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    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Tertiary Education - A-Levels, Diplomas, Degrees
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    • E Offline
      excalibres
      last edited by

      Hi,


      wld like to provide some inputs here! I had the benefits of experiencing both JC and Poly thus can provide my 2 cents worth of advice.

      The key question to ask yourself / your child is that what is the end goal of their education path. For many, its either
      1) Get into a local university
      2) Local or not, I would like to pursue what I passionate about.

      1a) If the answer is 1, simply think what kind of education fits your personality! JC is kinda more stressful, focus on the results of your A levels and more academic focus. Key point is if you think you can mug real hug and still enjoy learning subjects like science, math and languages, Go JC THEN!
      However, if you can’t tahan the long hours of mugging and prefer a more interactive way of learning, poly is the way to go. It ain’t hard like before for poly grads to enter into university. Just study hard when you need to and accumulate lots of credentials(cca records, exp, achievements) during your poly time. Fret not, the schools will provide you with the opportunities but you need to put some effort to it. I have seen many of my friends entering local universities (SMU business, NUS business etc) from polys too!

      2) If the answer is 2, you can certainly consider going to poly! In poly, you get to study what you truly love and the modules are more specific towards a particular industry or interest. (eg Business, aviation engineering, marketing, etc…) MOST IMPTLY, you need to be extremely discipline. Unlike secondary schools where your teachers will spoon feed you with answers and guides, you need to take total control in polys. Just do your part and it will def work out for you!

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        questionable_i
        last edited by

        I wonder if you want to try for the EAE, and you do not have relevant subjects that you are currently taking that is related to the course you want to enter via EAE, do this means that one would have a lower chance of getting into the course via EAE? Like example, if one wants to enter Accounting course via EAE, but you do not take POA as one of your subjects, does this mean that it will lower your chance as you do not have any chance to participate in any of relevant to the accounting course?

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          emoh
          last edited by

          questionable_i:
          I wonder if you want to try for the EAE, and you do not have relevant subjects that you are currently taking that is related to the course you want to enter via EAE, do this means that one would have a lower chance of getting into the course via EAE? Like example, if one wants to enter Accounting course via EAE, but you do not take POA as one of your subjects, does this mean that it will lower your chance as you do not have any chance to participate in any of relevant to the accounting course?

          Don't think so unless its stated as a pre-requisite. For Ngee Ann Poly Accounting they just need pass in EL, Maths and 3 other subjects.

          http://www.np.edu.sg/ba/courses/acc/Pages/acc.aspx.

          https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/eae/frequently-asked-questions

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            questionable_i
            last edited by

            emoh:
            questionable_i:

            I wonder if you want to try for the EAE, and you do not have relevant subjects that you are currently taking that is related to the course you want to enter via EAE, do this means that one would have a lower chance of getting into the course via EAE? Like example, if one wants to enter Accounting course via EAE, but you do not take POA as one of your subjects, does this mean that it will lower your chance as you do not have any chance to participate in any of relevant to the accounting course?


            Don't think so unless its stated as a pre-requisite. For Ngee Ann Poly Accounting they just need pass in EL, Maths and 3 other subjects.

            http://www.np.edu.sg/ba/courses/acc/Pages/acc.aspx.

            https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/eae/frequently-asked-questions

            Thank you.

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              polygoing
              last edited by

              Hi has anyone gone for a EAE interview for information technology at the Polys?


              what do they ask?
              Is there an aptitude test

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                leontay
                last edited by

                different course would have different requirement. some may require aptitude test (my kiddo going for one this sat for TP (aviation management). some may just shortlist you for interview.

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                  janet88
                  last edited by

                  as a parent, we really have to keep up with the changes.

                  there is EAE, PFP and direct admission for poly now.
                  son’s classmate has EAE to do PFP in the poly…the classmate would have to pass English and Math. in a way, it’s definitely less stressful. it took me some time to digest this info.

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                    KoalaMummy
                    last edited by

                    This year, I heard so many good news about EAE. seems much easier to get through EAE now…

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                      kitty2
                      last edited by

                      KoalaMummy:
                      This year, I heard so many good news about EAE. seems much easier to get through EAE now...

                      The results are out?

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                        lynntan15
                        last edited by

                        kitty2:
                        KoalaMummy:

                        This year, I heard so many good news about EAE. seems much easier to get through EAE now...


                        The results are out?

                        Out last week. supposed to accept by 31/08/2017.

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