Networking Group - JCs General
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MyPillow\" post_id=\"1958688\" time=\"1578874985\" user_id=\"70594:
One of the reasons is because some scholarship requires candidates to have 4H2 instead of 3H2+1H1.
Thks all for the sharing on uni admission pt.
From the UAS scoring. , I read above
The 4th H2 or H1 full pls is capped at 10,
May o know why Some Alevel kids want to take 4 H2 n not 3H2 +H1 , I thought lesser load in content n more time for other subject , take Economics as example to compare H2vs H1. -
MyPillow\" post_id=\"1958688\" time=\"1578874985\" user_id=\"70594:
The main reason for taking 4 H2, I believe, is simply that it looks better for purposes of university application and scholarship interviews where competition is fierce. Some kids like the feeling of stretching themselves, and with peer pressure as well, those who can do it will usually take 4 H2s. It also depends on what the university prerequisites are for courses - having more H2s may mean a wider choice of courses which is good for those who are still undecided where they are heading. And I think you can only take H3 in a subject if you are already taking H2, so again it gives more options. My daughter started off liking Chem more (Econs was an unknown) but ended up liking Econs best, took H3 Econs and is studying it at university.
Thks all for the sharing on uni admission pt.
From the UAS scoring. , I read above
The 4th H2 or H1 full pls is capped at 10,
May o know why Some Alevel kids want to take 4 H2 n not 3H2 +H1 , I thought lesser load in content n more time for other subject , take Economics as example to compare H2vs H1.
Also, for some subjects, and Econs apparently is one of them, the H1 is more than half of the load (some say as much as 70%!), so it's not really \"worthwhile\" taking it at H1. I don't know this for a fact, but that's what I've heard. -
MyPillow\" post_id=\"1958688\" time=\"1578874985\" user_id=\"70594:
It boils down to the ability and inclination of the student. Students who are not strong or confident in the 4th core subject should take it at H1 level so as to maximize their chances of doing well with the reduced scope. Students who take 4 H2s do it for several reasons: for scholarships; for better uni admission prospects; because they want to stretch themselves; because they can; and I think more commonly, because everyone else in the JC is doing it. There are those who take 4 H2s in JC1 only to realize they can't cope and drop the weakest H2 to H1.
Thks all for the sharing on uni admission pt.
From the UAS scoring. , I read above
The 4th H2 or H1 full pls is capped at 10,
May o know why Some Alevel kids want to take 4 H2 n not 3H2 +H1 , I thought lesser load in content n more time for other subject , take Economics as example to compare H2vs H1. -
Heard HCI imposed on its IP students MSG of 2.5 and below (ie average 67.5) to be able to take 4H2. Is this true whereas it’s free for all for JAE students. Does RI impose similar requirements?
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MyPillow\" post_id=\"1958688\" time=\"1578874985\" user_id=\"70594:
For DS, it was simply because he doesn’t know which subject he would do worst because his weakest subject changes each semester. :roll:
Thks all for the sharing on uni admission pt.
From the UAS scoring. , I read above
The 4th H2 or H1 full pls is capped at 10,
May o know why Some Alevel kids want to take 4 H2 n not 3H2 +H1 , I thought lesser load in content n more time for other subject , take Economics as example to compare H2vs H1. -
Imp75\" post_id=\"1958706\" time=\"1578882265\" user_id=\"2358:
RGS GPA need to be 3.2 in order to choose 4 H2.
Heard HCI imposed on its IP students MSG of 2.5 and below (ie average 67.5) to be able to take 4H2. Is this true whereas it's free for all for JAE students. Does RI impose similar requirements?
Not sure how it applied to JAE students. If anyone knows for JAE students for choosing subjects, please advise here. Thanks in advance. -
Saw this fr online RI Site A level curriculum
Raw L1R5 - 11 or below - to offer 4H2
All who go in usually is raw 9 or below right?
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I would think that it’s usually a case of JCs dissuading weaker students from taking 4H2s, rather than insisting that some students take 4H2s if they prefer to take 3. And as someone pointed out earlier, students can choose, or may be advised, to drop a subject to H1 even if they started off with 4 H2s.
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gardenia64\" post_id=\"1958711\" time=\"1578883644\" user_id=\"92490:
Ok.thanks GPA3.2 is above 65 so about the same as HCI. I am trying to make my gal.take 4H2 but I see no benefits if not applying for scholarship or coveted courses like med or law.
RGS GPA need to be 3.2 in order to choose 4 H2.Imp75\" post_id=\"1958706\" time=\"1578882265\" user_id=\"2358:
Heard HCI imposed on its IP students MSG of 2.5 and below (ie average 67.5) to be able to take 4H2. Is this true whereas it's free for all for JAE students. Does RI impose similar requirements?
Not sure how it applied to JAE students. If anyone knows for JAE students for choosing subjects, please advise here. Thanks in advance. -
Imp75\" post_id=\"1958726\" time=\"1578889689\" user_id=\"2358:
Ok.thanks GPA3.2 is above 65 so about the same as HCI. I am trying to make my gal.take 4H2 but I see no benefits if not applying for scholarship or coveted courses like med or law.[/quote]The majority of students taking A levels do 3 H2s. And that's all you really need to calculate your UAS. The one other benefit for taking 4 H2s even if you're not aiming for scholarships or med/law (aside from stretching yourself etc) is that you have an insurance in the 4th subject because you don't know which one you might do worse at during the exams. With 4 H2s, you drop the lowest scoring one to H1. With 3 H2s you must do well in those 3. Of course if you know clearly which subject is your weakest, and prefer to take 3 H2s, then just take the 4th one as an H1 from the start.
RGS GPA need to be 3.2 in order to choose 4 H2.gardenia64\" post_id=\"1958711\" time=\"1578883644\" user_id=\"92490:
[quote=Imp75 post_id=1958706 time=1578882265 user_id=2358]Heard HCI imposed on its IP students MSG of 2.5 and below (ie average 67.5) to be able to take 4H2. Is this true whereas it's free for all for JAE students. Does RI impose similar requirements?
Not sure how it applied to JAE students. If anyone knows for JAE students for choosing subjects, please advise here. Thanks in advance.
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