At wits end regarding my education

last SG · 2009-10-27T22:42:44+00:00

You wasted your A1 O level english... anyway, why is your o level 5 subjects? No humanities??Oh for combined humans I failed too, D7.

Stretford.End SG

Ok guys it's quite long so sorry about it but I really need advise.

I'm 20 this year, just completed National Service. In 2005 I completed my O level but I screwed it with results being -

English - A1
Mother Tongue - C6
Pure Physics - E8
Pure Chem - E8
E Maths - D7

Being naive then, I enrolled in MDIS for a Diploma in IT course which I completed. However after completing it, I realised MDIS certs are not recognised and can be considered useless so I did not went for the Advanced Diploma and went to NS.

After finishing my NS, I went to enroll in SIM - Diploma in Management Studies as after doing some online research, it seems to be the most recognised private school. However I was told that with only 2 O level credits, my chance of entering is very, very slim. SIM will only confirm by mid - end November whether or not I am accepted in the course. Right now I'm feeling very stressed and I'm not sure what to do at all.

I understand if I'm not accepted by SIM, I will either have to enroll in other private schools or retake my O level. I would like to ask do our local polys accept mixed O level certs? Meaning since I have cleared my English and Mother Tongue, will it be possible to re take only my Pure Physics, Chem and E maths and use both certs to enroll?

However I understand if I go this way by the time I graduate from poly, I'll be 25 and most likely will end up going to SIM RMIT for the degree course.

So should I retake the 3 subjects and enroll in SIM Diploma course, skipping the 6 months foundation course so I end up only wasting 6 months or go to poly after retaking the 3 subjects?

Or what about Kaplan, is this private school recognised?

I'm so sorry for my wall of text but I'm really not sure what my future holds given my past attitudes and laziness.

I thank you all in advance for any inputs.

Forbiddensinner SG

If you can enter a local poly after retaking your "O"s, please do so.

Don't bother about kaplan, just focus on your "O"s for now.

dkcx SG

I would advice u retake ur O's and aim for local poly since its alot more recognised than private dip. Polys should accept 2 O's cert combined as far as i remember.

With a local dip, u can consider a degree or work, either way i would feel a local dip gives u a better standing than a private dip.

Stretford.End SG

If you can enter a local poly after retaking your "O"s, please do so.

Don't bother about kaplan, just focus on your "O"s for now.

So I should retake my O's?

How do combined results works? Since my English and MT have cleared, I need to retake my physics, chem and e maths. However my original cert was in 2005, if I were to clear the 3 subjects with the results in 2011, will I be able to enter any of the local poly?

Thanks.

dkcx SG

So I should retake my O's?

Thanks.

U can drop any of the polys an email and check with them. Most of the time people take the O's cert in 2 consecutive yrs and use it to apply.

English and Chinese requires little studying compared to the rest so if u can, maybe u can just considering retaking them as well since an O's cert is better than 2 combined.

Forbiddensinner SG

So I should retake my O's?

Thanks.

Yes you should. From your english,I can see that you actually have a very understanding area, just that you seem to somehow have taken a wrong subject combination.

You should try to tilt towards the arts subjects and humanities side. But ultimately, it is your own choice though.

Stretford.End SG

I would advice u retake ur O's and aim for local poly since its alot more recognised than private dip. Polys should accept 2 O's cert combined as far as i remember.

With a local dip, u can consider a degree or work, either way i would feel a local dip gives u a better standing than a private dip.

I understand given my calibre, I will not be able to go into any of the local unis if I were to graduate from poly. Therefore I'll end up going to SIM RMIT/UOL program. If I were to go SIM Diploma in Management Studies, I can go to SIM RMIT/UOL after completing it and saving time too.

I would like to know what's my chance of entering SIM with only 2 credits and if I'm rejected what my are my options.

Thanks.

Forbiddensinner SG

I would like to know what's my chance of entering SIM with only 2 credits and if I'm rejected what my are my options.

Thanks.

Don't underestimate your own potential.

If you were to enter a JC, I may say that perhaps what you said is true, especially with the need of a contrast subject, but if you were to enter a poly, you may just find a course which may just suit you well and which you will do well.

dkcx SG

I would like to know what's my chance of entering SIM with only 2 credits and if I'm rejected what my are my options.

Thanks.

There are ppl from NA who managed to get into uni.

I got a classmate in uni who has dyslexia yet he still managed to handle his academic work with alot of extra effort put in.

If u have really changed, there is always a chance u can do well. Don't give up on urself before you even try.

In poly, O's results are history and there are ppl who didn't do well in O's who excel in poly, doing even better than those who did well in their O's. The environment is totally different and some ppl just do well in the poly route.

Stretford.End SG

Alright thanks guys.

I'll drop the various polytechnics an email regarding the combined certs and the time frame.

If I were to retake my O levels, how do I go about doing it?

Thanks

One Harmonius Blend SG

go to BMC though, take part/full time O level courses

dkcx SG

Alright thanks guys.

I'll drop the various polytechnics an email regarding the combined certs and the time frame.

If I were to retake my O levels, how do I go about doing it?

Thanks

There are lots of private schools offering O's. Shouldn't be too hard to find i believe.

Forbiddensinner SG

Alright thanks guys.

I'll drop the various polytechnics an email regarding the combined certs and the time frame.

If I were to retake my O levels, how do I go about doing it?

Thanks

As a side note, if you did very well for your retake, don't bother taking private "A". They dun offer PW, and thus you cannot enter local unis.

Credits to TrueHeart for this article. PSLE182 now in dentistry, now that is really ownage

http://www.asiaone.com/News/Education/Story/A1Story20090702-152211.html.

dkcx SG

As a side note, if you did very well for your retake, don't bother taking private "A". They dun offer PW, and thus you cannot enter local unis.

Credits to TrueHeart for this article. PSLE182 now in dentistry, now that is really ownage

http://www.asiaone.com/News/Education/Story/A1Story20090702-152211.html.

Do note that he used to be an above average student and only did badly for his O's after his dad died so its not like he always did badly.

Agenda SG

You can only combined by within a set time limit, But I'm sure now if you take the 2010 papers, you cannot combine with your 2005 certificate.

Stretford.End SG

Guys is it possible to sign up for the O levels at the end of November? When I get the reply from SIM first.

Thanks

dkcx SG

Guys is it possible to sign up for the O levels at the end of November? When I get the reply from SIM first.

Thanks

Do u intend to take the lessons or just take the exam without lessons?

If just the exams that would not be a problem. If u want the join the lessons, it will depend on when the private school u choose opens for registration but generally Nov should be in time i guess.

Fatum SG

why don't you just sign up first and then start preparing for your O's in ernest and put the SIM option as plan B ? ..... if you get into SIM, well and good, if not, you'd be pretty fucked won't you ? ....

take one step at a time, slow and steady ... there are no short cuts to education, everyone has to put in the time and effort. Trying to find a short cut would only let private school owners get their next district 10 bunglow, like that raffles education group chap. So just batten down and put in the hours and years.

Msportiaser SG

Hasn't O's started?

Stretford.End SG

Hasn't O's started?

Erm, for next year friend.