A B E but no place in University.. Den parent blames Unis..
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Yup you are right. So this year, students from JCs like Serangoon Yishun and Jurong could suffer large numbers of people not getting into university. People who get my results in previous years could probably find themselves relieved but in this year you'll be crying (like me). I didnt get into university probably due to my gp grades... I got D7 --- Which I do not understand. I got grades like B4 in my JC and got A2 for English in O levels... My gp is not horrible. Unless I seriously wrote out of point which is highly likely seeing the grade if not I shouldnt be getting that but...
However, the MOE did say that they will use Mother Tongue or GP which ever grade is higher... But this does not seem to help much... I got A2 for Chinese by the way...
Quote from http://www.moe.gov.sg/forum/2004/04032004.htm
8. University applicants will henceforth have a choice to include their MTL grades for admission. NUS and NTU will use the better of the two admission scores, one with and one without MTL grades, to determine a studentÂ’s final score. Those with good MTL grades can still benefit.
My friend with the same score - BCC got B4 for gp did not manage to enter as well... Another friend who practically chose most of the course similar to mine whose grades are ABC got rejected as well by NUS... This is which I do not understand.
By the way, curryman, your stats says NUS ranked high in technology but ANU was low. You are absolutely right. However this cannot be used to rank the university. Harvard university of US is just ranked one rank higher than ANU... and even NTU is higher in technology than Harvard...
Btw I find this a good place to voice opinions.
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GP D7 is pretty hard.. But aiyah..
The moral of the story is : Nxt time pls control e urge and dun bare kids during dragon yr..
If u are Rabbit yr (last yr) Gp D7 can go into dumping grnd course still..
all i can say is sway lor.. But if u guy u can apply nxt yr still lar.. -
You misunderstood. GP grades will not be substituted by MTL grades. The latter will be taken into account if it improves your overall score.Originally posted by Mewlove:However, the MOE did say that they will use Mother Tongue or GP which ever grade is higher... But this does not seem to help much... I got A2 for Chinese by the way...
Quote from http://www.moe.gov.sg/forum/2004/04032004.htm
8. University applicants will henceforth have a choice to include their MTL grades for admission. NUS and NTU will use the better of the two admission scores, one with and one without MTL grades, to determine a studentÂ’s final score. Those with good MTL grades can still benefit. -
Gp grades are used in the calculation in the admission score which is one of the things that help in one's entrance. A D7 in Gp is not a pass but its not a fail either. That is why we are allowed to apply. But E8/F is definitely a fail and that grade does not allow the student to apply. But a D7 in gp means we are incompetent in English and we need to take a QET before entering the University and if we fail we need to take English lessons in that university. I completely understand MTL cannot replace or substitute Gp but it can be used to calculate the entry score.
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admission for singaporeans into local unis are a pain in the ass with all the rules and system......Originally posted by Mewlove:Gp grades are used in the calculation in the admission score which is one of the things that help in one's entrance. A D7 in Gp is not a pass but its not a fail either. That is why we are allowed to apply. But E8/F is definitely a fail and that grade does not allow the student to apply. But a D7 in gp means we are incompetent in English and we need to take a QET before entering the University and if we fail we need to take English lessons in that university. I completely understand MTL cannot replace or substitute Gp but it can be used to calculate the entry score.
i tell u..its better for singaporeans to take the british A level in Kuala Lumpur and use it for admission into NUS>NTU or SMU.
Much easier and not so stress....and no need to worry about the complexity of admisison..just get good results can di. Its really easy sia the A level of british system. -
Singapore is a country of rules and policies if you hadnt realised... But yeah... everything is rules and procedures and policies and stuff... haiz... sad...
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Can't blame the parent.
Even with a degree, people are already finding it hard to get good jobs in Singapore with decent pay.
Without a degree, her kid will have an even bigger problem.
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dont go NUS. Its the worst choice you can make.
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Worst choice for YOU maybe.Originally posted by HyuugaNeji:dont go NUS. Its the worst choice you can make. -
Why?Originally posted by HyuugaNeji:dont go NUS. Its the worst choice you can make. -
yea yea.... all unis are shit if u dun fit in....Originally posted by HyuugaNeji:dont go NUS. Its the worst choice you can make.
its damn stressful in singapore unis.... but if u rich can go overseas....
but wat to do....
most students in NUS in fact are overqualified to be admmitted to Ivy leagues...just that no fundss... -
I agree... I've read on a blog some few days ago that 90% of the PhD scholars are foreigners and some from Singapore are not given a chance for PhD but these students are offered a place in Ivy leagues... Weird but true.
