All About A Levels

[beezlebubz]

ahhh!!! 1point away from Nj, noooo!! anyway i found out theres a direct bus to tjc outside orchard plaza so i shall take that bus. yay problem solved!!! its quite a walk but at least not bus to bus switching.

[beezlebubz]

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

okay noted, i will join clubs and societies hahas. im seriously nervous about it because i feel sleepy in sec school at 10am lol. i usually sleep at 12am and wake at 5am because my sec school is also 1hour away and there's no tuition center near tjc or my hse so im kind of at a loss about that too, since it has to be near to either one or it would be super rush for me. fulfilling or not will depend on my results lol

[curious95]

Hello. I have just received my Olevel results and there are many questions I would like to ask. My results are as follows: Pure Geog and German B4, Chem and Physics B3, Eng and Amath and Hcl and cl and combined humans A2, emath A1. Results are a disappointment:(

i got raw score 12, net score 8. I have been wanting to go to acjc arts stream but acjc arts stream COP is 7. If I try applying for acjc arts stream, would I stand any chance? Or isit not worth applying at all.
If I appeal will I stand a chance?

With my net score 8, would I be able to get into ajc science stream? or is it very risky to put it as my first choice? I got an A1 for emath and A2 for Amath and have a great interest for math so I hope the challenging math won't be a problem.

Many of my friends around me are troubled about choosing between ajc and nyjc. Which do you recommend? What attracts me about nyjc is their hybrid choices...

I would be grateful if someone replies soon And Thank you!

[jesstingwugui]

Hi all, just got my GCE O’s results on the 10th. Though i won’t say that my results are bad but its really not very satisfactory… it’s really giving me a big headache now over which Junior College to apply to. So i was hoping to get some advice from this site to help me make a more informed choice and decision:)

My results are as the follows:
EL: A2
CL:A1
HCL:A2
Com. Humans(E.Hist & SS): A1
Pure Geog: A1
A Math:A1
E Math : A1
Physics: A1
Bio:A1
Chemistry:A2
L1R5 7. After deduction of bonus pts is 3
I’m intending to go to the science stream in jc so it would be great if anyone out there could give me some advice on what to consider! Thanks in advance!!:)

[Mayugod]

Go to http://www.gothere.sg

see whether vj or nj is closer.
choose the closer one.
might want to put first choice rj for a slight chance of entering.

[jesstingwugui]

Both vjc and njc are pretty far for me. The journey for both is more than an hour. And yes I was thinking of putting raffles as my first choice and hwachong the second but im rather worried since im not too sure of my chances of getting accepted. To what i know there are lots of people applying for raffles as their first choice so my chances are relatively slim. As for hwachong most people are placing it as their second choice so i was wondering if i placed it as my first, would i stand a better chance of getting accepted?

By the way, do you know anything about njc? I'm thinking of placing it as my 3rd choice but according to my friend's senior, the teachers there aren't exactly very dedicated.(Not meaning to offend anyone but thats what i heard.)
Thanks for the advice btw!

[aa2000]

My daughter lives in west with net score of 6 in O level 2013. She wants to pursure science. Wants to get some advise on selection of school between ACJC, AJC and TJC.


1. ACJC is close from home but since I am not from affiliated school feel disconnected and also got some adverse feedback about culture and poor science faculty particularly physics.

2. AJC is relatively far (17 km) but may be good for sciences. I have less inclination to go there since COP is still lower (8) than what I got and I feel if I deserve better.

3. TJC is far from my place (about 25 km with 1.5 hour door to door travel time). I am impressed with the school. But distance wise little nervous.

I would like an advise from experience of other parents or students about my dilemma.

Urgent advise requested since I have another two days to finalize my choice.

aa2000

[Love iPad]

With such score where can I go? What are my chances for CJC? Can some expert please help me!

[Skyed]

CJC COP 10 right? Pretty confirmed get in, though I wouldn’t exactly recommend the school.

[Love iPad]

COP 10 but I 11 so what are my chances. Why won’t u recommend that school?