<p>Getting themselves into Ivies+2 without A-levels? They would have to have something the university really wants. I believe someone from NUSHSMS got into MIT without completing the 6 years and getting the diploma, but then that person went to RSI (equivalent in stature to an International Olympiad medal), had solo concerts and stellar results (not easy, as fiona_ can attest to).</p>
<p>You can get into most US universities with just your O-level results, but not the ones Singaporeans generally regard as prestigious, I think.</p>
<p>Oh Valour, I’d say that it’s easy to get good scores on AP because the bar is set quite low. Like Physics C you only need like 60 marks to get the best grade of 5? But there is extra content yeah…</p>
<p>Did you get confused, Valour? You talk about “way before the A levels result” - Yes, J2s apply to uni using predicted results. J1s being admitted is quite rare, one of my classmates did get in but she was pretty standouty.</p>
<p>EDIT: Why don’t take O levels ah? Coz its very expensive lor… Must take as private candidate. You dowan the money can eat dimsum everyday or sth :D</p>
<p>Ok, I’m not looking for ivies or any schools of that caliber. I’m looking for those in top 25-35…like Michigan or USC. Any of those schools accept O level?</p>
<p>^ What is your idea of “top universities”? If you are talking about HYP, then probably not. The people I know who were admitted to HYP were stellar all the way from PSLE right up to A-levels.</p>
<p>Lol, I’m pretty amused at the “top all the way from PSLE to A levels”.</p>
<p>Well, O levels is the local analogue to transcripts. So I’d say it’s considered. But I reaaallly don’t know how the adcoms consider O levels and A levels and all that. I’m not in the O-level-A-level circuit…</p>
<p>4As/3A1B… anyway im also opening up my options to other countries as well. how bout you guys? anyway, 1234d, you can use surf the forum on tekong?</p>
<p>The thing is that I wanna study Economics but realized UK unis require me to have Mathematics. However, Im currently taking H2 Lit, History , Economics… Is it the same for US unis? :)</p>
<p>1234d is not in Tekong now -.- He’s batch of 90 same as me. Stupid guy just wants to put his location as either China or Tekong lol.</p>
<p>What’s your contrasting subject, Valour? O.O; US unis are a little more flexible with requirements. Anyway, the major choice indicated in your application is strictly non-binding. So you should be fine. </p>
<p>You might have to take a SAT Subject Test for Maths - I mean, like MIT requires Maths subject test. It’s easy-peasy so don’t worry about that.</p>
<p>H1 Math, yeah I made a grave mistake of dropping A Math back in secondary school. I’ve got alot of regrets about it. Recently, I’ve been looking at schools like Helsinki School of Economics, University College Utrecht etc.</p>
<p>Does anyone really go to MIT for a social sciences degree?</p>
<p>Social Sciences - I don’t really know anyone who’s doing Social Sciences undergrad there (coz I’m only J2 maybe) But I know a coupla people who went there for Masters in non-Science. Check out the MIT admissions blogs, there are a few bloggers who aren’t doing science/engine.</p>
<p>European schools are a pretty interesting option. But not much recognition within Singapore apart from the England schools (I haven’t heard of the two you listed, and I’d daresay my knowledge of off-the-beaten-path schools is pretty wide-ranging). Check out the list of schools that scholars go to for a jumping-off point, especially those MFA scholars. Alot of MFA scholars go to European schools, after 1-year language immersion. Are you interested in learning another language? The Ecoles in France are good!</p>
<p>“Recently, I’ve been looking at schools like Helsinki School of Economics, University College Utrecht etc.”</p>
<p>Contrary to fiona_'s opinion, both schools are good in their field and in their region. Using the list of schools that scholars go to as a reference isn’t really recommended unless you… well, have scholar grades or near-scholar grades and/or you are thinking of entering the Singapore civil service. Otherwise, a diverse education is very much treasured in the private sector and exposure to a European education is a big plus (too many US, UK, Canada, Aussie grads in SG employment market nowadays).</p>
<p>HSE is ending their free tuition scheme soon and UCU scholarships are very competitive. So would $$ be an issue?</p>
<p>Since you mentioned UCU, are you specifically looking for LAC-modeled programs within comprehensive universities? If so you might want to consider Underwood International College in Korea. Yonsei has a very good reputation and UIC’s scholarships are less competitive than UCU’s.</p>
<p>valour: nope, i am going to tekong next jan… i think many european unis are fantastic, esp german or swiss ones. maybe you can also try asian unis, like those in japan or hk? Since you are interested in liberal-arts, why aren’t you looking at the top LACs in US?</p>
<p>btw i think mit is really good for economics… pm lee’s son is doing economics there now and the legendary r u i m i n did a phd in economics there :D</p>
<p>ruimin’s legendary, don’t need to do t h i s yes many people may be surprised but MIT rocks for economics, but you can expect it to be more quantitative.</p>
Recently, I’ve been looking at schools like Helsinki School of Economics, University College Utrecht etc.</p>
yes many people may be surprised but MIT rocks for economics, but you can expect it to be more quantitative.</p>