All About A Levels

[lmagel]

MJC/NYJC.

I prefer MJC over other schools. Got net 4 points, most probably going to MJC.
Why? Mugger environment with crazy teachers. Push you to your limit and feed you for PW until you get A.

[Millicent]

My son scored L1R5 7 pts nett as follows:

A Math A1
E Math A1
Chem A1
Bio A1
Combined Humanities A2
Eng B3
He is considering AJC and NYJC which are near our home. How is the culture of these 2 JCs? Which JC is stronger in Science? Thanks.

[rylee]

Skyed:

I'm in a similar position to you, got 7 raw, after deduction 5. Don't know if there's chance to appeal to VJC Science..

Hi Skyed, my son got a similar situation as u. 7 raw and after CcA deduction is 5. (no HMT). He got 7A1 and 1 A2 (English). He wants to go VJ too. Do u think got chance to appeal?

Thanks.

[Quintessential Mum]

How did you do? Well i hope.

[Interestinggg]

Honestly speaking, coming from a student (myself) who has just recently graduated from a junior college, such commutes during peak hours are common. Of course, initially, it was hard to get used to such long school hours, waking up at 5.30am to take public transport to school (2 buses + 1 mrt + walking for one way) which could last between 50min to 85min depending on how fast the buses arrive or the jam along bukit timah roads and central area (near to where I stay. Just like you). By the time my school lessons ended, it was already 4.30pm. Following that, there were CCAs which could easily last till maybe 7pm or even 10pm depending on the type of CCA you choose (sports, performing arts and council are more rigorous compared to clubs and societies). But over the weeks you'll get used to such a life. It's only for 2 years anyway. This might sound harsh but seriously and honestly, just suck it up. Every student faces the same problems and stress and whatever strains. I usually take advantage of the break times in between lessons to catch up on my studies or homework. Weekends are especially precious. JC is pretty different from secondary school which is pretty lax if you ask me. But you'll get used to it. Feeling sleepy around 3.30pm is common, trust me! All of us fight back the urge to nod off. (Bring some sweets to keep you awake!)


All the best to you! And my additional advice is: don't grumble and whine about it, it'll only make you more miserable. Make full use of this experience: it's a once in a lifetime experience that will be very fulfilling at the end of the day

[Interestinggg]

Speaking from experience, ACJC and TJC might not accept you, depending on the range of l1r5 of the students who apply in (eg. if a lot of 6points and below apply in, chances of 7 getting accepted are even lower compared to if lesser 6pointers and below apply in) But you could try listing them as your first choice and see how it goes. If you really want AC or VJ and didn’t get it, you’ll have to appeal using your CCA, leadership, academics, service, etc qualities that you have. I (am a student) have appealed to a JC before as I had l1r5 of 5 after -2 for CCA, I appealed into NJ (COP 5) but my CCA record wasn’t as stellar as other student who appealed. So if your CCA record is strong, there are higher chances that you’ll get accepted into appeal. For the other JCs, you’re pretty much secure.


Btw, AC’s sciences are not bad. Their Biology and Chemistry department is strong. Not sure about the physics department. Arts and humanities department is pretty good too. The teachers generally push the students and edge them on, giving loads of notes (and extra classes if students require more help). Good and dedicated teachers, I must say.

All the best!

PS. try not to enter the school using arts and try to switch to science stream as it’s very risky. A friend of mine did just that and they didn’t allow him to switch stream. He had to endure one year in arts and decided to switch to science stream by repeating J1 as a retainee.

[Makiko]

Dear all,

Pls help. My results as follows:
EL - A2
MT - A1
Combined Humanities - A2
Geog - B3
Physics - B3
Chem - B3
A Math - B3
E Math - B3

Which JC can I go? I live at East Coast area. I intend to take Arts stream. Are the chances high if I apply for NYJC? I know it’s a very popular school as it is easily accessible.

Please help and reply. Thanks in advance!

[yoyoyozxc]

Hello. I scored a L1R5 10 - 4 bonus points. 6 points net. I really want to go VJC science (4 points net) but even TJC for me is a partial 6.


I am thinking of putting VJC as first choice, followed by TJC and Anderson JC as third choice. Then, I hope to appeal into VJC.

However, I am afraid if i put TJC as second choice, TJ might not want me and i might land in AJC (which i am not really fond of).

Should I appeal into VJC or forget about appealing? how high do u think my chances are? I am a councillor in secondary school and obtain the same prelim result as my O level result. Furthermore, I’m from cedar. (hopefully they will take into consideration that I did well in sec sch and i was unfortunately careless in O level+++++ VCA)

PLEASE HELP ME. Have to submit JAE choice by monday!!! (14 jan) thanks!

[FrekiWang]

yoyoyozxc:

Hello. I scored a L1R5 10 - 4 bonus points. 6 points net. I really want to go VJC science (4 points net) but even TJC for me is a partial 6.


I am thinking of putting VJC as first choice, followed by TJC and Anderson JC as third choice. Then, I hope to appeal into VJC.

However, I am afraid if i put TJC as second choice, TJ might not want me and i might land in AJC (which i am not really fond of).

Should I appeal into VJC or forget about appealing? how high do u think my chances are? I am a councillor in secondary school and obtain the same prelim result as my O level result. Furthermore, I'm from cedar. (hopefully they will take into consideration that I did well in sec sch and i was unfortunately careless in O level+++++ VCA)

PLEASE HELP ME. Have to submit JAE choice by monday!!! (14 jan) thanks!

I would suggest you put TJC as the first choice and appeal to TJC if rejected. To appeal, you will have a higher chance if you were in a performing art or sports cca. Councillor is not something that top JCs are short of.

[godpiggyx]

If a student applies for a school as the second choice, would he be at a disadvantage compared to another student who puts the school as the first choice? Assuming they both have the same aggregate and etc.


Help is much appreciated.