Choosing a Suitable Subject Combination

Begin with the End in Mind - (1) Identify your Talents, Interests & Aspirations

Use the following guidelines to help you make a well-informed decision on your subject combination: 

1. What are your personal interests? 

2. What are your talents? Is there any particular area that I enjoy and/or have done well in? This can be subject specific, or in terms of skills and dispositions (e.g. detail-oriented, interacting with people) etc. 

3. Is there any career that you aspire towards?

4. How do you wish to contribute back to society in terms of your career? 

One way to help you get an idea of what careers might be suitable for you would be to do a career profiling assessment. There are many of such tools that you can find with a simple web search. You can also go to the 'MySkillsFuture Portal' to take the career profiling assessment.

Note: If you cannot access the site:

• Call the helpdesk (66849020) to ask them to help you to reset your password. 

• Click on 'forgot your password?' and the system will generate a password to send to the email account you have linked it to. 

• Do not forget the password. This is a site with lots of useful information that you can use especially when you complete your 'A' levels. 

Begin with the End in Mind - (2) Checking Up University Course Requirements

Having identified potential careers of interest, consider the following: 

1. Which University Course do I need to do to get there? 

2. Which University (local or overseas) offers it? 

3. Does my preferred University Course have prerequisite 'A' level subjects? 

• Do not assume that you know what is the prerequisite 'A' level subject for your preferred course. (Eg. A”-level Biology is not a prerequisite for studying Medicine in the National University of Singapore.  The requirement is actually H2 Chemistry + Either H2 Physics or Biology.)

Information on Local University Courses (Updated 2024)

The handbook below presents key 'Information on Local University Courses'. This document allows you to see what are the 'A' level subject requirements for your desired University Course. Further information and details can be obtained via the websites of the respective universities. 

Before you Confirm your Choice of Subjects

Consider the following questions: 

• What are the subjects that I qualify for? 

• Which subjects interest me? Do not simply follow the crowd. Read the MOE syllabus documents to see what you are in for.

• What subjects do I tend to have the flair for? Students who offer subjects they are good at and are interested in tend to perform better than those who take what they think is the “safe route”.  Having said that, it is good to learn from your seniors how the subject is different at 'A' levels,  do not assume it is exactly the same.

Subject Combinations offered at CJC (Updated 2024)

• Please read the document below to see the combinations you can choose from and the criteria for choosing the desired subject(s).

Additional Resources

Seniors' Sharing (Recorded)

As part of the college’s efforts to guide you in your selection of subject combination, we have invited some of your seniors from both the Arts and Science streams to share their experiences with you, including:

• Why they are pursuing this subject combination

• Key areas of learning

• Challenges they faced and how they have overcome these challenges

• FAQs

Whether or not you are considering changing your subject combination, do take some time to listen to the perspectives and advice of your seniors. Take the opportunity as well to raise any further questions that you may have to make your decision, or to ascertain your choices. Hear about the different subjects from the perspective of a JC2, the differences between secondary school and JC life, the typical timetable of a JC student, and some study and time management tips you need to settle in and better navigate JC life.

Sharing by Beatrice (H2 Geog, Econs, Lit, and H1 Math)

Sharing by Gwen (H2 Biology, Chemistry, Math, and H1 Econs)

Sharing by Shin (H2 Physics, Chemistry, Math, Econs)

Advice from Ms Saira, MOE's Education & Career Guidance Counsellor

Pay close attention to Ms. Saira, an MOE ECG Counsellor, as she shares tips on how you can select a subject combination based on your talents, interests and aspirations.

Students who wish to see our ECG Counsellor, Ms. Joys Lin, for personalised guidance on choosing their subject combinations, or for other ECG-related matters, may schedule an appointment using this link. 

MySkillsFuture

You can also browse through the MySkillsFuture website to understand more about the Singapore Education landscape and explore the Educational Institutions and courses.