From PSLE to University

[2ppaamm]

mathsparks:

thanks for your reply, 2ppaamm. but I meant is it possible if parents don have connections. Then again, is it possible to get the diploma just by studying during the holidays. Perhaps you can set up a consultancy service to guide clueless parents who're interested in alternatives. That'll sure give dr peh a run for his money. :evil:


And since you're here helping us, why dont you be generous, might as well 送佛送到西？ and tell us more details like out of so many modules, how many are required to get that diploma before applying to our local u.

Maybe if mine gives up French, he can still make time to pick up that diploma.

I've checked out this link http://epgy.stanford.edu/applyandregister/tuition.html

Am I on the right track?

:thankyou: so much for your reply. :salute:

No time to do the consultancy, leh. I'm working full-time. The page you should look at is this one. http://epgy.stanford.edu/ohs/index.html , if you like Stanford.

Which local U are you looking at? All of them have slightly different requirements. SMU does not take entrants below 16. So if yours will finish by 15, go to U at 16, SMU is ok. But with the recent financial crisis, management course not very \"in\" hor?

For the rest, look at their admission criteria and work towards that, different faculties have different criterias. You either do it now, or do it when your kid reaches 18 years old. Planning early never hurts. If you are looking at Medicine, the criteria is pretty stiff and you will need to prepare very early to get a head start.

[mathsparks]

Really appreciate your replies and the link. Not so :sad: now since it looks like there's indeed a way.


I'm not trying to get him into the local U by 15. I still wan him to enjoy school and be with peers his age. Different strokes for different folks, eh? Just looking for alternatives to beef up his portfolio.

He's not a nerd, btw...donnoe whether he'll become one soon. He's not into animae, but his sister is...drawing and watching. He's into runescape and aruarose...with my blessings.

Hatsoff to you 2ppamm, working full time and handling a brood of 5. You put me to shame :oops:

Imagine, 2ppamm, how many kids' lives you would've touched just by sharing. :thankyou:

And what amazes me on this forum is the generosity of parents to come forward and share the paths they've walked before..to provide guidance to those who come after. :lovesite:

[phankao]

2ppaamm:

Which local U are you looking at? All of them have slightly different requirements. SMU does not take entrants below 16. .

Hi, 2ppaamm, I sent you a Private Message... Thanks!

[Blobbi]

mathsparks:

Imagine, 2ppamm, how many kids' lives you would've touched just by sharing. :thankyou:

And what amazes me on this forum is the generosity of parents to come forward and share the paths they've walked before..to provide guidance to those who come after. :lovesite:

Very well said, mathsparks. Yes, 2ppaamm, tks so much for your generosity and your willingness to share. You are a role model in your willingness to let your kids be who they are while supporting them to the fullest of their potential.

:thankyou: :thankyou:

[2ppaamm]

phankao:

2ppaamm:

Which local U are you looking at? All of them have slightly different requirements. SMU does not take entrants below 16. .

Hi, 2ppaamm, I sent you a Private Message... Thanks!

Hi phankao, sent you a reply.

[2ppaamm]

Blobbi:

mathsparks:

Imagine, 2ppamm, how many kids' lives you would've touched just by sharing. :thankyou:

And what amazes me on this forum is the generosity of parents to come forward and share the paths they've walked before..to provide guidance to those who come after. :lovesite:

Very well said, mathsparks. Yes, 2ppaamm, tks so much for your generosity and your willingness to share. You are a role model in your willingness to let your kids be who they are while supporting them to the fullest of their potential.

:thankyou: :thankyou:

Didn't help much lah... just sharing what I went through myself. I need lots of help as well. :grphug:

[James Ang]

Singapore's education system is an orderly and systematic one which produces consistently good working professionals and skilled workers at varying levels; degree, diploma, technical cert, general O/A levels cert etc.


Not all students can fast-track to Uni from Sec levels (skipping A levels in the process), so a \"younger than his peers\" undergrad in a local Uni is an exception rather than the norm. But when the younger student meets the Uni entrance criteria, then the education system is a fair and transparent one because it recognises the different abilities of each individual. That is meritocratic process at work, and the entire country will benefit when the best talents are running the country for the benefit of all stakeholders in this \"little red dot\" country.

We are lucky to enjoy a safe, stable and prosperous life in Singapore.

[2ppaamm]

James Ang:

Singapore's education system is an orderly and systematic one which produces consistently good working professionals and skilled workers at varying levels; degree, diploma, technical cert, general O/A levels cert etc.


Not all students can fast-track to Uni from Sec levels (skipping A levels in the process), so a \"younger than his peers\" undergrad in a local Uni is an exception rather than the norm. But when the younger student meets the Uni entrance criteria, then the education system is a fair and transparent one because it recognises the different abilities of each individual. That is meritocratic process at work, and the entire country will benefit when the best talents are running the country for the benefit of all stakeholders in this \"little red dot\" country.

We are lucky to enjoy a safe, stable and prosperous life in Singapore.

Actually hor, not skipping A levels, but O levels, like all the IP schools are doing. Also, NUSH is also offering the same thing: Advanced Placement, just that we are doing this via a non-Singaporean entity and also at a younger age and at the kid's own pace. Nowadays, you can do A levels, IB or AP (HSD).

[James Ang]

2ppaamm:

James Ang:

Singapore's education system is an orderly and systematic one which produces consistently good working professionals and skilled workers at varying levels; degree, diploma, technical cert, general O/A levels cert etc.


Not all students can fast-track to Uni from Sec levels (skipping A levels in the process), so a \"younger than his peers\" undergrad in a local Uni is an exception rather than the norm. But when the younger student meets the Uni entrance criteria, then the education system is a fair and transparent one because it recognises the different abilities of each individual. That is meritocratic process at work, and the entire country will benefit when the best talents are running the country for the benefit of all stakeholders in this \"little red dot\" country.

We are lucky to enjoy a safe, stable and prosperous life in Singapore.

Actually hor, not skipping A levels, but O levels, like all the IP schools are doing. Also, NUSH is also offering the same thing: Advanced Placement, just that we are doing this via a non-Singaporean entity and also at a younger age and at the kid's own pace. Nowadays, you can do A levels, IB or AP (HSD).

You got it right, skipping O levels, that seems to be the way to \"beat the system\" and go fast-track from PSLE to Uni via A levels, IB or AP (HSD). My comment then will be that makes O levels less relevant, now PSLE is the \"new O levels\" which makes us wonder what is stopping the IP schools from fast-tracking all their students and let them take A levels, IB or AP (HSD) in less than the current 6 years. Some schools are already using O level textbooks in sec 1, why still spend 4 years on O levels or equivalent syllabus (even if the student is on IP) when they start doing O levels syllabus in Sec 1 (Year 1 for IP)?

[2ppaamm]

jedamum:

so long your kid has a 'say' in such decision making, you'll be saved from future 'naggings'

Yah lor, this is my way of buffering against future blames. However, I do believe we must guide them along as well. Kids are still kids we still need to provide some support and directions. No shoot at will kind of autonomy. :idea: