2016 O levels (Kids born in 2000)

[Essential]

all the best to dragon babies ! They all put great effort ! Cheers

[janet88]

zbear:

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.

really?
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.

[janet88]

slmkhoo:

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.

i thought GIRLS have advantage of time since they do not have to serve NS.
now that you have explained your daughter's situation, i have a better understanding. thank you.

[Imp75]

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I confess I have no experience in this area since my kids are still young and my knowledge could be outdated but I am coming from the perspective of a concerned parent (like what I would do if met with same dilemma).

[janet88]

Imp75:

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).

too late to change. 16/1 4pm was the deadline for submission.
so far, only MI offers commerce stream.
thanks for your advice.

[Nebbermind]

janet88:

Imp75:

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).

too late to change. 16/1 4pm was the deadline for submission.
so far, only MI offers commerce stream.
thanks for your advice.

If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near...

[janet88]

Nebbermind:

If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near...

SIM is near near....but if not govt funded and based on hubby's financial status, can't afford.

[Nebbermind]

janet88:

Nebbermind:

If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near...

SIM is near near....but if not govt funded and based on hubby's financial status, can't afford.

I think business courses not all that expensive

[janet88]

Nebbermind:

janet88:

[quote=\"Nebbermind\"]
If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near...

SIM is near near....but if not govt funded and based on hubby's financial status, can't afford.

I think business courses not all that expensive[/quote]i am praying hard my hubby's status would improve soon.

[schweppes]

janet88:

Nebbermind:

If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near...

SIM is near near....but if not govt funded and based on hubby's financial status, can't afford.

There's SIM University or Unisim (i think this is govt funded but for those interested to find out more, please check with institution to confirm) and there's SIM Global Education, which is not govt funded.

There's also SIT for poly students (can get 1-2 years exemptions) and A level students