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How Not Going To A "Top" JC Turned Me Into A Straight-A Scholar
By Singapore's Budget Babe  •  October 31, 2015
The Ministry of Education (MOE) recently released the cut-off points for junior colleges in Singapore, and things got quite exciting after blogger Mr Brown wrote about how stressful the system has become. This line, in particular, made me laugh.
So if you are a 100% A1 O Level student who represented your school in an international Maths Olympiad for your Maths Club CCA, plus a school swimmer who won an ASEAN games medal, while being extremely gifted in Higher Chinese, and hail from an elite secondary school, you will have no problem.
No pressure, kids and parents. No pressure at all.
Many were quick to criticize, citing PM Lee's claim earlier this year that "all schools are good schools". While it is only common for parents to want their children to get into top JCs (or students to hope for the same), let me clarify that I concur with PM ......
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By Singapore's Budget Babe
Budget Babe is an ordinary lady striving to achieve financial freedom in Singapore before the age of 45. She is always looking for cost-effective ways to live a fulfilling life in amidst Singapore's rising costs, and writes in order to empower fellow Singaporeans on taking charge of their own lives and finances. The final goal is to eventually break free from the competitive rat race. Will I meet you there? ...
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