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Are you in KGS? I m pretty sure about their policy because my friend got the admission on these policies.hello i am only giving 9 subjects
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Top 10 A Level schools in Karachi
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and the atmosphere?
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Atmosphere isn't good, mainly students studying there are 'filthy' rich. But nevertheless, the faculty is 'amazing'.
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sure cause i am quite worried because of one of my really good friend!
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i really don't care for the demand as we have A*s so..but the atmosphere matters!!
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Ahan, your right, but not to forget the fact that most of the distinction holders in 'A levels' come from Karachi Grammar School.
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Aoa,
I disagree brother,
That does not define the quality of education the school provides,
It grants admission to only the most talented or should i say 'cream' students and they produce results mainly based on their naturally gifted abilities!
The school just has to brush them up!
The quality of a good school can be showcased if it turns a D, E or a U grader to an A grader
or turns an average B or C grader to a distinction acheiver!
I hope you understood what i tried to convey!
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Ahan, I totally agree with what you say but still, faculty is good, I must say.Aoa,
I disagree brother,
That does not define the quality of education the school provides,
It grants admission to only the most talented or should i say 'cream' students and they produce results mainly based on their naturally gifted abilities!
The school just has to brush them up!
The quality of a good school can be showcased if it turns a D, E or a U grader to an A grader
or turns an average B or C grader to a distinction acheiver!
I hope you understood what i tried to convey!
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Following is my ranking of top 4 A level schools in karachi in descending order:
1)Karachi Grammar school (best for people with principle subjects in natural sciences i.e Biology, Chemistry, Physics e.t.c)
-Pros:
i) Highest entry standards so you are basically in the company of best people (either intellectually or academically).
ii) Oldest school offering A level (add the benefits that come with experience, GOOGLE experience will ya!)
iii) Large campus.
iv) A chance to network with most richest and intelligent pupil in the city.
v)Prestige... enough said!
-Cons:
i) Deteriorating standards of teaching.
ii) Old aged faculty (not the best faculty in town but nevertheless experience)/private tuition
iii) Segregation between pupils into old grammarians (those who have also done their o levels from KGS) and new grammarians (common sense MAN!) so ... inferiority complex (If, i repeat If you are not one of those burger kids)
2) The Lyceums School (best for people in commerce group with principle subjects in Accounting, Economics, Business e.t.c)
-Pros:
i) 2nd Highest entry standards, takes into account academics as well as extra-curriculars of students when offering admissions (read: personality building)
ii)Best faculty in town (If you don't believe me take a look at their faculty section on their online website, they have graduates from London School of Economics, and other Ivy league institutes graduates/post graduates).
iii) Excellent Extra-curricular activities ( Dude! they are the only school in pakistan ranked by premier Model UN website, they have won the Lums business games for more than 3 years consecutively and many more)
iv)Network with people (you would be rich)
v)Prestige... enough said! (25 years in the field isn't a joke my friend)
-Cons:
i)Small campus (and overcrowded i should say)
ii)Science deprt not as strong as KGS's.
iii)Less distinction holders (in comparison to KGS) although that gap is shrinking every year (partly due to KGS's faculty crisis).
3) St. Patrick School (strong natural science department)
-Pros:
i)High entry standards (won't call it 3rd highest cause there is a massive gap in requirements between no.2 school & no .3 school) mostly 5+ As in O levels so an environment full of intelligent people!
ii) Decent and experienced faculty.
iii) Strong college counselling department/graduates have been admitted to numerous prestigious universities home and abroad.
iv) Nice campus.
v)Well respected in social gatherings (enough said!)
-Cons:
i)Quality of teaching is currently on a declining trend.
ii) Sorry to create stereotypes but majority of the population consist of 'maila gang' (read: desi boyz).
iii)Beware this is not the place for 'filthy' rich people so networking won't be much of an advantage in short-term (sorry boyz no free food).
iv)Private tuitions are generally accepted between the student population (if you know what i mean!)
4) Nixor college (currently a market challenger)
Note: Sharks might kill me for ranking them 4th but truth to be told they have yet to display a single characteristic of a school in number no 1 position.
