hey guys anyone apply for poly course and never meet cut off point(1-2 point diff) and still get in?? reply pls
Hey guys, my sec 2 mistakes are haunting me nw. I'm not able to attend alot of jc as I did not take A Maths and pure and in fact most jc do not offer double H2 sciences as I took Combined and my dad doesn't want me to go to YJC (idk why) I feel my 10 points are like a waste as I can't enter into any Sci stream I wan... Anw I decided to go take biomedical sciences at np hopefully I get it cos even tho it's tough it's my oni possible way to get to the course I wan at uni so yea, thanks for all ur help
Originally posted by SxH2709:Hey guys, my sec 2 mistakes are haunting me nw. I'm not able to attend alot of jc as I did not take A Maths and pure and in fact most jc do not offer double H2 sciences as I took Combined and my dad doesn't want me to go to YJC (idk why) I feel my 10 points are like a waste as I can't enter into any Sci stream I wan... Anw I decided to go take biomedical sciences at np hopefully I get it cos even tho it's tough it's my oni possible way to get to the course I wan at uni so yea, thanks for all ur help
PJC offers double H2 science combination under science stream as long as you have gotten A2/A1 for O level combined science .
Originally posted by weehunbronze:PJC offers double H2 science combination under science stream as long as you have gotten A2/A1 for O level combined science .
He didnt take Amath! PJC will not allow him to take H2 math without Amath.Lol i can understand why the JCs dont allow him to take double H2 sciences plus H2 math. Taking up H2 math without Amath is bad enough (Even those A1s in Amath are struggling with H2 math), he also wanted to take double H2 sciences without Pure sciences, lol that is sucidal.
Originally posted by acorel:I need help with my after O level postings too ><
My L1R5 is 17-2=15 (Subjects i took = English, MT, EMath, AMath (Fail), Combined Humans (Lit / SS), Pure History, Pure Chem and Pure Bio)
I want to go to JC because i have no interests and no idea on what kind of jobs i'm interested in.
The JCs i'm interested in are Serangoon JC and Tampines JC but i am eligible for Yishun JC, Jurong JC and Innova JC which are all really far from where i live. I heard of people with higher COPs entering into TPJC even though the COP is 13.
I'm thinking of putting SRJC (11 points) as my first, then TPJC (13 points), then YJC (17 points (?)), IJC (20 points) and lastly JJC (15 points) because that's the furthest. For the rest of my choices, i am not putting any Poly courses because i might get them and i don't want to go to poly like i tried last time.
Do you think i am able to get into SRJC or TPJC? Because i really want to get in. Also i am interested in a CCA which is only available in YJC out of those options.. but i don't know if i want to travel that far just for a CCA.Lastly, I am aiming for Science stream because i don't feel confident in arts. I want to take H2 math, chem, bio and for H1 i don't know if i should take Econs (Not sure what is this also) or History. If anyone knows which is better, can you help me out too? Thanks so much :)
Thanks in advance if you have any advice or can help me out :)
I'm here to help :)
I'm a student from YJC. I am highly certain you will not be able to enterSRJC and TPJC unless you appeal via your CCA achievements. There is occasional rare cases though, like my friend who manage to appeal into TPJC with a L1R5 of 16raw and D7 for humanities. Be mentally prepared of getting your appeals rejected. 
Your choices are quite straightforward actually. Put SRJC 1st, TPJC 2nd, and either YJ/IJ/JJ for your other choices.
Many YJC-ians actually live in the east (because they missed tpjc cop by either 1 or 2 points). If you happen to live in the east too, you'll soon realise that many of your fellow O Level mates are in the similar situation with you. I stay in the east too, travelling to and fro YJC is 2hours a day, and its really tiring. Not sure if this is the case for JJC/IJC too.
requirement for H2 maths in my school is 1. Pass in Emaths & Amaths or 2. Distinction in Emaths and Comb Science (phychem/phybio) or 3. Distinction in Emaths and Pasa in pure physics. Based on these requirements you will not be able to take H2 Mathematics. I can ask my math teacher whether there is a chance for you to take H2 maths if you pm/tell me your Emaths and Science grades.
Do give it a thought of coming to YJC. Cheers =)
Originally posted by CKTR:
"Lol i can understand why the JCs dont allow him to take double H2 sciences plus H2 math. Taking up H2 math without Amath is bad enough (Even those A1s in Amath are struggling with H2 math), he also wanted to take double H2 sciences without Pure sciences, lol that is sucidal."
Dear CKTR, have you been through JC education? I've seen people without prior AMaths background doing well in H2 Mathematics, let alone your claim of "A1 Amaths students struggling with H2 math". It can be true to some extent, but its not as exaggerated as what you have claimed.
Taking Double H2 sciences without prior pure science knowledge isn't sucidal. Likewise i've also seen people with no pure science knowledge doing well in their H2 Sciences.
I do acknowledge that background knowledge in pure science/amaths does help you to get a head start in JC education, but whats more important is bridging the difference, consistent revision and clarifying your doubts asap. I've seen triple science students retaining at JC1 too. Has their retention got to do with their background? I dont think so. They might just be unsuitable for JC education.
