University next year
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Taking A Levels this year, but after doing super horribly for my Maths Paper (best I can get is an S.....) and the fact that I can't remember anything Physics or Chem, I don't know how my chances to get into uni will be.
What has been the minimum grade combination people have had and still managed to get into NUS? I'm looking at not-too-popular choices like Japanese/Chinese studies.
Worse to worse, I'm considering retaking A Levels, but I really want to try hard no to. This is really a bummer for me. Can't even concentrate to good >_> -
SIM? it's not as bad as people think it is.
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Thanks! I'll take a look at the subjects they're offering. I prefer getitng into an Arts Faculty though. I've heard they're not as demanding when it comes to grades, but... :-< my grades are gonna suck D:Originally posted by missqi:SIM? it's not as bad as people think it is. -
Not as demanding? Where did you hear that.Originally posted by backwards:Thanks! I'll take a look at the subjects they're offering. I prefer getitng into an Arts Faculty though. I've heard they're not as demanding when it comes to grades, but... :-< my grades are gonna suck D:
Just curious, which major do you have in mind? GP is very vital these days when it comes to admission.
Better hit a B3 and above. -
Don't chose a course because it's easier to get in, chose one which you like.Originally posted by backwards:Taking A Levels this year, but after doing super horribly for my Maths Paper (best I can get is an S.....) and the fact that I can't remember anything Physics or Chem, I don't know how my chances to get into uni will be.
What has been the minimum grade combination people have had and still managed to get into NUS? I'm looking at not-too-popular choices like Japanese/Chinese studies.
Worse to worse, I'm considering retaking A Levels, but I really want to try hard no to. This is really a bummer for me. Can't even concentrate to good >_> -
From a senior of mine in NUS FASS now. Although she got 4A's so she's certainly not talking about herself :-<Originally posted by LazerLordz:Not as demanding? Where did you hear that.
Just curious, which major do you have in mind? GP is very vital these days when it comes to admission.
Better hit a B3 and above.
I'm interested in either Japanese or Chinese studies right now. My GP is on/off. I usually fluctuare between A-C in common tests but I don't think I did too well this time round... -
As are easy to get depending on a few factors. However, some departments are not a cakewalk.Originally posted by backwards:From a senior of mine in NUS FASS now. Although she got 4A's so she's certainly not talking about herself :-<
I'm interested in either Japanese or Chinese studies right now. My GP is on/off. I usually fluctuare between A-C in common tests but I don't think I did too well this time round...
E.g Political Science, Theatre Studies, Literature.
Japanese Studies is not as tough. -
I AM interested in that course. That's mainly the reason I'm so keen in getting into NUS instead of SMU or SIM :-<Originally posted by Darkness_hacker99:Don't chose a course because it's easier to get in, chose one which you like. -
I can't ever seem to get A's. Even in school exams I get them rarely. Prelims = U for Chem, S for Maths >_>Originally posted by LazerLordz:As are easy to get depending on a few factors. However, some departments are not a cakewalk.
E.g Political Science, Theatre Studies, Literature.
Japanese Studies is not as tough.
I see, I see. That helps, thanks! I was considering Literature too, but maybe not anymore. I considered Political Science too but a friend said Econs might be importantish for that, and my Econs sure :\
And that makes me feel a little less bummed. A little XD Would a triple C or a triple D get you anywhere near Jap/Chinese Studs though? :-< -
You don't need an Econs background to study Political Science, you need to have a keen eye for observing trends in current affairs, interest in politics and world affairs...Originally posted by backwards:I can't ever seem to get A's. Even in school exams I get them rarely. Prelims = U for Chem, S for Maths >_>
I see, I see. That helps, thanks! I was considering Literature too, but maybe not anymore. I considered Political Science too but a friend said Econs might be importantish for that, and my Econs sure :\
And that makes me feel a little less bummed. A little XD Would a triple C or a triple D get you anywhere near Jap/Chinese Studs though? :-< -
Thanks, you've been a great helpOriginally posted by LazerLordz:You don't need an Econs background to study Political Science, you need to have a keen eye for observing trends in current affairs, interest in politics and world affairs...
If I ever manage to get the grades for uni admission (-.-;;, I'll revise my dept choices. -
You don't have to select your major when you enter. The downside is that you should aim to get the grades that the toughest major generally requires.Originally posted by backwards:Thanks, you've been a great help
If I ever manage to get the grades for uni admission (-.-;;, I'll revise my dept choices.
E.g GP B3 and above for Pol Sci, Lit, Theatre Studies - so aim to get an A2.. -
I seeOriginally posted by LazerLordz:You don't have to select your major when you enter. The downside is that you should aim to get the grades that the toughest major generally requires.
E.g GP B3 and above for Pol Sci, Lit, Theatre Studies - so aim to get an A2..
So that means we only pick our major AFTER we're admitted? GP is the most important subject when it comes to the Arts? -
haven take A level den u so kan cheong~
next time post it in homework forum -
Haha can feel the failure in my bones! XDOriginally posted by hiphop2009:haven take A level den u so kan cheong~
next time post it in homework forum -
haha u juz took ur maths paper 1 on fri huh.. dun afraid la.. stil got paper 2 on tuesday..
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Yes.Originally posted by backwards:I see So that means we only pick our major AFTER we're admitted? GP is the most important subject when it comes to the Arts? -
My maths super CMI already D: Esp stats >_>Originally posted by purpledragon84:haha u juz took ur maths paper 1 on fri huh.. dun afraid la.. stil got paper 2 on tuesday.. -
Not to demoralise u ... but maybe let u work harder for the next few days ...
I got BCC, B3 this yr ... kena rejected by FASS ...
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something apply to poly doesn't apply to uni.Originally posted by Darkness_hacker99:Don't chose a course because it's easier to get in, chose one which you like.
maybe u have the choice if u have a good result in A lvl, likewise for o lvl. -
hows japanese studies like?
is it a lot of projects/presentations? -
good luck for chem tomorrow..(if u are taking h2 chem) concentrate on ur As first then think abt ur future next. (unless you lack e drive and motivation, then it's another story..)
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Somewhat. A lot of studies on culture and cultural flows/globalisations etc.Originally posted by cloudymind:hows japanese studies like?
is it a lot of projects/presentations?
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Originally posted by gd4u:Not to demoralise u ... but maybe let u work harder for the next few days ...
I got BCC, B3 this yr ... kena rejected by FASS ... 
And I thought BCC would be a good grade! So where are you studying now?