Need HELP! Seeking to transfer from Poly to JC

Chipblitz71 SG

Hello all,

I am seeking to transfer to a JC from Poly. I am currently in Poly year 1, starting semester 2 in a week time. I am retaking E-math O Level, hoping to score a grade higher (B3 to A2/A1).

I know that it is quite uncommon for a poly student to seek transfer to a JC but the thing is I always wanted to pursue an A level certificate then later on pursue a degree I am passionate about. After going through the 1st semester in poly, it was just not my cup of tea. I realised I needed to do something ASAP to 'get out' of poly. I am not particularly interested in the reasons why should I leave poly or poly is better than JC etc etc. I have already made up my mind.

However I need to know what are the procedures required for the transfer, and what are implications involved. I am a male, so I believe CMPB will 'chase' after me after I transfer. Also, I remeber that JC won't allow any students from who are currently in another instiuition/poly. That means I only have 1 day to settle the withdrwal from poly and everything on posting day? (Since the next day I have to report to a JC)\

I am just clueless what should I do now and I HAVE to transfer to a JC no matter what.

Just some basic info about me:

Born Jan 1998

SP, Year 1 Engineering Course.

L1R5 (2014): 15-2=13nett

After this year's retake (prepared), I am seeking to transfer to TPJC/SRJC Arts Stream as I am more humanities inclined. This 2 JCs are also nearer to my place.

I really need help and advise on this as time is running out. Thanks for reading. Appreicate all your help in advance.

FireIce SG

faster if u approach the JCs directly to check their admission requirements.

maybe go down to see the P to clarify

Chipblitz71 SG

Thanks for the advice, I will call in to the JC and ask about it. But do you know what are the process involved? I am really clueless what should I do....thanks.

Btw, what is 'P'?

CKTR SG

Lol, i same issue as u. From what i gather(from moe and tp administrator ), u got the results of JAE already, ensure u in jc already then withdraw then withdraw. ( u apply through jae) . Pm me if u have further queries. Btw i also maybe joining either mjc or tpjc but science stream tho. If i go in tpjc i come find u lol.What subject combo u taking? Make sure that u meet the prerequisite of the subject combo.

FireIce SG

P = principal

call or email the school and tell them what u said in your first post

ask to visit the school personally to discuss.

as A levels coming, they might be quite busy, so better ask early so can schedule a time

either they will reply to say ok to meet u to discuss or they will say, sorry, not accepting. then u dun have to waste ur time.

yeah. make sure u have a placing before u withdraw

or u might end up nowhere

prepare ur sec sch results (and maybe CCA records)....... if got testimonials even better........

be prepared to do a write up of why u want to transfer and hw u will make sure u can cope with the workload in JC......... maybe also say hw u can contribute to the sch

might have to go thru interview oso

gotta be mentally prepared to be rejected

CKTR SG

Errr actually i thought we just need go thru normal jae next year? Because i call up moe they say just need go through normal jae process leh

FireIce SG

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae/eligibility-criteria/

CKTR SG

Quote:Candidates who are current JC, MI or Poly students or who were previously admitted to a JC, MI or Poly will not be eligible for the institution in the same category through JAE (e.g. if you are currently studying in a JC or you have studied in a JC before, you will not be eligible for JC in the JAE).

This means that poly cannot apply for poly, jc cannot apply to jc etc right?

CKTR SG

Dont scare me lol

FireIce SG

This means that poly cannot apply for poly, jc cannot apply to jc etc right?

uh huh

Chipblitz71 SG

FireIce,

Thanks for that advice. So I actually have to arrange for a interview with the P? Do you know of anyone who actually got accepted into a JC from Poly? I cannot find anyone to to talk 1-1 to with reagrd to this issue since I dont know anyone in the same situation as me.

CKTR,

That gave me some slight reassurance. I did call up MOE, they told me the same thing as well. Go through JAE using SingPass > Choose your JC > Wait for Posting > Posted to a JC > Withdraw from Poly. I really hope TPJC/SRJC accepts me. Hope my e-math can pull up to 11-12 to secure a better chance. (MJC is out of the qn....) Steady ah, if we go TPJC come find each other.

Sounds kind of easy (when they say it) but how to deal with CMPB side? I am a male, have to serve NS, and born in January.

CKTR SG

If u are born in 1998, you won't be called up for National Service if you plan to drop-out before the start of JAE 2016. I'm not sure about 1997 and before. U can also call up MINDEF to check and ensure.

Chipblitz71 SG

also I want to pursue a degree in NUS FASS.

Subject Combi I want is: H2 Geo, H2 Econs, the 3rd H2 sub I am unsure of.... and H1 Math/History. I am def not going for H2/H1 Lit in English.

Chipblitz71 SG

Thats nice to hear, I will give CMPB a call tmr to ask to confirm so everything will go as planned.

Are you in the exact same situation as me? (MUST get out of poly....)

CKTR SG

You should actually go for h2 math (almost a must). All engineering courses and science courses require h2 math. Even most business courses require h2 math..... If not u are limiting your choices in uni, best to check your desired uni course in nus or ntu or smu website.

I am actually in the same exact situation as u. Heck even L1R5 same. I also retaking Os this year (Amath and emath). Actually i want to go jc last year but i didnt take Amath last year so i am not eligible for Amath. So i decided to try poly but it was srsly not my cup of tea. (Even though my gpa nubbad)

Chipblitz71 SG

Wah, thats some rare coincidence there. I agree H2 Math is a must. I am most def going to pursue a degree in FASS, NUS, so science wouldn't be one of the impt subjects (although its required for some courses).

Probably going to take H1 Chem. I scored an A1 for my combi sci (phy/chem) but just not confident enough to take up H2 sci subjects.

Heard from a friend in MJC and she told me that H2 Sci (Physics and Chem for her sub combi) is really very very very tough, coming from a combi sci background. She scored an A1 too.

Oh yep, my GPA is so-so only because I failed to show any form of real interest in this course...the only module I love is Engineering Mathematics, because it's 'A maths' The real reason why I joined this course is because of its COP, didn't give it a real thought........

...that's why I am in this predicament today. Just hoping that everything will go smoothly and I can start afresh in JC ><

CKTR SG

I think your subject combo also around the same as mine because i also take combine science(phy/chem). If you are able to score in poly subjects ( u engineering right) u should do fine in jc physics , for example circuit analysis (dk what they call it for your poly but should be same content or a bit harder) as it is repeated content for Alevel physics, at least for my course.

For engineering math u learn vectors and complex no. right? They are part of h2 math too but jc one will be more complex.

FireIce SG

MJC everything also tough de lah

most tough is promoting IYKWIM

CKTR SG

Aiya u go jc route comfirm tough one what....

Chipblitz71 SG

Not really into phy to be honest. Generally, sci is not really my thing, except for chemistry.

yes, for math we learned complex num alr. Vectors is unheard of in 1st sem, maybe next sem bah! And I most likely will go TPJC, unless tjis time round E math will pull up my overall to allow me to hit SRJ's COP. Sigh..............am just worried..

FireIce, JC is cfm tough de! That's y aft O lvl I have to start preparing for J1 even though I am technically still in poly.