National Junior College (Junior High)

[tytktr]

Ninjazz34:

Hi!I have a few questions to ask.


1.I'm a P6 student and I want to go to NJC by DSA.I'm having a difficulty choosing academics,music or sports to DSA with.I can't be choosing academics as I failed my maths last year and I know NJC standard is all As.I don't learn any music lessons and neither taking up martial arts!I'm also not in Track and Field!What should I do?What will they ask during the interview?

2.Is the compulsory boarding school rule still exists? :?:

:thankyou:

Hi,

My DS went through DSA to NJ this year.

1. The school had only academic DSA in the past years. Students with leadership potentials are also welcomed. Please check its website around May to understand selection criteria. My DS had a couple of Bs in his P5 result sheet, but did better in his SA1 of P6. All applicants need to sit for a test consists of three papers: maths, English and abstract reasons. If you do well with the test, you would be invited to the second round of selection, which includes a day activity and interview.

2. Yes, boarding is compulsory. Again, please check the website for more info.

Please work hard and get a good result for SA1. That would enhance your opportunity. Trust yourself!

[Dr.050025K]

Ninjazz34:

Hi!I have a few questions to ask.


1.I'm a P6 student and I want to go to NJC by DSA.I'm having a difficulty choosing academics,music or sports to DSA with.I can't be choosing academics as I failed my maths last year and I know NJC standard is all As.I don't learn any music lessons and neither taking up martial arts!I'm also not in Track and Field!What should I do?What will they ask during the interview?

2.Is the compulsory boarding school rule still exists? :?:

:thankyou:

NJC students generally have solid foundation in Maths and Science no matter whether by DSA or PSLE results. By DSA you need to qualify in the written test which shows your RANKING overall.Only after that your practical problem solving skills is tested and an interview takes place where you have to prove or show promise that you can make it in the high ability environment.Opportunities are fantastic in non-conventional areas of holistic development and scientific inquiry as the years progress.Selected students have opportunities to pursue their interest in all fields by advanced studies of their liking. NJC's strength is in Science where they can be attached to A star/NUS/NTU/or go to Moscow/Japan/Korea etc where they have arrangements.Some of the attachment institutions are shared by NUS High school as well. This will give you an idea what they are looking for. From what I came to know those from IP program after PSLE, All students are streamed for Science with the exception of 1 class for Humanities i.e 2012 batch.This will throw some light on what will be expected by the College from prospective students for the coming years. :imcool:

[Ninjazz34]

Thanks everyone for your help


Does. NJC use laptops or tablet pcs for lessons and research?
:thankyou:

[tytktr]

Ninjazz34:

Thanks everyone for your help


Does. NJC use laptops or tablet pcs for lessons and research?
:thankyou:

Not necessary, at least in the first couple of years.

[Lock]

Thks for the info on Sch strengths n DSA matters. My DD is strong in her languages. I wld think she will do well in humanities. Though she has been scoring above 85 consistently for her Maths n Sci, they are still not her forte. She puts in a considerable amt of time n effort to do well in Math n Sci but for the languages, she just has the flair n cld score even with min effort.


In view of that, then is NJC which is strong in Maths n Sci still suitable for her?

[Dr.050025K]

Lock:

Thks for the info on Sch strengths n DSA matters. My DD is strong in her languages. I wld think she will do well in humanities. Though she has been scoring above 85 consistently for her Maths n Sci, they are still not her forte. She puts in a considerable amt of time n effort to do well in Math n Sci but for the languages, she just has the flair n cld score even with min effort.


In view of that, then is NJC which is strong in Maths n Sci still suitable for her?

Off course there are opportunities in Humanities BUT she has to work harder on Maths and Science as well. Students cover mostly sec 2 and some sec 3 syllabus in Maths and Science in year 1 itself. So they are min. 1 year or 2 years ahead of their peers in normal sec.schools. Even offering Humanities they still need to offer 2 sciences at A level :imcool:

[Jonathan Lim]

At JC 1 , must students still take up a CCA ?

[isadoralizzy]

Jonathan Lim:

At JC 1 , must students still take up a CCA ?

yes

[mummy so kiasu]

lebookworm:

mummy so kiasu:

May I know which text book do you used for sec 1 Maths? Thanks.

If I'm not wrong it should be Mathematics Matters 1&2. However, we do not refer to the textbooks at all except for doing our homework, where the homework questions are from the book.

Thanks for your reply.
:thankyou:

[Ninjazz34]

Thanks edit the encouragement.i will try my best to get into NJC:)