2008 'A' Level Examination Results thread

last SG · 2009-03-06T09:11:56+00:00

i have got A for my H2 MATH,H2 CHEM,H2 BIO and PW. BUT i got UNGRADED for GP! Does that mean that i cant get into ntu/nus alr? I don't think anyone can give...

striderz_o405 SG

h2 physics-D

h2 chem-B

h2 maths-C

h1 econs-B

Gp-C

Can go where? die liao

can still try engineering though. my results then was just a bit lousier than yours.

and remember to submit testimonials etc if you have just in case you cant get in via direct means and the universities will call you up for interview to give you another chance.

paulsam SG

can still try engineering though. my results then was just a bit lousier than yours.

and remember to submit testimonials etc if you have just in case you cant get in via direct means and the universities will call you up for interview to give you another chance.

i only interested in material engineering but requirement is BCC/B while my grade is BCD/B . do u guys think i stand a chance?

unclebutcher SG

i only interested in material engineering but requirement is BCC/B while my grade is BCD/B . do u guys think i stand a chance?

yep

unclebutcher SG

so do you guys think i stand a chance at law with AAAA and gp,pw B? my SAT crit reading was only 660…

jaydunkfull SG

what if, at this point of time, i still have no idea what i want to do?

gunner77 SG

what if, at this point of time, i still have no idea what i want i want to do?

thought u working?

jaydunkfull SG

ive got a few questions about engineering.

what’s common engineering? do we get to specialise after first year, that is, specialise into mechanical, civil, electrical, bio, etc. do we have to choose which engineering course we want to take from the first year onwards or do all students take common engineering first then specialise into the various courses?

are engineers, like accountants, most likely not be out of job, even in a recession?

say student A graduated with an arts degree and student b graduates with an engineering degree and assuming the economy is doing as bad as it is now, is it true that student b has higher chance of being employed?

thanks!

jaydunkfull SG

temporary job while waiting for results and school to start ( that is, if i even get a place)

thought u working?

gunner77 SG

common engineering is u study all engineering course during 1st year

then 2nd year choose which engineering u want to continue.

jaydunkfull SG

so unless you know which engineering course you want in first year, you choose common engineering correct?

but wont those who choose common engineering be slower than their peers who specialise in the first year?

gunner77 SG

not really

at least u get to sample all 1st before choosing your main course.

-Wanderer- SG

Just to let you guys know, I got ADD/C for my 'A' levels (not this year's) & I got into NTU Engineering only after appealing. Even then, it still wasn't that easy as the faculty called me up for an interview by the professors!

So for those who didn't do exactly too well, I hope this serves as an "inspiration" in a way? (P.S. I think this only applies to NTU Engineering only. I think NUS Engineering would be tougher or almost impossible...)

unclebutcher SG

i applied to SMU law school….hope they call me for interview so i can book out >.<

crimson soldier SG

so unless you know which engineering course you want in first year, you choose common engineering correct?

but wont those who choose common engineering be slower than their peers who specialise in the first year?

Yes, at least in NUS case common engineering students will be slower if they go on to Industrial and Systems, Chemical or Biomedical. But only slightly slower by one or two modules.

crimson soldier SG

Hey guys, I need some advice. I'm interested in taking Electrical Engineering but am unsure of whether to go for NTU or NUS. I've checked out their module but it's like almost the same to me. Can anyone offer me any advice or maybe the differences between the 2? Anyway my grades are B for GP and A for the others.

I think you can look at factors like distance or lifestyle to help you decide. I think it is too close to call either. I know for a fact that NUS common engineering modules of C programming, maths and basic electrical engineering are tougher than the NTU counterparts (when I compare notes with NTU friends). Also it is "harder" to score in NUS(comparing CAP/GPA among my circle of NUS NTU friends) because everyone's A levels results are better and the insane amount of foreigners. But in conclusion, NUS and NTU still hard to differentiate, except for material science and Eng(NTU confirm better!).

I'm personally from NUS Industrial and Systems Eng, anyone interested in the course or NUS engineering in general I will try to help.

-Wanderer- SG

I'm personally from NUS Industrial and Systems Eng, anyone interested in the course or NUS engineering in general I will try to help.

Actually, I was interested in your course last time, Industrial & Systems Eng and I still am! But with my sucky grades, I think it is near impossible to enter that course. I think I would even have problems entering NUS Common Eng. But I'm thinking of trying my luck again this year...

hetfield90 SG

I'm personally from NUS Industrial and Systems Eng, anyone interested in the course or NUS engineering in general I will try to help.

hey man, thanks for the help. Heard alot of ppl saying that ntu's eng. courses are more focused on prac while nus's is more on theory? And.. lots of ppl are advising me against taking elec. eng. cause of bad employmen prospect... Is it really true? cause the stats in the guide provided to us shows otherwise.

wee_ws SG

Hi,

Do read the employment page and have a feel of what jobs are hot at the moment.

Do stay abreast with current affairs to understand what Singapore is focusing on presently and what technologies are emerging on a global basis.

From what I know, nanotechnology, defence science, aerospace, tourism and hospitality, green energy & energy conservation, aged care and management are in the rage.

Thanks and good luck in your application!

P.S. Please remember your H2 mathematics (complex numbers, applications of differentiation, applications of integration, sequences and series, differential equations, probability and statistics) because the knowledge will be required again in your foundational engineering maths in year 1 both in NUS and NTU.

Cheers,
Wen Shih

crimson soldier SG

I think it's gonna be pretty hard for you with ADD/C to even enter NUS common eng, unless you can make an appeal based on a special talent or something.

Personally I'm the bottom percentile of my course in terms of A levels...I was amazed that I could get in.

eagle SG

Electrical engineers are still very sought after, both in the public and private sectors. All my friends from EE, graduated June 2008. ranging from 3rd class to 1st class honours, found jobs.

But it also depends on your area of specialisation.

Do your own research and trust your stats. Also, study your interest, don't study for the market. The market changes after you exit; if you are a guy, it's 6 more years to go. Even for girls, it's 4 more years. Many things can change.

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