-Pros:
i) High entry standard (although the mix of high academic achievers to low academic achievers is commendable)
ii) Socialise dude! (thats what you are here for)
iii) Very good faculty some of the best in town.
iv)Most popular amongst student circles in O' levels (regardless of academic standing)
v) Its popularity, academic and ECA standings are growing exponentially (free cheers for nixor sharks! )
-Cons:
i) Premature growth ( so add all the cons of it)
ii) Overhyped.
iii) Small campus.
iv) Lacks 'proper' academic focus.
v) Private tuitions banned ( some might call it an advantage but practically speaking there are people who genuinely need tuitions as an additional help. Moreover, nixor students do take tuitions; ever heard of the world 'hidden economy'?)
Thats it for today folks!
P.S: This is my first time writing such a lengthy comment so don't be a spoilsport commenting on my mistakes on a public forum ( OhHh that pain and embarrassment, kidding! i don't like it) just p.m that mistake(s) and i would edit it out. Cheers!
1)Karachi Grammar school (best for people with principle subjects in natural sciences i.e Biology, Chemistry, Physics e.t.c)
-Pros:
i) Highest entry standards so you are basically in the company of best people (either intellectually or academically).
ii) Oldest school offering A level (add the benefits that come with experience, GOOGLE experience will ya!)
iii) Large campus.
iv) A chance to network with most richest and intelligent pupil in the city.
v)Prestige... enough said!
-Cons:
i) Deteriorating standards of teaching.
ii) Old aged faculty (not the best faculty in town but nevertheless experience)/private tuition
iii) Segregation between pupils into old grammarians (those who have also done their o levels from KGS) and new grammarians (common sense MAN!) so ... inferiority complex (If, i repeat If you are not one of those burger kids)
2) The Lyceums School (best for people in commerce group with principle subjects in Accounting, Economics, Business e.t.c)
-Pros:
i) 2nd Highest entry standards, takes into account academics as well as extra-curriculars of students when offering admissions (read: personality building)
ii)Best faculty in town (If you don't believe me take a look at their faculty section on their online website, they have graduates from London School of Economics, and other Ivy league institutes graduates/post graduates).
iii) Excellent Extra-curricular activities ( Dude! they are the only school in pakistan ranked by premier Model UN website, they have won the Lums business games for more than 3 years consecutively and many more)
iv)Network with people (you would be rich
)v)Prestige... enough said! (25 years in the field isn't a joke my friend)
-Cons:
i)Small campus (and overcrowded i should say)
ii)Science deprt not as strong as KGS's.
iii)Less distinction holders (in comparison to KGS) although that gap is shrinking every year (partly due to KGS's faculty crisis).
3) St. Patrick School (strong natural science department)
-Pros:
i)High entry standards (won't call it 3rd highest cause there is a massive gap in requirements between no.2 school & no .3 school) mostly 5+ As in O levels so an environment full of intelligent people!
ii) Decent and experienced faculty.
iii) Strong college counselling department/graduates have been admitted to numerous prestigious universities home and abroad.
iv) Nice campus.
v)Well respected in social gatherings (enough said!)
-Cons:
i)Quality of teaching is currently on a declining trend.
ii) Sorry to create stereotypes but majority of the population consist of 'maila gang' (read: desi boyz).
iii)Beware this is not the place for 'filthy' rich people so networking won't be much of an advantage in short-term (sorry boyz no free food).
iv)Private tuitions are generally accepted between the student population (if you know what i mean!)
4) Nixor college (currently a market challenger)
Note: Sharks might kill me for ranking them 4th but truth to be told they have yet to display a single characteristic of a school in number no 1 position.
-Pros:
i) High entry standard (although the mix of high academic achievers to low academic achievers is commendable)
ii) Socialise dude! (thats what you are here for)
iii) Very good faculty some of the best in town.
iv)Most popular amongst student circles in O' levels (regardless of academic standing)
v) Its popularity, academic and ECA standings are growing exponentially (free cheers for nixor sharks! )
-Cons:
i) Premature growth ( so add all the cons of it)
ii) Overhyped.
iii) Small campus.
iv) Lacks 'proper' academic focus.
v) Private tuitions banned ( some might call it an advantage but practically speaking there are people who genuinely need tuitions as an additional help. Moreover, nixor students do take tuitions; ever heard of the world 'hidden economy'?)
Thats it for today folks!
