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[Note to 2023 J2 students]:
If the following responses are sufficient for your understanding, you can raise other questions for the 2023 LUF instead.
Q1. Can the various universities share with us the admission criteria, in terms of cut-off points and also the areas considerations, e.g., interviews or CCA grading etc?
[NTU] NTU’s Indicative Grade Profile is available at http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/Pages/IndicativeGradeProfile.aspx.
NTU’s minimum subject requirements for the available programmes can be found at https://adobe.ly/32uD0iT.
Students who have outstanding/significant achievements can complete the section under Aptitude-based Admissions (ABA) together with their application. To learn more about ABA, please refer to http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/oad2/website_files/DA.pdf
[SUTD] SUTD considers all applications comprehensively, taking into account student’s academic preparedness as well as student’s traits, qualities, passion and aspiration for fit with SUTD. For the former, students with strong competency in Mathematics and the Sciences (specifically Physics or Chemistry) are generally preferred. For the latter, through student’s participation in co-curricular activities, accomplishments, teacher’s recommendations, and responses to SUTD’s personal insight questions, SUTD hopes to gain a better understanding of every student as an individual, and if student has the attributes to flourish in SUTD. All shortlisted candidates will also be invited to an engagement/interview session with SUTD for SUTD know the student beyond what his/her online application is.
[NUS] Refer to FAQ page from NUS website
https://www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg/app/answers/list/c/693
[SUSS] SUSS takes on a holistic approach for admission of their students. Shortlisted applicants will undergo a 4-stage admission interview process. SUSS will assess applicants’ performance as well as their grades scored in A-Level.
Details can be found here: https://www.suss.edu.sg/full-time-undergraduate/how-to-apply
SUSS Indicative Grade Profile is available here: https://www.suss.edu.sg/full-time-undergraduate/admissions/indicative-grade-profile-igp
[SMU] SMU’s indicative grade profile can be found via this link: https://admissions.smu.edu.sg/admissions-requirements/indicative-grade-profile
SMU is committed to a holistic and aptitude-based admissions approach, where they look for students who have not only been successful academically but who possess qualities that we value. In addition to academic grades, SMU will look for evidence of these qualities such as aptitude, positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and communication skills, as demonstrated through leadership in co-curricular activities; impactful involvement in community service and volunteer programmes; significant awards and achievements in areas relevant to the course applied for; noteworthy involvement in work/internships relevant to the course applied for; as well as other relevant factors.
[SIT] SIT adopts a holistic and aptitude-based approach in assessing applications for admission. Applicants are evaluated on their academic qualifications, co-curricular activity records and relevant work experience. Every shortlisted applicant will be invited for an admission interview and the applicant’s interview performance will be taken into consideration as well. Mainly, SIT is looking at individuals who have the interests in and are of the right fit to the programme that they are applying for. SIT’s indicative grade profile is available at https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/sites/default/files/2021-01/SIT_Indicative_Grade_Profile_0.pdf
Q2. For local students' admission, does each university take in students using SAT results? If so, is there a designated quota for SAT admissions?
https://www.suss.edu.sg/full-time-undergraduate/admissions/eligibility
[SUTD] While SAT is not a prerequisite for those applying with local qualifications, students can opt to supplement their application with SAT subject test scores in Mathematics Level II and Physics if they have not done as well in those subjects.
[SMU] SAT is not required for applicants applying with Singapore-Cambridge A level qualification. SAT cannot be used to replace the A level results.
[SIT] SAT scores is not a prerequisite for applicants applying with local qualifications. Applicants may still submit their SAT scores to supplement their applications.
[NUS] Please refer to FAQ page from NUS website
https://www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg/app/answers/list/c/693
Q3a. May I know what is the difference between double degree and second major?
Q3b. What is the criteria for double degrees offered in the various universities? Is it based on university results or A-level results?
[SMU] Student will graduate with 2 different degrees under a double degree programme. Tuition fees for a double degree in SMU is the same as a single degree. For a second major, the second major will be reflected in the student's transcript. SMU does look for strong A-levels results for double degrees but every student in SMU is able to take a second major, if they choose to.
[SUSS] SUSS does not offer double degree or double majors. Instead SUSS focuses on applied learning programme, hence it’s a combination of Major-Minor.
[SIT] SIT offers industry-focused specialised degree programmes that prepare students to be professionals in their chosen fields of study. Hence, SIT does not offer double degree or second majors. In light of increasing industry disruptions, SIT will infuse interdisciplinary and life-skills learning to the curriculum so that students will pick up skills beyond their specialisation and prepare them for challenges and uncertainties ahead.
[NUS] Please refer to FAQ page from NUS website
https://www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg/app/answers/list/c/693
Q4. For boys who need to serve two years of NS first, what is their application to local University, appeal and reapply application process be like, assuming the first application is rejected?
He can apply for university admissions once results are received (Feb 2022). Male applicants who have yet to enlist or are currently enlisted in the National Service may have their places reserved for up to two years, if they are successful in their applications.
If the application is not successful, NS Men can apply in 2023 and 2024 as well. So, NS Men can apply up to 3 times before the year of enrolment in 2024.
Q5. What are the limitations or opportunities for a foreign scholar from Malaysia?
[SUSS] While SUSS has limited enrolment places for International Students, please refer to their website for the newly launched scholarship for IS from ASEAN countries. https://www.suss.edu.sg/full-time-undergraduate/admissions/suss-scholarships-awards#Scholarships
For Scholarships information from the other universities, you may refer to the following weblinks:
NUS: https://nus.edu.sg/oam/scholarships
NTU: https://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
SIT: https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/admissions/scholarships/sit-scholarship
Q6. Where can we find information on scholarships eligibility for Non-Singaporeans for each of the university?
[NTU] Please refer to http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/Pages/FreshmenNonSingapore.aspx for NTU's scholarships available for Non-Singapore Citizens to apply.
[SUTD] Please refer to https://sutd.edu.sg/Admissions/Undergraduate/Scholarship/Application-for-scholarships for the list of SUTD-administered scholarships available.
[SUSS] Please refer to: https://www.suss.edu.sg/full-time-undergraduate/admissions/external-scholarships-sponsorships-awards/scholarships and
https://www.suss.edu.sg/full-time-undergraduate/admissions/suss-scholarships-awards#Scholarships]
[SMU] Please refer to https://admissions.smu.edu.sg/scholarships for Information on scholarships available in SMU.
[SIT] Please refer to https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/admissions/scholarships for more information on scholarships.
[NUS] Please refer to FAQ page from NUS website
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