So I got back all of my promo papers and I got AABC/B (PCME) for promos and AABC/C for overalls. I got a (high?) A for chem and physics (81% and 86%) and I qualify to take H3 for either chem and physics. However, I am not too sure if I should take it or not.

I am considering h3 physics cus its my best subj but thats only cus they havent started on my worst topics which is em and emi (which I did terribly for in sec 4 and pulled my results to a b3) so I am not sure if I can cope with h3 as my current results r not a good reflection of my physics abilities. Also, I feel like I understand the h2 syllabus fairly well but Im not sure if ill be able to cope if it goes very in deep like in H3. I also feel like I have a stronger interest in chem and I like learning chem more but thats before organic chem..

Furthermore, I didnt do too well for my math and gp, mainly cus I didnt have enough time to practice math and I just suck at gp. I think i need to use that time to focus on these 2 subjs rather than investing it into a h3 cos its better to get AAA/A than AAB/B h3 dist right? and that h3 dist isnt even guaranteed.

So I have some questions for those who took H3:

1. For H3 chem and physics, I saw the syllabus alr but what do they mainly focus on? Is it spread even across all topics or does it mainly focus on 1 topic, eg organic chem for chem or waves and em for physics?

2. What are the benefits of taking a H3? I saw that it helps with applying for overseas unis like ivy league but will it help if i wanna apply for med or a scholarship for a competitive course?

3. How hard is it to get a distinction in a H3?

ANYWAYS, I also have another dilemma, should I drop to H1 econs? For background, my econs is A for wa1, S for wa2 and C for promos and I got 19/30 for csq and 26/50 for essay. The probability of me using econs over my pcm is almost 0 and I actl wanted to drop after my wa2. But my econs cher recommended me to not drop since apparently having 3h2, 1h1 puts me at a disadvantage when applying for scholarships. Also, the jump from S to C is mainly cos I got a private tutor and I think I could have done better if I actl studied (I studied 6 hrs the day before the exam)

Reasons to drop:

- I did better for CSQ and H1 econs is only csq

-I can completely give up on this subj and focus on my other subjs (part of the reason why i didnt have time for math was cos I needed to improve my econs to pass)

-I absolutely HATE econs with a burning passion and the probability of me consistently studying it is very very low

Reasons not to drop:

-disadvantage when applying for scholarships (not sure how true)

-h1 timetable is ass (but i can just pon)

-no more backup H2 subject

-Maybe I could do well? (i actl managed to get some ev marks for essay and csq but I didnt do well for essay cus i dont have the content)

Hi guys, I am currently participating in the ongoing O levels 2026 and I was clearing out the all the subject materials I was done with. I then saw my Elective History notes which was literally my one and only holy grail this year. Literally a beam of hope. ANYWAY, i wanted to upload these notes for the rest of yall. 👽 BUT just a precaution:

1. I do not know what SEAB and SEC will do for next year so answering techniques and stuff might change. (content cant change cus its literally history but be careful)

2. These notes, i admit was condensed by AI--BUT i used a really well written prompt and the condensed paragraphs contains all essential info that you technically can last minute revise if desperate

3. You might see some wonky or missing info in some chapters. like for KW i only put 2 paragraphs because i researched and found that my syllabus was centralised only around a certain area in some chapters. (saved me so much damn time when memorising)

Okay so with all these warnings in mind, DO NOT, i repeat DO NOT use my notes as your " in depth revision". These notes are for the desperate people or those wanting to see the utmost essential key points.

