Networking Group - JCs General

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[Awonder]

Hi, my dd is deciding on her A level combi at the moment. She most probably choose H2 Math/Chem/Geog but was in a dilemma if she should continue her E lit or take up Econ. May I know is it good to take up Econ at A Level now cos my concern is that she can still learn Econ in U later if she decided to go into Business course. Would there be any different or will it affect her chance of selecting any course of her choice if she take either E lit or Econ?


Hope to have some advise from any parents or students here. TIA

[MMM]

Awonder\" post_id=\"2000406\" time=\"1603772261\" user_id=\"26852:

Hi, my dd is deciding on her A level combi at the moment. She most probably choose H2 Math/Chem/Geog but was in a dilemma if she should continue her E lit or take up Econ. May I know is it good to take up Econ at A Level now cos my concern is that she can still learn Econ in U later if she decided to go into Business course. Would there be any different or will it affect her chance of selecting any course of her choice if she take either E lit or Econ?

Hope to have some advise from any parents or students here. TIA

My dd1 did H2 econs (she attempted H3 econs for a couple of months before deciding to drop out as from results pov, it doesn't value add). Now in uni year 1, she said the econs in uni only added few other topics vs A levels. So what she did in JC prep her well for it. She has a project mate who is doing econs for the first time and he struggled with the subject even the fundamentals. if your dd is open to business course, she might want to consider doing econs now than later.

[sharonkhoo]

MMM\" post_id=\"2000407\" time=\"1603772805\" user_id=\"1366:

Awonder\" post_id=\"2000406\" time=\"1603772261\" user_id=\"26852:

Hi, my dd is deciding on her A level combi at the moment. She most probably choose H2 Math/Chem/Geog but was in a dilemma if she should continue her E lit or take up Econ. May I know is it good to take up Econ at A Level now cos my concern is that she can still learn Econ in U later if she decided to go into Business course. Would there be any different or will it affect her chance of selecting any course of her choice if she take either E lit or Econ?

Hope to have some advise from any parents or students here. TIA

My dd1 did H2 econs (she attempted H3 econs for a couple of months before deciding to drop out as from results pov, it doesn't value add). Now in uni year 1, she said the econs in uni only added few other topics vs A levels. So what she did in JC prep her well for it. She has a project mate who is doing econs for the first time and he struggled with the subject even the fundamentals. if your dd is open to business course, she might want to consider doing econs now than later.

I agree with MMM - doing Econs at A levels does help in the basics in university. My daughter is also studying Econs at university, and having the grounding makes things easier, especially as she would much rather be doing other activities than just studying! Another way to look at it is that ELit is easy to DIY - she can just do the reading in her spare time. My daughter read some of the books that her friends taking ELit did, so she could talk about them with her friends. But in terms of course selection, I don't think it makes a different whether she takes ELit or Econs. It's the quality of the grade (A,B,C etc) that matters more for admittance.

[Awonder]

Thks MMM and slmkhoo. Yes, I do agreed that it’s an advantage to take econ now and have less struggle later in Uni if she were to take up business related course. That’s why we are weighing the choice base on interest or a subject that would help and lighten her load in the future.


My dd is an avid reader and true she love discussing the content of books thus taking up E lit this far. She is quite open to both but to further E lit in A level would be a new challenge for her as what she told me. Thus I assume her heart is more lean towards E lit. I told her to follow her heart and study a subject of her interest seem a natural choice and will ultimately produce good result.😬🤔

So far she still not sure what course to pursue in Uni and also if the choice of combi would affect her chance in Uni. Thks for clearing my doubts and did feel more assure now.

[Vevey]

Awonder\" post_id=\"2000406\" time=\"1603772261\" user_id=\"26852:

Hi, my dd is deciding on her A level combi at the moment. She most probably choose H2 Math/Chem/Geog but was in a dilemma if she should continue her E lit or take up Econ. May I know is it good to take up Econ at A Level now cos my concern is that she can still learn Econ in U later if she decided to go into Business course. Would there be any different or will it affect her chance of selecting any course of her choice if she take either E lit or Econ?

Hope to have some advise from any parents or students here. TIA

She might want to take a look at the syllabus & past year papers of both subjects, check with her seniors & subject heads of her jc on the demands & content as well as enquire abt the college's track record of both subjects.

This had helped my boy to decide on history vs econs even though it contradicted logics but at least it is his informed choice. :salute:

[sharonkhoo]

Awonder\" post_id=\"2000434\" time=\"1603781693\" user_id=\"26852:

Thks MMM and slmkhoo. Yes, I do agreed that it’s an advantage to take econ now and have less struggle later in Uni if she were to take up business related course. That’s why we are weighing the choice base on interest or a subject that would help and lighten her load in the future.

My dd is an avid reader and true she love discussing the content of books thus taking up E lit this far. She is quite open to both but to further E lit in A level would be a new challenge for her as what she told me. Thus I assume her heart is more lean towards E lit. I told her to follow her heart and study a subject of her interest seem a natural choice and will ultimately produce good result.😬🤔

So far she still not sure what course to pursue in Uni and also if the choice of combi would affect her chance in Uni. Thks for clearing my doubts and did feel more assure now.

Yes, let her do what she likes - it doesn't close off avenues later, just that she will have to study a bit more if she does take Econs later. In our case, we were the ones who quite strongly persuaded our daughter to study Econs. It was new to her, of course, but we felt that, knowing her, it was the type of subject that suited her. She trusted us enough to take our advice (although we left the final choice to her), and luckily our assessment proved right in the end.

[mannouhana]

Hi. I wonder Dunman High (Senior) and TJC, have very close cut off. What are the difference between the two schools’ culture and what are the factors to consider between the two.

[MyPillow]

mannouhana\" post_id=\"2001241\" time=\"1604463876\" user_id=\"188031:

Hi. I wonder Dunman High (Senior) and TJC, have very close cut off. What are the difference between the two schools’ culture and what are the factors to consider between the two.

Dunman High is quite strong Chinese based. Cohort is small too compared to TJC J1 & 2

[HealthyHabits]

Hi Hi,


I have an O-level child looking to go to ACJC/NJC next year. We live in the East and so need some help in terms of bus/transport providers. Does anyone know of some contacts?

The schools are so far from where I live. Am wondering if I should move and rent/buy a place instead?

HealthyHabits