Going to NUS
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Hi everyone.
I'm inquiring on the admission into NUS via category A (ie A level holders). So far, I achieved a median result for my BBCB, GP A2) and I hold an international degree in economics. I was wondering, in regards to the competition of vacancies, how will I fare? Will my degree be of any help (since I'm applying via category A) ?
I realise I did badly for my A levels, but my degree is currently honours 2(i) (second upper division), and I was wondering if they will take that into account (aside from the university computation scores).
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Oh, I forgot to mention, I want to apply for (in order of preference) Law, Business admin, arts/social sciences.
Also, I don't have PW (project work). -
Slim chance for law.
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oh well. I expected a slim chance at getting into law. what about business admin? I heard its not that easy. I wonder though, if, other than my A levels, they'd look at my degree, cause I'm pretty sure Economics and Business Admin are very much related. -
i supposed business is easy to get in. Actually for A level students it's easy to get in
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really? I sure hope so. anyone in my position? (so-so results)
also, anyone knows if international degrees are of any value in terms of admission into NUS B.A. courses? -
how abt medical course. how many years of studies required?
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you got a degree in economics why u wanna do another degree?
u can go for MBA oredi... -
For my batch (2005 "A" levels), you needed three As to be called up for the law interview. I'm not sure about Biz Ad but a friend who got BBBC failed to get in.
I doubt they will consider your degree. If it was a rigorous degree from a respectable university, you wouldn't need to do undergrad studies in NUS. If it isn't, then there's really no reason for them to consider it at all. I'm guessing yours was a degree done over the internet? -
5 yrs + 1 yr of understudyOriginally posted by xiaoxui:how abt medical course. how many years of studies required?
then u serve govt bond, dunno how many years....
Students have not much semester breaks. Breaks for guys are time for reservist.
Students in the medical course are extremely competitive. Personalities of many changed over the course. They become more wary and careful when interacting with others.
Doctors have not much time, especially when working in a hospital. You have to be ready 24/7.
Doctors have to be continuously updated about the latest medicine, more so than any other occupation.
And if you make any major wrong diagnosis, your license may get revoked. -
How old will they be when they graduate (inclusive NS)? 25 yrs old?Originally posted by eagle:5 yrs + 1 yr of understudy
then u serve govt bond, dunno how many years....
Students have not much semester breaks. Breaks for guys are time for reservist.
Students in the medical course are extremely competitive. Personalities of many changed over the course. They become more wary and careful when interacting with others.
Doctors have not much time, especially when working in a hospital. You have to be ready 24/7.
Doctors have to be continuously updated about the latest medicine, more so than any other occupation.
And if you make any major wrong diagnosis, your license may get revoked. -
for those lucky ones, they get to defer NS, go study firstOriginally posted by xiaoxui:How old will they be when they graduate (inclusive NS)? 25 yrs old?
that means after 6 yrs, they are 24~25 yrs old
then they have to go back army to finish up the 2 yrs as underpaid doctors
come out 26~27 yrs old
then bond I dunno how long... also not as highly paid as private doctors, but I think got at least $5k per month -
Arigato gozaimasu thank youOriginally posted by eagle:for those lucky ones, they get to defer NS, go study first
that means after 6 yrs, they are 24~25 yrs old
then they have to go back army to finish up the 2 yrs as underpaid doctors
come out 26~27 yrs old
then bond I dunno how long... also not as highly paid as private doctors, but I think got at least $5k per month -
I want to mix economics with either law or business. I think having two degrees makes you very employable since you have multi-disciplinary knowledge. But planning to take an MBA after I get some work experience and an NUS degree.Originally posted by noopi:you got a degree in economics why u wanna do another degree?
u can go for MBA oredi...
Hmm... 3 As huh.. Yeah, Business is quite competitive too. It's where the money is.Originally posted by sngyze:For my batch (2005 "A" levels), you needed three As to be called up for the law interview. I'm not sure about Biz Ad but a friend who got BBBC failed to get in.
I doubt they will consider your degree. If it was a rigorous degree from a respectable university, you wouldn't need to do undergrad studies in NUS. If it isn't, then there's really no reason for them to consider it at all. I'm guessing yours was a degree done over the internet?
Too bad you can't combine the As from two sitting.
I'm not sure what qualifies as an internet degree, but its a distance learning degree awarded by UOL. I don't want to start work with A levels and an external degree, which is the reason why I want an NUS degree now - the prestige here in Singapore is much more.
Oh, all my qualifications (including A levels) are all gained privately. I wasn't born in Singapore, and my parents immigrated here for work commitments when I was fourteen, so I wasn't assimilated into the educational norm of ordinary Singaporeans, though I wished I had.
