Also, I'm quite curious - what majors allow you to take 2 MC modules in the first semester? I dont think i can reproduce such results in the next sem and i was just lucky. If you're aiming for first class I suppose why not. Usually people do well in both or they don't. Save it so you can take UEMs for fun and not worry about the grade. [–]MrSinkie[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children). (Sorry if I seem like a grandma, I'm year 5 now and not apprised of course changes), [–]MrSinkie[S] 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (2 children). hi please help finals is in a few days and I was just wondering the passing rate for ec1101e (C+ and above)! Please note that with effect from AY2020/2021, only the Polytechnic GPA will be … But have 20MCs s/u for 1st year bro, you are not gonna use all 20 in the next sem might as well s/u it now. This would normally be a passing grade at my home university, but I am worried that it is possible to ride the bell curve to a failing grade. I would assume this is because professors apply the bell curve and evaluate the 'D' grades to downgrade to 'F' on case by case basis? Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. OR. Passing CS1010. Thanks! /u/ManWithoutModem's Textbook Hunting Guide, freshie asking for S/U advice with average results. The benefit of having a “senior” who has taken the same course under the same lecturer, and passing his material to you, is tremendous, as I can personally attest. Technically, a 'D' is passing, but it's a sort of a we-don't-really-mean-it pass. Where applicable, obtain satisfactory grades (at least grade C) in the graduate English modules conducted by the Centre for English Language Communication at advanced level, with the exception of students from the Department of Chinese Studies who are required to achieve an intermediate level of proficiency; Pass Qualifying Examination; Most high schools require a minimum 1.0 GPA to graduate. If I can study hard for the rest of the month, I could probably score 65+ as my raw grade. A D/D+ is a passing grade, a U isn't. Combination of section scores from different sittings is not accepted. Don't think it really matters, it's only 2 MCs so it won't affect your CAP too much. There is no official bell curve process after the marking of exam scripts that I know of. The … At least C grade for Chinese (H1CL) at GCE 'A' Level. More widely used is the High Pass-Pass-Fail medical school grading system, which allows for students to distinguish themselves particularly by receiving a High Pass rating. I am an exchange student and I was wondering if anyone here might know some anecdotes on where usual cutoffs are for 'F' and 'D' grades. https://jonathansjunkyard.blogspot.com/2019/06/a-tale-of-two-bell-curves.html. This means that if you score A or A+ for all the subjects that you take, you will get achieve a 5.0 GPA in the end. The minimum acceptable composite score for consideration by NUS is 29 and the writing component score as follows: For the ACT, all sections (inclusive of writing) have to be taken in one sitting. Next ask yourself: “is this grade’s numerical score higher or lower than my final CAP objective?”. Simple question to ask yourself: What is your final CAP objective? Passing Grade C- O 35.00 - 44.99 Conditional Pass D Denotes standard is at AO level only), grade N in the British A Levels F 0.00 - 34.99 Fail F Most Common. freshie asking for S/U advice with average results (self.nus). SEP AY21/22 S1 Uni of Edinburgh (Scotland, UK). Looking at that average is significantly easier for the adcoms than looking through your entire transcript grade by grade. Plus 2MCs only. F Failing. A grudging pass, or perhaps a mercy pass. Please refer to the Office of Admissions for more information. I hope a Grade Policy Letter will help NUS students be more competitive when applying for overseas graduate schools. [–]bigbigboxEconomics + Sociology 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (0 children). Don’t bother S/Uing, especially if you believe you cannot reproduce these results next sem. thanks guys! BSc (Nursing)(AY15-16) BSc (Nursing)(AY16-17) BSc (Nursing)(AY17-18) BSc (Nursing)(AY18-19) BSc (Nursing)(AY19-20) BSc (Nursing)(AY19-20)(Direct Intake) [–]aurorashellSociology & Japanese Studies 2 points3 points4 points 1 year ago (0 children). Cookies help us deliver our Services. If higher or equal, don’t S/U. NUS has published the A-level and polytechnic Indicative Grade Profiles and course places of the previous academic year to enable applicants to make more informed choices when applying for admission. Reading from the graphs in article 2, the cutoff for 'F' and 'D' is the same. Grades of C- or higher, as well as the grades of PA and SAT, are passing and satisfactory grades. If lower, S/U. Both S (Satisfactory) and U (Unsatisfactory) grade will contribute towards the 32MCs worth of S/U Option entitlement. Students only need to bid for 2 cross faculties UE modules via CORS by Year 3 Semester 1. In that case, the original grade stays in your transcript and you just have to retake it. (a) Grades and grade points are assigned as follows: use the following search parameters to narrow your results: Welcome to the National University of Singapore subreddit! REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 1851 on r2-app-04dfc093cb51c681d at 2020-12-18 21:29:48.786857+00:00 running 406fa40 country code: NL. Anyway why the disparity sia? I messed up by not finishing my assignment by the deadline and have likely lost 10-15% for 2 of my courses already. EXE, OCT, OVS, S/U, CS/CU, IC, IP); and CAP computation is based on all modules completed at all levels, excluding: Modules for which grades obtained have no assigned grade points (for e.g. B+ would not help if you are aiming first or second upper. A good exam paper will create a spread. is it worth to S/U my only B+ (2MC) to raise my CAP from 4.59 to 4.65? 