Given the choice I would definitely had gone to JC if not for all those strict rules which I understand why they have to be implaced... Regardless I feel alrite gg to Poly juz I gotta work extra hard to maintain a v high gpa
Originally posted by weehunbronze:If i really take H2 Physics , Chemistry and Maths , will I be at a disadvantage as compared to the other candidates if i took Combined Science and did not do very well for A maths in O levels ? Also , how should I choose my final contrasting H1 / H2 subject?
Originally posted by UltimaOnline:
Take Econs as ur H1. No big disadvantage, as long as u're determined to catch up. Tuition can help (ie. optional advantage).
Having studied pure geography in secondary school , should i consider H1 geog at all ? Any difference /pros/cons between choosing econs and choosing geog?
Originally posted by CKTR:Those people who have higher scores than tpjc cut off points usually appealed in thru their cca. This may sound harsh but your chances of entering tpjc (dont even talk about srjc) is very slim. U can try but i suggest u to put tpjc as first choice and forget about srjc since it would be more realistic. Btw it may also be hard for you to take H2 math since you fail Amath(at least for tpjc and srjc), so you may not be able to choose the science stream since you are ineligible for any subject combination that have H2 math. If you have an A1 in emath, only yishun jc/innova/jurong jc will allow you to take h2 math so your choices are seriously quite limited here.
Ohh ok i see, thanks for telling that. I'll put TPJC first then. So science stream you have to take H2 Math? Hm my EMath is B3 :/ Is there such thing as H1 math + H2 chem and bio? So far i only see all science stream subject combis need to have H2 math.. also wondering if there is still such thing as hybrid?
Originally posted by UltimaOnline:
Ask CKTR correctly said, even if your L1R5 is exactly the same as the COP, your chances of entering the JC is very slim. Distance to the JC (ie. travelling time) is the most impt factor, as JC students (and teachers too, which is why I left MOE) are perpetually sleep deprived, which causes accumulative brain damage, which can potentially lower your A level exam grades.
Since i didn't do well, the only closest is TPJC (30 mins travelling time) but my points doesn't look like it will let me in so i think i will get in YJC (90 mins travelling time) and almost the same as my sec school travelling time so i think i should be used to it but if i get into TPJC that will be really really good :/ Thanks for your input btw :))
Originally posted by Mkwedoe:I'm here to help :)
I'm a student from YJC. I am highly certain you will not be able to enterSRJC and TPJC unless you appeal via your CCA achievements. There is occasional rare cases though, like my friend who manage to appeal into TPJC with a L1R5 of 16raw and D7 for humanities. Be mentally prepared of getting your appeals rejected. 
Your choices are quite straightforward actually. Put SRJC 1st, TPJC 2nd, and either YJ/IJ/JJ for your other choices.
Many YJC-ians actually live in the east (because they missed tpjc cop by either 1 or 2 points). If you happen to live in the east too, you'll soon realise that many of your fellow O Level mates are in the similar situation with you. I stay in the east too, travelling to and fro YJC is 2hours a day, and its really tiring. Not sure if this is the case for JJC/IJC too.
requirement for H2 maths in my school is 1. Pass in Emaths & Amaths or 2. Distinction in Emaths and Comb Science (phychem/phybio) or 3. Distinction in Emaths and Pasa in pure physics. Based on these requirements you will not be able to take H2 Mathematics. I can ask my math teacher whether there is a chance for you to take H2 maths if you pm/tell me your Emaths and Science grades.
Do give it a thought of coming to YJC. Cheers =)
Hihi i have so many last min questions because i didn't realize that H2 Maths requires good A Math grades if not atleast physics when i only took chem and bio. I'll pm my grades and other questions ><
I'm forgetting SrJC and putting TPJC first and really hoping i somehow get in cos of the distance if not i'll be going to YJC (90 mins).. innova is about the same but JJC is almost 2 hours i think, no other choices :/
hi! im just wondering, i have R5 15 nett, does that mean i have a high chance of going JJC? and i saw this subject combi in PJC which im interested : H2 maths chem econs and H1 history. is there such subject combi in JJC? and is CCA compulsory?
hello guys sorry for spamming but is 17 point raw(15 inclu cca) for o levels suckish ? And it is wise if i retake it again cause there is a particular course in poly i like to go but did not meet the COP
Originally posted by HaizLife:hello guys sorry for spamming but is 17 point raw(15 inclu cca) for o levels suckish ? And it is wise if i retake it again cause there is a particular course in poly i like to go but did not meet the COP
It's not suckish, it's alright if you improved from your prelims ;p But for poly i tried for biz courses with L1R4 16 and can't get into courses with even 18 points as my first few choices (partially bc i put my first few as those 9 points ones), but i got in a course with COP 17 even though i put it as after the 18 points course so i think you should put the course which you want the most first if you meet the subject requirements if not appeal / retake some subjects so you can confirm get in. For Jc i'm not sure cos i'm only trying this year. I retook all my subjects and got better results 25 points to 17 points for L1R5 so if you want you can try, only if you're willing to have lots of tuition and work hard too ;p It's not easy though, i'm still surprise i did better but i only retook cos i wanted to get into JC
Originally posted by Jewed:hi! im just wondering, i have R5 15 nett, does that mean i have a high chance of going JJC? and i saw this subject combi in PJC which im interested : H2 maths chem econs and H1 history. is there such subject combi in JJC? and is CCA compulsory?