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Medicine graduates from NUS who are Singaporeans will serve a 5 year bond (6 for singapore PR and foreigners) excluding their one year housemanship, all these on top of the 2 years (or 1 year 10 mths) of NS. Failure to fulfil the bond will result in liquidated damages amounting to SGD 346k for Singaporeans and Singapore PR, and SGD 434k for foreigners.Originally posted by eagle:for those lucky ones, they get to defer NS, go study first
that means after 6 yrs, they are 24~25 yrs old
then they have to go back army to finish up the 2 yrs as underpaid doctors
come out 26~27 yrs old
then bond I dunno how long... also not as highly paid as private doctors, but I think got at least $5k per month
By the way, to the TS, i do not think you will be applying under category A. I think you should apply under category E
4. Singaporeans or Singapore PR who are University graduates applying for an undergraduate degree course.
And as for law, its almost impossible to even get an interview. -
How old is TS?
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The bond? You mean housemanship?Originally posted by eagle:for those lucky ones, they get to defer NS, go study first
that means after 6 yrs, they are 24~25 yrs old
then they have to go back army to finish up the 2 yrs as underpaid doctors
come out 26~27 yrs old
then bond I dunno how long... also not as highly paid as private doctors, but I think got at least $5k per month -
See Ashearo's postOriginally posted by Darkness_hacker99:The bond? You mean housemanship? -
Oh I see..Originally posted by eagle:See Ashearo's post
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No offence alright TS - but I think you're an absolute loser. You are the very kind of guy that girls stay away from - so old already no career, with retarded thoughts about going back to school; it is highly contradictory to what you assert - that you chase the dollar.
You've got to be pretty old; given the way you speak, and the fact you have already finished your undergraduate studies.
I know many people with external degrees (offshore) who have gone on to really successful careers.
Provided you ace your interview (not some beng beng lian lian who can't speak proper, fluent English etc.), your econs degree will take you places - private banker (relationship managers), even managerial positions. R'ship managers have a decent base, + the potential for alot of commission - not uncommon for the successful ones to make $8k/mth; provided you are driven, and ambitious enough ... but looking at the way you are, probably not.
If you siad you wanted to do an MBA, that would at least make sense to me, because you're moving one level up, and building upon your degree. Even then, going full time ... you must either be a spoilt rich kid, or grossly successful in the first quarter of your life and thus, able to take a break to pursue further studies. -
Just like Medicine. Many people doesn't have the A level grades or Poly grades to make it to Medicine. So what do they do? They went study for Biomedical Science or some related Bachelor degree and use it for Medicine Admission.
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I am serving my national service in civil defense. I'm 22, and in case you guys don't know, I'm a Permanent Resident.Originally posted by CoolMyth:How old is TS?
And for your info, I know friends the same AGE serving national service and looking into entry into NUS.
First of all, you're highly contradictory too.Originally posted by rmyfrm:No offence alright TS - but I think you're an absolute loser. You are the very kind of guy that girls stay away from - so old already no career, with retarded thoughts about going back to school; it is highly contradictory to what you assert - that you chase the dollar.
You've got to be pretty old; given the way you speak, and the fact you have already finished your undergraduate studies.
I know many people with external degrees (offshore) who have gone on to really successful careers.
Provided you ace your interview (not some beng beng lian lian who can't speak proper, fluent English etc.), your econs degree will take you places - private banker (relationship managers), even managerial positions. R'ship managers have a decent base, + the potential for alot of commission - not uncommon for the successful ones to make $8k/mth; provided you are driven, and ambitious enough ... but looking at the way you are, probably not.
If you siad you wanted to do an MBA, that would at least make sense to me, because you're moving one level up, and building upon your degree. Even then, going full time ... you must either be a spoilt rich kid, or grossly successful in the first quarter of your life and thus, able to take a break to pursue further studies.
You called me an absolute loser with retarded thoughts of going back to school who girls stay away from who might be spoilt and rich and unambitious and undriven but you meant no offense? Am I suppose to feel like that is some non-offensive mumbo-jumbo?
You gather I am ''old'' just by the way I speak - so tell me, how do I speak? Can I also make the same assumption by the way you speak - that you're just a boy filled with angst looking for an outlet for all that anger? Is it fair for me to make snap judgments over a single post (or two)? You seem to derive joy from shooting arrows to people you don't know from the safety of your computer screen.
I don't see how it is fair for you to make such statements to me. I'm asking an honest question in the forum, am I not?
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rmyfrm I think that was really immature and unfair to the TS.
Anyway to the TS, you should apply under category E then. If they call you up for interview you better be prepared. And you should have a nice portfolio which includes things other than academic results. Good luck. -
Thanks Ashearo and the rest of you guys for your advise!Originally posted by Ashearo:rmyfrm I think that was really immature and unfair to the TS.
Anyway to the TS, you should apply under category E then. If they call you up for interview you better be prepared. And you should have a nice portfolio which includes things other than academic results. Good luck.
I'm going to apply under category E next year. I better prepare a gd portfolio early. Thanks! -
Originally posted by rmyfrm:No offence alright TS - but I think you're an absolute loser. You are the very kind of guy that girls stay away from - so old already no career, with retarded thoughts about going back to school; it is highly contradictory to what you assert - that you chase the dollar. lidat ish loser ar.