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Hi! We are a group of students from the National University of Singapore, School of Business. As part of our Final Year Project, we are currently conducting a market research study on the perception of Esports of parents in Singapore, together with the Singapore Cybersports & Online Gaming Association (SCOGA). The research comprises an online survey that will approximately take 15 minutes to complete. Here is the link to the survey: https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_80wsfw6tjwq1zgy
Should you have any queries about this survey, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
NUS FYP team
[email protected] (Yi Zhen)
[email protected] (Jing Yi)
[email protected] (Hayden)
[email protected] (Charlene)
[email protected] (Kelly)Thank you for your time and participation!
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Dear all
Some tips and strategies in doing better for A Level Chemistry.
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I have 2 dotters that graduated from VJC in 2022 and 2023.
Why VJC?
Both my dotters from Cedar secondary. There is a through train IP program from Cedar to VJC.Both did well in their A levels.
Seeing how my dotters fared, I reckon
VJC Science and Math standards are not low. In terms of preparing for overseas uni, both JCs are the same - geared towards A levels. VJC has structures to guide students to apply for Overseas uni.Cultures and different:
TJC has always lagged VJC in admission cut off points as far as I can remember. VJC has a rich tradition of producing abled people, dating back to my time 30 years ago. Culture wise, this is Singapore. Our social fabric is the same almost everywhere. There is not much difference between the schools, especially when it is only a 2 years period that your kid is going to spend there. It is not as though one school is going to encourage you neglect studies while the other encourages you to slog.Notes:
Almost half of every cohort in VJC are IP students. Something like 40-60 ratio. Why is this important? It means these students have already found friends and formed cliques, when entering the JC. It will be very hard for outsiders to break into these cliques to make friends. Friends are important for solace, companionship, comfort and inspiration especially when the child will be tested to extremes at the A levels. In JCs without affiliations, every student is on an equal footing when they admit - all have to make new friends.
Almost 90 students in each cohort in VJC got RP90. Perfect score. It is shy of RI and Hwa Chong’s results, but it still a sizeable number. Meaning the pace of study is quite fast.
My opinion:
If your child has DSA-ed into either, I think it will not be wise to put him into a class that is far superior to his academic ability. It is like putting an E student into a class full of A students. Your child will find the environment unsuitable, feel demoralized always and abhor school. Let him enjoy his JC days and his sport. There are many other pathways to success.@Infoseeker said in Review TJC Vs VJC:
Hi All - seek your kind advice.
My son is getting a DSA offer from Temasek JC. However we are confident that based on his O-Level results he would be able to get Victoria JC. What is the general perception for the 2 JC - TJC and VJC?
Which has better Science/Maths department? Which has better support structure/guidance for preparing for Overseas University Applications Whats the difference in cultures between the two Any other key difference between the two JCsAny guidance will be much appreciated
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FYI, for important Uni (local/overseas) application info, can actually make use of what RI is sharing here:
https://www.ri.edu.sg/school-life/higher-education-office
Probably it’s the guidance on writing personal statement/building portfolio that still need someone from the child JC to help out on
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Support for overseas Uni application, I would think it’s how much support the JCs’ “higher education office” will be giving. For RI, they have a higher education office where students can make appointments to meet 1 on 1 with the officer. The officer will guide each student how to craft their personal statement, according to his or her inclinations. They also publish the important cut off dates for each countries’ Uni application. The school also organise talks for parents.
I guess you can find out more from your 2 JCs of choice, using RI as starting reference , on the types of oversea Uni application support they are giving.
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Hi All - seek your kind advice.
My son is getting a DSA offer from Temasek JC. However we are confident that based on his O-Level results he would be able to get Victoria JC. What is the general perception for the 2 JC - TJC and VJC?
Which has better Science/Maths department?
Which has better support structure/guidance for preparing for Overseas University Applications
Whats the difference in cultures between the two
Any other key difference between the two JCs
Any guidance will be much appreciated
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Hi All - seek your kind advice.
My son is getting a DSA offer from Temasek JC. However we are confident that based on his O-Level results he would be able to get Victoria JC. What is the general perception for the 2 JC - TJC and VJC?
Which has better Science/Maths department?
Which has better support structure/guidance for preparing for Overseas University Applications
Whats the difference in cultures between the two
Any other key difference between the two JCs
Any guidance will be much appreciated
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Hi All - seek your kind advice.
My son is getting a DSA offer from Temasek JC. However we are confident that based on his O-Level results he would be able to get Victoria JC. What is the general perception for the 2 JC - TJC and VJC?
Which has better Science/Maths department? Which has better support structure/guidance for preparing for Overseas University Applications Whats the difference in cultures between the two Any other key difference between the two JCsAny guidance will be much appreciated
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Enhanced 360 degree appraisal?
DH says he has been assessed via 360 degree appraisal method by his office. From the top management, immediate boss/supervisor, peers, to his subordinates all must appraise him in order and the holistic assessment to be considered for his annual appraisal.
I find 360 degree appraisal format good as it weeds out those who only know how to curry favour with the bosses but can’t work well with the rest to be surfaced early.
But there is one downside to this method, those who are brilliant/highly capable, may not have high EQ (or could have bad temper), so might have stepped on other people’s toes unwittingly. Office politics can be very dirty.
So 360 degree appraisal alone is not enough, still need to complement it with other assessment metrics.
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Only companies with leaders who are confident in their competency will do this. Either that or they’re rich enough not to need the job.