HELP! ): bad ALEVEL grades, h1 vs h2 maths, ntu/nus com sci

• sadgirl95

  7 Mar 14, 21:34

  Just received my results on 3 March. Always wanted to apply for comp science, super interested in it ok! despite being a girl however my results are depressing now a sadsadgirl *emo*

  here are my grades: BCC/AEB 

  H2CHEM:B

  H2BIO:C

  H2GEO:C

  H1MATHS:A 

  H1GP:E (yes, an eyesore indeed  )

  H1PW:B HCL:C6

  RANKPOINTS: 71.25.

  As you can see i no longer qualify for NUS comp sci with

  IGP of BBB/C RANKPOINTS:75.

  Where subject prerequisites are H2 pass in Computing or Mathematics or Physics; OR a good pass in H1 Mathematics has been met. Is there anyone in same situation as me? 

  Currently I'm looking at NTU comp sci with

  IGP of BCC/D RANKPOINTS:68.75 now.

  However I do not pass the prerequisites of H2 LEVEL PASS IN MATHS. Other min subject requirements has been met. H2 pass in chem, bio, o level pass in phy etc.. 

  Do i still stand a chance in NTU comp science?Or should i appeal for NUS comp sci? if not.. i might just retake A level as private candidate. lol.

  Another question, is it possible to switch from h1 maths to h2 maths if i would to retake?  thanks so much everyone!! appreciates if anyone replies!! First post haha pardon me for my lousy english >.<

• CaiHongRainx

  8 Mar 14, 02:18

  Wah, 1) Finally I heard someone wants to take Computer Science (Other than me) 2) This is the 1st time a GIRL wants to take Computer Science :O !!! & 3) It's also the 1st time someone with h1 math wants to take computer science. I thought math is quite important in computer science to a certain extent? Anyway, if you really really really want to enter computer science in NUS, try to apply through discretionary admission. Just try for NTU computer science. You can apply for both NUS and NTU computer science at the same time. If you choose to retake, I believe there is no restiction for you to choose H2 or H1 math. But the difference in h1 and h2 math is quite a lot! Or else, if you want to really die die want to enter NUS computer science and not NTU, why not retake all H2 + GP? Don't retake your H1 math and PW(Not possible to retake PW anyway)
• wee_ws

  8 Mar 14, 07:13

  Hi,

    The standard of Maths in NUS is high. FYI, Discrete Structures is a core module in NUS Computing and is one tough cookie to crack for most students, you may refer to
  
    http://snowfall91.wordpress.com/2012/12/12/cs1231-discrete-structure/

    and acquaint with it before you make your decision.

    Thanks and good luck!

  Cheers,

  Wen Shih
  Honours graduate from NUS Dept of Info Sys & Comp Sci,
  later renamed to School of Computing

• CaiHongRainx

  8 Mar 14, 16:33

  Hi Wen Shih, What do you think of the prospects of this course? Is it good? I don't have a problem in math. I just want to know, how much math is involved in this course? I mean, does one without strong math able to survive in this course?
• wee_ws

  9 Mar 14, 07:53

  Hi,

    This course introduces one to the mathematics of computer science. Logic and abstract algebra will be emphasised. Even a strong student in maths will struggle with certain aspects of the course. Personally, I faced difficulty with graph theory which was not covered in Maths C & F Maths (even today, both H1/H2 Maths do not teach such content).

    Thanks!

  Cheers,
  Wen Shih