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Do you need to study a lot for the JC?
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But wouldn't an A be nice?
Suppose but it's only the JC. As long as you pass or get a C really, you can stay in higher level for LC. That doesn't mean I'm not going to study though, but mainly for Irish English and maths because im dropping the others for LC anyway and i just did the mocks and i probably got an A on history without even studying and a B on most other subjects0 -
Your definition of easy must be a little off then! Are you one of those people who never opts for any anestethic?Well I find it easy enough
Pay attention in class and do HW and you should get C's and B's even without studying. Im in all higher level subjects
That may be true for you or I, but not for most people, and its an attitude that will easlily lead to a wild D appearing in September.Suppose but it's only the JC. As long as you pass or get a C really, you can stay in higher level for LC. That doesn't mean I'm not going to study though, but mainly for Irish English and maths because im dropping the others for LC anyway and i just did the mocks and i probably got an A on history without even studying and a B on most other subjects
You won't entirely drop the others, chances are you'll be doing some bits of business/science, and by the sounds of it History! And whatever language you do too
It's the JC, sure, but it'd be nice to have two or three A's on your CV, and no D's, no?0 -
AtomicKoala wrote: »Your definition of easy must be a little off then! Are you one of those people who never opts for any anestethic?
That may be true for you or I, but not for most people, and its an attitude that will easlily lead to a wild D appearing in September.
You won't entirely drop the others, chances are you'll be doing some bits of business/science, and by the sounds of it History! And whatever language you do too
It's the JC, sure, but it'd be nice to have two or three A's on your CV, and no D's, no?
JC doesnt go on your CV does it? And Don't think ill be doing history its an effort and I dont like it that much. Dropping french too, you dont need it for nearly all courses now. (88% of all courses in Ireland)0 -
JC doesnt go on your CV does it? And Don't think ill be doing history its an effort and I dont like it that much. Dropping french too, you dont need it for nearly all courses now. (88% of all courses in Ireland)
JC certainly does go on your CV! Of course, its superceded by your LC results, but you'll be needing a decent CV to get summer jobs and work experience placements in the mean time!
If you are as good at history as you've indicated, it's not much effort, just lots of writing /top of class. Still, dont do it if you dont like.
Dropping French is not a good idea at all! It's great to have a language, and I always here regrets from people who didn't do one. Again, you're smart, you're able for it. And what about those 12% of courses?
OMG, discussing LC plans in a "how much study" thread Oh dear!
Anyway, I did my JC last year, regret not studying enough, but then again it isn't the end of the world. Just have some ambition!0 -
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AtomicKoala wrote: »JC certainly does go on your CV! Of course, its superceded by your LC results, but you'll be needing a decent CV to get summer jobs and work experience placements in the mean time!
If you are as good at history as you've indicated, it's not much effort, just lots of writing /top of class. Still, dont do it if you dont like.
Dropping French is not a good idea at all! It's great to have a language, and I always here regrets from people who didn't do one. Again, you're smart, you're able for it. And what about those 12% of courses?
OMG, discussing LC plans in a "how much study" thread Oh dear!
Anyway, I did my JC last year, regret not studying enough, but then again it isn't the end of the world. Just have some ambition!
Heres all the courses that require a 3rd lang.
http://www.qualifax.ie/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=26
Nothing im interested in really, but ill think about it because i dont know what else to pick0 -
Lads, not being a mod here because you can have your own opinions, but I think the Junior Cert is well worth putting a bit of work into if you want to, and if you want to do really well, just ignore everyone that's telling you not to do a tap because it doesn't count for anything. I got better Junior Cert results than average and honestly, the feeling of looking at my results sheet was one of the best of my life. When I feel a bit down I still think of it, it's my proudest achievement to date.
It's actually proving to be quite motivational in terms of the LC too, I really want to feel like that again...
I'm sure there'll be some threads in the future about the importance of the JC other than a lovely ego boost, and I can tell you it doesn't count for 'nothing'. Your levels for Leaving Cert will be all for people that want to stay in Ireland for college (and you may need it for looking for part-time jobs), but if you feel you want to go abroad, UCAS (system for college applications in the UK, like the CAO is here) takes Junior Cert results into account.
For example, I was looking at a course in Queen's University Belfast a while ago:
'Grade A in Junior Cert Science acceptable in lieu of Ordinary Level Physics. Performance in Junior Cert important.'
I don't do Physics, so I'm glad that I got an A in JC Science, as that door remains open to me.
Similar story with the University of Edinburgh, probably my top choice if I was to choose to go down that route...
'Irish Junior Certificate, B in Mathematics, Science and English.'
Pretty glad I got A's in those subjects too, the more doors the merrier!
I'm going on a bit but really lads, if you want to do well, try, it'll be worth it in the end if you're anything like me. 0 -
Lads, not being a mod here because you can have your own opinions, but I think the Junior Cert is well worth putting a bit of work into if you want to, and if you want to do really well, just ignore everyone that's telling you not to do a tap because it doesn't count for anything. I got better Junior Cert results than average and honestly, the feeling of looking at my results sheet was one of the best of my life. When I feel a bit down I still think of it, it's my proudest achievement to date. It's actually proving to be quite motivational in terms of the LC too, I really want to feel like that again...
I'm sure there'll be some threads in the future about the importance of the JC other than a lovely ego boost, and I can tell you it doesn't count for 'nothing'. Your levels for Leaving Cert will be all for people that want to stay in Ireland for college (and you may need it for looking for part-time jobs), but if you feel you want to go abroad, UCAS (system for college applications in the UK, like the CAO is here) takes Junior Cert results into account.
For example, I was looking at a course in Queen's University Belfast a while ago:
'Grade A in Junior Cert Science acceptable in lieu of Ordinary Level Physics. Performance in Junior Cert important.'
I don't do Physics, so I'm glad that I got an A in JC Science, as that door remains open to me.
Similar story with the University of Edinburgh, probably my top choice if I was to choose to go down that route...
'Irish Junior Certificate, B in Mathematics, Science and English.'
Pretty glad I got A's in those subjects too, the more doors the merrier!
I'm going on a bit but really lads, if you want to do well, try, it'll be worth it in the end if you're anything like me.
Thanks for that 0
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