School Of The Arts, Singapore

[popkorn]

Hi


May I know whether the IB program offered at SOTA limits the chances of going to local university example medicine/ psychology due to subject combination?

I do understand that the students who chose to go SOTA usually have decided to explore in the field of arts.

Also, is local University giving the same level of recognition to IB and A Level since IB is relatively new compared to A level here.

Hope to hear from SOTA graduates or parents of graduates.

Thank you in advance.

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Hi

May I know whether the IB program offered at SOTA limits the chances of going to local university example medicine/ psychology due to subject combination?

I do understand that the students who chose to go SOTA usually have decided to explore in the field of arts.

Also, is local University giving the same level of recognition to IB and A Level since IB is relatively new compared to A level here.

Hope to hear from SOTA graduates or parents of graduates.

Thank you in advance.

\"Is local University giving the same level of recognition to IB and A Level since IB is relatively new compared to A level here.\"

> In terms of recognition to IBDP, it's already well accepted at local university. SOTA isn't the only school offering IB, the other prominent schools offering IB are ACSI, SJI and MGS.

\"May I know whether the IB program offered at SOTA limits the chances of going to local university example medicine/ psychology due to subject combination?\"

> IBDP at SOTA does not limit the chances of going to local university, nor will it limit your chance at medicine / psychology... however...
> As comparison:
> SOTA IB results: average 38.7, > 50% scoring 39 and above.
> ACS IB results: 41.8, 82% scoring 40 and above, 62% scoring between 42 to 45

According to NUS:
\"Local applicants with IB and NUS High School qualifications are relatively fewer in number compared to those with the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-levels and Singapore polytechnic diplomas. The sample size of applicants with these two qualifications is too small to arrive at a grade profile that is an accurate reflection of the academic requirements for the various undergraduate courses. The grade profile for these two groups of students are therefore not included.\"

Notwithstanding, anecdotal evidence suggests that to be accepted, IB students will need a score of 38 and above. For more competitive courses, 40 and above. Generally, you aren't going to see many SOTA students in NUS (small population, plus more than half won't make the first cut), let alone in the highly competitive courses. That said, if you are good enough, you are good enough (p/s: not every JC / A Level student will make it to NUS, let alone medicine / psychology).

[Zeal mummy]

Is psychology (NuS) popular these days? I don’t remember it being popular during my time, it was (one of three) subject that FASS students get to choose.

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Is psychology (NuS) popular these days? I don’t remember it being popular during my time, it was (one of three) subject that FASS students get to choose.[/quote]

I don't think it's getting more popular.

Problem is if you graduate with psychology from FASS, you cannot be registered as a registered psychologist until you have a Master’s or Doctoral degrees in applied psychology, along with meeting many other criteria.

[Zeal mummy]

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Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2033572\" time=\"1628356531\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2033572 time=1628356531 user_id=58173]Is psychology (NuS) popular these days? I don’t remember it being popular during my time, it was (one of three) subject that FASS students get to choose.

I don't think it's getting more popular.

Problem is if you graduate with psychology from FASS, you cannot be registered as a registered psychologist until you have a Master’s or Doctoral degrees in applied psychology, along with meeting many other criteria.[/quote]

I thought is was getting popular because someone here asked about gaining admission into medicine/psychology. Medicine I can understand, it’s been popular.

Interesting that you see it as a problem, it is an avenue towards getting into your choice specialisation. As upon graduation, one may choose to do their masters in their chosen field. There’s clinical, educational, organisation psychology.. etc.

[MamaO]

From IB to local U score needs 38 and above.

In term of poly to go U, is it easier as points are lower ?
As mentioned above lessser percentage compare to A level or poly students to go apply local U, is it cos of this?
IB students are more difficult to get to 38 points or more compare to for poly to get the points to apply U?

[Tattatsmama]

Anyone has had the experience of homeschooling your child / non-MOE student who successfully got accepted into SOTA? Can you please share your experience especially with regards to the entrance exams? Thank you.

[Eureka16]

Hi,

I would like to know the school environment in SOTA. How’s the students discipline there? Does the school emphasize on discipline and character development?
Do they segregate the class from Y1 base on the academic results?
Hope to hear from all so we can make informed decision. Thank you.

[HomerRocks]

Hi, My DD has a CO from SOTA (theater DSA). She has been invited for a "scholarship interview".

Any idea what this is about? What will she be tested on?

[popkorn]

Hi

This chat is kinda of quiet. My daughter has got CO for SOTA visual art too. And will like to find out more about the school too. Positive and negative points.