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Admission requirements for applicants with ‘A’/‘AO’ Level results »
Computation of 'A' Level results component »
For the 'A' Level results component, we will consider the best three content subjects and General Paper grades taken at one sitting. The maximum points for an 'A' Level and 'AO' Level subject is 20 and 8 respectively. This will provide a maximum attainable score of 68 points for the 'A' Level component.
We will consider your best MTL subject grade (e.g. 'AO' MTL or 'O' Level higher MTL) only if you provide the result for consideration. The revised total points will be regrossed to the 68 points scale. We will include it in the scoring only if it raises your University Admission Score (UAS).
Please note that though it is not mandatory to include the MTL results in the computation of the UAS, you are required to meet the minimum requirements for MTL as stipulated here.
Please note that 'S' papers taken at the 'A' Level examination are not considered in the computation of the UAS.
The following subjects taken at the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level examination are not considered for computation of the UAS :
- Office Administration
- Principle and Practice of Office Administration
Regardless of the level at which you have passed the following subjects at the 'A' Level exam, these will be counted as 'AO' Level subjects for computation of the UAS:
- Office Administration and Stenography
- Shorthand and Typing
- Office Administration and Shorthand / Typewriting Duties
Qualifying English Test (QET)»
Students who do not possess the necessary English Language qualifications will have to sit for the Qualifying English Test (QET) set by the Centre for English Language Communication (CELC). The purpose of this QET is to discern the level of English Language support appropriate for these students. Generally, the test is taken by all first year undergraduate students if they do not meet the QET exemption criteria stated here.
Admission to Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Related Courses »
- Chinese Language or Chinese Studies
- Malay Studies
- South Asian Studies
The following MTL bonus points will be awarded:
- Two bonus points for applicants who attained at least an E grade in ‘A’ HMTL;
- One bonus point for applicants who attained at least an E grade in ‘A’ MTL;
- One bonus point for applicants who attained at least a B4 grade in ‘AO’ HMTL;
- One bonus point for applicants who attained at least an A2 grade in ‘AO’ MTL;
- One bonus point for applicants who attained at least a B3 grade in General Studies in Chinese; and
- Students offering any combinations of MTL-related subjects are allowed to accumulate the MTL bonus points allocated for each subject, including a combination of ‘AO’ MTL and ‘A’ HMTL/‘A’ MTL.
- The cap on bonus points will be two.
- For more information, you can visit MOE’s website at: http://www3.moe.edu.sg/cpdd/alevel2006/faqs.htm#Q29.
MTL bonus points will be added to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level component for computation. The use of bonus points to gain admission to NUS is similar to the award of bonus points for admission to the Junior College Chinese Language Elective Programme.
If you have used the MTL bonus points for admission to the Arts and Social Science course, you will have to sign an undertaking at the point of acceptance. For more information, please click here.
More information on the use of bonus points to gain admission to MTL-related courses are available at the MOE website.
Project Work »
Since 2005, project work (PW) has been included in the computation of UAS. PW is completed during a candidate's studies in a Junior College (JC) or Centralised Institute (CI).
The grading of PW is in terms of achievement bands; i.e. Band 1 (best), 2, 3, 4 and Ungraded (U). U grade is awarded when candidates are unable to meet the minimum requirements in PW. We will obtain an applicant's PW grade directly from MOE.
If the candidate is exempted from PW as approved by MOE, an 'X' grade will be awarded.
Candidates, who sat for their Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level examinations for the first time in 2003 or earlier and re-took their Singapore Cambridge GCE 'A' Level examinations in 2004 and/or thereafter, would not be disadvantaged when they are apply for admission to NUS in 2013.
Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) & National Service (NS) points »
Since Academic Year 2007-2008, CCA PEARLS and CCA-NS PEARLS points are no longer taken into consideration for computation of the UAS.
Consideration of SAT Reasoning Test (i.e. SAT I) »
SAT Reasoning Test scores are no longer considered in the computation of the UAS.
However, SAT Reasoning Test scores can be used to meet the minimum subject requirement for Law-related courses, i.e. if you did not obtain the minimum B3 grade (for old syllabus) / B (for new syllabus) for General Paper (GP) or B in Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) (for new syllabus) required for Law-related courses, you may submit your GP result (at least a C6 / E grade) together with a minimum score of 700 for SAT Reasoning Test Critical Reading, to satisfy the subject requirement.
