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Prioritise Subjects That Keep University Doors Open

Think flexibility first. Specialisation can come later.

At 17, it's completely normal not to know exactly what you want to study in university. That's why your subject combination should protect your future options, not narrow them prematurely.

One of the most flexible combinations is PCME (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics) because it satisfies requirements across multiple pathways:

Science subjects often act as gatekeepers to specific degrees. Economics, on the other hand, is a multiplier subject — recognised across faculties and valued for its analytical depth.

Choose Subjects That Keep You Interested

Sustained effort beats short bursts of enthusiasm.

JC is not about last-minute mugging. It is a two-year marathon. If you dislike a subject, no amount of discipline will fully compensate for that drain on motivation.

Ask yourself honestly:

• Do I enjoy thinking, analysing, and connecting ideas?
• Do I prefer subjects with logic and structure, rather than pure memorisation?
• Am I curious about real-world issues, policies, markets, and decision-making?

Subjects like Economics often resonate with students because they sit at the intersection of real-world relevance, structured analysis, and clear evaluation frameworks.

When you're interested, consistency becomes easier. Consistency is what produces top grades.

Play to Your Strengths — Grades Matter More Than Subject Prestige

Universities look at results first, subject labels second.

In Singapore university admissions, your A Level rank points matter more than how impressive your subjects sound. Choose subjects that align with how you naturally think and learn.

One key advantage of Economics is that it is highly scalable: you don't need O Level Economics to do well, answers follow clear frameworks, and improvement is systematic.

Choose subjects where your effort has the highest return on investment.

Balance Your Workload — Don't Make JC Harder Than It Needs to Be

A smart combination manages energy, not just difficulty.

Not all subjects are demanding in the same way — some require heavy memorisation, others demand sustained logical thinking, some are content-heavy, others skill-heavy.

A well-balanced subject combination usually includes:

Economics works particularly well as a bridge subject — it combines logical reasoning like Math with essay skills like GP.

JC is tough enough. Your subject combination should support you, not exhaust you.