2021 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2009)

[Checkng]

AL6 is about 262 and above While AL 5 is about 268 and above if converted to the old method.


Based on 2020… RGS and RI cut off is about 260 to 261. This means that those got AL6 might need to ballot though the chances should be high.

[jesshlh]

Hi mummies,


My DS scored AL7 (M), HCI as first choice, follows by NJC, Victoria IP, Cath High.
My question here, is it too risky to put hci and njc as first and second choices here ? Since their cop range 4-7?
Given that this cohort has many elite kids according to the distribution poll. Please enlighten me ! TIA

[Thinker]

May I know for application to non SAP sch, is AL7P better than AL7? HCL score considered?

[Papalovesgirl]

jesshlh\" post_id=\"2047826\" time=\"1637746034\" user_id=\"109070:

Hi mummies,

My DS scored AL7 (M), HCI as first choice, follows by NJC, Victoria IP, Cath High.
My question here, is it too risky to put hci and njc as first and second choices here ? Since their cop range 4-7?
Given that this cohort has many elite kids according to the distribution poll. Please enlighten me ! TIA

If I were in your position, I wouldn't put HCI first choice as the odds are low and not worth wasting the benefit of placing as first priority. AL7 was the indicative COP was NJC last year, so with citizenship and first choice, even with ballot the odds are good. VS (IP) seems a reasonable safety net though Cat High, being a SAP where the HCL makes a difference, might be safer.

As for the distribution poll, I believe it is skewed since it is updated and monitored by parents who take a keener interest in their children's education and therefore, all else being equal, likelier to have better results.

[kylene]

Checkng\" post_id=\"2047825\" time=\"1637746033\" user_id=\"194771:

AL6 is about 262 and above While AL 5 is about 268 and above if converted to the old method.

Based on 2020.. RGS and RI cut off is about 260 to 261. This means that those got AL6 might need to ballot though the chances should be high.

The ESIS last year was 261 , and it’s AL5 this year . So I think AL 6 is probably not 262

[zac's mum]

Thinker\" post_id=\"2047831\" time=\"1637746884\" user_id=\"4205:

May I know for application to non SAP sch, is AL7P better than AL7? HCL score considered?

HCL scores are not (and never have been) considered in applications to non-SAP schools.

So your 7P (or 7M or 7D) is the same as 7 in a non-SAP school.

[blur_mum]

AL 5 is EEIS cut off means AL 6 will likely need to ballot for the last seat based on the criteria if there is a tie.

[blur_mum]

AL 5 is EEIS cut off means AL 6 will likely need to ballot for the last seat based on the criteria if there is a tie.

[Judyshim01]

Thinker\" post_id=\"2047831\" time=\"1637746884\" user_id=\"4205:

May I know for application to non SAP sch, is AL7P better than AL7? HCL score considered?

For non SAP school, HCL score is not considered.

[Tookies]

jesshlh\" post_id=\"2047826\" time=\"1637746034\" user_id=\"109070:

Hi mummies,

My DS scored AL7 (M), HCI as first choice, follows by NJC, Victoria IP, Cath High.
My question here, is it too risky to put hci and njc as first and second choices here ? Since their cop range 4-7?
Given that this cohort has many elite kids according to the distribution poll. Please enlighten me ! TIA

My personal view is, you can try HCI if that’s your DS’s dream school. You just need to make sure your 2nd or 3rd choice is your safety net. You might want to consider Dunman High in one of the choices since your DS has HCL.