Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

[GoodDad]

Hi


Currently, my DS is in year 1 IP program. So far he has done well enough in all subjects besides History and HCL. Just managed to pass, 60%.

May I know what is the critical to go for 2x Lang, 2x Math, 3x Sc, 1x Hum/Aesthetics) combination in Year 3? Or Students can choose either option as long as they meet the promotion grade.

[autolycus]

Essentially, all IP students in Year 3/Year 4 should have 1 subject from each of 5 core groups — Lang/Lit, L2, Maths, Sciences, Humanities plus 3 more subjects from any of these groups.


Although in theory any combination can be chosen, priority is given to combinations which can actually form a class (varies, can be as few as 8 people, but normally about 15-20 minimum). Most people follow the IB-style combination with a maximum of 2 sciences, because it doesn’t make sense to overspecialise at Year 3.

My advice would be to select Chemistry plus one other science, and not all three. Even the medical schools prefer this now.

[worried_parent2012]

Hi autolycus,


I was wondering if last year IB graduates who scored well 42-45, did they manage to secure a place in the top universities in States or UK ? Hopefully our IB programs are well received by these countries. Could you point me to where i can research on these ? I would also be interested to know where our top IB graduates from the previous year (graduates from 2010) went to . Thanks.

[Kiasucy]

worried_parent2012:

Hi autolycus,


I was wondering if last year IB graduates who scored well 42-45, did they manage to secure a place in the top universities in States or UK ? Hopefully our IB programs are well received by these countries. Could you point me to where i can research on these ? I would also be interested to know where our top IB graduates from the previous year (graduates from 2010) went to . Thanks.

For those who proceed to oversea top unni, are they on scholarship or mostly pay themselve their? For the past years around what percent of IB students actually go oversea top unni? Or majority still landed in NUS or NTU?

[autolycus]

Kiasucy:

worried_parent2012:

Hi autolycus,


I was wondering if last year IB graduates who scored well 42-45, did they manage to secure a place in the top universities in States or UK ? Hopefully our IB programs are well received by these countries. Could you point me to where i can research on these ? I would also be interested to know where our top IB graduates from the previous year (graduates from 2010) went to . Thanks.

For those who proceed to oversea top unni, are they on scholarship or mostly pay themselve their? For the past years around what percent of IB students actually go oversea top unni? Or majority still landed in NUS or NTU?

For some reason, ACS(I) doesn't release full results. The picture is complicated by people who stay in Singapore for a) a gap year, taking classes or internships before going overseas; b) professional education (law, medicine especially); and c) basic degrees before going overseas for postgrad. It is also complicated by students who change institutions and thus graduate from a different place.

A large percentage of students from ACS do go overseas, regardless whether they are IB students or not. But I can tell you that my sample includes a larger-than-usual number of admissions to top-10 UK and top-20 US institutions.

As for scholarships, it depends on what you mean. Most US universities give some sort of grant; in the UK, all SG students are entitled to a Commonwealth scholarship over and above any other scholarship they might have. If you mean full scholarships, the majority of students with those are from Raffles and Hwa Chong (about 2/3) — that's because ACS(I) graduates only 450 students a year.

[worried_parent2012]

autolycus:

Kiasucy:

[quote=\"worried_parent2012\"]Hi autolycus,


I was wondering if last year IB graduates who scored well 42-45, did they manage to secure a place in the top universities in States or UK ? Hopefully our IB programs are well received by these countries. Could you point me to where i can research on these ? I would also be interested to know where our top IB graduates from the previous year (graduates from 2010) went to . Thanks.

For those who proceed to oversea top unni, are they on scholarship or mostly pay themselve their? For the past years around what percent of IB students actually go oversea top unni? Or majority still landed in NUS or NTU?

For some reason, ACS(I) doesn't release full results. The picture is complicated by people who stay in Singapore for a) a gap year, taking classes or internships before going overseas; b) professional education (law, medicine especially); and c) basic degrees before going overseas for postgrad. It is also complicated by students who change institutions and thus graduate from a different place.

A large percentage of students from ACS do go overseas, regardless whether they are IB students or not. But I can tell you that my sample includes a larger-than-usual number of admissions to top-10 UK and top-20 US institutions.

As for scholarships, it depends on what you mean. Most US universities give some sort of grant; in the UK, all SG students are entitled to a Commonwealth scholarship over and above any other scholarship they might have. If you mean full scholarships, the majority of students with those are from Raffles and Hwa Chong (about 2/3) — that's because ACS(I) graduates only 450 students a year.[/quote]Thanks for the reply.

[autolycus]

worried_parent2012:

Hi autolycus,


I was wondering if last year IB graduates who scored well 42-45, did they manage to secure a place in the top universities in States or UK ? Hopefully our IB programs are well received by these countries. Could you point me to where i can research on these ? I would also be interested to know where our top IB graduates from the previous year (graduates from 2010) went to . Thanks.

Hi, worried...

Here's http://www.ibo.org/recognition/ that may lead you to useful information. The website is worth exploring if your child is doing the IB.

[worried_parent2012]

Hi autolycus,


Any idea what is the percentage or number of our IB kids who make it to our local medical school ?

It would be nice if we have these number year by year.

Thanks

[autolycus]

worried_parent2012:

Hi autolycus,


Any idea what is the percentage or number of our IB kids who make it to our local medical school ?

It would be nice if we have these number year by year.

Thanks

Hmmm. Nobody seems to have collated those statistics. I can tell you however that based on my conversations with people who sit on the admissions panel, there is disproportionate positive interest in our IB kids because they are different from certain others who seem to be mass-produced from larger institutions. They also seem to think faster on their feet when faced with complex problems.

[leeven]

Dear Parents.


My DS is P6 (GEP) this year . Average student. Applying for ACS(I) IP pgm. I have some questions. if you can help advise as you have gone thru all these and have more info.

* How difficult is HAST test.
* How is the selection criteria .
* Any samples of HAST other than what school has given.
* Advise for my DS on personal statement writing.
* is Selection purely based on HAST test or do they see the child's certs like Olympiad (have few) /Debating participations (no win)/Story writing competition award (which my DS have).

Tried ACS Primary for P4 GEP couldnt now again going to submit for Sec 1. to get.