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    • A Offline
      annielovesboogeydog
      last edited by

      Read this


      DO NOT go to a JC just because your L1R5 happens to fit the bill.


      http://www.domainofexperts.com/2014/01/do-not-go-to-jc-just-because-your-l1r5.html

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      • zac's mumZ Offline
        zac's mum
        last edited by

        CCLeow:
        HELP! Which JC should I go to with L1R5 11 pts nett/ 9 pts after minus 2pts

        Im staying in the east.

        In mind science stream:
        AJCJ - 7 cut off point (not sure if i should try to put as first choice thou im 9 pointer)
        SAJC - 9 cut off point (is it true as heard the culture is better but concern about the passing rate to enter local uni)
        AJC - 9 cut off point (is it true that they are famous for harder paper and retainer is high, concern about the merging with Serangoon JC)
        TJC - 9 cut off point (heard the culture is not so good and student arrogant)

        Anyone can advise on the passing rate for A level to enter local uni (NTU/NUS and SMU) is higher and the culture of the school as still dilemma of which school to choose.
        ACJC: you can still put this as your first choice since u seem to like it. If it really happens that the COP increases this year, u will get in.

        SAJC: it is a Christian school, presumably u will like it as it is similar to ACJC culture. Dunno about Uni entry rate.

        AJC (or any merging school): try to avoid as the teachers and staff and JC2 students are all getting their heads around the changes. Definitely will have some teething problems. U don’t want that to trickle down to your studies.

        TJC: the nearest to your house, assuming VJC is out of your reach. Why not? I dunno about any arrogant culture. During my JC days, TJC used to be the 4th ranked JC (after RJC, HCJC and NJC). So the academic side of things should be relatively good. Dunno about more recently.

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          Dreamgear
          last edited by

          CCLeow:
          HELP! Which JC should I go to with L1R5 11 pts nett/ 9 pts after minus 2pts

          Im staying in the east.

          In mind science stream:
          AJCJ - 7 cut off point (not sure if i should try to put as first choice thou im 9 pointer)
          SAJC - 9 cut off point (is it true as heard the culture is better but concern about the passing rate to enter local uni)
          AJC - 9 cut off point (is it true that they are famous for harder paper and retainer is high, concern about the merging with Serangoon JC)
          TJC - 9 cut off point (heard the culture is not so good and student arrogant)

          Anyone can advise on the passing rate for A level to enter local uni (NTU/NUS and SMU) is higher and the culture of the school as still dilemma of which school to choose.
          TJC without a doubt. Arrogant students are everywhere, same for nice students... The world is made up of different types of characters...

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            SUPERLATIVE.053238ECON
            last edited by

            Changes in exam format;

            H1 JC econ 2018: There is a drastically change on its format ,from partial case studies(70%) and essay(30%) to pure case studies 90 mark (100%). On the another hand ,H2 exam formats remains not much changes- Case studies 40% Easy 60%.

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              happyheart
              last edited by

              I am going on work trip next week on posting result day so won’t be around to help DS. In the event he needs to appeal to the choiced JC, what is the appeal process for JC and how can we prepare in advance? Thanks.

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                floppy
                last edited by

                Dreamgear:
                CCLeow:

                HELP! Which JC should I go to with L1R5 11 pts nett/ 9 pts after minus 2pts

                Im staying in the east.

                In mind science stream:
                AJCJ - 7 cut off point (not sure if i should try to put as first choice thou im 9 pointer)
                SAJC - 9 cut off point (is it true as heard the culture is better but concern about the passing rate to enter local uni)
                AJC - 9 cut off point (is it true that they are famous for harder paper and retainer is high, concern about the merging with Serangoon JC)
                TJC - 9 cut off point (heard the culture is not so good and student arrogant)

                Anyone can advise on the passing rate for A level to enter local uni (NTU/NUS and SMU) is higher and the culture of the school as still dilemma of which school to choose.

                TJC without a doubt. Arrogant students are everywhere, same for nice students... The world is made up of different types of characters...

                Seriously, I'm surprised that there is even a need to ask.

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                  cheryl12
                  last edited by

                  Hi all, can anyone recommend a good A level H2 Maths Topical book with clear solutions?


                  Thanks in advance!

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                  • sharonkhooS Offline
                    sharonkhoo
                    last edited by

                    cheryl12:
                    Hi all, can anyone recommend a good A level H2 Maths Topical book with clear solutions?


                    Thanks in advance!
                    My impression is that most JCs hand out copious notes and worked examples. My daughters didn't use anything else!

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                      Ksptan
                      last edited by

                      cheryl12:
                      Hi all, can anyone recommend a good A level H2 Maths Topical book with clear solutions?


                      Thanks in advance!
                      CS toh step by step?

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                        cheryl12
                        last edited by

                        slmkhoo:

                        My impression is that most JCs hand out copious notes and worked examples. My daughters didn't use anything else!
                        Yes, he didn't buy any guide book or assessment book in J1 but out of sudden, he tells me he wants to do H2 Maths Topical assessment. Maybe he is not clear in some topics or wants to improve his speed?! I hv left him in auto-pilot mode last year and I am not familiar with A level books.

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