Subject Combination in JC

[Chiamster]

Can one do h2 biology without O levels biology?

[MandyMummy]

Chiamster:

Can one do h2 biology without O levels biology?

For most JCs, you will need a good pass in Combined Science (with biology) or Pure biology. A few JCs will allow selection tests for those without O level biology to ascertain their suitability.

[FrekiWang]

Chiamster:

Is it possible to do H2 biology although dd has not done biology in O levels?

No. Even for H1, you have to do at least biology combine science in O levels. For H2 biology, the requirement is in general a B3-C6 for pure biology or a A2-B3 combine science with biology

[desultorybanana]

Hello guys!

I’m currently waiting for my posting results to be released.
So meanwhile, I’ve been thinking about the different combinations that I can take in the JCs that I can apply to.
I want to do either Accountancy or Law in university and so I’m wondering whether taking the arts combi of
H1: GP, PW, MT, Maths
H2: Econs, English Lit, History
would be okay?
Or would taking h2 maths be better?

[FrekiWang]

desultorybanana:

Hello guys!

I'm currently waiting for my posting results to be released.
So meanwhile, I've been thinking about the different combinations that I can take in the JCs that I can apply to.
I want to do either Accountancy or Law in university and so I'm wondering whether taking the arts combi of
H1: GP, PW, MT, Maths
H2: Econs, English Lit, History
would be okay?
Or would taking h2 maths be better?

yes, try to take H2 maths if possible, it is good for taking accountancy in future.

However, if you are opting for Law only, you may want to 'play safe'.

[365psych]

Each H2 subject is worth 17-20 points if you get an A. You need 85 points to get into Law and 75 for Accountancy although it might depend on the intake year. Some students get 7 A’s, but cannot get into Law. You might find it shocking, but govt does not want more graduates, and are happy if they go overseas to study and not come back. As you can be easily replaced by a foreigner. Don’t believe its ok, but don’t forget this bitter pill.

[mensch]

Yup agree with FrekiWang. H2 Math offers you more options later. Both Law and Accountancy are pretty competitive. Worse case, if you can’t get either, the H2 Math might put you in a better position for something like Econs (which is mostly math in Uni)

[desultorybanana]

@mensch @FrekiWang: Okay! Noted Should be taking H2 math if I can! Thank you!

@365psych: Stupid/blur as it sounds, I never knew there was a points system. Thanks for the information! How many points will I get if I get an A for a H1 subject?

[thekiasustudent]

Hey all!


I am intending to take the following subjects when I get to JC, so:

H2 - English Literature, Economics, History, Knowledge and Inquiry
H1 - MTL, PW

Alternatively, if I do not qualify for KI

H2 - E Lit, Econs, History
H1 - Math, GP, MTL, PW

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I am just rather concerned that if I choose the first combination - I would wind up not taking a proper 'contrasting subject' (because, KI wouldn't exactly qualify as a subject when taking courses in university). On the other hand, I really am not interested in math.

While many insist that math is really important... is it really that important if I'd probably want to do an arts/ humanities course (Literature, etc.) in university instead of a math/ science one (Mathematics, etc.)?

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Also, hypothetically speaking, if one decides to drop KI (due to inability to cope with the demands of the subject) and switch to GP. What does one do with the contrasting subject element that is required?

Hence, is it possible to take H2 KI + H1 Math on top of H2 Lit, Econs, History? Just in case? (I know it probably doesn't exceed the academic units, but will it be a wise choice since it will be taxing? Or is it safer since it offers a contrasting subject to an arts stream student?)

Also, how recognised is KI in universities?

Thanks a lot!

[365psych]

Firstly you have to qualify for KI. Your grades plus diagnostic test will determine if you are suited. If you intend to go overseas to study, KI or GP does not matter. Uni’s overseas are quite slack. Math is important. Take H1. Locally KI will stand in better light than GP (all else being equal).