P.S: This is my first time writing such a lengthy comment so don't be a spoilsport commenting on my mistakes on a public forum ( OhHh that pain and embarrassment, kidding! i don't like it) just p.m that mistake(s) and i would edit it out. Cheers!
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i know that! still i m worried
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What are the entry requirements for KGS?Following is my ranking of top 4 A level schools in karachi in descending order:
1)Karachi Grammar school (best for people with principle subjects in natural sciences i.e Biology, Chemistry, Physics e.t.c)
-Pros:
i) Highest entry standards so you are basically in the company of best people (either intellectually or academically).
ii) Oldest school offering A level (add the benefits that come with experience, GOOGLE experience will ya!)
iii) Large campus.
iv) A chance to network with most richest and intelligent pupil in the city.
v)Prestige... enough said!
-Cons:
i) Deteriorating standards of teaching.
ii) Old aged faculty (not the best faculty in town but nevertheless experience)/private tuition
iii) Segregation between pupils into old grammarians (those who have also done their o levels from KGS) and new grammarians (common sense MAN!) so ... inferiority complex (If, i repeat If you are not one of those burger kids)
2) The Lyceums School (best for people in commerce group with principle subjects in Accounting, Economics, Business e.t.c)
-Pros:
i) 2nd Highest entry standards, takes into account academics as well as extra-curriculars of students when offering admissions (read: personality building)
ii)Best faculty in town (If you don't believe me take a look at their faculty section on their online website, they have graduates from London School of Economics, and other Ivy league institutes graduates/post graduates).
iii) Excellent Extra-curricular activities ( Dude! they are the only school in pakistan ranked by premier Model UN website, they have won the Lums business games for more than 3 years consecutively and many more)
iv)Network with people (you would be rich
v)Prestige... enough said! (25 years in the field isn't a joke my friend)
-Cons:
i)Small campus (and overcrowded i should say)
ii)Science deprt not as strong as KGS's.
iii)Less distinction holders (in comparison to KGS) although that gap is shrinking every year (partly due to KGS's faculty crisis).
3) St. Patrick School (strong natural science department)
-Pros:
i)High entry standards (won't call it 3rd highest cause there is a massive gap in requirements between no.2 school & no .3 school) mostly 5+ As in O levels so an environment full of intelligent people!
ii) Decent and experienced faculty.
iii) Strong college counselling department/graduates have been admitted to numerous prestigious universities home and abroad.
iv) Nice campus.
v)Well respected in social gatherings (enough said!)
-Cons:
i)Quality of teaching is currently on a declining trend.
ii) Sorry to create stereotypes but majority of the population consist of 'maila gang' (read: desi boyz).
iii)Beware this is not the place for 'filthy' rich people so networking won't be much of an advantage in short-term (sorry boyz no free food).
iv)Private tuitions are generally accepted between the student population (if you know what i mean!)
4) Nixor college (currently a market challenger)
Note: Sharks might kill me for ranking them 4th but truth to be told they have yet to display a single characteristic of a school in number no 1 position.
-Pros:
i) High entry standard (although the mix of high academic achievers to low academic achievers is commendable)
ii) Socialise dude! (thats what you are here for)
iii) Very good faculty some of the best in town.
iv)Most popular amongst student circles in O' levels (regardless of academic standing)
v) Its popularity, academic and ECA standings are growing exponentially (free cheers for nixor sharks! )
-Cons:
i) Premature growth ( so add all the cons of it)
ii) Overhyped.
iii) Small campus.
iv) Lacks 'proper' academic focus.
v) Private tuitions banned ( some might call it an advantage but practically speaking there are people who genuinely need tuitions as an additional help. Moreover, nixor students do take tuitions; ever heard of the world 'hidden economy'?)
Thats it for today folks!
P.S: This is my first time writing such a lengthy comment so don't be a spoilsport commenting on my mistakes on a public forum ( OhHh that pain and embarrassment, kidding! i don't like it) just p.m that mistake(s) and i would edit it out. Cheers!
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7As in last session of examination and 1 more A from any other session. Although these are minimum requirements, one has to score 2+ A*s and 9 As(including A*s) in total to have a definate chance for admission.What are the entry requirements for KGS?
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and so is bss...
