Need help for JC Subj Conbination!
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Econs damn tough to understand. It's like trying to gain enlightenment, damn tough. Maths is slightly tougher, since it's new syllabus, they tend to be more harsh on the difficulty lvl.
Chem is okok. Can score.
Physics also ok ok. But the SPA quite irritating.
Overall, must consider what you want to do in future. H1 stuff is not v recognised in Universities. Usually, ppl just follow the usual 4 A lvl subs. But now 3 H2 and 1H1 quite popular combination.
Most pop is H2 phy, chem, maths and H1 econs. But econs tough. I think take geog or hist better. But hist failing rate very high. But more interesting than econs. -
I beg to differ that econs is tough. As long as you have some common sense and understand the concepts at the same time, it is easy to score once you get the hang of it.Originally posted by iOn[xG]:Econs damn tough to understand. It's like trying to gain enlightenment, damn tough. Maths is slightly tougher, since it's new syllabus, they tend to be more harsh on the difficulty lvl.
Chem is okok. Can score.
Physics also ok ok. But the SPA quite irritating.
Overall, must consider what you want to do in future. H1 stuff is not v recognised in Universities. Usually, ppl just follow the usual 4 A lvl subs. But now 3 H2 and 1H1 quite popular combination.
Most pop is H2 phy, chem, maths and H1 econs. But econs tough. I think take geog or hist better. But hist failing rate very high. But more interesting than econs.
Geography seems useless unless you are confident to score well in that subject. -
hi, thanks so much for your long advice. True I have not a focused goal for my future career... I am still contemplating. Just kinda unsure.. sigh. That is why going Poly for me is a no-no. Cuz I don't even know what course i'm interested in, unlike my other friends.Originally posted by blue_crimson_89:hmm first off, which jc are you choosing to attend for your 1st 3 months? your 1st 3 months mean a lot to your year 1 life.. it's like a kickoff, when you start slow, your momentum and pace suffers for the rest of the year..
next, taking 3 h2s and 1 h1 or 4 h2s right? well to put it simply, your options are not closed at all.. it doesnt mean you cant take bio in jc when you didnt take it back in secondary school.. you CAN in fact take biology at h2 standard.. in fact, h2 and h1 have extremely little difference for the following subjects - chem bio phy hist geog.. in h1 for the mentioned subjects, you study the SAME stuff as h2 students, except that h2 students have around 20% more chapters compared to the h1 syllabus..
looking at your plea for help with subject combinations, i guess you have no goal for beyond jc? it's high time that you take a good look at yourself and plan ahead.. what subjects are required for you to take your desired module in university? do not think it would be just like the o lvls, when your subject grades add up to escort you to the college of your desires.. subjects count more in the a levels.. think well..
h3 is another issue.. for starters, you can only take h3 in your 2nd year at college, however, it is NOT an advantage to your certificate to have a h3 subject unless it's a good grade, which would help with your scores for a levels.. students who do not take h3 subjects share the same foothold as you when choosing university modules, unless the h3 subject you have chosen has DIRECT relevance to the module you have selected for university.. (e.g. h3 math --> math module or h3 economics --> economics module) it is not advised to pick a h3 subject, for travelling time and lesson timetables will cause you to miss lessons and many other factors would affect you.. it will be elaborated upon when you start school next year..
have you only one choice of 3 h2s and 1 h1? try taking 4 h2s at j1 standard.. i feel this way as i can see your difficulty in picking subjects.. having 4 h2s may help you understand better the hastened pace of jc education and the density of topics covered that'll prove rather different from secondary school.. you wont have much chances to ask questions in jc so do take notes diligently..
i suggest that you pick the popular choice - Phy Chem Math Econs, 4h2s.. physics is pretty much the same as back in secondary school.. if you find it too difficult, you can drop it to h1 standard or choose another subject combination after the 1st 3 months.. good luck next year alright? do mention which jc you have been allocated to for the 1st three months.. pretty sure the friendly ppl here who are in the same college as you would help you.. =)
I sure will work doubly hard in JC. And spend a great deal of time thinking about my future.
Anyway, I'm posted to Meridian JC... Any1 from there?
I was surprise that they are offering Yoga as a new CCA!
So I guess i'll take 4 H2 subj... If I can't cope with any, then i'll take that subj as a H1, though it's not advisable right?
Economics is about common sense? I guess I can cope with it. haha..
And yea, I love Chemistry!!
As for History & Geog, I guess not. I'm not the humanity student
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Just to share some info, i'm currently taking H2 chem H2 econs H2 maths and H1 geog. Hmm, as far as i've heard, H2 physics is rather tough but still manageable compared to the old syllabus. As RaaRaa has eariler on suggested taking the combi of H2econs H2chem H2maths and H1phy would be a suggestable choice since u've decided on the business route. And i would like to allay any fears that H2 econs would be tough. So long yr willing to put in effort(lots of it), its really easy as compared to other subs like phy, which is much more mind-straining. Btw, never ever pick geog unless yr interested in studying landforms and volcanoes. It was a harsh decision i hope u wont commit if u lack that area of interest!
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hmm mjc? omg are you from tkss? hmm i'm from temasek sorry hahas.. but i'm pretty sure you'll do well there.. most of my friends are thriving in mj, but also there're those who lag behind and become those who get retained - the reason to the emphasis of momentum in studies.. work hard and do well ok? good luck =)
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yup! you have to really work hard in jc and dunt play too much. I have a buddy who followed me through the same pri school sec school and jc but got retained in j1. really tragic.
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Despite popular belief, biology is not all about internalisation and regurgitation; it is often a rigorous test of concept and understanding as most of the questions are application-based, i.e. students are given not-in-syllabus case studies and are expected to utilise their biological knowledge to surmise the correct answers. Not too easy if you ask me.Originally posted by Darkness_hacker99:Because Bio need to memorize those very wordie meaning. As for chem it's more easier.
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You mean they actually do retain students in RJC? I thought they simply force such students to drop a subject or two.Originally posted by greenblackwhite:yup! you have to really work hard in jc and dunt play too much. I have a buddy who followed me through the same pri school sec school and jc but got retained in j1. really tragic. -
Good luck to u in MJOriginally posted by iPeace:hi, thanks so much for your long advice. True I have not a focused goal for my future career... I am still contemplating. Just kinda unsure.. sigh. That is why going Poly for me is a no-no. Cuz I don't even know what course i'm interested in, unlike my other friends.
I sure will work doubly hard in JC. And spend a great deal of time thinking about my future.
Anyway, I'm posted to Meridian JC... Any1 from there? I was surprise that they are offering Yoga as a new CCA!
So I guess i'll take 4 H2 subj... If I can't cope with any, then i'll take that subj as a H1, though it's not advisable right?
Economics is about common sense? I guess I can cope with it. haha..
And yea, I love Chemistry!!
As for History & Geog, I guess not. I'm not the humanity student
THANKS so much every1!
Heard that cut off is 10-11 points for PAE. Just take P C M E.
Anyway my school already had yoga as CCA long ago and there's also yoga exercise which was compulsory in term 2 for all students
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every JC confirm got retainees. Just that the number of them is quite minimal.Originally posted by RETARDED_MORON:You mean they actually do retain students in RJC? I thought they simply force such students to drop a subject or two. -
hahaha dun be surprised. they do! it was quite a known affair leh it became a really hot talking point.Originally posted by RETARDED_MORON:You mean they actually do retain students in RJC? I thought they simply force such students to drop a subject or two.