<![CDATA[Selecting Pre-University Education Choices]]>HI ALL, a blink of an eye and it has been 4 years? Just wanna update you guys( if any of yall are still active) I passed my GP with a E grade(standard ah my eng rabak) and did fairly okay for my core subjects. Just finished NS and I am most probably going to end up in NTU (computer engineering with 2nd major in business) or SMU computer science. Just wanna let you all know that I re-read all of the replies back in the days and looking back, the input from all of you definitely provided me with some positivity and hope during those tough times.THANKS YALL!!!

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Happylady:
Joy of Learning 111:

[quote=\"Gxteo\"]Thanks for all the advice , I am applying for JC


Good for you. Bonne chance!

Hi, do you have any GP Tutor for JC1. Thks[/quote]For my sins, I am, among other things, a GP tutor.

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Joy of Learning 111:
Gxteo:

Thanks for all the advice , I am applying for JC


Good for you. Bonne chance!

Hi, do you have any GP Tutor for JC1. Thks

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Gxteo:
Thanks for all the advice , I am applying for JC

Good for you. Bonne chance!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1631431https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1631431Wed, 20 Jan 2016 07:36:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Selecting Pre-University Education Choices on Wed, 20 Jan 2016 07:32:06 GMT]]>

justMommy:
I do think that since GP is an examinable subject, there must be techniques to master it although you might not be proficient in English.


After all, we're all good at taking tests right?
It is entirely possible to teach students the structural features of an academic essay so as to improve their score. More difficult to teach them content to fill their essays. I tend to focus on encouraging them to do proper research on the internet to look for specific examples of the topics that interest them and, most importantly, to read The Straits Times and something like The Economist (print versions, not online).

For the comprehension side, techniques are less important than inculcating the habit of deep reading. When students become proficient at deep reading, a lot of things fall into place including identifying the pertinent points for the summary.

I do believe that for most students grammar needs to be explicitly taught rather than caught.

There are no tricks to GP. There are no special last-minute boot camps. Slow, steady and thorough preparation over 1.5 years is sufficient when guided by a knowledgeable teacher/tutor who customises the approach based on the relative strengths and weaknesses of the particular student.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1631428https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1631428Wed, 20 Jan 2016 07:32:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Selecting Pre-University Education Choices on Wed, 20 Jan 2016 06:59:09 GMT]]>

Gxteo:
My case is pretty special . I achieved 6As and 1 D7 for English for my O level result. Any advice on what to do?


Eng D7
Maths A1
A Maths A1
Physics A2
Chemistry A2
Combined Humanities A2
Chinese A1
Hi, I can see that you do have talent in mathematics. What I can see (based on the limited info you have provided) is that you are an intelligent student strong in math/science but perhaps weak in language. As a math tutor, I can say that getting an A1 in A Maths does show your math foundation is pretty solid.

My advice is to take the new Further Math (should be out in your year), Math, Physics, and one other subject of your choice. Of course, that is provided if you are interested in the above 3 subjects. You should be able to do well if you continue to work hard.

For English, I am not sure if your result is an \"accident\" or because of weak foundation / weak answering technique. I do know students from English-speaking families with English-educated background getting low marks for English because of poor answering technique. I believe that if you read more, focus on writing and answering in the correct style (this is important to score), you should be able to improve on your English. It is easier for students to improve English rather than Chinese in Singapore.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1631413https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1631413Wed, 20 Jan 2016 06:59:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Selecting Pre-University Education Choices on Wed, 20 Jan 2016 06:56:22 GMT]]>I do think that since GP is an examinable subject, there must be techniques to master it although you might not be proficient in English.


After all, we’re all good at taking tests right?

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bright-culture:
Hi! My advice to you is to pursue JC. Your 1 D7 in english can be shrugged off in favour of your strong A1s for all your other subs. An appeal will definitely do the trick if needed. Your A1s tell me that you are academically strong, and that means JC will be your home. GP can be improved over time, so no worries there.


I don't wish to be a wet blanket n I prefer to be realistic - it's NOT easy to improve GP over a span of 1.5 years to be in time for A levels.

If English foundation is weak, how to juggle the extra more time on GP at the expense of your H2 heavy content subjects.

For those who are already good in English, it's not easy managing GP, what more one who is not?

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Gxteo:
Thanks for all the advice , I am applying for JC

All the best ... hope you get your 1st choice ...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1629470https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1629470Sat, 16 Jan 2016 06:05:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Selecting Pre-University Education Choices on Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:36:11 GMT]]>Thanks for all the advice , I am applying for JC

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1629241https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1629241Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:36:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Selecting Pre-University Education Choices on Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:35:28 GMT]]>Failed General Paper

Updated
Yes, you can apply for admission. However, if you failed GP, you will not qualify for certain courses such as Law which will require a GP grade of at least 'B3' (for old syllabus), 'B' (for new...
Date Updated: 11/01/2016

http://www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg/app ... sted/1/p/0

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Joy of Learning 111:
starlight1968sg:

OT: must pass GP in order to enter the local U?


Or KI. Otherwise, the qualifying test or conditional admission as I outlined.

I always have to remind my science stream students 'Take GP seriously'!

Sorry, i miss yr earlier post. Tks

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starlight1968sg:
OT: must pass GP in order to enter the local U?

Or KI. Otherwise, the qualifying test or conditional admission as I outlined.

I always have to remind my science stream students 'Take GP seriously'!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1629235https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1629235Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:30:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Selecting Pre-University Education Choices on Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:15:29 GMT]]>OT: must pass GP in order to enter the local U?

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Gxteo:
My case is pretty special . I achieved 6As and 1 D7 for English for my O level result. Any advice on what to do?


Eng D7
Maths A1
A Maths A1
Physics A2
Chemistry A2
Combined Humanities A2
Chinese A1
Yes, pretty special! I would go for JC: you are clearly academically-oriented. Well done on the other subjects.

Your English result is anomalous. Try to analyse what happened, and then seek to remedy any shortcomings you identify.

GP in JC is a killer. It is necessary for admission to the local universities. However, I think - please do check as I may not be up-to-date with the latest policies - in the worst case scenario of your not obtaining a good grade in GP you can still be admitted to the local universities via a qualifying English test conducted by the universities themselves; and even if you fail this test, you can still be admitted provided you take a compulsory course in English, which you must pass in order to graduate.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1629224https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1629224Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:13:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Selecting Pre-University Education Choices on Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:48:33 GMT]]>It looks like a freak result for English, esp when all other subject results like combined humanities are good. Don’t lose hope, good luck!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1629213https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1629213Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:48:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Selecting Pre-University Education Choices on Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:27:07 GMT]]>As you have D7 for English, it’s best to go to Poly because GP is a killer in JC.

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havok_ex:
What do you want to do? Poly? JC?


For JC, you are still eligible for conditional admission. See here:
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissi ... tion-6.pdf


Oh are the chances high for conditional admission?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1629168https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1629168Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:11:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Selecting Pre-University Education Choices on Fri, 15 Jan 2016 06:00:43 GMT]]>What do you want to do? Poly? JC?


For JC, you are still eligible for conditional admission. See here:
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissi ... tion-6.pdf

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