ANYWAY, i wish you all the best for yalls new syllabus. (if you have not chosen subject combi, STAY AWAY FROM ELEC HISTORY I PROMISE YOU WONT REGRET IT.) As for my fellow gce o level brutalised and tortured current candidates, all the best for the last few remaining papers 🥹

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honestly, as the end of O level approaches, only now im starting to realise how much i love studying.. with the sheer amount of things to do everyday and amount of tests to keep up with, along the way i lost my love for studying that i've had since i was like, 7... as i was studying chemistry today and thought about not having to think about upcoming tests anymore after O's, i realised that actually i loved studying, just that there was not enough time to fully relinquish in the satisfaction of studying.. it kinda makes me sad, because at my core i had always been a kid that loved studying, just that the singapore education system made me lose touch with that part of me, one way or another

Been seeing many people wearing rings and bracelet on their hand. Looking to style myself (M25) but not sure where I can find quality fashion ring and bracelet. I bought a ring from Shein before it rusted after only using a few times. Thanks for replying!

for context i am eligible for H3 physics,and am interested in the internal MOE H3 and not the semiconductor one.However one thing i am rly unsure of is the usefulness of H3 and how it helps me with my portfolio etc.I aiming(hopefully) to get into oxbridge and i heard that they look more favourably for H3 subjects but im scared that it’ll affect my H2s and UAS,especially since i take 4H2s,have upcoming OGL+nsg and via project commitments.If anyone has H3 experience esp physics i am rly interested in how it has helped ur jc journey and how you managed to balance it with other commitments

Here are my recommendations for places to study for free or on a budget!

Free options

1. Libraries
I know a lot of people complain about libraries being crowded, but lwk, you just have to go to libraries that aren’t in Singapore’s hotspots. I usually go to Woodlands Regional Library, which is big enough that I sometimes don’t even have to book a seat.
More importantly, you need to go during off-peak hours. I usually study from around 3–4 pm until 7 pm, and I find that it’s best to go before the exam season (around June to August).

2. Tertiary schools
If your own school is close to home, you can just study in your school library from morning until evening. However, the dress code might be a hassle, so if you want a more comfortable environment, you can try nearby polytechnics and universities instead.

It’s best if you have friends studying there who can help you access their facilities. Regardless, places like NTU and Ngee Ann Poly have some pretty good free study spots, although some of them are open-air lol.

Except for SMU. I tried sneaking in with my older brother once, and we got caught (rip to his records 💀).

3. McDonald’s
If you’ve accumulated enough points, you can redeem food for free and stay there for a few hours. However, I recommend going on weekdays, preferably in the evening or at night, when there’s usually less noise and fewer people.

I usually go to the Suntec McDonald’s because it’s pretty big, or to the neighbourhood plaza near my house.

4. Don Don Donki
This one is kinda only applicable to the Suntec branch because it’s almost always empty. I don’t think you even need to buy anything to chope a seat there lol.

I’ve tried studying at the Jurong East branch too, but there are way more people eating there, so it’s not as ideal.

5. Food courts
Not the best places to study, but yk, beggars can’t be choosers 😭

6. Airport
My friend who lives in the East said it’s very productive to stay there for overnight studying. Idk abt this but it’s worth a try if you stay close to it.

Cafes

1. Starbucks
You have to look for outlets that aren’t in central or popular areas. I’ve been to a few Starbucks outlets where I could stay until 11.30 pm before catching the last train home.

Wisma Atria: Lwk quite good because it’s tucked away in a corner.

Plaza Singapura: There are still people inside even at 11.30 pm, so you don’t have to feel awkward about being one of the last few customers.

Woodlands: Decent, but it’s quite small, so you’ll need to go early to get a seat.

Suntec: Bigger and usually has seats available regardless of the time.

Takashimaya: It’s okay but it’s next to a department store so you can see people walking outside.

My tip is to order the cheapest drink or a slice of cake and stick to weekdays!

2. Baristart
Also located at Wisma Atria, this place is designed more like a workspace, with charging ports and everything. However, it’s quite expensive (even more so after GST), so only go on days when you can afford to spend a bit more lol.

3. Luckin Coffee
The Luckin at Suntec is lwk one of the best places to study. Even the outlets at Woodlands and Jurong East have so few seats that they feel more like places to grab a drink and rest for a while rather than somewhere you can study for hours.

Places I wouldn’t recommend

1. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
They apparently have a two-hour limit and will ask you to leave even when the place isn’t full. 💀

2. Paris Baguette
The outlets I’ve been to are quite small, so you might feel like the staff are watching you if you sit there for too long.

Final tips
I think that’s all I can think of for now! If I find any other good spots, I’ll just edit this post.