If nett means without minusing anything then i think it is actually good, you have a better chance then those who got 15 after minusing off everything ;p The second qn i'm not sure. third question, cca is not compulsory, it just makes your certificate (?) look good from what my friends say and most of them don't take cca because they say you need more time for school work aha ;p But if you can manage then go for it.
Originally posted by HaizLife:hello guys sorry for spamming but is 17 point raw(15 inclu cca) for o levels suckish ? And it is wise if i retake it again cause there is a particular course in poly i like to go but did not meet the COP
those who got 25 pts one how??????
well but i think u should still consider going to poly
But if u only want to go to local uni and no where else then u should go jc
CCA is not say bery important but it's a good avenue to develop other skills like leadership, responsibility, social interaction, build confidence and a breather from studies
if u are looking at applying scholarships or pursuing ur interest in later life, a good CCA record will be a big bonus
some employers will want to see if u are an all-rounder or possess certain qualities
Originally posted by Jewed:hi! im just wondering, i have R5 15 nett, does that mean i have a high chance of going JJC? and i saw this subject combi in PJC which im interested : H2 maths chem econs and H1 history. is there such subject combi in JJC? and is CCA compulsory?
Hi,I am a senior,who have graduated from JJC.
Should be able to get in,considering JJC isn't doing that well :) However,if you work hard enough,you can still get in to local university.(as in really hard)
No such combinations in JJC,JJC doesn't support unconventional subject combi,the principal claims that the core reason for doing so,is due to clashes in the academic timetable when planning lectures,as well as if you take exams in A levels,it will become rather messy.(possibly 2 different subjects in a day)
In spite of that,I will highly recommend doing a subject of your interest,instead of what you are better in. Regretted not taking up H2 Biology in my JC. :(
CCA is not compulsory,2-3 of my classmates left their CCAs to focus on their studies.However,it is worth taking CCA,if you are really targeting for the upper tier courses such as Medicine,Law.(which is apparently near impossible to get in,even if you are a perfect scorer in JJC)
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Sec student chooses Temasek Poly over JC: Here's why http://bit.ly/1PcCFBt
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Anyone going to TPJC?
TPJC has seen good improvement throughout the years. Not as fast as SRJC though.
The Straits Times
Jan 18, 2016
Her O-level grades were good enough for her to earn a place at a junior college or a popular diploma programme at a polytechnic.
But instead of taking the conventional routes like most of her peers after receiving her O-level results two years ago, 18-year-old Celine Low pursued an 18-month diploma in management studies at SIM Global Education (SIM GE), a private institution here.
Ms Low, who graduated with the diploma last September and is now pursuing a business degree from RMIT University through SIM GE, said the shorter time to finish her studies was a draw.
With module exemptions from her diploma programme, she is on track to finish her degree in 2018, two years ahead of many of her peers. "I knew what my interests were. I wanted to learn about marketing and managing a business," said Ms Low.
While the costs of studying at a private school are higher, "I think choosing the private route was the right decision for me", she said.
Other students choosing to pursue further education at a private institution after the O levels cite similar reasons, including the variety of higher education options and the shorter time it takes to claim a diploma or a degree.
Major private institutions here said their enrolment of O-level holders has been steady over the last few years. An SIM GE spokesman said its foundation studies and diploma programmes see an annual intake of more than 500 O-level holders. Currently, the private institution offers two foundation studies and four diploma programmes, in areas such as accounting and international business.
PSB Academy said O-level student enrolment for its diploma courses, which typically takes between 12 and 24 months to complete, is "fairly consistent" every year. Last year, it had an intake of about 1,000 O-level holders. It offers 11 diploma programmes in areas such as retail management and industrial engineering.
Some private institutions, such as Kaplan Singapore, have even introduced new diplomas. Kaplan, which has more than 25 diploma programmes across eight disciplines such as law, introduced two new diplomas - in property management and Web technologies - last year. It takes an O-level holder about 10 months to complete a diploma at the school.
Besides attracting students looking to complete their studies in a shorter time, private schools also provide a route to further education for those who did not fare well at the O levels.
Mr P. Danush's grades did not qualify him for a place at a junior college or a preferred polytechnic course. After his O levels, the 19-year-old took up a four-month professional certificate in business management, followed by an eight-month diploma in tourism, hospitality and events management at the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS).
Mr Danush, who is now studying for an advanced diploma in tourism, hospitality and events management at MDIS, said the private institution has given him a chance to pursue his interest.
"I've always wanted to be part of the tourism sector," he said. "So I am glad that I have a chance to pursue this passion."
RI's 'O' level scores: Only one in class of 10 qualified for JC http://bit.ly/1UcZdGw