As my kids (plus 7 of their cousins, and counting) are now entering higher education, it is interesting to see the variety of paths they are taking.
#1 - completed A-levels at a Singapore JC and before NS was accepted at NUS; started at age 21.
#2 - completed IB at International School and was accepted into a top UC (University of California system) directly at age 18.
#3 - completed A-levels at a Singapore JC and was accepted into a top UC directly at age 19. Awarded approximately 1 year of university credits for H2 coursework in JC.
#4 - completed grade 10 at Singapore American School, passed CHSPE (California HS proficiency exam) and was accepted at a California community college at age 16. Applying for TAG (transfer guarantee) to a top UC next fall at age 18.
#5 - completed O-levels at a Singapore secondary school and was accepted at a California community college at age 17.
#6 - completed IB at a Singapore JC and during NS was accepted at a top school in the UK starting next fall at age 21.
#7 - completing O-levels at an international school and enrolling in a foundation program with a transfer path to a top university in Australia.
#8 - completing A-levels in international school and will likely study at a top college in Shanghai
#9 - completing A-levels at a Singapore JC and will likely go to NUS after NS.
I’ve been involved in one way or the other with all of them, and there are still 5 more cousins to go!
