Further Study in Local University

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Further Study in Local University

• Entry Requirement in Local University
• Introduction to SAT
• New course curriculum in NTU Engineering Course

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Further Study in Local University

• Field of Study
• Courses in Local University

• NUS Electrical Engineering
• Computing
• NTU Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• BSC(Education)NIE

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Further Study in Local University

• Application Period
• Late Feb till Early March
• Application Procedure
• Application form can be obtained
• From NTU, NUS registrar office By post

More details can be obtained from http//www.ntu
.edu.sg/registrar/undergrad_stud.html
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Years of Study in Local University

• Direct entry to second year
• NUS Electrical Engineering
• NTU Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• At most one semester exemption
• NUS Computing
• NTU Computer Engineering
• BSC(Education)NIE

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University Admission Criteria

• For poly graduates
• weights
• Polytechnic Results 60
• O-level or SPM results 15
• SAT results (5 years best score) 25
• CCA, NS performance, Working Experience
• Bonus

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What is SAT?

• SAT stands for Scholastic Assessment Test,
  including
• SAT I Reasoning Test
• SAT II Subject Tests
• One-hour test
• Primarily multiple-choice
• Measure knowledge of particular subjects and
  ability to apply that knowledge.
• Not required in university admission

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SAT I Reasoning Test

• Three-hour, pen-and-pencil test
• Seven-section, Primarily multiple-choice
  questions
• Measures verbal and mathematical reasoning
  abilities.
• Verbal sections consist of tests in Sentence
  Completion, Analogies and Critical Reading.
• Maths Sections consist of Quantitative
  Comparisons, Multiple-Choice as well as
  Student-Produced Answers.

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More on SAT I Test

• Test Date and Test Center
• http//www.cta.com.sg/Satindex.htm
• Registration Methods
• Applying on-line
• Applying via Fax
• Applying via Mail
• Applying personally
• Test Fee
• US39.00 or S70.30

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More on SAT I Test

• Scores
• Each Verbal and Maths session scores on scale
  200-800. Average 500 in each session (1000
  combined)
• The best score in the 5 years preceding a
  candidates application to university will be
  used
• The Score Report would be release in 3-4 weeks

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More on SAT I Test

• Preparation Course
• Useful Website
• NP library Website http//athena.np.edu.sg/con
  tent/sat.htm

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New Curriculum Structure in NTU

• Two year common engineering curriculum instead
  of one year
• Modules that we dont take in the past
• Level 2.1 Physical science
• Level 2.2 Thermodynamics
• Strength of Materials
• Fluid Mechanics

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