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COMPASS C2 degree verification edges: awarding body vs campus
Companion to COMPASS — C2 qualification edges when overseas campuses, joint degrees, professional diplomas, and attestation packs collide with MOM’s top-tier list and SAT outcomes.
Parent map: COMPASS explained. This companion is the C2 qualifications edge depth — where Reddit treats brand names as 20-point locks.
Brand ≠ awarding body
C2 scores degree-equivalent credibility against MOM’s published bands (top-tier list vs other recognised degree-equivalent vs none). The awarding body printed on the certificate matters more than the campus brand on LinkedIn.
| Folklore | Safer reading |
|---|---|
| “Same university brand overseas = 20 points” | Only if the awarding body matches the live top-tier list — campus speculation is risky |
| “Professional diploma equals degree points” | Many diplomas score 0 C2 — verify before resigning |
| “HR can fix C2 after IPA query” | Fix the pack before filing; queries delay clocks |
| “SAT green means C2 is locked forever” | SAT is a planning tool — MOM can still reassess documents |
Verification checklist
- Read the certificate’s awarding body line — not the marketing campus name.
- Cross-check against MOM’s live top-tier / recognised lists via employer SAT.
- Prepare attestation / translation early if the document is not English.
- If C2 is weak, rebuild points from C1 fixed salary or firm attributes — C1 packaging.
- Do not resign on “my uni is famous” folklore.
Decision rule
Score C2 on the awarding body MOM can verify — campus brand folklore is not a 20-point guarantee.
Sources & citations
Admin and policy details change. Prefer the official page when making decisions; we cite primary sources for Singapore government and statutory guidance.
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