Hello. I'm in a dilemma because I'm not sure whether I should
head for the JC or Polytechnic route to get to NUS/NTU.
Firstly, I got a net score of L1R5 - 13 and L1R4 - 10. Honestly
if I'm going JC, I'll be probably be applying for PJC since it's
nearer + I heard it's not too bad, the teachers are caring enough.
However the problem is I want to apply for Science stream which
requires the COP of 12 and I got 13 so my chances are really small.
I've asked during Open house, if I want to appeal, I can but the
chances are slim + I should be putting it as my first choice which
comes to my next problem. (Btw please tell me more about PJC if
you're an ex student hehe)
If I'm heading for Polytechnic route, I'm actually considering
Business Studies or Tourism & Resort Management, both with a
COP of 10 (I just met the minimum). The planned intake are 280 and
80 respectively so the competition is really big + they're very
popular courses so I think that deciding my first choice is very
important since it actually also shows how much I want to get in?
If I put PJC as my first choice and I still can't get in after
appealing then wouldn't it be a waste to put it as my first
choice?
I'm still not quite sure what I want to be in the future but if
I get into NUS/NTU I'm likely to take
(Law/Business/Medicine/Pharmacy) around those areas. But then again
who knows I might be interested in other areas apart from those.
One thing I know for sure is I want to get into those ^ in NUS/NTU
and yes I've heard a lot of times that JC is an easier route but if
I screw up A levels without getting AAA/A or AAA/B then I can't
even think about getting into those. If I head for Poly, my GPA
must be like at least 3.85 and I heard it's really hard to be
consistent, even a slight drop in grade from A to B will make a big
difference + it's harder to get into the university since Business
is so general and common nowadays. So honestly I'm in a dilemma.
No, I'm not thinking of overseas universities because I don't have
the financial capability to study abroad unless there are like
scholarships then yeah.
No, I've never thought of Engineering/Design & Art courses.
Most probably business-related. I might consider some Science
courses which DOESN'T train me to become a doctor (I can't take it
looking dislocated arms and others). My mind is in a mess and I
apologize for being complicated but I really do need some useful
advice from you guys if possible. Thanks in advanced. :)
Your mind is probably is in a mess because you didn't start
considering this earlier. It is perfectly normal, no worries.
My post is primarily regarding the JC route.
You mentioned "but if I screw up A
levels"
My take is that if you put in the hard work, you reap the rewards.
I will have to prep you first that JC is many times tougher than O
Level. You will likely not do very well at the start, and all these
are normal, but it can lead to a lot of stresses.
There will also be many curveballs thrown at you.
Things probably only start to pick up nearer to mid of J2...
only if you plough on consistently and conscientiously. Discpline,
determination, resilience, are what you need.
