To apply for these three Uni in U.S, you may need a GPA of at
least 3.75 and a SAT score of at least 2200 to be considered.
NUS, whose ranking is lower, only consider poly graduate with a
minimum GPA of 3.6 on average (there are 3.4+ courses and 3.8+
courses). On top of that , local universities always give pivilege
to locals comparing to foreigners. It is true for US
university too, and you are at disadvantage when competing with
international students from the top high schools/junior colleges in
their countries. Those U.S Uni are familar with Singapore Education
System and they give more credits to candidates from JCs.
Nevertheless, poly applicants have their unique strength -
internship/attachment working experience, you have this advantage
in hand if you did it before. Also, leadership experience in any
society/club and impressive community service records will boost
your chance as well.
"GPA of at
least 3.75 and a SAT score of at least 2200" YIKES! I have to work
super hard, especially to pull up my gpa which is at 3.2 now. Good
thing that 2nd and 3rd year there are more credit units per
semester.
