what about those on WL?

phtthp:

Lokitherug:

ACSI DSA was out on 17 Aug. There was a talk last Tues 21 Aug where the kids receive the letters for CO and WL..

yes, correct. ACSI CO was already out

NY arguably is the best based on academic results

If memory recall is correct, In 2016 they have 231 (about 50%) students with 250 or greater
with more than half of these >260.
However, these results have to be interpreted with caution if comparisons with other schs are to be made.The sch traditionally has more GEP classes than any other schs and it is not clear if they have the results from the mainstream students as a category.
\"Branded\" schs without GEP classes usually have at least 20% with >250

Harrychew:

jtoh:

[quote=\"Harrychew\"]

I doubt NYPS has 50% of students scoring at least 250, that would be too incredible and likely unverified? I think the median NYPS score should be around 240 or lower, which was also another unverified number self-reported on this portal.

Anyway just my guesstimate. If anyone has inside inform, kindly enlighten.

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I see this differently.


No doubt it is very rare, but other than newsworthiness, it encourages students to \"follow their dreams\" and that nothing in life is impossible.

Back when the student received his PSLE 181 T score, no one would have imagined that he would one day make it to NUS medicine. He may not have even have this dream then but along the way as he gained confidence and inspiration, he \"followed his dream\" and with hardwork and some luck, it did come true for him.

I thought this is very inspiring to many students who may have just received not so stellar PSLE results and to encourage them to keep going.

If it is possible (no matter how rare) that someone with a 181 score can actually make it to NUS medicine, then anything is possible for the thousands of students not to lose hope but
to keep working hard on their dreams, whatever that maybe :drool:

mengsan:

FantasyLandDreams:

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/he-broke-the-mould-by-going-from-normal-stream-to-nus-medical-school?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&xtor=CS1-10

For every 1 of this 181 pointer going to medicine school, wonder how many have gone to other much much less lucrative paths?
What is the point of highlighting the $10m toto winner, when the rest of Singapore just lost $10m or more to Singapore pool??

J Gateway small units hit 1700pfs plus during launch, now some are asking for 2000pfs

CBD pricing probably 10 years ahead of time :scared:

bluegal6:

starlight1968sg:

[quote=\"lee_yl\"]I wonder if Clementi Canopy will be selling well... saw their booths at Novena Sq as well as United Sq. Marketing aggressively. Looks interesting and reasonably priced!

Anybody been to its showflat?
Hillview Peak and J Gateway already TOP

I saw agent start advertising for J Gateway, you can view the actual layout in propertyguru. I thought it's a good buy but now price too high.[/quote]

Thought experts always say Buy when other fear

in 2009, most said it would be a hard and long one
but did not turn out that way
Guess in short, no one can really predict future

laughingcat:

in the recent report http://business.asiaone.com/news/outlook-dims-singapore-inc-economy-moonwalks
and with the upcoming US presidential election that may not look promising to Asia and forecast that this coming recession is going to be as \"hard\" as the last previous ones. Still safe to buy property?

What u said makes sense


But some 5-10 year old FH D11 condos still asking 1800-2000pfs

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Decoupling as a way to avoid the ABSD?

As long as the cooling measures are still in place, it is not the best time to buy. However if you go house hunting regularly, unless you chance upon a distress sale then you may want to seriously consider buying.

When new 99yr condos in suburbs are selling at around $1400 psf, while a resale freehold apartment, albeit with limited facilities, in D11 going for around $1500-1600 psf, why not top up a bit more to get a freehold one? In a downturn, Dist 11 prices still hold up well and easy to find tenants. My thinking only, not everyone thinks like me.[/quote]

What u said makes sense


But some 5-10 year old FH D11 condos still asking 1800-2000pfs

[/quote]
Decoupling as a way to avoid the ABSD?

As long as the cooling measures are still in place, it is not the best time to buy. However if you go house hunting regularly, unless you chance upon a distress sale then you may want to seriously consider buying.

When new 99yr condos in suburbs are selling at around $1400 psf, while a resale freehold apartment, albeit with limited facilities, in D11 going for around $1500-1600 psf, why not top up a bit more to get a freehold one? In a downturn, Dist 11 prices still hold up well and easy to find tenants. My thinking only, not everyone thinks like me.[/quote]

With all the additional stamp duties etc

Is it still worth buying?
What is considered a reasonable price for a 2 roomer in newton/novena area?

lee_yl:

sleepy:

I'm looking at D9, 10, 11. Prices still super high

I am familiar with District 11 as I have been following the prices for years. Won't be selling my matrimonial home, so my plan is to buy 1-2 properties in District 11 hoping my children can stay near me when they grow up. Even if they are not keen, to stay near me, I will continue to rent these units out to provide income streams during my retirement.

There are still some decent buys depending on your budget and the floor size you are looking at.

Across the road is District 12. Used to own one investment unit there. Last time dirt cheap but now, prices there have gone up a lot, and I don't think it's worth buying considering the neighbourhood. I rather top up more for a unit in District 11.

Looks like FD has dipped across the banks compared to 2 months ago


OCBC 1.65%

Stanchart 1.65%

1.99% with HL, looks like no longer available

Nice reference backed up by facts


However, from a layman's perspective, the NACP scores for the top Japanese cars listed in the link somehow do not make sense.

Are NCAP scores across different models comparable? are we really comparing apples with apples if we rank safety based on the NCAP scores?

Take for example the very small capacity mini Honda Jazz with kerb weight of just 1100kg. Score for adults 92%. and compare this with jaguar XE a 2L mid size sedan with kerb weight of 1500kg and adult score 80plus%. So is a mini Honda jazz really safer than a jag Xe or for that matter any mid size sedan like C180, BMW 3 series, Volvo s60 etc let alone a >2L car?

How many times have we seen small mini cars getting smashed in chain accidents compared to the continental cars which are usually relatively intact.

A few years ago, an oft circulated online photo of a mini car that got almost totally crushed from front to back in a chain accident where the Mercedes in front and the SBS bus behind were hardly touched was quite telling. Just last week another photo showing altis very badly smashed up at the rear whereas the BMW next to it appeared hardly touched.

So somehow have this feeling that we may not be using the NCAP scores correctly in drawing comparisons.


[quote=\"3Boys\"]Some pretty interesting myths that pop up eh?

1) Conti cars are safer than Japanese cars.

Nope.

Euro NCAP 2015 shows that of the 8 best in class winners, 5 were European cars and 3 were Japanese cars. Asian (including Korean) carmakers are very well represented in the best cars of most categories.

http://www.euroncap.com/en/ratings-rewards/best-in-class-cars/2015/