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overseas uni damn easy, ivy leagues included....alot of my frens exchange to ivy leagues got average marks in NUS n but score like mad in US...Originally posted by Mewlove:I agree... I've read on a blog some few days ago that 90% of the PhD scholars are foreigners and some from Singapore are not given a chance for PhD but these students are offered a place in Ivy leagues... Weird but true.
me also...but im in europe..no need study much can score......the angmohs dun stdy bah....
only asian countries stdy like mad -
X2.Originally posted by curryman:overseas uni damn easy, ivy leagues included....alot of my frens exchange to ivy leagues got average marks in NUS n but score like mad in US...
me also...but im in europe..no need study much can score......the angmohs dun stdy bah....
only asian countries stdy like mad
All the europeans tt come here for exchange get the shock of their lives that even Business (BUSINESS DAMN!! I WENT INTO BIZ COZ IT'S SLACK) students mugg like hell.. -
It's no wonder then that these sg students prefer to stay overseas than to heed the sg government's call to come back.Originally posted by Mewlove:I agree... I've read on a blog some few days ago that 90% of the PhD scholars are foreigners and some from Singapore are not given a chance for PhD but these students are offered a place in Ivy leagues... Weird but true.
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haha....fact of life...engine is more tough k....we engin students take Biz modules to relax..Originally posted by motoway:X2.
All the europeans tt come here for exchange get the shock of their lives that even Business (BUSINESS DAMN!! I WENT INTO BIZ COZ IT'S SLACK) students mugg like hell.. -
This year is really tough for admission. For the guys its still not too bad coz got 2 years of NS to apply again. But for the girls, if they can't make it this year then they seriously have to consider going overseas or waiting another year.
Getting ABE is not good but not too bad either, enough to secure a spot at least. Maybe all the choice she select is not realistic for her to enter one. Now grades is inflated. Last time my year ABB B4 enough to get into NTU accounting and aerospace engine. This year, you need at least 2As to even get interview and cannot even guarantee a place. -
Reason is simple.Originally posted by charlize:Why?
NUS four years then can get honours in business. NTU three years can get honours in business and it is much easier to get a first/second upper in NTU.
BTW, i am not a biz student. Just an example. -
not true...Originally posted by HyuugaNeji:Reason is simple.
NUS four years then can get honours in business. NTU three years can get honours in business and it is much easier to get a first/second upper in NTU.
BTW, i am not a biz student. Just an example.
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NUS is the taiko among all local unis...
if u go overseas NUS is more widely known.
last time i organised a joint conference between the 3 unis with a foreign partner...NUS is made the head....as an example -
That is the problem with Singapore education. For an example, an AAA student can get into law in UK but only at most accountancy in Singapore. If they go study law in UK they earn like mad there after they graduate but in Singapore you graduate with Accountancy degree but only get a small portion of the amount you get if you work as a lawyer in UK. So isnt it better to go to UK study if you had the funds? Also the fees are also sky high and the money is earned by UK instead of Singapore. pretty dumb...
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Hai sh|t.. Den maybe i shld go NUS biz i wan go Foreign company one..Originally posted by curryman:NUS is the taiko among all local unis...
if u go overseas NUS is more widely known.
last time i organised a joint conference between the 3 unis with a foreign partner...NUS is made the head....as an example
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no money how to go....if i had the money i went to Princeton or Yale di....Originally posted by Mewlove:That is the problem with Singapore education. For an example, an AAA student can get into law in UK but only at most accountancy in Singapore. If they go study law in UK they earn like mad there after they graduate but in Singapore you graduate with Accountancy degree but only get a small portion of the amount you get if you work as a lawyer in UK. So isnt it better to go to UK study if you had the funds? Also the fees are also sky high and the money is earned by UK instead of Singapore. pretty dumb... -
If most people had the funds, half the population from NUS NTU and SMU would be in Ivy league and there will be more than enough space for the rest of those wanting to get into local Uni.Originally posted by Mewlove:That is the problem with Singapore education. For an example, an AAA student can get into law in UK but only at most accountancy in Singapore. If they go study law in UK they earn like mad there after they graduate but in Singapore you graduate with Accountancy degree but only get a small portion of the amount you get if you work as a lawyer in UK. So isnt it better to go to UK study if you had the funds? Also the fees are also sky high and the money is earned by UK instead of Singapore. pretty dumb...
Unfortunately most do not have the funds. If we have to take bank loan for even local uni tuition fees, no need to even dream about overseas. Unless tio TOTO group 1. -
yar lor no money how to go..Originally posted by curryman:no money how to go....if i had the money i went to Princeton or Yale di....