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Imp75\" post_id=\"1935441\" time=\"1568596159\" user_id=\"2358:
Ok if doesn’t really care for 1 or 2 (eg non science courses), can just take 3H2 right cos I heard A level syllabus really content heavy so if can take lesser might as well do that.[/quote]Of course. I would venture to guess that most students in the population take 3H2s rather than 4. The important thing is to score at your UAS. If taking 3H2s rather than 4 allows you to maximise your score, why not. But if you have certain courses in mind which require H2 subject pre-requisites or if taking 4H2s would stand you in a more favourable state, then take 4H2s. Some JCs like HCI and RI have 4H2 as a default (provided that you meet the pre-requisites). This is because the JCs view the students as being capable of being stretched with no adverse impact on their UAS scores.
1. Optionsfloppy\" post_id=\"1935439\" time=\"1568595645\" user_id=\"97579:
[quote=Imp75 post_id=1935436 time=1568594720 user_id=2358]Why would people take 4H2 with increased content rather than 3H21H1 which frees up more time? I read HCI website that most take 4H2.
- Most local university courses have subject pre-requisite in H2, rarely in H1. With 1 additional H2, the number of options open up.
2. Scholarships
- Which would be the target that most students in HCI should be aiming for. -
Imp75\" post_id=\"1935441\" time=\"1568596159\" user_id=\"2358:
Ok if doesn’t really care for 1 or 2 (eg non science courses), can just take 3H2 right cos I heard A level syllabus really content heavy so if can take lesser might as well do that.[/quote]The short answer is yes. If the objective is to maximize returns / results, minimize the effort required, just take 3H2 (which is what the majority, outside of the top JCs / IP schools are doing).
1. Optionsfloppy\" post_id=\"1935439\" time=\"1568595645\" user_id=\"97579:
[quote=Imp75 post_id=1935436 time=1568594720 user_id=2358]Why would people take 4H2 with increased content rather than 3H21H1 which frees up more time? I read HCI website that most take 4H2.
- Most local university courses have subject pre-requisite in H2, rarely in H1. With 1 additional H2, the number of options open up.
2. Scholarships
- Which would be the target that most students in HCI should be aiming for.
The long answer is yes, but also depends on your combination. Ideally, the contrasting would be one that’s contrasting but-not-so contrasting
Hence, Econ works well for science students. If your interest / contrasting subject is History, I reckon it makes not much difference in H1 / H2 (probably lesser content, but still heavy).
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jtoh\" post_id=\"1935449\" time=\"1568597560\" user_id=\"19505:
Conversely, MI only allows students to offer 3 H2 + 1 H1; no student takes 4 H2s. With the extra year, this enables weaker students to maximise their chances of getting into local universities. Their performance (at least in the 2015-16 years) was about 30% of their students getting in to local universities. I guess the proportion of students taking 3 H2s in the various JCs will range in between.
Some JCs like HCI and RI have 4H2 as a default (provided that you meet the pre-requisites). This is because the JCs view the students as being capable of being stretched with no adverse impact on their UAS scores. -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1935454\" time=\"1568598183\" user_id=\"28674:
Yes, some JCs have 3H2s as a default with only the more capable students taking 4H2s.
Conversely, MI only allows students to offer 3 H2 + 1 H1; no student takes 4 H2s. With the extra year, this enables weaker students to maximise their chances of getting into local universities. Their performance (at least in the 2015-16 years) was about 30% of their students getting in to local universities. I guess the proportion of students taking 3 H2s in the various JCs will range in between.jtoh\" post_id=\"1935449\" time=\"1568597560\" user_id=\"19505:
Some JCs like HCI and RI have 4H2 as a default (provided that you meet the pre-requisites). This is because the JCs view the students as being capable of being stretched with no adverse impact on their UAS scores.
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I saw local universities some course admission IGP is AAA/A. Does it mean UAS and GP/PW are not impt?
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Imp75\" post_id=\"1935457\" time=\"1568600679\" user_id=\"2358:
They still count but lower weightage.
I saw local universities some course admission IGP is AAA/A. Does it mean UAS and GP/PW are not impt? -
Imp75\" post_id=\"1935457\" time=\"1568600679\" user_id=\"2358:
The published stats are usually in the form of the four core subjects, not in UAS. But your overall UAS still counts, especially for the more competitive courses.
I saw local universities some course admission IGP is AAA/A. Does it mean UAS and GP/PW are not impt? -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1935460\" time=\"1568601761\" user_id=\"28674:
Those 4 subjects account for 70 of 90 points (or 77.8%). Hence, they are an important determinant.
They still count but lower weightage.Imp75\" post_id=\"1935457\" time=\"1568600679\" user_id=\"2358:
I saw local universities some course admission IGP is AAA/A. Does it mean UAS and GP/PW are not impt?
GP / PW account for the balance. Even if you score C for both, you will still score 15/20 points - hardly a knock out blow for most courses, other than the most competitive ones. -
GP, Project Work and 4th Content Subject counts for the same weightage, i.e. 10 points each, in the UAS computation.
The other three content subjects count for 20 points each.
The XXX/X are as what their titles say, Indicative (not absolute) Grade Profiles - gives you a guide on the cut-off grades. -
doodbug\" post_id=\"1935467\" time=\"1568605144\" user_id=\"13281:
thks for the info too , i vaguely remember the points.
GP, Project Work and 4th Content Subject counts for the same weightage, i.e. 10 points each, in the UAS computation.
The other three content subjects count for 20 points each.
The XXX/X are as what their titles say, Indicative (not absolute) Grade Profiles - gives you a guide on the cut-off grades.
1) Is it correct : Uni entry is generally based on 3H2 & 2H1 ( 1contrasting subject + 1 GP or project work ? )
2) any idea abt H3 subject pts?
edit to add qn:
the extra project work , chinese , 4th H2 - for what purpose, can't add points on top of Combi of (3H2+2H1) ?
actually Sec2 subject combi selection is quite impt - as it leads to A level eligible subjects combi and into uni pts entry
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