Networking Group - JCs General
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gardenia64\" post_id=\"1958873\" time=\"1578964120\" user_id=\"92490:
You can’t compare SG with AU or UK. For starters, our A Level is totally different from their A Level.
In SG, schools not encourage students to take 4H2 subjects, plus GP and PW, total is 10 units, plus 1H1 MTL. Is 11 units. 1 H1 Ana PW ends at end of JC1 mostly.
While in other country such as Australia , schools encourage take 13-14 units at start, students can drop the units at jc2. Only exam 10 units.
As a parents I actually child to take the 4H2 in term of the 3H2 and 1H1. As students don’t know what Career he or she will interest in. If u take H1 at beginning, u can not prompt to H2 later even u score as A.
The subjects that the students study have absolutely zero relevance to the career that they want to pursue. A Level subjects are a mean to get you into university, that’s all. As such, the only important move to make is to pick 4 subjects that the student is likely to do well in.
Given that very few courses have H2 as a course requirement (most of the time, H1 will suffice), 4H2 is unnecessary unless scholarship is at the top of your mind. Of course, if the student thinks he jin wu eng or eh sai, feel free to start with 4H2 until he becomes bo eng and bey sai. Take 4H2 for the right reasons but don’t use it as an insurance policy, it rarely works out. -
Can anyone share which are the JCs start time is after 7.30am ?
I heard nyjc is 8am ? anymore
i think it is good for JCs to start later to allow students who are far away to travel -
floppy\" post_id=\"1958879\" time=\"1578964908\" user_id=\"97579:
I agree, but only partially! There are some courses for which there are H2 prerequisites, so students should bear that in mind if they are possibly heading for those courses. Of course they may change their minds later, but no harm thinking ahead a bit.
You can’t compare SG with AU or UK. For starters, our A Level is totally different from their A Level.gardenia64\" post_id=\"1958873\" time=\"1578964120\" user_id=\"92490:
In SG, schools not encourage students to take 4H2 subjects, plus GP and PW, total is 10 units, plus 1H1 MTL. Is 11 units. 1 H1 Ana PW ends at end of JC1 mostly.
While in other country such as Australia , schools encourage take 13-14 units at start, students can drop the units at jc2. Only exam 10 units.
As a parents I actually child to take the 4H2 in term of the 3H2 and 1H1. As students don’t know what Career he or she will interest in. If u take H1 at beginning, u can not prompt to H2 later even u score as A.
The subjects that the students study have absolutely zero relevance to the career that they want to pursue. A Level subjects are a mean to get you into university, that’s all. As such, the only important move to make is to pick 4 subjects that the student is likely to do well in.
Given that very few courses have H2 as a course requirement (most of the time, H1 will suffice), 4H2 is unnecessary unless scholarship is at the top of your mind. Of course, if the student thinks he jin wu eng or eh sai, feel free to start with 4H2 until he becomes bo eng and bey sai. Take 4H2 for the right reasons but don’t use it as an insurance policy, it rarely works out.
But I agree that if the student knows that he is likely to struggle with 4H2, doing that in J1 will affect his learning for more than 50% of the content since a large part of the content is covered in J1. That may not be the best way to get better grades, given that the ultimate aim, as floppy points out, is to get the best grades possible. Note that with the UAS system, for the 4th subject, an A at H2 is equivalent to an A at H1.
That said, there are some students who are sure they can cope with 4H2s, and will go on to do an H3, take part in all sorts of CCA, and thrive. For those, let them take whatever they want. My 2 daughters were at the 2 ends of the A level spectrum - one did 3H2s and 1H1, struggled even with 1 extra year, and scraped into a not very competitive course; the other took 4H2s, extra Chem, an H3, took part in lots of other stuff, and although she grumbled about workload, coped well and ejoyed JC life. For the latter type of students, it would be a pity to advise them to take 3H2s when they could do more and stretch themselves. You just have to objectively assess your child. -
Careermum\" post_id=\"1958843\" time=\"1578929115\" user_id=\"22005:
hi Careermom,
May I ask what is the raw L1R5 score to qualify for ESIS for JAE 2020?
