After the results...

Finally, the day we've all been waiting for has come and gone....whatever your results may be, you've all worked hard and persevered to the end, so congrats to all!

The results are important, but the process is even more so (cliched but true!) and I think you've all matured and grown through it all. I'm especially impressed by the attitude you all displayed when you received your results.

Now's the whole process of figuring out "What to do next?" Here are some resources that may prove useful:

Uni Admissions
- This year, the local universities have separate applications, and they are all done online. I think NUS have sent you all a personal PIN number. For NTU and SMU, I believe you just have onto go to their webpage to apply. Every uni has an 'Admissions' link so click that to see what to do.
Closing dates are early April so pls don't miss the deadline!
- Here is an idea of the requirements for courses at the 3 local universities: Requirements

Private Institutions
- If you are considering alternatives to the local unis, there are a number that you may want to check out. These unis offer courses from foreign unis and some of them are really pretty interesting. These are all established schools, not the kind that will close down in 2 months time:
SIM, Informatics, PSB Academy, Kaplan, MDIS, NAFA

Scholarships
- If you have done relatively well, do look out for scholarships. They will help with your school fees and most will pay for overseas exchange programmes. But always make sure you want to work with the company, don't want to see any of your faces in the papers as bond-breakers
- Some scholarships don't require perfect results. Read through the criteria and just try if you really have an interest in the company. Even better if you have good CCA records.
- This website has a very comprehensive list of scholarships. The 'Tips for scholars' page gives pretty good advice for choice of uni even if you are not interested in taking up scholarships: http://jobs.st701.com/scholars/

Other info
- Re-taking A-levels: MOE doesn't allow combined certs, so if you re-take, you'll have to re-take all the subjects for the new grades to count. If you wish to retake in our college again, you have to get an application form from the General Office on Thurs (13/3), 9am-12noon. No application will be accepted after that. To retake the exams as a private candidate, you have to apply online at www.seab.gov.sg
- Testimonials for applications: If you need a testimonial to apply for scholarships or foreign unis, go to the gen office to look for Ms April. She'll give you the testimonial that your teachers have written for your SGC.

Do cast your nets wide. If you don't know which uni will take you, just apply for all. Of course, pls be very careful with how you rank your choices. If you know for sure you can't get into the course, don't waste your 1st choice by putting it down.

All the best in your choice of courses and unis! Find a course that you enjoy!