2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[Rocky25]

Gabby:

Rocky25:

Hi there.

I'm a P6 student from MGS. I got my results today and I scored 252. I was wondering if I could get any advice on which school I should go. Should I go to Cedar Girl's for IP in Sec 1 leading to A levels or should I just stay in MGS (affiliated : 220) and wait for the IP in Sec 3 leading to IBDP? And any advice for the other 4 options?
Thanks ,
Rocky25

Personally would advise staying in MGS. Good proven record. Think Cedar is overrated.

Thanks

[MandyMummy]

Edureach:

On the subject of 3rd lang...


Take only if yr kids can manage it. Priority shld be on core subjects and HMT. By clearing HMT at O-level, a student saves approx 3-4 hrs a wk at yr5/jc1 which can be used for revision.

True, very very few students take it at A level. Most dropped along the way.

[MandyMummy]

OrangeJuice:

MandyMummy:

[quote=\"ksi\"]

MOE policy from NJC's slides:
Mother Tongue
\t(Those who sat for HMT at ‘O’ level and obtained a minimum grade of D7 for the subject can choose not to take MTL at H1 level in JC).

Ya, try to clear HMT at 'O' levels, if not still must go for 3-4 lessons per week in year 5.

thank you thank you !
In other words, make sense to do HMT in Sec school lah rite?[/quote]Ya, definitely for IP schools because that's the only exam they take in year 4. But for O level schools, still need to take 7-9 subjects to get good L1R5 score for JC admission. So, must consider whether time needed to study HMT will compromise the other subjects or not.

[ngbrdad]

For_Pr 2010:

Hi ngbrdad,

check your pm

ngbrdad:

[quote=\"hexagon\"]Hi ngbrdad,

RI is having a consultation session today till 5pm. You can go down and have a chat with them. Their PSLE supplementary intake (appeal phase) is open from yesterday till 22 dec. You can apply online. I was advised not to put RI as first choice (son aggregate = 254) cos their COP has been between 259-262. Better to apply to other schools first while waiting for appeal result which they will sent out before Christmas. Not putting RI as first choice will not reduce your appeal chances because the schools will not know your choices, info only privy to MOE (unless the schools you appeal to specifically ask for your choices).

Not sure about the appeal process for the other schools like NUSH. Sorry, cant help you there.

Thanks.
Probably cannot go down today as need to work.
So can just appeal/apply online ?

[/quote] :thankyou:

[3satay]

Hi! I need some advice. My ds got 257+2. What are his chances of getting into HCI? I am undecided between NJC and RV as 2nd choice. Is it tough at HCI eg. long hours? Thanks.

[PrincessAbby]

I scored 257+3(HCL). These are the schools I would like to enter(Not in any order):NJC, DHS, Cedar and River Valley. Could anyone from NJC, DHS or River Valley give me some information on the special programmes there? Thanks! :thankyou: I'm in a total dilemma over which school to go to. :?:

[happiest]

dear all,


My son scored 239. will he stand a chance if we appealed ( i understand their COP is 241)?

[phankao]

Edureach:

ngbrdad:

[quote=\"Edureach\"]

My opinion, is easier taking SL CL IB vs A-Level H1 CL. O-level HCL is the toughest amongst these three.

Do IB students take O level CL or HCL ?

Those on IP don't take O-level HCL unlike A-level students. They hve the option to take CL at HL or SL depending on their aptitude.[/quote]Most in ACSI IP (that is, headed for IB in yr 5/6), do their HMT in Yr 4. My fren's son did that this yr. And they have a looooooong holiday from Nov to end Jan before they start on Yr 5!!!

I think the other IP schools start as usual in the 2nd week of Jan, right?

[ngbrdad]

phankao:

Most in ACSI IP (that is, headed for IB in yr 5/6), do their HMT in Yr 4. My fren's son did that this yr. And they have a looooooong holiday from Nov to end Jan before they start on Yr 5!!!

I think the other IP schools start as usual in the 2nd week of Jan, right?

Just saw on the ACS thread that if a students clear HCL at year 4, he needs to take another 2nd language (not Chinese) for year 5 and 6.

[MandyMummy]

phankao:

Edureach:

[quote=\"ngbrdad\"]
Do IB students take O level CL or HCL ?

Those on IP don't take O-level HCL unlike A-level students. They hve the option to take CL at HL or SL depending on their aptitude.

Most in ACSI IP (that is, headed for IB in yr 5/6), do their HMT in Yr 4. My fren's son did that this yr. And they have a looooooong holiday from Nov to end Jan before they start on Yr 5!!!

I think the other IP schools start as usual in the 2nd week of Jan, right?[/quote]I know the Raffles schools start in the 2nd week of Jan. But formal lessons after O level students admitted.