2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[Augmum]

btw, the +3 marks for HCl can only be used for selecting a SAP school…

dont think it has much impact in appealing, unless u appeal under special academic, relating to HCL

[szac]

Augmum:

szac:

Hi! I need advise for this: my boy get 181 for his PSLE result and I intended to select Commonwealth Sec with their take in marks of 184. I know I need to do an appeal but before I do so can I know will the system select my boy first if he select Commonwealth as his 1st choice(even his marks is 181) to a child that score 186 but select Commonwealth as his 2nd choice.


And for appeal does 3 marks has a higher chance?
Can someone advise?

this Q has been asked many times before, probably u miss it here.....
the system will rank on merit,
meaning the system will allocate a place for whoever agg score higher than yr boy first,
before coming to yr boy's turn, regardless of he putting it as 1 st choice or not....

Thanks Augmum! Thank you very much for answering my queries. Actually my 2nd question is will 3marks have a higher chance in appealing? not about HCL... anyway thank you!

[TheHamsterLover]

Edureach:

joe0599:

My DS has 257+2 and we intend to put following choices:


1)HCI
2) NJC
3) VS IP
4) DHS
5) ACSI
6) VS O level

We live around Kallang.

Any comments from all?

Unlikely to get into HCI, so drop it. If u are prepared to travel place NJC as top choice follow by VS IP and DHS. If distance is a consideration, move VS iP to top follow by DHS.

I think u shld just put HCI as 1st choice if u really want that sch. After all, HCI's last yr COP was 257 and it's a sap sch so u can also use your 2 hcl pts which means your DS's score will be 259 so there's still quite a high chance to get into HCI. Good luck !!!

[ngbrdad]

Blur Dad:

Thank you very much

Thought DS would rub shoulder with those MIW and might be good friend with few of those future leaders in Singapore.

In his future school, not bad also lah. Able to be friends with those rich and mighty. He was happy to see half of his friends in the same sec school and sad to see the other half went to the Bishan.

When my DS was in Pri 4. I told him there are only 2 schools that he should go for this secondary education. RI or HCI. The rest of the schools are “secondary” school. Take a look at those scholars. Either PSC, A* or President scholars, how many come from HCI and RI? Almost 80% - 90%. Most of them go to top uni in US or UK. I ask him should aim high and not just happy to enter local uni and work in the “middle management” level in the future and be happy. Just like a football player, do you think he wants to join Tampanes Rover to compete in Singapore ledge cup or join Man U. or Leverpool to compete in EPL. However, now I think I have to change my view and his.

He always want to be a lawyer, I understand that in local uni, more then 50% of the cohort of law faculty come from RJC (ex RI or RGS), is it true? Those not from the Raffles’ family will be ostracized. Is it true? What is the chances for an IB student to read laws in NUS? What is the percentage of the whole cohort come form IB?

Thank you

not sure about law but it seems that 25 of the last ib cohort made it to NUS medicine.

[2ppaamm]

Dnls_mum:

Blur Dad:

[quote=\"Pen88n\"]
Blur dad,
I really glad for you and your DS that you have finally found closure to your sec sch dilemma.

I'm sure your DS will shine in ACSI with your encouragement and guidance and maybe 6 years down the road, you will be sharing with us in KSP that your joy of your DS being one of the top in his ACSI cohort. Sincerely wishing your DS all the best. :celebrate:

Thank you very much

Thought DS would rub shoulder with those MIW and might be good friend with few of those future leaders in Singapore.

In his future school, not bad also lah. Able to be friends with those rich and mighty. He was happy to see half of his friends in the same sec school and sad to see the other half went to the Bishan.

When my DS was in Pri 4. I told him there are only 2 schools that he should go for this secondary education. RI or HCI. The rest of the schools are “secondary” school. Take a look at those scholars. Either PSC, A* or President scholars, how many come from HCI and RI? Almost 80% - 90%. Most of them go to top uni in US or UK. I ask him should aim high and not just happy to enter local uni and work in the “middle management” level in the future and be happy. Just like a football player, do you think he wants to join Tampanes Rover to compete in Singapore ledge cup or join Man U. or Leverpool to compete in EPL. However, now I think I have to change my view and his.

He always want to be a lawyer, I understand that in local uni, more then 50% of the cohort of law faculty come from RJC (ex RI or RGS), is it true? Those not from the Raffles’ family will be ostracized. Is it true? What is the chances for an IB student to read laws in NUS? What is the percentage of the whole cohort come form IB?

Thank you

it is not difficult to get to an overseas Uni. Have decent results and have money can already. It is difficult to get a scholarship to go to an overseas Uni.
.[/quote]True and not true. To get into a foreign uni is not difficult for most subjects, but not easy for medicine, dentistry, and physiotherapy. Law is relatively easy, but difficult if you want to get it recognized in Singapore. Perhaps not as competitive as local uni, but not easy at all!

To get a scholarship, it is not easy at all. It is easier to get a scholarship in Singapore than overseas. Also depends on the country you go to, and the subject you are opting.

[Zann]

ngbrdad:

I guess parents are required to be at the school for the first day. Subsequently no need right ?

So ngbrdad, in your case you still can submit appeal to RI right ? Have you done so?If so, will there be anything like interview etc that your ds need to go?

[2ppaamm]

ngbrdad:

Help me to decide should i let ds take msp as 3rd language or nothing at all ? Is it much easier compared to malay as a second language ? If i leave it to him he will surely choose not to.

Given my experience, I'd say spend the time doing something he likes or just sleep. Pick up the language at double to pace in future outside if he has interest, with no stress and with lots of fun. Or take it in the university for elective credits which is what my children did.

[ngbrdad]

Zann:

ngbrdad:

I guess parents are required to be at the school for the first day. Subsequently no need right ?

So ngbrdad, in your case you still can submit appeal to RI right ? Have you done so?If so, will there be anything like interview etc that your ds need to go?

Closing date is 22 dec for appeal
They will make decision on 28 dec
Dont know when will the decision be known

[Nebbermind]

Augmum:

this Q has been asked many times before, probably u miss it here.....

the system will rank on merit,
meaning the system will allocate a place for whoever agg score higher than yr boy first,
before coming to yr boy's turn, regardless of he putting it as 1 st choice or not....

Think many people still very uncertain abt the S1 and still asking about their chance.

Shouldn't one just put in his/her dream school and let the system decide?

[szac]

Nebbermind:

Augmum:

this Q has been asked many times before, probably u miss it here.....

the system will rank on merit,
meaning the system will allocate a place for whoever agg score higher than yr boy first,
before coming to yr boy's turn, regardless of he putting it as 1 st choice or not....

Think many people still very uncertain abt the S1 and still asking about their chance.

Shouldn't one just put in his/her dream school and let the system decide?

Hi! We will definitely put our 1st choice our dream school but we are behind marks just want to know whether any chance or not...we are 3 marks behind...I do hope there is a chance.