NUS SCIENCE(STATISTICS)

[Darkzi0n]

really? they are not allowed in fass/etc?

Anyway... i think atleast half of the ppl in a typical math mod will be FT.

 

[kingtrade]

really? they are not allowed in fass/etc?

Anyway... i think atleast half of the ppl in a typical math mod will be FT.

Only applies to PRCs nations who came to NUS through the sm2/sm3 program..

 

[ForTheWind]

Only applies to PRCs nations who came to NUS through the sm2/sm3 program..

oic. Yup that's the sm2/sm3 program and I tot it applies to other nations too.
The programme takes in 300 students every year.

 

[ForTheWind]

really? they are not allowed in fass/etc?

Anyway... i think atleast half of the ppl in a typical math mod will be FT.

half is an insane number you know? Like that how to get good grades when they are smarter/more hardworking/better foundation?

 

[Irenicis]

Paging for Frankiefool~

Anyway, year 1 going year 2 stats student here (assuming my application to certain major fail). not tht sure about job prospect, i opted for statistics cos i wan to be an actuarial (and NTU dun wan me) so i did not really research into other fields. but i think i read somwhere tht u can be an auditor. You can also venture into the banking and finance sector, but from wat i heard from frankiefool, it is not easy to get an internship there as they onli pick the best.

difficulty wise, it really depends on individual. if u are aiming for first class, hard work is definitely needed, as so far for me, all the core mod (mainly math for first year) have very stiff competition as nearly half of the students in the mod are PRC and their math is really zai.

and for university life and culture, it is somehow link to the previous point... unless u r really talented in math or ur hobby is reading math tht are way beyond A'lvl (i know atleast one guy who is like tht), a fulfilling university life and excellent grade generally does not co-exists

Hi!

Was wondering if you know if someone does Acturial Science, besides being an Actuary, what other sorts of career can he persue?

 

[Darkzi0n]

Hi!

Was wondering if you know if someone does Acturial Science, besides being an Actuary, what other sorts of career can he persue?

lol i tot u r goin econs? or smu? and no i dunno anyone who does actuarial science.. u can try asking in ntu forum.

half is an insane number you know? Like that how to get good grades when they are smarter/more hardworking/better foundation?

half including other nationality.. but PRC forms the majority of them... and better foundation/ more hardworking yes... but i dun think all of them are smarter (atleast i wish to think it so).

 

[ForTheWind]

lol i tot u r goin econs? or smu? and no i dunno anyone who does actuarial science.. u can try asking in ntu forum.



half including other nationality.. but PRC forms the majority of them... and better foundation/ more hardworking yes... but i dun think all of them are smarter (atleast i wish to think it so).

hopefully i can survive when i go there.

 

[Irenicis]

lol i tot u r goin econs? or smu? and no i dunno anyone who does actuarial science.. u can try asking in ntu forum..

yea, just thinking of 2nd major in acturial science...

 

[ForTheWind]

Sigh I feel damn sad coz me myself also FT(non-scholar) but I've been studying in SG since sec 1.
I feel pretty much like a average Singaporean here but it's saddening to know there are smarter FTs in the course.

 

[Raichu29125]

Entry to QF is merit-based, even though the qualifying requirement is 3.50. But to be honest, I hardly see people entering QF with CAP below 4.5.

Which means to say, if your CAP is below 4.5 and you manage to get into QF, probably you'll have a high passion and that the interviewers are impressed enough.

... and don't worry much about the interviews, that's the tip from me. As long as you've the interest in the Finance industry, it'll show.

 

[Darkzi0n]

Entry to QF is merit-based, even though the qualifying requirement is 3.50. But to be honest, I hardly see people entering QF with CAP below 4.5.

Which means to say, if your CAP is below 4.5 and you manage to get into QF, probably you'll have a high passion and that the interviewers are impressed enough.

... and don't worry much about the interviews, that's the tip from me. As long as you've the interest in the Finance industry, it'll show.

Thanks for the advice... but im not very good at toking anyway, i have been having some second tots recently... altho im highly interested in finance and investing all those kind of stuff, but im putting myself at a disadvantage (if i manage to get in) bcos my math is weak and all the projects from FIN is very daunting to me due to my personality... so i will probably see how i do for MA2108 first before submitting my application. anyway, in ur opinion, wat do u think of ma2108 compared to other core ma module?

