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watch it, go on…</p>
<p>so you’ve watched it? then you’ll agree with me that
That’s Why I Chose Princeton!</p>
<p>Hi fellow Singaporeans! This is my first post on the CC forums! :D</p>
<p>This thread seems kinda inactive…</p>
<p>Guys, having some difficulty tranasferring my AO level Mandarin credits. When on the Advanced level cert, they list Chinese as an Ordinary level pass (B4), does that mean it is a GCE O level pass OR is it an AO pass. hence equivalent to an AS level.</p>
<p>It should show up as AO, not O, I think.</p>
<p>Are you certain, cause my GP is listed as an Ordinary level pass and GP is an AO sub too? No? Anybody else? I tried getting to MOE (e-mail) but they’re not replying</p>
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<p>Ahahaha, I watched the video with this in mind and lol’ed.</p>
<p>haha to be fair yale and princeton aren’t all that different in some aspects. residential colleges, liberal arts focus, distribution requirements, even the architecture. for a first timer you won’t be able to tell the difference between the old buildings at yale and at princeton</p>
<p>Erm, I’m in a very sticky situation here. I will be graduating from Singapore Polytechnic (Diploma in Civil Engineering) in about 2 years. I want to transfer to an American university that also offers Civil Engineering (i.e. further my studies in this filed to Bachelor’s Degree level). But as I do research on possible universities, I realised my once-‘bountiful’ options are dwindling and dwindling, because of 2 main reasons: 1- Colleges are not willing to give advanced standings, and 2, even if I go in as a transfer student, I will not be considered for need-based financial aid, even if admissions is need-blind. So I have a few options: 1, start all over again as a Freshman, doing in a different field (and wasting that Diploma), 2, settle for cheaper colleges after transfer, and accelerate studies to complete curriculum ASAP, while surmounting lifetime college debts, 3, Compete (hopelessly) on Singapore’s competitive bond-free scholarships, or 4 (the most preferred), go into a highly possible college with at least SOME recognition of my work in Polytechnic and get full opportunities for need-based financial aid. I would be happiest if the 4th option can be worked out, otherwise, I’m dropping out of Polytechnic and going straight to the Center for American Education’s 2 year Broward College Program (<a href=“http://www.cae.com.sg%5B/url%5D”>www.cae.com.sg</a> ; can be considered as my 5th option). Can someone enlighten me on this issue?</p>
<p>Your 5th option - Work hard during Poly and go to NUS. Honestly, NUS isn’t as bad as it sounds and it gives you advanced standing for what you have taken during Poly.</p>
<p>screwitlah: actually you can say that for most new england schools can’t you? :P</p>
<p>hmm, you probably could, but i would still say yale and princeton are the closest. making a big deal of residential colleges… undergrad focus… exclusive clubs/secret societies lol… the only other new england school i might say is close is dartmouth.</p>
<p>gahgah i want to visit princeton</p>
<p>Hi guys, I’m also from Singapore & I have an enquiry.</p>
<p>Is it possible to enter an US/European U with just the SATs/Oxford PHysics Test w/o A-lvls, but O-lvls?</p>
<p>Hi guys, I’m also from Singapore and I have an enquiry. Is it possible, for me, to enter any US/European university, without A-levels, just SATs or the Oxford Physics Test? Thanks for answering.</p>
<p>To frankchn: Erm…let’s not talk about universities outside USA and Canada…I specifically want universities in North America because of personal reasons that I’m not comfortable to share with. </p>
<p>But to ‘help you to help me’, I can tell you I’m open to colleges and universities WAY beyond the usual Ivy League, including places such as University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University, Arizona State University, University of Minnesota, Michigan State University, Cooper Union, etc. Because of the relatively lower percentage of Asians and international students in these places (except maybe Cooper Union and Ohio State), my chances of admissions are rather high(er). I would appreciate though, if you can help me out of this situation, and not question the nature of my choices (unless you can suggest something relevant).</p>
<p>To Neuronic: You need at least an O Level certificate (at least 5 passes) to enter; that’s the most important factor of admissions, so the better the grades, the higher chances of admissions. Some colleges will waive the SAT (Reasoning & Subject Tests) requirement, but others mandate it. For entry into the most prestigious ones though, A Levels/Poly Diploma/IB is not optional but a requirement. For others, these 3 higher certificates give you up to 1 year’s worth of advanced standings. So the best option is do your extensive research by emailing respective universities.</p>
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<p>gahgah I want to ORD.</p>
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<p>Noted. In that case, I think you should apply to universities as a freshman with your O-level results (or equivalent) and seek to transfer after 2 years if possible. Options 3 and 4 you listed are not that likely given how stingy colleges are with need-based financial aid - though you could might be able to petition schools/departments individually for advanced standing after you matriculate with your Polytechnic transcript.</p>
<p>Do you actually need financial aid to attend or is it just a nice to have thing? What are your current polytechnic grades like? What were your O-level grades like?</p>
<p>true that, ORD >>>>>>>>>>> visiting princeton. anyday :D</p>
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Of those schools, most of them are publics which have limited financial aid for non-state-residents, and even less for internationals. Forget about financial aid as international transfer. Also, you’re not eligible for Cooper Union, only students who live in the US (go check if you want, but I can guarantee you’re not getting into Cooper Union)</p>
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I think you can’t apply as freshman after going through two years of poly. Check this out somewhere else.</p>
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Don’t do this</p>
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Many people do this</p>
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I.e. as an international transfer student. Some schools do offer finaid for international transfers, mostly small liberal arts colleges which may not offer Engineering or the CivilEng specialty. <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/international-students/476042-transfer-scholarships-international-students.html?highlight=transfer+financial+aid[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/international-students/476042-transfer-scholarships-international-students.html?highlight=transfer+financial+aid</a></p>