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Originally Posted by Unregistered
hi guys
recently matriculated into smu but most of my friends went into nus
just a question about how to convert smu grading system into the nus one? what's the nus equivalent of Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Cum Laude, etc. Thanks! |
There is no direct way of converting since
SMU uses a different grading system. The best estimate would therefore be by way of percentiles.
Currently, the top 10% at
SMU are Summas and so a Summa from
SMU = FCH at
NUS. The next 20% or so obtain a Magna, and this falls within those getting a Second Upper at
NUS. Another 40% or so obtain a Cum Laude, which also falls within those getting a Second Upper at
NUS.
The remaining 30% or so are awarded a Merit or High Merit which I suppose is equivalent to a Second Lower. Anything lower than a Merit (GPA 3.0/4.0) disqualifies the person from being admitted to the Bar.
The above is just a rough estimate, and may vary due to grade inflation/deflation. Another factor that some may consider is the relative standing of
SMU vs.
NUS.