kiasuest2:

semaj:

[quote=\"kiasuest2\"]
I agree with meow_ as I don't think that \"RJC is top by a mile\" in every department; both HCI and RI has her strengths and weaknesses. It is better to match her interests with the strengths of the secondary school (and the JC eventually).

Have you actually seen the A level results? Just to fill you in. RJC had 362 students with perfect 80 points for entry to Uni. That is out of a cohort of 1285. (28.2%). Hwa Chong had 212 out of 1104 perfect scores (19.2%)

should NOT be basing your assessment on just ONE year's results; I can pick a different year where HCI outperforms RI, no? For the sake of discussion, do you know which JC produces more President's Scholars?

My point really is to take care to match your child's interests to the strengths of the school/JC and to also consider the other aspects; under the proper environment, the child will thrive. I wouldn't use the fact that one is better than the other (on results alone) as the basis.[/quote]Hey kiasuest2, I agree that Hwa Chong has the most number of President scholars over the years. But that is because they have a longer history compared to RJC. Anyway, Hwa Chong had 1 President Scholar last year vs RJC's 2 (or was it 3)and none this year vs RJC's one.

meow_:

semaj:

[quote=\"meow_\"]
On the flipside, HC produced more PSC scholars than RJ. It really depends on the individual, and I agree with kiasuest2 that it's better to match your child's interests with the strengths of the secondary school or she won't be happy no matter how good the school is.

Hey meow, you mean that Hwa Chong produced more PSC scholars than RJC THIS YEAR? or in the past? I agree that in the past, Hwa Chong is top but in recent years, I find that RJC's A levels far better than Hwea Chong. I think that is because with the IP programme, many good students from RI, RGS , Dunman High now don't go to Hwa Chong but go to RJC and stay in Dunman High. So Hwa Chong has lost a lot of top students.

I think it's for the year 2009, not too sure, you can check the HC website maybe? That's true. Anyway, no matter which school, it's not impossible to succeed if you really want to. It's not as if HC is lagging terribly behind RJ, in any case; they're nearly on par! If your daughter's not happy in NY she can always transfer to RJ in Year 5.[/quote]Ok Meow! at least I know that you got your info from Hwa Chong's website and only for 2009. Well whatever. Just thought I'd share the facts that I found out.

semaj:

meow_:

[quote=\"semaj\"]
Have you actually seen the A level results? Just to fill you in. RJC had 362 students with perfect 80 points for entry to Uni. That is out of a cohort of 1285. (28.2%). Hwa Chong had 212 out of 1104 perfect scores (19.2%)

On the flipside, HC produced more PSC scholars than RJ. It really depends on the individual, and I agree with kiasuest2 that it's better to match your child's interests with the strengths of the secondary school or she won't be happy no matter how good the school is.

Hey meow, you mean that Hwa Chong produced more PSC scholars than RJC THIS YEAR? or in the past? I agree that in the past, Hwa Chong is top but in recent years, I find that RJC's A levels far better than Hwea Chong. I think that is because with the IP programme, many good students from RI, RGS , Dunman High now don't go to Hwa Chong but go to RJC and stay in Dunman High. So Hwa Chong has lost a lot of top students.[/quote]I have been following both RJC and Hwa Chong's A level results. And yes upto 2006, Hwa Chong is still top. By 2007, RJC's results were equal to Hwa Chong's and by 2008 and 2009 RJC is way better than Hwa Chong's. Just for the record, I have no qualms with either JC. Just merely stating the facts.

meow_:

semaj:

[quote=\"kiasuest2\"]
I agree with meow_ as I don't think that \"RJC is top by a mile\" in every department; both HCI and RI has her strengths and weaknesses. It is better to match her interests with the strengths of the secondary school (and the JC eventually).

