All About A Levels
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Hi all! Am new here. Submitted my choices for JCs yesterday, but I would like to know how likely it would be that I will get into my first choice.
My results for O levels:
English A2
HCL B3
SS/Hist Elect: A2
Geography: A1
EMaths: A1
AMaths: A1
Chemistry: A1
Physics: A2
CCA: A1
L1R5=7, Net=3
I have put Hwa Chong as my first choice as I really like the environment there. Oh, and if I'm not able to get in, is it possible to appeal through my CCA Chinese Orchestra? We've gotten Gold with Honours for the last SYF. Thanks so much. -
Both JCs are good, although TJC has a much longer history than MJC. But personally, I would choose TJC.
If you are seriously undecided, choose the JC that is nearer to your house.
Congratulations on your excellent O levels science results! -
Pardon me, but may I ask how you arrived at your calculation of L1R5 of 7? Thought that CCA can only be taken as a bonus point but not as a relevant subject for admission to JC?
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Eng + EMath + Chem + Chinese (A1, forgot to include sorry :X) + Geography + AMath
Yes, the CCA point is used as a bonus point. -
All the best to your posting results! :rahrah:
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st andrew has nicer uniforms
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beezlebubz:
You mentioned commuting from Orchard Plaza to TJC in an earlier post... You will pass Parkway &/or Katong - areas littered with tuition centres.
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 lolInterestinggg:
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 -
ohhh omg thanks lol xD i shall go on google map now to calculate no. of busstops
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Anyone can advise which exam model of graphing calculator best for use for A level (2014). Currently there it seems like only following 3 exam model for use till 2015 and 2016 base on SEAB.
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
TI-84 PLUS use till 2015
TI-84 PLUS Silver Edition use till 2015
TI-84 PLUS Pocket SE use till 2016
Anyone can advise which one to buy ? -
MdmKS:
The JC will inform the students. Best to check with them.Anyone can advise which exam model of graphing calculator best for use for A level (2014). Currently there it seems like only following 3 exam model for use till 2015 and 2016 base on SEAB.
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
TI-84 PLUS use till 2015
TI-84 PLUS Silver Edition use till 2015
TI-84 PLUS Pocket SE use till 2016
Anyone can advise which one to buy ?