Troubles with O's but hope to go JC

last SG · 2014-10-31T20:01:58+00:00

if u dont mind there are PJC, YJC, JJC, IJC lohnot top JCs but still JC lahwork hard a biteveryone take the same A levels 2 yrs later for reference onlyHaha...

wongwong SG

Lol XD. Its just matter of socialising.. eyy.. i also used to play blackshot but no longer playing liao. Haiz.. but will play perfect world instead..

rxch SG

hi! i'm a student who's finishing my o levels soon. let's say my l1r5 is in the range of 11-14 before deduction and i qualify for cjc/sajc/tpjc. i'm currently aiming for cjc because my school's affiliated to it and also because of the environment but i stay in the east so it's a little too far for me.. tpjc's just 15mins away while cjc is 1h+ away. which should i choose?

Marvel68 SG

Hi there! I am currently a secondary 2 student who just got my streaming results and to my disappointment, I did not get the class I was aiming for as I did not perform as well this year.My subject combination for next year is Combined Science(Phy/Chem),POA,E Math,SS with elective Geography and Pure History and I am aspiring to go to a JC after O's and I really want to be in a science stream.However, I heard that it is difficult for me take H2 science or something like that (Sorry I'm not very familiar with all the H1 H2 stuff) and I may face difficulty in coping with math and science as I have no pure science background and I do not take A Math. I was just wondering as a combined science student can I be in a Science stream in JC if I do well enough for O levels and which JCs should I aim for? Am I at a disadvantage that I am a combined science student in JC? Any help would be appreciated.thanks

YctLeong SG

You can still be a science stream student in Jc. I have a senior who entered Anderson JC with combined science as well. You should aim for the best jc you can go to depending on your O level results. And from what I heard, you must work harder than those who took double/triple science in O level when you are in JC. Just be self-directed and you'll be fine. And take care of your EL Looool don't be like me, everything no problem but EL big big problem dont know can pass anot LOL

Marvel68 SG

Hi YctLeong! Thanks for enlightening me on this.Should have put more effort in my studies instead of dilly-dallying this year and I would have gotten into a double science class at least to save all these trouble. I'm quite strong in my languages and therefore I don't think I should be worried too much about my EL. it's just the math and science and the JC subject combination that worried me.Anyway thanks a lot for the tip and good luck for your EL too.Cheers!

DragonMaster SG

@Marvel68

To be eligible to take 2 H2 Science subjects, most JCs would require 2 Pure Sciences or 1 Combined Science + 1 Pure Science. You should have Pure Biology in addition to Combined Science (Phy/Chem) to be eligible for 2 H2 Science subjects. Additional Maths is usually a prerequisite for H2 maths. You might be able to take some of the subjects at H1 Level but that won't be too useful for university

With your current subject combination, you are more suitable for Art Stream

Marvel68 SG

Hi DragonMaster. So you're implying that with no A Math and a pure science subject, I am only eligible to take 1 H2 level science in most JCs.That's all? Usually a science stream course consists of 2 H2 science and H2 math right? May I know the JCs which still allow me to opt for a Science stream course despite my arts background? thanks

DragonMaster SG

You could check the websites of the respective JCs for more info. Without a pure science subject, they would only allow you to take 1 Science at H2 level and 1 Science at H1 level. A typical Science Combination would consist of 3H2 subjects (eg: Physics, Chemistry, Math) and 1H1 Subject (eg: Economics). This is known as PCME, which is one of the most common combinations. You would also have to take H1 Mother Tongue (if you didn't take Higher MTL at O Levels), H1 General Paper and H1 Project Work along with the 4 other subjects

You could always try to appeal for 2 H2 Science subjects if you get A1 for Combined Science and if your L1R5 is good. But if that doesn't work, be prepared to consider other options

Marvel68 SG

You could always try to appeal for 2 H2 Science subjects if you get A1 for Combined Science and if your L1R5 is good. But if that doesn't work, be prepared to consider other options

Hi DragonMaster. Thanks for the info. So normally a combined science student has to appeal for 2 H2 science subject instead of just directly opting for it? And by "other options", you are referring to arts subjects at H2 level or a "hybrid" of both science and humanities right?thanks

DragonMaster SG

Yeah, you are disadvantaged by the lack of A Maths and lack of Pure Science. Art subjects (such as Hist/Geog) usually don't have specific requirements. As long as you meet the cut-off point you should be able to get into Art Stream. That's why I said you're more suitable for Art Stream. You could consider those options which you listed above or maybe Poly :)

YctLeong SG

Eh Dragonmaster. For my case is I do not have hmt . But I have Amath and I take combined sci. So as long as I appeal and get 2H2 science there wont be much problem already right?

DragonMaster SG

Eh Dragonmaster. For my case is I do not have hmt . But I have Amath and I take combined sci. So as long as I appeal and get 2H2 science there wont be much problem already right?

Yup. Assuming you pass your A Math, you should have no problem taking H2 Maths

DragonMaster SG

From your original post, it seems like you're weak in English though. So you might have problems with H1 General Paper

YctLeong SG

Yup. Assuming you pass your A Math, you should have no problem taking H2 Maths

Oh oh Thanks for the info :D (Y)

Marvel68 SG

Hi DragonMaster. Thanks for your advice. I'll do my best to try for 2 H2 science In JC and I'll consider on wether or not go to poly after I take my O levels in 2 years' time. On the meantime, I'll just focus on my next two years of secondary school life.Anyways once again thanks for the useful advice and I'll keep it mind when the time has come for me to make the decision.

DragonMaster SG

No problem. Study hard and get a good L1R5/L1R4 so it opens up more options for you. For Poly courses, you don't need A Math and Pure Science so as long as you do well, you still have a chance to get into a good poly course. There's still plenty of time for you to decide :)

Histurytwoday SG

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MaryAnn SG

To be honest, I'm also quite worried for my O level result this coming week. I didn't do very well during my prelim before my national examination. Most of the papers are very unusual as compared to the papers found in our Ten Years Series (TYS). Because of my poor grades during mid year and prelims. I didn't managed to apply for DSA to Catholic Junior College(CJC) even though I did pretty well during my secondary 3. I love the school environment and the cultural there. I really wish to get in. Even though I didn't do well for my school examination and even scored F9 for my Amaths, I tried my very best to attain at least 12 for my 1LR5. If I pass my higher mother tongue, the most I have to attain is 14. I do not come from afflicted school and I'm kind of worried. In addition, I hold leadership position as a student councillor and I'm in my school team.

On the other hand, what can do if my friend is from St Joseph institution (SJI) which is afflicted to CJC and my mother's friends who is from CJC decades back.

Is there anyone that can give me some advice on how to get into CJC?

FireIce SG

dont think so much first

get results liao then say

YctLeong SG

Eh btw , the release of O level result is when ? Is it confirmed ? Some say is 12 Jan while others say 14 Jan , which is it ?

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