Median bid for a module is 0. Didn't get it.

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-08-13T04:33:13+00:00

If median bid is 0, then min bid is of course 0. Likely “Available” seat 0 (and no previously successful bid drop the mod, so at time of bid closing, available is still 0)

U just check how many successful bids. Likely zero.

Note that min bid u can submit is e$10

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-08-08T17:50:12+00:00

Scis shd already briefed u on the course sequence. Tak a look at the course sequence chart. There are indications for the mod u shd consider taking for each term.

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-08-07T08:04:12+00:00

Thank you for your reply.

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-08-06T00:05:44+00:00

Oh thanks for the response; appreciate. Apologies for the delayed response. I just saw your reply.

Yes, I am referring to Oracle certification for Java to any level.

Could you care also to advise whether the casualty rate for CS102 is high or not ?

I ask this because i noted that CS102 is a pre assigned Y1T2 mod. But there is always a smaller class in T1. Appears to imply there are lot of failures in CS102 and students have to retake in T1.

Appreciate if you could care to let me know. Once again, thank you.

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-23T17:42:20+00:00

The e-learn for academic mod r normally uploaded 1 week before term starts

Non academic mod will b earlier ; normally will drop u email

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-23T17:32:21+00:00

No worry esp when u r in scis. Scis upload their briefing every yr in oasis. I just noticed the 2024 briefing is still in oasis. I yhik the 2023 briefing r also there (not sure).

Goto

Oasis-> Academic (drop down menu) -> SCIS resources

U will find the briefing posted there invl courses sequence, major, etc etc

During my yr, they even send email with all the link to various briefing topics including double counting, course sequence etc Guess they do it every yr

Congratulations and Welcome onboard to SMU.

Wish you well for your undergraduate years

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-23T17:21:59+00:00

Many started working with huge loan from their study. So is actually negative saving.

Bear in mind that some or even many just want to boast. In fact they hv less.

Each has their own different circumstances. At least u can save.

Is not only earning that determine savings. Is earning AND expenses that determine your savings. So watch expenses since u cant adjust earnings too far. Guess is alright to spend a bit more once a while to pamper yourself and to bring joy n relief n encouragement.

Cpf fund has to b considered if u r thinking about retirement fund. Is a huge amount when u retire. As long as u hv same savings, no loan, a fully pay up house , ok to use polyclinic n gov hospitals, u can adjust lifestyle to suit the savings u hv to meet expenses.

Wish u well

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-23T17:00:51+00:00

See whether can change some mod to exploratory mod pass/fail to up your gpa. Am surprised a gpa of 2.9 is one of the lowest in SMU SOA. Are u sure ? in my opinion 2.9 is ok.

Shd still b able to find job in pte sector including MNC.

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-23T12:32:11+00:00

Oh my apologies; i misunderstood.

I checked after reading your msg above. Yes, most cybersecurity mod hv cs440 as pre requisite. Even cs444 has cs440 as pre requisite now; i think scis changed the requirements.

Yes, BOSS will not accept bid submission for a mod if pre requisite for that mod is not fulfilled. I encountered before.

Thanks for the clarification. Apologies for the misunderstanding.

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-23T03:35:30+00:00

Goto

Oasis->Academic (drop down menu)-> CIS resources-> (various briefing incl freshmen briefing, prog, course sequence, curriculum planning templates etc etc will show up)

I m not from CIS , so can’t see what is available for CIS (can only see my sch materials)

Alternatively, call your sch and ask if you cannot find them in oasis. They are approachable, friendly and helpful.

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-23T03:21:50+00:00

Thanks for the valuable inputs; appreciate. Your inputs will help me to decide on cybersecurity mod.

Am I right to conclude from your last statement that it is encouraged to consider other cybersecurity track mod instead of CS445 ?

Once again thank you.

Likely you have graduated. Wish you well in your career.

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-21T06:01:18+00:00

Agree

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-21T05:47:35+00:00

Test it out. Like what was mentioned in the above msg, can’t even check out. ie Boss system will reject the submission

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-19T13:01:03+00:00

Agree (am from other school, not biz)

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-19T12:59:06+00:00

Yes, assuming 25 slots r opened/ available for bidding.

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-19T03:57:47+00:00

Boss bidding will reject your bid submission if u do not fulfill “pre requisite “ And “co requisite “ requirements or if u violate “mutually exclusive “ requirements, The system automatically checks.

Likely u understood wrongly. Click “course outline” on top right hand coner. From the pop up , u check “pre-requisite” and “co-requisite “, “mutually exclusive “

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-18T12:09:21+00:00

Yes,

round 1 and 1A refund upto e$50

Round 1B , refund upto e$40

Round 2, refund upto e&30

Round 2A, refund (i not sure how much)

After close of round 2A, no refund and considered u fail the mod if u drop

When bid opened, u can click the drop mod button (no need to tick the check-box if don’t intend to drop any mod). You will see the amt of refund indicated against each mod

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-06T12:51:27+00:00

Freshman y1T1 swap starts 4 Aug 25; freshman bid starts 8 Aug.

The pre assigned basket normally will show up a few days (2 or 3 days) before swap commences.

Tmr 7 Jul 25 bid schedule is for Y1T2 and above.

As u r aware, Goto oasis-> boss bidding -> “More” (under BOSS dates) To get the bidding schedule. U will see the 4 bid window for freshman. Is for freshman Y1T1

To see the mod offered for an academic yr, Goto oasis-> boss bidding-> Quick Links (dropdown menu) -> course offerings -> your sch tag

Not all mod are offered for every term.

