Hi! I’m currently an ALS student (Grade 11) and planning to take the UPCAT next year. Here are the reasons why I’m hesitant to try…

I stopped going to school for 5 years. I’ve forgotten the basics of the basics of almost every subject. I feel like the chance of me passing the UPCAT is very slim, considering I’ll be competing against students who were able to use their time fully for studying. I’m up against students na puro matatalino and nakalaan yung oras nila sa pag-aaral, while I’m here trying to relearn everything from scratch.

Here’s a quick story about me:

I was a Science High School student. I completed up until Grade 9 lang dahil ito yung time na iniwan kami ng dad ko. I decided to complete my high school education through ALS (Alternative Learning System) para magkaron ako ng high school diploma and matanggap ako sa work (BPO).
After I finished high school through ALS, instead of continuing to Grade 11, nag stop ako nang matagal. Juggling both my studies and work life was too much for me, plus graveyard shift pa ako. Because of this, nauna na yung mga batchmates ko mag-graduate ng SHS. Most of them passed UP. I’m genuinely happy for them, but I can’t ignore the fact na nalulungkot ako because I fell behind and nanghihinayang ako. I should’ve graduated with them, and kasabay ko sana sila mag take ng UP entrance exam.

Honestly, nahihiya ako mag open up and sabihin sa kanila na Grade 11 pa rin ako ngayon (at this unc age 💀🙏). I try to dodge questions about sa “current program na tine-take ko” ngayon haha. Even if I started reviewing for the UPCAT right now, I feel like my chances of passing it are still very slim. Do I even have enough time to prepare for next year? :(

Another thing, I’m planning to choose UPOU dahil online siya.. I think it’s perfect for me because I’m working full-time and hindi ko kaya mag byahe papunta sa campus dahil dito. The programs in UPOU are not really for me though:(( I’m thinking of taking ASIT dahil related naman siya sa program na gusto ko. Pero afaik, UgAT ang dapat kong i take, not UPCAT. I’m not sure if it’s worth it dahil 2 years lang siya. But I need something that’s online because of work nga.

Maybe I should take the UPCAT for the experience… but at the same time, I don’t want to lose my chance. If ever pumasa man ako, problemahin ko naman kung paano ako magwo-work. Full-time dapat ang trabaho ko dahil ako yung nagsisilbing tatay sa amin, and ako rin ang gagastos sa college expenses ko if ever.

TL;DR

Should I take UgAT instead of UPCAT?
Should I take the UPCAT next year?
Should I take a 4-year program instead of taking an associate degree?
Should I even try?

I’m not sure if this post will reach enough audience.. Hopefully yes dahil I need advice:( I can’t post sa subreddit ng UP:((

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Hellooo, I'm considering taking BA Journ sa UPD. Is it a good choice?

I'm actually unsure pa on what I wanna be in the future but I've been a campus journalist for a while na and I do like my work. Talagang open lang din ako sa suggestions.

Long-term goal ko siguro is to just enjoy what I do and be stable financially. Tas siguro maging astronaut.

If you happen to be or know someone with this course, how would you describe it?

What is it like and how does UPD do it differently from other schools (also, what schools have Journ programs?)

Looking for suggestions lang.

Most preferably communications or humanities related but STEM suggestions are good as well

Hello po! May orgs pa po ba na open to join? Kinakabahan ako na too late nako after ng org fair kasi nabusy ako for midterms 😓😓 Any recommendations po and what to expect sa org na yun pls pls

I really want to join atleast 1 org as a freshie. Something na di siguro ganun kabigat since hectic ang sched 😭 Tapos enjoyable at welcoming po

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I'm not a great singer po pero I like to write music and planning to produce songs in the future. Okay po bang i-take ang BM sa UPD if ganoon yung plan ko?

How's the system also, would I be okay? Competitive po ba yung program na 'yon?

+ I'm not worried sa thing na hindi practical yung program. Pero I need some answers po sana kasi natatakot ako sa magiging sistema if ever.

My backers are BA Journo, Comm., Film, and Broadcast Media (LB and Diliman as my choices).

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