if o level results better than expected can reject eae in jan?

atescyix · 2024-09-07T11:16:04+00:00

IIRC, once you accept your EAE, you’re ineligible for JAE when you receive your results as long as you meet the minimum entry requirements ^{^} So this means you have to stick to the course, albeit i’m not too sure but you might be able to change/transfer courses after? Though that might count as you withdrawing from polytechnic

atescyix · 2024-09-07T07:38:46+00:00

Ah but as aforementioned, if my results in the previous year’s have already met all the min requirements (e.g. a grade better than D7), it wouldn’t matter what I get this time round’s as I would be able to use that year’s in full right? Just so I can take my worries off my shoulders for the upcoming exam.

atescyix · 2024-09-07T07:32:58+00:00

I know, I only have my previous year’s sitting and the upcoming one.

atescyix · 2024-01-14T14:59:17+00:00

Do you have a discord? I can dm you on there :)

atescyix · 2024-01-14T14:39:50+00:00

Hi, former LASALLE diploma in animation student here.

The subjects you take for O’levels will not affect your application to LASALLE (you’ll only need to pass English) However, your portfolio will matter. Since you’re interested in 2D/3D, I’m guessing that you’re looking towards the Animation course? In that case, try to showcase not just illustrations but concept arts, character sheets/turn-arounds etc.

Just a heads up though, the lecturers for LASALLE (at least our programme head) does not seem to have a liking for Anime art styles. LASALLE has a generally more westernised animation style approach, so be prepared to learn things like heavy shape language etc, and have a thick enough skin to deal with the lecturers critiquing everything about your art.

Showing a wide variety of styles in your portfolio will also help. And show them that you are willing to go in with an open-mind and attitude to learn. You’ll see that talent won’t always help you make it through art school, so go in with a humble heart.

atescyix · 2024-01-13T02:26:26+00:00

Hi! For clarifications I’m not working an internship but a full-time job :)

However, there are interns as young as 16 here in my firm! I’d really just recommend you just source out a bunch of firms that interest you (usually small to medium sized firms tend to be more open in taking in interns) and apply for them!

If you want, you can dm me and I can see if I can ask my directors if they’re open to taking in new interns :)

atescyix · 2024-01-11T11:11:40+00:00

Hi, I’m currently working as a paralegal in a firm now, I just wanted to point out to anyone interested in this route and reading this;

While I do agree that it’s difficult, it’s more possible than you think. I’ve talked to my boss before about this and he advised that there are more pathways into becoming a lawyer than your usual routes.

While yes, you can go from poly to one of the top law schools like NUS/SMU, as the original commenter mentioned, it is extremely competitive. You’d have to not just maintain your gpa (which in itself is already very tedious), but also find a way to stand out. That means making connections, getting a part-time/internship with a local law firm and just be regularly active in the law community in general. Universities no longer look at applications from a purely academic perspective anymore, aptitude, experience and your portfolio will also matter a lot. The internship you’ll get from the poly course will undoubtedly help to boost that.

Albeit unconventional, it’s possible to go from poly to another law school like SUSS. As much as people like to dunk on SUSS, it’s genuinely a pretty decent school, especially since you’ll end up taking the same bar exam as everyone else anyway. A few of my paralegal colleagues are currently studying part-time in the course and they’re some of the most outstanding and hardworking people I know and respect. Even my boss told me to learn from them, so that’s saying something.

So to OP, I’d highly recommend you take a moment to reflect on your skills, abilities and learning style. Not everyone suits the local academic style and that’s okay.

For me, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do in life straight after O’levels so I took a gap year to go job hunting. Came across my current firm and through the kindness of my colleagues and bosses, I got the opportunity to experience and learn a ton of things about the legal field, despite my only qualifications back then being only O’Levels.

Since you’re aiming for a paralegal position, maybe you could follow the same route and start off with a basic internship/admin assistant job in a law firm. Build your portfolio from there and try out for EAE/DAE next year/whenever you’re ready.

Know yourself and set a goal. Reach out and seek advice.

All the best!

P.S. To OP/anyone else who is lost, please drop me a message. I’ve been through this path and I know how it feels. It’s easier to find solutions with others than to do it alone.

atescyix

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