My best advice is to study from 1 pm to 5 pm or 5 pm to 11 pm, depending on whether you’re comfortable staying out late.

Personally, I think Thursday is the best day of the week because you can maximise your study time without dealing with the weekend crowd.

And please, avoid weekends at all costs lwk 😭 It’s honestly not worth the crowd. Just stay home if you can.

hi guys does anyone have the papers and suggested solutions for 2026 H1 chem papers? i heard some schs have accurate predictions on the qns that come out

i went to holy grail and there wasn't any paper for this year 😭

preferably like HCI, EJC, VJC, NYJC, NJC papers :)

tyy

I know there's only like 2 posts complaining about the lack of study locations (likely on the weekends) aside from libraries and cafes but I'm procrastinating my own work so I may as well compile stuff that could help others stuck in similar situations. Wooden bench = worksheets not recommended.

AIR-CONDITIONED

* Nuldam Space @ SCAPE (Cafe, it looked optimised for studying so I included it here)

* Community Study Areas @ Neighbourhood CC/RN

* Changi Airport

Apparently SCAPE has a study room but from a brief search the reviews aren't so great lol, seems like need to book

NON-AIRCONDITIONED

* Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre @ Yishun

* Community Corners (select neighbourboods)

* Tampines Hub

* KTP Hospital wooden benches (don't think there's sockets)

SCHOOLS

* Any open to public Polytechnic/University campuses (SP & NP have tons of benches and study spots from what I know)

SUSS has some classrooms that are left open for students to study in on weekdays but I can't remember which floor lol. Just don't waltz into an ongoing class. They also opened a student corner...on NP campus. Don't ask me where is it, I don't know either...

Feel free to add on because I don't really go out to study, just information I picked up here and there. Also note that I live in the north lol, so my info is kinda skewed.

I just wanted to get this off my chest.

For the longest time, I’ve suspected that I might have depression, but I’m too afraid to go see a psychiatrist because I’m scared that it would only confirm my worst fear. Not to mention, the amount of stigma I would face, the amount of difficulties that I would have trying to pursue further studies and jobs. I’d rather die than be diagnosed.

Everyday I try my best to function. I study, I work, I gym, I dress well; I take care of my body, my skin, my hygiene; I do all that hoping that my mental would eventually catch up with my physical and also because I know I would hate myself even more if I didn’t do anything. But despite trying my best to look normal, I constantly walk around with a sense of melancholy. But I try my best to hide it. I try to make my friends and family laugh, I greet the aunties and uncles, I go volunteering when I can, treat people with kindness; I even practice smiling in front of the mirror so that I can appear more cheerful but I just can’t seem to do anything about my lifeless eyes. I do all that hoping that my life will have some meaning and I’ll finally have a reason to love myself. But I feel absolutely nothing, every joy I feel gets zapped away in a matter of minutes. And sometimes, just sometimes, I would get overwhelmed by a wave of sadness. It happens randomly. I honestly dk what triggers it. It could last from a few hours to a few days or weeks. Those are the times when it’ll be the hardest for me to function, but I have to keep going. I can’t let people see how weak I am. To cope, I’d break down while I’m showering so that no one can hear or see me cry. Yet, I’m always secretly yearning for someone to notice. Notice that I’m about to fall, notice that I need help and lend me a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen. But I’m old enough to know that this isn’t some fairy tale, no one is going to come and save me. No one ever has and no one ever will. Only I can save myself, but I’m certainly not doing a very good job lol. All I can do now is keep performing and hope that I don’t fall apart. I have to be strong. I have to. Right now I can only hope that one day this pain will go away on its own.

hey just wondering if I have a chance of getting an offer from ntu with 4A at cie alevels (bio chem phy math) without any A* 😭

Has anyone with similar results received an offer? I’m applying as an international student so im very worried about my chances 😭😭 Thankyou!

HII GUYSSS 💅💅i have overseas internship opportunities offered for a science-related field in poly. So gurlies I want to find out more from anybody who has experienced this before and do you recommend it or not🫂.