4. A Outstanding Achievement. To pass a course, students must pass both components. The Grade Point Average (GPA) system applies to students admitted to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in AY2004-2005 and all students admitted to Year 1 with effect from AY2005-2006 and direct entry students admitted to Year 2 with effect from AY2006-2007. Article 2 sources from the blog by NUS provost on "understanding how NUS applies the Bell Curve". Reply. NUS provides notification of grade profiles to help you make informed choices in your application for admission to NUS undergraduate courses. [–]Mosefito 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago* (1 child). 2 points from their CCA achievements and commitment and 2 points from passing their Higher Mother Tongue Language in Secondary school. Put the word out for any redditors you know out there. Effective Summer 2007, grade forgiveness can be applied to the same course only once. UF: Fail in a Module which has no grade point-N.A. grade D or better, or S (Satisfactory) grade. (Is this true?). This is especially important to take note of if its a core module that you're S/U-ing, since a U grade will basically mean that you must redo the module. In this case, both grades are averaged into the student’s GPA. level 1. MA1511 and MA1512. Close ... -> didn't follow flawed advice -> supervisor gave me average grade -> I went to NUS, but they don't care/try their best to come out with stupid excuses -> supervisor stole my work -> went to NUS, again they don't care and try to clampdown. Exchange students/visitors are more than welcome! College courses with a grade of D cannot be transferred, but can be re-taken. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies.Learn More. I tell this to all incoming students to the college of engineering at our talks with new students. Please ensure you submit your overseas transcript as incomplete submissions will delay the credit transfer process. r/nus: The official NUS subreddit. Grade U will be awarded if a candidate fails to achieve at least a grade E in the main subject paper, and will not be reflected in the A level result certificate. If I can study hard for the rest of the month, I could probably score 65+ as my raw grade. A pass for Chinese at GCE 'A' Level, Higher Chinese at GCE 'A' Level. NUS Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science Outreach Camp for J1/J2/A level graduates. ... Enrolling into NUS was a game-changer as I grew up attending neighborhood schools. There are no specific guidelines for posts, just post anything that comes to mind. A GPA is actually your grade point average of all your course grades divided by the total number of credits. alright. All credit transfer requests should be completed online upon your return via the NUS Education Record System (EduRec). The standard is a C or better, even though a 'D' is officially a passing grade. Any additional attempts will be averaged into the GPA. Any suggestions or feedback for information to go onto the sidebar are welcome as well! Sincere thanks, From a concerned NUS student. Students who fail to achieve this will have to retake such modules and bear the full tuition costs on a per modular basis while they repeat the modules for which they did not attain a minimum satisfactory (B-) grade. © 2020 reddit inc. All rights reserved. The maximum GPA is 5.0, corresponding to a grade A or A+ for a particular subject. NUS doesn't allow you got a B+ and want to retake the mod to get an A and boost your CAP etc. Any info that you can share is much appreciated. From what I know you can only retake the module if you fail to pass (get a grade D+ or below/get a U). Or, it can be an “I don't ordinarily fail students, but you're testing my faith” pass. Does anyone know cases where students scored above 65% raw and received 'F' grade? [–]Pound_Shilling 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (0 children). Pass in a Module which has no grade point-N.A. * NOTE: The grade point only applies to new, first year students admitted into the Singapore Polytechnic from the academic year 2004/2005. The author notes that an 'F' grade requires professors to justify it and is not primarily decided by the bell curve. To transfer credits, you must achieve a passing grade and receive credits for the courses read. [–]pigeonlover13Science 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (3 children), Agree with this! C Marginal Achievement. D Unsatisfactory Achievement. November 15th 2013, 1800H: NUS Redditors' Meetup @ Sapore Italiano, UTown. Or the other way round? 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