Only SAT Reasoning Test Critical Reading scores obtained in the 5 years leading up to 1 April of the year of application will be considered. For applications closing on 1 April 2013, the validity period for SAT Reasoning Test Critical Reading score is from 1 April 2008 to 1 April 2013 (both dates inclusive). Therefore the last acceptable test date for SAT Reasoning Test score is 26 January 2013 (April/May 2013 SAT Reasoning Test scores will not be considered).
Discretionary Admission »
The University sets aside up to 10% of university places for consideration of exceptional candidates for admission. For such candidates, the University will consider other factors besides academic grades. The following are some samples of exceptional achievements that may be taken into consideration :
- Medal winner at the International Olympiads (Biology, Chemistry, Informatics, Mathematics and Physics)
- Winner in the National Science & Talent Search
- Represented Singapore in Arts and/or Sports
- Active participation in community service and volunteer programmes.
- Work experience relevant to the course applied for (supporting document/s is/are required)
- Key leadership positions in community organisations, sports and athletic clubs, etc (outside school)
In addition, you can provide information on awards/honours that you have won.
Applicant who wish to be considered under this scheme must provide details under the 'Discretionary Admissions' section of the online application form. If you have indicated information under ‘Activity 1’, ‘Activity 2 and/or ‘Activity 3’ of this section, you are strongly encouraged to provide an elaboration of these activities at the ‘Essay’ portion of this section too. In addition, you may wish to discuss a special talent, a personal experience or an activity that you have been involved in that is of relevance to the course you are applying for at the university.
Applicants who wished to be considered under the Discretionary Admission scheme for Medicine should apply under the Exceptional Individual Scheme by 25 March 2013.
The Exceptional Individual Scheme (EIS) was developed as a way of exercising discretionary criteria in admitting a small number of students to the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Applications submitted through this route will be evaluated by the Selection Committee on the basis of exceptional talent and achievement in addition to academic results. For details and online application, please click here.
Mature Applicants »
A mature applicant is one who is at least 25 years of age with at least four years of full-time work experience as of 1 July of the application year.
Applicants presenting the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' level results with SAT Reasoning Test scores and fulfil the definition of mature applicants, as stated above, will be considered under the mature applicants category.
Computation of University Admission Score »
The UAS will be computed as follows:
| Components | Weightage |
|---|---|
| SAT Reasoning Test score | 50% |
| Content proficiency | 25% |
| Experience and motivation | 25% |
Consideration of SAT Reasoning Test»
SAT Reasoning Test scores are compulsory. They must be submitted by 1 April of the admission year. If you do not have SAT Reasoning Test scores, we regret to inform you that you will not be considered for admission. The best set of SAT Reasoning Test score taken in one sitting in the five years leading up to 1 April of the admission year will be taken into consideration. For applications closing on 1 April 2013, the SAT Reasoning Test must be taken between 1 April 2008 and 1 April 2013. You may not submit critical reading and mathematics scores from across sittings.
If you are applying for admission to NUS in 2013 and submitting the SAT Reasoning Test scores, please note that the last acceptable test date for SAT Reasoning Test is 26 January 2013. April/May 2013 SAT Reasoning Test scores will not be considered.
Content proficiency »
Content proficiency refers to performance in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level examination and/or studies at a Polytechnic in Singapore.
Experience and Motivation »
Work experience is limited to full-time working experience. It is not necessary for you to work continuously for the same company or organisation for four years.
For work experience and motivation to be measured, you should submit a personal statement form and two referee reports to the Office of Admissions by 1 April of the admission year. Applicants are also required to submit an employment status letter* to confirm that they are currently working in an organisation.
*Letter can either be written by direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department.
The points accorded for SAT Reasoning Test, content proficiency, the personal statement form and employer referrals will determine whether an applicant will be shortlisted for an interview.
Your current or previous employers may serve as referees. They must have supervised you and not be related to you. If you are self-employed, you may seek referrals from your business associates, who should be at least of managerial level and likewise not be related to you.
Application »
To be considered under the mature applicant's category, applicants should apply using the "Singapore-Cambridge 'A' Levels" application form and also submit a personal statement form, two referee reports and an employment status letter.
Applicants with incomplete submission of the necessary documents (SAT scores, personal statement form, referee reports and employment status letter) by the application closing date will not be eligible for consideration under mature applicants category and will only be considered under the "Singapore-Cambridge 'A' Levels".