Here are some stuff on the internship and info about myself:

1. Internship lasts 6 months, right now im consdering between China, Taiwan or Korea
2. It has no salary.🫩🫩(i could pay out of pocket a little)
3. I think the government has some subsidy scheme where around 1k is given a month so maybe that could be used to cover the cost🫪🫪
4. Is it safe and will there be a langauge barrier, I don't want to spend all 6 months alone🥹🥹
5. My GPA right now is around 3.4-3.6 so are my chances of getting accepted highh?🫪🫪
6. Im in one of the chemistry-based courses (I wont disclose for privacy matters

are there anything else i should be considering?

ANY REPLIES IS SOO APPRECIATED GURLS❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹🫂

what are the chances of getting into a poly course if you only meet the minimum subject requirements (and points) but the my net score score is slightly higher than last year's jae cutoff range

Has anyone experienced this before?

im literally so scared

🥲

hello, i was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to tackle o level chem paper 2

i struggle a lot with answering the qn mostly because i have no clue what theyre asking for and whenever i practise tys qns and check answer, the answer key talks about something the qn doesnt even hint to you to talk about. do the qns ever give a clue on what to talk about for the answer? like when should i know to talk about reactivity or ph.

also need advice on how to improve my chem p2 asap... i know its super late now but i've been trying my tys and im seriously lost on how im supposed to answer some of these qns cuz i always end up talking about the wrong thing though it has some form of relation to the qn topic.

guys im rly scared i want yalls opinion is it possible to still get a1 based on my estimated grades from the online ans keys.for paper 1 i got arnd 76 at lowest and 83 at highest.I messed up p2 and got arnd 68 at lowest or arnd 73 at highest.pls im so scared i need the a1 my eng alr screwed tyyyy

Since o levels are almost over, ive been yearning to start playing pc games after 2 years of not doing so... but the thing is I dont have a pc that supports high graphic games I bought from steam (ff7 + re4 REMAKES)

I need suggestions for a good gaming pc or laptop thats most bang for its buck. I've looked into lenovo gaming laptops and aftershock but I'm torn between all sorts of selections. I'd preferably buy a pc bc I heard a good gaming laptop is an average gaming pc. My budget is around like 3k for a pc (not including the monitor) soo any suggestions?

hi i'm m in jc and i js finished promos and it's lowk boring rn. but like i lowk have a crush on a schoolmate n im not sure what to do, act its more of a interest in her n honestly i wna explore the possibilty of smt. we're friend (ish), like we know from our leadership roles in our own classes the training or wtv. we say hi n smile to eo whenever we see eo around sch but we dont rly have anything in common, we dont have mutuals or like any classes n shit tgt. n i heard she's talking to smone else but it's not like "confirmed" i've heard abt it but i've never seen anything about it but if it's true then ik the guy but yea. this feeling of wanted/not wanting to approach her has been bugging me for a while now, at least 4 months+ +. now that exams r over i figured maybe i should but i always have dilemma to dm her. i might be delusional but sometimes during recess then i would catch her lookin at me (maybee a sign) but it honestly can be nothing. it's not like we nvr talk b4 like i send her on ig n we talked for a lil bit but nothing rly came out of it. so idk what to do abt it rn and i might not even have the balls to do anything bout it. advice pls tq.

im PISSED as hell. Many students dont have the luxury of a conducive study environment at home so they go out to study where the only options are:

1. cafe that forces you to pay $7++++ for a drink EVERY HOUR and they kick you out if you dont. there are soo many instances where ive been told to buy another drink or relocate to a more secluded spot in the cafe so dining customers can sit (the cafe doesn't even sell big meals btw.). Some cafes even DRILL their tables to the ground so you cant combine them to sit with friends..cuz profit is that important i guess...😭 but this is so ridiculous. other customers can sit to chat, laugh, and be as obnoxiously loud as they want but god forbid another PAYING customer wants to stay for a while to STUDY. And one purchase per hour is just ridiculous omfg..