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Following is my ranking of top 4 A level schools in karachi in descending order:
1)Karachi Grammar school (best for people with principle subjects in natural sciences i.e Biology, Chemistry, Physics e.t.c)
-Pros:
i) Highest entry standards so you are basically in the company of best people (either intellectually or academically).
ii) Oldest school offering A level (add the benefits that come with experience, GOOGLE experience will ya!)
iii) Large campus.
iv) A chance to network with most richest and intelligent pupil in the city.
v)Prestige... enough said!
-Cons:
i) Deteriorating standards of teaching.
ii) Old aged faculty (not the best faculty in town but nevertheless experience)/private tuition
iii) Segregation between pupils into old grammarians (those who have also done their o levels from KGS) and new grammarians (common sense MAN!) so ... inferiority complex (If, i repeat If you are not one of those burger kids)
2) The Lyceums School (best for people in commerce group with principle subjects in Accounting, Economics, Business e.t.c)
-Pros:
i) 2nd Highest entry standards, takes into account academics as well as extra-curriculars of students when offering admissions (read: personality building)
ii)Best faculty in town (If you don't believe me take a look at their faculty section on their online website, they have graduates from London School of Economics, and other Ivy league institutes graduates/post graduates).
iii) Excellent Extra-curricular activities ( Dude! they are the only school in pakistan ranked by premier Model UN website, they have won the Lums business games for more than 3 years consecutively and many more)
iv)Network with people (you would be rich
v)Prestige... enough said! (25 years in the field isn't a joke my friend)
-Cons:
i)Small campus (and overcrowded i should say)
ii)Science deprt not as strong as KGS's.
iii)Less distinction holders (in comparison to KGS) although that gap is shrinking every year (partly due to KGS's faculty crisis).
3) St. Patrick School (strong natural science department)
-Pros:
i)High entry standards (won't call it 3rd highest cause there is a massive gap in requirements between no.2 school & no .3 school) mostly 5+ As in O levels so an environment full of intelligent people!
ii) Decent and experienced faculty.
iii) Strong college counselling department/graduates have been admitted to numerous prestigious universities home and abroad.
iv) Nice campus.
v)Well respected in social gatherings (enough said!)
-Cons:
i)Quality of teaching is currently on a declining trend.
ii) Sorry to create stereotypes but majority of the population consist of 'maila gang' (read: desi boyz).
iii)Beware this is not the place for 'filthy' rich people so networking won't be much of an advantage in short-term (sorry boyz no free food).
iv)Private tuitions are generally accepted between the student population (if you know what i mean!)
4) Nixor college (currently a market challenger)
Note: Sharks might kill me for ranking them 4th but truth to be told they have yet to display a single characteristic of a school in number no 1 position.
-Pros:
i) High entry standard (although the mix of high academic achievers to low academic achievers is commendable)
ii) Socialise dude! (thats what you are here for)
iii) Very good faculty some of the best in town.
iv)Most popular amongst student circles in O' levels (regardless of academic standing)
v) Its popularity, academic and ECA standings are growing exponentially (free cheers for nixor sharks! )
-Cons:
i) Premature growth ( so add all the cons of it)
ii) Overhyped.
iii) Small campus.
iv) Lacks 'proper' academic focus.
v) Private tuitions banned ( some might call it an advantage but practically speaking there are people who genuinely need tuitions as an additional help. Moreover, nixor students do take tuitions; ever heard of the world 'hidden economy'?)
Thats it for today folks!
P.S: This is my first time writing such a lengthy comment so don't be a spoilsport commenting on my mistakes on a public forum ( OhHh that pain and embarrassment, kidding! i don't like it) just p.m that mistake(s) and i would edit it out. Cheers!
place nixor a bit higher..btw Nixor is one college which is making some weak students into very well acheiving ones now..
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Nah! it's placed perfectly. Nixor admitted my friend Furqan who is worst in academics :/place nixor a bit higher..btw Nixor is one college which is making some weak students into very well acheiving ones now..
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Ahan but also in terms faculty and general ratings, I guess nixor is just ok.lol...they take in everyone but put in Finesse in all...
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Well, the best known teachers are in Lyceum, KGS and St.Pat's. However, some of the teachers from the mentioned school's work part time in nixor.in terms of faculty ?? in that case you gotta give them full points man!!