC?
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floppy:
Just realize NUS and NTU do publish the indicative grade profile for both A level and Poly online. You can refer to the http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/gradeprofile/sprogramme-igp.html. Most require high 3s but Law and Med require a perfect 4 (as highlighted by the news article also).
They do reveal for specific courses but not widely available to the general public. The polytechnics would be able to advise. Some info gathered from reporters last year (http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/more-poly-grads-in-top-degree-courses-hereAugmum:
Yes, general statistics, i know,..But what abt for specified courses/ faculties ? Any idea do they reveal as well ?
Btw, Make it to local Uni...is not equivalent to make it to \" desired course\" ... Some juz have to make do with any courses which their CGPA permits...( of coz, same goes for A levels students, not only Poly students)
- Law and Med require near perfect GPA 4.0 to qualify (A level requires near perfect A).
- Poly students make up around 2% of Law and Med cohort (7 students each).
- 40 poly students admitted into architecture (not sure about the size of the intake).
- 253 poly students admitted into accountancy (not sure about the size of the faculties).
I guess the courses not mentioned (business, arts and social science, science, engineering, etc) would probably see more poly grads as they are fairly generic and accept almost all comers.
It is more likely for the poly grads to be aligned with their desired course than A levels, given the limitation / specialization / eligible criterias of their diplomas. The A level student has a wider selection and is more likely to just make any selection when their desired option is not available.
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