2016 O levels (Kids born in 2000)
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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).[/quote]Yes, the 3 Local Unis published their IGP for both A level and Poly pupils...
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-herefloppy:
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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.
Historical figures are even available for the past recent years...( saw it some where, tabulated by someone)...
Yes, at least CGPA of 3.5/6 n above, (under normal applications, exclude DA) NOT juz > 3.0...
That was WHY i highlighted in my previous posting that ...
If Poly pupils were to choose a popular / competitive course, needs to score HIGH CGPA...Successful applicants for such courses, all had CGPA of near 3.9 ...Augmum:
If u are talking abt Popular courses in Local Unis...as what i observe from my gal's current batch...Not too many successful applicants are from Poly...i heard that those who were successful ... All of them had achieved HIGH CGPA of near 3.9...n were fr similar Poly courses...thus, very stiff competition for Poly kids too...
But if u talking abt courses like Arts n Social Sciences or Engineering ...(those faculties which can take in much bigger cohort)...Yes, more vacancies are avail for Poly kids n of coz lower GPA COP .... -
after o level results, another 2 weeks wait for posting results…then it will be the start of a new journey.
hopefully son will mature during this period and is clear about what course he wants to take in U after his A levels…but it will have to wait till after his NS. -
Anyone here knows when the o levels cert will be ready for collection from school?
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janet88:
after o level results, another 2 weeks wait for posting results...then it will be the start of a new journey.
hopefully son will mature during this period and is clear about what course he wants to take in U after his A levels....but it will have to wait till after his NS.
Janet, no rush. My DS till now doesn't know what he wants to do after A levels n NS.
Boys generally take a longer time to mature n make decisions. -
zbear:
Yes, Janet, no rush - he's got 3 yrs plus NS. Some guys I know even changed their minds and re-applied for a different course during their NS years. Boys have that advantage of time. Girls decide faster partly because their deadline is earlier; my JC2 daughter still has no idea what she wants to do (although she is finally narrowing things down a bit) and she will really be running out of time soon.
Janet, no rush. My DS till now doesn't know what he wants to do after A levels n NS.janet88:
after o level results, another 2 weeks wait for posting results...then it will be the start of a new journey.
hopefully son will mature during this period and is clear about what course he wants to take in U after his A levels....but it will have to wait till after his NS.
Boys generally take a longer time to mature n make decisions. -
all the best to dragon babies ! They all put great effort ! Cheers
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zbear:
really?
Janet, no rush. My DS till now doesn't know what he wants to do after A levels n NS.janet88:
after o level results, another 2 weeks wait for posting results...then it will be the start of a new journey.
hopefully son will mature during this period and is clear about what course he wants to take in U after his A levels....but it will have to wait till after his NS.
Boys generally take a longer time to mature n make decisions.
my boy is undecided what course he likes in poly, which is why we feel that doing A levels is a better choice than poly...at least there are more avenues. -
slmkhoo:
i thought GIRLS have advantage of time since they do not have to serve NS.
Yes, Janet, no rush - he's got 3 yrs plus NS. Some guys I know even changed their minds and re-applied for a different course during their NS years. Boys have that advantage of time. Girls decide faster partly because their deadline is earlier; my JC2 daughter still has no idea what she wants to do (although she is finally narrowing things down a bit) and she will really be running out of time soon.
now that you have explained your daughter's situation, i have a better understanding. thank you. -
You may want to give it further consideration re: Poly or JC because statistically only 40% (my time only 10-20%) of A level students progress to universities. If you think your son may not fall into the 40%, then perhaps doing Poly may be a better option since it will be considered as a tertiary education (undecided then don’t do specialized courses, go for general ones like Biz Adm? etc)
Regarding Commerce or Science streams, I thought Commerce stream has been scrapped? Only left Arts or Science? Anyway, to do well in Science stream, M (A and E) and S (preferably pure sciences during O) must be very good.
I confess I have no experience in this area since my kids are still young and my knowledge could be outdated but I am coming from the perspective of a concerned parent (like what I would do if met with same dilemma). -
Imp75:
too late to change. 16/1 4pm was the deadline for submission.You may want to give it further consideration re: Poly or JC because statistically only 40% (my time only 10-20%) of A level students progress to universities. If you think your son may not fall into the 40%, then perhaps doing Poly may be a better option since it will be considered as a tertiary education (undecided then don't do specialized courses, go for general ones like Biz Adm? etc)
Regarding Commerce or Science streams, I thought Commerce stream has been scrapped? Only left Arts or Science? Anyway, to do well in Science stream, M (A and E) and S (preferably pure sciences during O) must be very good.
I confess I have no experience in this area since my kids are still young and my knowledge could be outdated but I am coming from the perspective of a concerned parent (like what I would do if met with same dilemma).
so far, only MI offers commerce stream.
thanks for your advice.
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