2016 O levels (Kids born in 2000)
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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I confess I have no experience in this area since my kids are still young and my knowledge could be outdated but I am coming from the perspective of a concerned parent (like what I would do if met with same dilemma).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I confess I have no experience in this area since my kids are still young and my knowledge could be outdated but I am coming from the perspective of a concerned parent (like what I would do if met with same dilemma).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. -
janet88:
If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near...
too late to change. 16/1 4pm was the deadline for submission.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).
so far, only MI offers commerce stream.
thanks for your advice. -
Nebbermind:
SIM is near near....but if not govt funded and based on hubby's financial status, can't afford.
If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near... -
janet88:
I think business courses not all that expensive
SIM is near near....but if not govt funded and based on hubby's financial status, can't afford.Nebbermind:
If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near... -
Nebbermind:
I think business courses not all that expensive[/quote]i am praying hard my hubby's status would improve soon.
SIM is near near....but if not govt funded and based on hubby's financial status, can't afford.janet88:
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If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near... -
janet88:
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.
SIM is near near....but if not govt funded and based on hubby's financial status, can't afford.Nebbermind:
If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near...
There's also SIT for poly students (can get 1-2 years exemptions) and A level students -
janet88:
Apart from the \"big\" 4, NUS, NTU, SMU and SUTD, can consider Unisim and SIT. The fees are lower than those charged at private institutions (SIMGE, PSB Academy, Kaplan)
SIM is near near....but if not govt funded and based on hubby's financial status, can't afford.Nebbermind:
If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near...
In meantime, do encourage your son to work part-time during the school hols. Can earn some pocket money, learn the value of money and gain some work skills at the same time. -
Fees range between $24,000 to $36,000 (depending on degree prog) for 3-4 years study at UniSIM or SIT. To have an idea,
UniSIM http://uc.unisim.edu.sg/tuitionFee.html
SIT http://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/sites/default/files/AY201617_Tuition_Fees.pdf
Can pay by per semester/trimester and there's study loans available
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