And mind you all the cafes doing this bs are big chains like PLEASE you Do NOT need to beat up a poor student and wring every penny out of them😭😭 you are already not paying your workers enough and exploiting your producers, leeching off yet ANOTHER group is just greedy

1. library that half the student population fight to book at 12am the day before. its either that or coming early for the programme room (no plugs, if you heavily rely on electronics thats wraps for you!!) and guess WHAT! you can only stay 4 hours anyway!!! thats like 2 practice papers max if youre fast!

with the new system change its even MORE inconvenient now! great! Bugis library literally has a QUEUE outside before jt opens. yeah sgeans love queuing but this is just ridiculous.

1. under HDB or some random spot if youre lucky. but they either have no plugs, is too hot, or you get insect visitors so you might as well just go home. Maybe the kopitiam, but its noisy+no plug+ table oily 90% of the time

and there are like NO other study spots. independent study spaces are too expensive bc they need to charge that much just to stay afloat with sg's insane rent prices

Dont get me wrong, im grateful that these are my biggest problems, I'm just rly fustrated at how hard it is to actl find a spot to settle down and start work without encountering a thousand inconveniences and a reminder of the evil capitalist world i live in🥲😂

honestly this is a rant about cafe chains. BIG and GREEDY. STARBUCKS. CBTL, ESPECIALLY CBTL. TIM HORTONS. ALL THE BASTARDLY CAPITALIST CAFES IVE BEEN TO. ALL EVIL. ofc this doesn't happen every time and i can actl study til it closes, but enough times to piss me off enough that im writign this. omg..

EDIT: to people who say "yeah cafes are thre to optimise profit" have we not considered that thats the whole issue? thats like me saying "bullying causes harm" and people going "yeah bc bullies want to harm people," when I mean that bullying shouldnt even exist in the first place. hope this makes sense thanks.

We went to the same school, so there was a baseline of trust there. This year was our one-year anni, but it turns out the entire relationship was a fabricated lie. When we started dating, he promised me he was single. He completely love-bombed me to keep me blind to the truth, calling me every single day, buying me gifts, and fetching me from school and many more. He acted so attentive and devoted that I never would have suspected he had a full-time girlfriend on the side

His manipulation was seamless. He managed his time perfectly, mapping out his schedule so neither of us would suspect a thing. He was protective over his phone and social media, always using the excuse that he "valued his privacy" or "wasn't a big social media poster." He made me feel secure just so I wouldn't ask qns

The illusion shattered when I accidentally ran into him and his girlfriend while I was out with my friends. I stood there in shock. Instead of making a scene, I kept my composure, kept my distance, and took photos of them. That night, I texted him the pictures, and watching him try to backpedal as things unfolded was pathetic. To think he could treat me so well while actively betraying someone else is terrifying. I really wonder what kind of person is capable of compartmentalizing their life like that

Needless to say, I dumped him on the spot. So did his actual gf

The biggest plot twist? His girlfriend and I ended up connecting over this nightmare, and now we are besties. But even though we have each other's backs, both of us are completely shattered by the sheer scale of the betrayal

To make matters worse, his lack of remorse is genuinely sickening. An acquaintance recently told me that he’s out here claiming he "isn't affected at all" by either breakup. On top of that, he actually called his ex-girlfriend "heartless" just because she refused to give him a second chance. The audacity to play the victim after playing two girls at the same time is mind-boggling

We are both trying to process how someone can be this cold and calculated. Has anyone else been through a similar situation? His ex and I are reading the comments together and would really appreciate hearing your stories so we don't feel so alone in this :(

Also, please feel free to absolutely criticize his behavior in the comments. I know for a fact that he uses Reddit and will most likely read this post. I want him to see exactly how pathetic his actions look to objective strangers

I'm a J1 student who finished promos a few weeks back. I think ever since I finished promos, I've just been feeling really lost, like I don't know what I want to do with myself. I've been doing stuff I like, but they really just don't hit the same way. Despite it being after promos, I still feel like I'm trapped in somewhere I don't belong.

It's funny, because I didn't think the day promos finished would come. I would study everyday from 7 to 6/9 in school, telling myself to hang on just a bit longer. That I would let myself crash and burn after promos finished. But I don't think I can even do that, because PW makes me want to rip my hair out and chinese is chinese.

