Hwa Chong Institution (High School)
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Like what I told another O level student on STOMP:
1) There is really no harm in trying. In fact, you’ll feel even worse if you don’t because you might just kick yourself later for not even trying. There’s always a chance.
2) DSAing to HCJC is competitive. Our cohort size is appx 1000 - 1100. Around 800-900 come in through IP so that leaves around 250 spots. And if I don’t recall wrongly, there were only around 30 - 40 DSA students (they came in earlier alongside the IP batch).
3) Academics is very $(#($*&# in Hwa Chong. She must be prepared to study really hard upon admission if that’s not her forte.
4) Do consider applying under the Humanities Programme if that’s her interest. If the tutors like you enough, you can get a spot. (Email/ Call Mr Lionel Barnard directly to request an interview, he’s currently recruiting)
5) I’d say she stands a decent chance based on her portfolio to try for leadership. HCI (as far as I know) does not discriminate against neighbourhood students, as long as you’re deserving, why not? There are people from neighbourhood schools in HCI.
6) Try to get solid recommendations and do a good job preparing for the interview and writing the personal statement. If you flub your interview, NOTHING in the world could possibly save you, unless you own everyone at sports trials.
If she intends to apply for the Human Prog, I’d say read up on current affairs because Mr B will definitely quiz you on that. He will also ask you about how independent you are as a learner because in the HP it’s basically alot of self-study so it’s important that she is willing to put in the extra work outside classes, especially since she isn’t very strong academically.
Yupps, if you need more info on HCI or the Humanities Programme, feel free to ask -
father_of_3:
Chinese language? She took her CL in 2008 with A1 for paper and distinction for Oral.Hi hockey_blue,
During HCI DSA talk, the principal did mention that it will be tough for student to apply for Year 3 & 5. It is mainly for scholarship. Here i think he refer to govt scholarship for overseas student....i think. For Year 5, even the student has 6 pointers, it will be tough. 6 pointers refer to 6 A1s. So, if HCL distination, you may stand adv.
How is your girl in CL?
She's currently taking HCL this yr.
micko, thank you. I'll get my husband to call Mr Lionel Barnard haha. She's good in humanities. Thanks.
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I understand some students need to sit for entrance test for Hwa chong JC DSA?
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Just try it. Even if your child didnt get in, it will probably spur your child to work harder to prove that they are wrong in not choosing her. There’s no need to agonise over the DSA result.
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Hi! My child is currently secondary one. He did quite well for his secondary one exams for instance, achieving 7A1's. I enrolled him to appeal out to Hwa Chong Institution secondary 2. They asked my child to take an entrance exam. May i know what are the chances that my child will get into this school? Does the school look at the entrance exam results only?
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powergrape:
Hi! My child is currently secondary one. He did quite well for his secondary one exams for instance, achieving 7A1's. I enrolled him to appeal out to Hwa Chong Institution secondary 2. They asked my child to take an entrance exam. May i know what are the chances that my child will get into this school? Does the school look at the entrance exam results only?
Congrat! I thought the DSA comes in Sec 1 followed by Sec 3 and not Sec 2? Well, if they have not rejected you, I feel there is still hope and your child still stand a good chance, especially they are welling to grand him an entrance test. In this case they do consider his performance in his past school academic performance, believe PSLE result also. Gook Luck! -
Hi powergrape, was HCI one of your son's priority school during sec 1 selection ? He must have liked the school so much that his passion with the school is still on after one year. Congrat and all the best to get in HCI. I am happy for you.
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And one more thing, they only asked my child to bring the secondary 1 results when i called the school.
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Can i know how many pupils are there in a class for Hwa Chong Institution?
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powergrape:
Can i know how many pupils are there in a class for Hwa Chong Institution?
Sec 1 classes around 30.
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