2016 O levels (Kids born in 2000)

[Kee Kor]

janet88:

Kee Kor:

Thanks I really appreciate all your advises. DS is in an architecture related course. A GPA of 3.5 and above will require quite a bit of catching up and hard work for him next semester onwards.

hi kee kor,
it is indeed hard work and require lots of discipline to get 3.5 GPA.
but this being the dragon year batch, they really have no choice if they want to get into local U.

Dragon year headache! DS said top in his course got 3.5+ GPA. Not good too

[janet88]

Kee Kor:

janet88:

[quote=\"Kee Kor\"]Thanks I really appreciate all your advises. DS is in an architecture related course. A GPA of 3.5 and above will require quite a bit of catching up and hard work for him next semester onwards.

hi kee kor,
it is indeed hard work and require lots of discipline to get 3.5 GPA.
but this being the dragon year batch, they really have no choice if they want to get into local U.

Dragon year headache! DS said top in his course got 3.5+ GPA. Not good too[/quote]son got GPA of 3.5 and still didn't make it to dean's list. CCA is a must to gain points in order to enter local U. son's classmates have 5 or 6 CCAs...it's tough balancing. for first semestral exam, he has done well on his own. so what he needs is encouragement and praise to do better for the exams in Dec before the start of 2nd year poly.

[Coolkidsrock2]

How do we check if kid is on Dean’s List? DD’s friends do not talk about grades so not sure how she stakes up. In fact, they don’t even talk about which schools they come from.

[kitty2]

Coolkidsrock2:

How do we check if kid is on Dean's List? DD's friends do not talk about grades so not sure how she stakes up. In fact, they don't even talk about which schools they come from.

Those in Dean's list will be rewarded. Their GPA is always above 3.7 to perfect score !

[Coolkidsrock2]

Rewarded as in will get some form of notification? What about being offered the DiplomaPlus program?

[kitty2]

Coolkidsrock2:

Rewarded as in will get some form of notification? What about being offered the DiplomaPlus program?

Yes, will be notified to receive the award. For the prog, everyone can apply

[janet88]

Coolkidsrock2:

Rewarded as in will get some form of notification? What about being offered the DiplomaPlus program?

there is a diploma plus program offered...however i advised son to concentrate on his full time course and work harder to get a higher GPA instead. subjects will be tougher and more time will be required for semester 2 as there are projects. my next goal for him is to be in the dean's list.

[Coolkidsrock2]

kitty2:

Coolkidsrock2:

Rewarded as in will get some form of notification? What about being offered the DiplomaPlus program?

Yes, will be notified to receive the award. For the prog, everyone can apply

Thank you.

[kitty2]

Coolkidsrock2:

kitty2:

[quote=\"Coolkidsrock2\"]Rewarded as in will get some form of notification? What about being offered the DiplomaPlus program?

Yes, will be notified to receive the award. For the prog, everyone can apply

Thank you.[/quote]

Welcome! Best Wishes to your kid. I understand that those students from Banking and Finance always have perfect score in their GPA.

[Coolkidsrock2]

janet88:

Coolkidsrock2:

Rewarded as in will get some form of notification? What about being offered the DiplomaPlus program?

there is a diploma plus program offered...however i advised son to concentrate on his full time course and work harder to get a higher GPA instead. subjects will be tougher and more time will be required for semester 2 as there are projects. my next goal for him is to be in the dean's list.

I advised DD to take it up as she seems to have the extra time and it is always good to learn more now that they are at or near the prime of their learning ability. It is also an opportunity for them to get to know more people and network with students from other faculties.