@meinteel Thank you so much!!! JC is the best bet I guess! The information provided was really useful I'll keep it all in mind!


Thanks everyone for your feedback!

Thank you! Much appreciated reply! I'll try my best and make the right decision

@KiasuNotEnough I concur! Thats why i have been contemplating about it Still getting feedback though!


@pepper spice Thanks Thats what my dad used to do in this university days as well!!

Hope there are others in the polytechnic field who can give feedback!!

Thank you!!

Dear fellow seniors,


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I have recently completed my GCE 'O' Levels and am awaiting my results. I expect my L1R5 to be around 8-10. With a 2 point deduction from my CCA, that would be a net score of about 6-8, perhaps enough to get me into a decent JC.

I also wish to study Medicine but it is extremely difficult with less than 300 places a year. I come from a middle income group and may not have the liberty to study overseas. However, honestly speaking, I would rather achieve my goals based on my own merit than rely on my family.

Thus, I have been contemplating the alternative route to Polytechnic. I am thinking of entering the Biomedical Science Course in Ngee Ann Polytechnic which has a COP of 9. During that 3 years I am aiming to get the NYAA Gold Award whilst volunteering at local hospitals for more experience (Not sure if they would offer much experience though). I believe in holistic development as well. Interning overseas would also be another option during my second year and I would like to apply for the school's scholarship programme to improve my portfolio.

I have yet to think of where i would go if either route were to fail. For now I would just like to know which choice would actually help me achieve my goal more realistically. Thanks!!