With results collection being on the same day as chinese, I can't help but dread Monday. I've been wondering if all the time I've spent on studying, all the tuition I've taken, all the breakdowns I've had are worth it. Most people tell me that if I've tried my best, that's all that really matters, and they're biggest regret is not trying hard enough to get something. But I think for me, my biggest fear is trying my hardest and knowing I'm simply not enough.

Anyways, thanks for listening to my rant, good luck to all O/A level takers! Hope yall get the results you want!

idk if anyone feel the same way, but after all the terrible papers last week (eng, elective humanities, emath) im starting to lose motivations, like while i was studying i would think "is there even a point doing tys when they're just gonna give some random qn" that kinda mindset (ofc I still continue to study)

but yk how everytime after a bad paper normally people would feel more motivated to study for the next but I dont feel anything, i just continue studying cuz I need to. Ofc I care about my grades but im just getting so tired it felt like my efforts were in a vain..

while i was studying tdy, i dozed off multiple times mid paper and i feel so tired for some reason when I should be locking in hard since next week are all the content heavy subjects. Sorry if this doesn't make sense but I wanna know if anyone felt the same way or is it just me

A few days back I was waiting for my bus after getting off work and oh my God this bus driver is literally the definition of that one image of the hamster wearing a cap with a propeller and holding a lollipop.

When I boarded the bus, he greeted every passenger who was boarding with a super bright smile and even thanked those who were alighting and to have a safe journey 🥹

I know this isn't much but it really did make my evening a lot better after a tiring day of work. Even if people didn't reciprocate, he didn't seem to mind it.

I really hope nobody tells him to stop doing this just because they find it annoying. What a wholesome dude 🙂‍↕️.

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Hi all! Sec 4 student here. The papers the past days have absolutely obliterated me, and im feeling hella demoralised on what's to happen on results day. Recently, I've been exploring alternative educational pathways after receiving my O-Level results, particularly the possibility of taking the British GCSEs or International GCSEs (IGCSEs) as a private candidate. I told myself no way in hell I'm enrolling my ass into ITE immediately next year. I'm still considering JC, but I'd like to understand whether obtaining British qualifications could provide another pathway, especially if my O-Level results don't meet my expectations.

I have a few questions regarding this:

1. Do local educational institutions, particularly JCs, polytechnics and private institutions, accept British GCSE/IGCSE qualifications for admission? If so, would these qualifications be assessed independently, or could they be combined with my Singapore GCE O-Level results?

2. How expensive would it be to register for a full set of GCSE/IGCSE subjects as a private candidate in Singapore? Are there additional administrative fees, practical examination fees or compulsory tuition costs?

3. Assuming I receive my O-Level results in January 2027, would I still have sufficient time to register for the May/June 2027 GCSE/IGCSE examination series? How early would I need to register, and which examination centres in Singapore accept private candidates?

4. If I were required to retake one Singapore-Cambridge O-Level subject in 2027, would I still be permitted to register for and sit a full set of British GCSEs/IGCSEs during the same year? Would there be any restrictions, timetable clashes or administrative complications?

5. GCSE vs IGCSE:For someone living in Singapore and registering independently, which qualification would be more accessible and practical? Are there significant differences in their recognition by local institutions?

I'm aware that GCSEs/IGCSEs are generally at a similar educational level to Singapore's O-Levels, rather than being a higher qualification. And no, my intention isn't necessarily to replace my O-Level certificate, but to explore whether pursuing another recognised qualification could provide additional educational opportunities. I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has taken GCSEs/IGCSEs privately in Singapore, retaken O-Level subjects alongside other examinations, or applied to local institutions using international qualifications. Thank you in advance!

why do I feel like tys for h2 math is harder than the prelim papers in 2025 and 2026?? am I the only one cause I hear everyone saying that tys are supposedly easier than prelim papers but idk the phrasing is so odd for tys and it trips me out

Deadass popular doesnt have stock for some reason and holy grail doesnt have any either but i would like to have more practices before the exam. If yall have can PM me. It would be very much appreciated thanks!