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Came across this Singapore Education Pathways website recently and I think it is quite useful for parents. Most of the information is already available from MOE, but it is usually scattered across different websites, PDFs and forum discussions. This site puts things together in one place and makes it more relevant to your own child. You can enter your child’s PSLE score or current grades and see which secondary schools, poly courses, JCs or ITE courses may be realistic. I also like the feature that works backwards from a target course and shows the grades your child would need. The subject combination planner may also be helpful for Sec 2 students, since subject choices can affect future options. Of course, I would still verify important information with MOE or the school, as cut-off points can change every year. Some features are also paid. Overall, I see it as a useful planning tool for parents and children to discuss their options, rather than something that should make the final decision for them.

Came across this Singapore Education Pathways website recently and I think it is quite useful for parents. Most of the information is already available from MOE, but it is usually scattered across different websites, PDFs and forum discussions. This site puts things together in one place and makes it more relevant to your own child. You can enter your child’s PSLE score or current grades and see which secondary schools, poly courses, JCs or ITE courses may be realistic. I also like the feature that works backwards from a target course and shows the grades your child would need. The subject combination planner may also be helpful for Sec 2 students, since subject choices can affect future options. Of course, I would still verify important information with MOE or the school, as cut-off points can change every year. Some features are also paid. Overall, I see it as a useful planning tool for parents and children to discuss their options, rather than something that should make the final decision for them.

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Hi everyone,I am currently an IBDP1 (Year 11) student at ACS(I). I am looking to form a small group tuition (around 2–3 people) to study together and help save on tuition fees. Ideally, you should be from the same school and grade so that our curriculum and internal assessment timelines are perfectly aligned.Here are the specific subjects I am looking to focus on:Biology HL，Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (AA) HL，English LAL/Lit SL. If you are interested in joining forces to pull our grades up together, please PM (Private Message) me or comment below!Looking forward to hearing from you. Cheers!

@thebottomsupblog said: thebottomsupblog 28 Jan 2026, 15:42 Wondering if anyone here (either current student, or parent of one) can shed light about being a US international student right now, particularly in the Ivies or HYPSM (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and MIT)? For us on the outside looking in, it’s seemed a bit iffy for a while now, especially with recent ICE developments. There’s definitely more uncertainty now compared to a few years ago, and it’s not unreasonable to feel that way. Policies around international students (especially visa rules and work authorization) have been shifting, and headlines about ICE or political rhetoric can make things feel unstable. That said, for students already at top schools like HYPSM, the on-the-ground experience is still largely positive. Think strong institutional support, access to opportunities, and generally welcoming campus environments. The bigger concern tends to be longer-term planning (like OPT, H-1B pathways, or staying in the US after graduation), rather than day-to-day student life. From what I’ve seen working with students, the key is going in with eyes open: understand the immigration constraints, have backup plans (including options outside the US), and choose schools that actively support international students with advising and career placement. It’s not “iffy” to the point of avoiding the US altogether, but it’s definitely no longer a straightforward path, and families should weigh that carefully. If you’re exploring this more seriously and want tailored guidance, feel free to reach out at ivycollegeadvisors@gmail.com.

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