 

[Raichu29125]

Thanks for the advice... but im not very good at toking anyway, i have been having some second tots recently... altho im highly interested in finance and investing all those kind of stuff, but im putting myself at a disadvantage (if i manage to get in) bcos my math is weak and all the projects from FIN is very daunting to me due to my personality... so i will probably see how i do for MA2108 first before submitting my application. anyway, in ur opinion, wat do u think of ma2108 compared to other core ma module?

I must say, among all Level 2000 MA modules, I've enjoyed MA2108 the most (not including MA2216 here because that's ST2131, a Stat module in my opinion, haha!). Not sure if it translates to results though, keeping my fingers crossed next Monday.

QF is more about what you'll need to learn within the tight 160 MC requirements (Yes! You'll soon realise that 160 MCs isn't enough for you!). I would say in the industry, Numerical Analysis is quite important there, but the fact in NUS is, that they've quite sucky lecturers dealing with that field. Good researchers yes, but just don't know how to pass down their knowledge to the students.

I hardly come to HWZ forums that often (as you can see my join date vs post count), but I'll just try come by this topic. Alternatively, just PM me .

 

[Darkzi0n]

lol i think i no need to worry about QF liao, screwed up this sem..

 

[Raichu29125]

lol i think i no need to worry about QF liao, screwed up this sem..

Just apply. Because this year they've time to interview tons of people

 

[strawberrygirl]

Hi! Im actually going fos stats in just 2 weeks! Im feeling very nervous about modules bidding and the new environment, can anyone please help?!

 

[Darkzi0n]

Hi! Im actually going fos stats in just 2 weeks! Im feeling very nervous about modules bidding and the new environment, can anyone please help?!

if u r a guy:

go for o-week

if u r a gal:

i would like to help, wat thing are u not sure about

 

[Jiaw3i]

if u r a guy:

go for o-week

if u r a gal:

i would like to help, wat thing are u not sure about

 

[strawberrygirl]

if u r a guy:

go for o-week

if u r a gal:


i would like to help, wat thing are u not sure about

Im a girl! i tried to apply for sow but doubt I'll got in since it's rather packed! i need help regarding bidding! are the core modules preallocated or i have to bid? and do you have any easy gem or ss modules to recommend me to take?? Haha. and i heard that stats is really competitive?!

 

[Rusty89]

Hey guys, been reading this forum for quite some time but only created an account for myself recently. Hope that i can contribute and make more friends.i should be the same batch as darkzion but my CAP is way sucky, especially MA2108 which is a proving killer. i once have much plans about QF/ minor in financial maths like u guys but as reality sets in, think i should just be contented getting through uni life ba.

Anyway strawberrygirl, u can always find guide about the bidding CORS online. dont be too worried even if u cant get in the SOW, the CORS is rather user friendly. If not we can always answer your queries over this forum. And for stats, there's no pre-allocated modules which can be quite a pain and taxing on P account points. And so we have to bid for all our modules every sem. For recommended modules, i would say EC1301 since most ppl started off with that if u have econs background and the exam is all MCQ. But just have to take note that the bell curve is rather steep.

 

[strawberrygirl]

Hey guys, been reading this forum for quite some time but only created an account for myself recently. Hope that i can contribute and make more friends.i should be the same batch as darkzion but my CAP is way sucky, especially MA2108 which is a proving killer. i once have much plans about QF/ minor in financial maths like u guys but as reality sets in, think i should just be contented getting through uni life ba.

Anyway strawberrygirl, u can always find guide about the bidding CORS online. dont be too worried even if u cant get in the SOW, the CORS is rather user friendly. If not we can always answer your queries over this forum. And for stats, there's no pre-allocated modules which can be quite a pain and taxing on P account points. And so we have to bid for all our modules every sem. For recommended modules, i would say EC1301 since most ppl started off with that if u have econs background and the exam is all MCQ. But just have to take note that the bell curve is rather steep.

Steep bell curve meaning? actually i have been through cors talks by prof and the cors slides on the web, but i still feel that i know nothing about it.. would like to know if for each round, how many times can you bid? if its more than once, then won't your bid get beaten as the day goes by? ec1301 as gem is it?