Have you actually seen the A level results? Just to fill you in. RJC had 362 students with perfect 80 points for entry to Uni. That is out of a cohort of 1285. (28.2%). Hwa Chong had 212 out of 1104 perfect scores (19.2%)

On the flipside, HC produced more PSC scholars than RJ. It really depends on the individual, and I agree with kiasuest2 that it's better to match your child's interests with the strengths of the secondary school or she won't be happy no matter how good the school is.[/quote]Hey meow, you mean that Hwa Chong produced more PSC scholars than RJC THIS YEAR? or in the past? I agree that in the past, Hwa Chong is top but in recent years, I find that RJC's A levels far better than Hwea Chong. I think that is because with the IP programme, many good students from RI, RGS , Dunman High now don't go to Hwa Chong but go to RJC and stay in Dunman High. So Hwa Chong has lost a lot of top students.

devilfries:

NotKiasuEnough:

[quote=\"devilfries\"]
I am current NJC student and a friend of mine was rejected by my school at first but appealed successfully with the same score last year. Nevertheless, very good luck to your daughter

How do you like the school (NJC)?

I would say I've never regretted coming here Although I admit the campus is pretty old, we are currently having renovations. The Integrated Programme is good for students who don't want to take O levels as usual. The school stresses that without having to take 'O's it gives a better opportunity for students to get exposed to more other activities for the first few years. And NJC really emphasizes on personal development and exposure to new stuffs and is not really the 'very stressful' kind that will give students a lot of stress. I would say NJC is a very considerable choice for your daughter (of course it does depends on her willingness). All the best to her :D[/quote]Hey Percalis,
255 - real risky to put 1st choice NYGH and 2nd choice RGS. Your daughter may not get either coz by the time NYGH is full, RGS would also be full. If you want to try then it's either NYGH or RGS. Then if she doesn't get it , then appeal.

lightbulb:

Hey,


I got 265, 4 A*. My school choices are probably, RGS, CHIJ st nicholas, Crescent, MGS, maybee NJC or cedar, tkgs and st. anthonys canossian secondary school.


i need to go to schools that are not sap though, cuz i take another mother tongue

You will almost certainly get into RGS.

kiasuest2:

meow_:

[quote=\"semaj\"]
By all means go ahead and appeal. I was in the same position where my daughter was offered NYGH but I wanted to appeal to RGS but in the end didn't. Now both she and I are regretting it. Look at the end it is RJC vs Hwa Chong JC.
And RJC is top by a mile.

Both JCs have their merits. There are people in RGS who still end up transferring to HC because of their Humanities Programme.

I agree with meow_ as I don't think that \"RJC is top by a mile\" in every department; both HCI and RI has her strengths and weaknesses. It is better to match her interests with the strengths of the secondary school (and the JC eventually).[/quote]Have you actually seen the A level results? Just to fill you in. RJC had 362 students with perfect 80 points for entry to Uni. That is out of a cohort of 1285. (28.2%). Hwa Chong had 212 out of 1104 perfect scores (19.2%)

meow_:

semaj:

[quote=\"fromnuaa\"]my daughter psle is 264+3


can i appeal for RGS? (she got NYGH offer already)

By all means go ahead and appeal. I was in the same position where my daughter was offered NYGH but I wanted to appeal to RGS but in the end didn't. Now both she and I are regretting it. Look at the end it is RJC vs Hwa Chong JC.
And RJC is top by a mile.

Both JCs have their merits. There are people in RGS who still end up transferring to HC because of their Humanities Programme.[/quote]True but Hwa Chong's A level results pales in comparison to RJC's.

kiasuest2:

Lynn2:

Hello all,


My cousin daugher scored 263 and how is her chance getting into NYGH?

I know cop dropped, but that is a very hot school, will the cop raise instead?thanks

Lynn

Cograts! I believed that she has a very good chance to get in!

Why not try RGS. After all you must consider the end point. And that is RJC vs Hwa Chong JC. And if youo look at the results for the last few years, RJC is top by a mile.

fromnuaa:

my daughter psle is 264+3


can i appeal for RGS? (she got NYGH offer already)

By all means go ahead and appeal. I was in the same position where my daughter was offered NYGH but I wanted to appeal to RGS but in the end didn't. Now both she and I are regretting it. Look at the end it is RJC vs Hwa Chong JC.
And RJC is top by a mile.