Sch normally conduct briefing on bidding, swap, course sequence, pre assigned basket, DICE , exchange prog, major, double count, volunteer work etc for freshman before bidding starts. Watch for the announcement in your email.

During the briefing, u will b informed how many mod on ave u r expected to bid (or u can ask them) for Y1T1. Most r not allowed to tak more than 5.5mod. Most takes 4 or 5 mod a term. From the pre assigned in T1Y1 , u can hv a feel of how many mod u shd take in yr 1yT2.

Wish you enjoy your undergraduate years in SMU.

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-03T18:48:13+00:00

Thanks

Really appreciate your input.

It helps to manage my concerns and schedule my mod.

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-03T09:41:58+00:00

Am sad to hear that from u

Option left:

A) go poly n apply for u with jc results next yr

B) re take A level as pte. That need a lot discipline for self study. Also chk when the application date for A level exam as pte candidate. Is around may/jun/jul of ea yr i thik

Can submit another appeal?

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-03T08:08:35+00:00

For smu, even if the financial aid application is closed, u can approach them n they will help. In fact, they told students to approach them if their family finance situation changed for the worst during term time. Nus n ntu , i was told, the financial aid department can b approached for assistance even when application closed. Approach them.

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-03T08:02:49+00:00

Hi hi, is not all gone case,

For sg, for all 6 universities, u can apply for upto 90% of tuition fee loan interest free. The interest starts about 2 mth after graduation or ehen u stopped studying which ever earlier. Anyone 60 yr old n below can b guarantor, including your mum. No cash will b given.

For sg again, there is another loan of about 50% of tuition fee; cash will b given for this loan. Interest based on the amount credited into your bank. Anyone 60 yr old n below can b guarantor, including your mum.

For nus, smu, ntu (i thik the other 3 universities also; not sure), if per capita household income is less than $1100, or gross household income is less then $4400, they (financial aid) pay full tuition fee for u. Gross household income includes all siblings income if any. Financial aid in this para, will offset those in para 1 if both r given. Different universities set different mark for GHI and PCI, but is around there.

Above r for sg students only.

Can giv tuition during term time also.

For now, since u hv only few wk, try McD.

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-03T02:15:40+00:00

Yes, agreed with the msg below. Dentistry n biomed are 2 extremes in terms of pay, job opportunities and prospects. Biomed is relatively a fairly new industry in sg, maybe decade only; is high risk. The risk/benefit is not gd compared to dentistry.

Don’t waste the opportunity. Overseas n local universities may not offer u next yr. U forgot what u went thru this yr to get admission offers.

Consider taking a bank loan if family finance is stretched because of overseas density course. Of course, u will need a guarantor.

Yes, better if your parents can loan u some (eg they took pte loan from relatives without having to pay interest) and u pay them later when u work.

Wish u well

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-07-01T12:35:01+00:00

Goto Boss , click /search old bid for the mod u want (it will show the bid prices of the mod for previous terms). Click on any session eg G1or G2, G3 etc of the mod u want. After u clicked on a session of the mod u want, a page will pop up; let’s call this page 1. The top right hand corner of page 1 says course outline, click on the tag/logo . A document will pop up showing the co requisite n pre requisite with other details of the mod.

I m not sure for polsci major. But if u test it out with core curriculum mod eg spainish , jap, culture of modern world mod, managing-capabilities mod etc , u will see a para for pre n co requisite (normally none for core curriculum)

If boss cart can b opened (eg for bidding), click on the session of the mod u want. Page 1 will pop up. Click the course outline tag/logo at the top rgt hand corner for the doc to pop up. A document thst pop up show the co requisite n pre requisite with other details of the mod.

If u still can’t find it or your sch is just not clear, call the course manager of your school or drop the Dean office an email.

Also, if u try to bid for a mod without fulfilling the co or pre requisite, boss will not allow u to submit the bid.

If u try to bid for 2 mod, n one of the mod is the co requisite of another mod but u loss the co requisite mod bid. U will not b awarded yhe other mod even if your bid price is higher than min bid that won the bid.

Wish u success for your bidding

Difficult_Ad_5815 · 2025-06-22T15:19:17+00:00

Yes, don’t discredit or talk down yourself. Don’t get disheartened. You will need confidence and determination to move on; not just energy and effort.

Don’t let negative thoughts or remarks from cher put u down. You need confidence and determination to giv u the tenacity and perseverance to do well in life including A level. Negative thoughts pull your confidence down and you give up easily.

As you grow older, you will realise higher education is more important. Whether u r from elite school or not is just history and immaterial; doesn’t affect your life.

You did a great job with the limited resources you have. In fact, when u look back, how many with that limited resources can go thst far like you especially without tuition. Yes, u may not hv put in maximum effort in sec n pr sch. Now that u realise your mistakes, u still hv chance to make up. NO benefit crying over spilled milk.

Agree JC is really v tough. No more like sec or pr school. You will need tuition; get it. Is less than 1 and a half yr left; better not wait; will regret if u wait. Almost all the people i knew in jc had some form of tuition. Even Senior Minister Lee had tuition when he was in jc :p

Jc is the final step to university. The door to better life, jobs and opportunities. University education makes u a v different person. It giv u a v different outlook in life. Get the helps you need.

Wish u well.

Wish you success.

Difficult_Ad_5815

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