DS O level results gotten raw score of 7 & qualified for ESIS.
i just called MOE, regarding your question
MOE replied that it is 8 points, but must be \"BEFORE\" any bonus point
That means, your L1R5 must be raw (original) 8 points, not Nett 8 points -
MyPillow\" post_id=\"1958880\" time=\"1578965029\" user_id=\"70594:
VJC - Mon 8.40am (sometimes asked to report earlier for various reasons).
Can anyone share which are the JCs start time is after 7.30am ?
I heard nyjc is 8am ? anymore
i think it is good for JCs to start later to allow students who are far away to travel
Tue to Fri 8am -
phtthp\" post_id=\"1958890\" time=\"1578967819\" user_id=\"35251:
Wow, phtthp, so nice of you to take the trouble to call MOE. Many thanks :thankyou:
hi Careermom,Careermum\" post_id=\"1958843\" time=\"1578929115\" user_id=\"22005:
May I ask what is the raw L1R5 score to qualify for ESIS for JAE 2020?
DS O level results gotten raw score of 7 & qualified for ESIS.
i just called MOE, regarding your question
MOE replied that it is 8 points, but must be \"BEFORE\" any bonus point
That means, your L1R5 must be raw (original) 8 points, not Nett 8 points -
Actually u take more did not mean u can not cope with, it all depend all u schedule and plan your time.
All good schools such as RI give students more chance such as 4H2.
SA JC 4H2 requires 9 raw score for L1 R5 and each subject needs score B3 above.
If the student has 9 raw scores, I did not think that student will enroll into SA JC.
I understand the load of H2. I just think educator should give students more chance to learn more knowledge.
Some secondary school don’t even form a class for 3 sciences.
My child’s friend who took jc in three years with 4 H2, eventually she got into NUS Dentistry. That is really example. -
gardenia64\" post_id=\"1958906\" time=\"1578970198\" user_id=\"92490:
SAJC
Actually u take more did not mean u can not cope with, it all depend all u schedule and plan your time.
All good schools such as RI give students more chance such as 4H2.
SA JC 4H2 requires 9 raw score for L1 R5 and each subject needs score B3 above.
If the student has 9 raw scores, I did not think that student will enroll into SA JC.
I understand the load of H2. I just think educator should give students more chance to learn more knowledge.
Some secondary school don’t even form a class for 3 sciences.
My child’s friend who took jc in three years with 4 H2, eventually she got into NUS Dentistry. That is really example.
2019 JAE L1R5 aggregate:
Arts: 6 - 11
Science: 2 - 10
Therefore, students with 9 raw scores do enrol into SAJC. -
How does the JC allocation system work
Allocate students by pts only or choice matters ?
what if two kid got 7 pts (after minus 2 bonus) who will got in first OR lucky draw?
Thanks! -
MyPillow\" post_id=\"1958910\" time=\"1578971057\" user_id=\"70594:
Copy & paste.
How does the JC allocation system work
Allocate students by pts only or choice matters ?
what if two kid got 7 pts (after minus 2 bonus) who will got in first OR lucky draw?
Thanks!
Posting Process
Applicants are posted to a course based on merit according to their net aggregate scores (taking into account the various bonus points for which applicants are eligible for). Applicants with better net aggregate scores will be considered for admission first, subject to the availability of vacancies in the selected course. If there are no vacancies, the applicants will be considered for their next choice course.
In situations where there are two or more applicants with the same net aggregate score vying for the last place in a course, they will be posted based on their citizenship status in the order of Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and then International Students. If there is still a tie, for example between two Singapore Citizens with the same net aggregate score, the one with the better gross aggregate score will be posted to the course first. If there is still a tie between the two citizens with the same gross aggregate scores, posting to the course will be determined by a computerised ballot where each candidate is given an equal opportunity.
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