Compare RGS vs NYGH
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[quote]Hi, I have gone for the RGS Interview and is going for the NYGH Interview very soon. I am actually asking if NYGH or RGS is a better choice. So, should I go NYGH or RGS?
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Just go for the other interview first.Hi, I have gone for the RGS Interview and is going for the NYGH Interview very soon.
I am actually asking if NYGH or RGS is a better choice.
So, should I go NYGH or RGS?
If both schools offer you, then consider which one u want.
Think of yourself standing at the end point junction, standing in either RI or in HCI.
At P6 now, do you have any personal ambition in mind ?
Some children have, at your age.
If you have an ambition, find out between these 2 schools, which one have a higher chance so far, of leading you to your ambition fulfilled ?
But if only one school offer you (the other reject), then you are spared the dilemma. And become obvious where you can go.
When the actual offer come to you, then you decide.
This question, has often been discussed before, 52 pages
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum ... 48&t=12662 -
Here's my two cents worth.
Firstly, a little bit about my background. In 2006, I got an DSA offer from NYGH but not from RGS. I accepted it but after I got back my PSLE results my mum decided that she wanted me to attend RGS instead as RGS had a higher COP at that time. I was rather reluctant as I was from a SAP primary school where most of the girls preferred NYGH. Out of around 20 girls in my class, only around 5 chose RGS. Also, as I had already accepted the DSA offer, I couldn't apply to RGS directly. I had to go through the trouble of going for DSA again. I got in, but I missed the application dates for the music and art programmes. The opportunity arose again during the subsequent years, but I decided against it due to some negative feedback from my friend in the art programme. I think the art programme in NYGH is cheaper, whereas the music programme is cheaper in RGS.
I would like to start off by saying that I do not believe in stereotypes. However, I do not deny that there is some truth with regards to the mother tongue programmes. While many of my friends excelled in their mother tongues, they tend to come from Chinese-speaking backgrounds. Those from English-speaking backgrounds tend not to do so well, but one of my friends still managed to get an A2 for 'O' level Higher Mother Tongue, which is equivalent to an A in H1 Chinese at 'A' level. Many also tend to place less emphasis on mother tongue. My point is, how well one does in their mother tongue is dependent on many factors - family, friends, and most importantly, self. If one lacks interest in their mother tongue, no matter how good the school's mother tongue programme is, they still tend not to do so well. My impression of NYGH is its emphasis on cultural programmes, so I think that if that's important to you, go for NYGH.
With regards to the stereotype that RGS girls are outspoken, I don't think that all RGS are like that. I believe one's outspokenness is largely dependent on their personality. Introverts tend to be less outspoken. \"Quiet\" has been a word that kept appearing in my report book comments. Some of my friends had similar comments in their report books as well. Hence, this is a stereotype that I disagree with.
I would say that one benefit of going to RGS is interacting with people from other cultures. I'm not saying that NYGH doesn't offer that, as they have scholars from other countries as well. However, I would not be wrong to say that RGS has a more diverse demographic.
I am also aware that the COP for NYGH has surpassed RGS in the recent years. Let's not forget that NYGH allows bonus marks from Higher Chinese, so if you do the math, the difference isn't that much. Both schools have girls strong academically, as well as talented sportswomen, musicians and artists. Others have a strong passion for giving back to the community. My point is, your child will be surrounded by great company, as well as great pressure no matter which school you choose. Being in RGS has been a very humbling experience, as I realised that I can never the best at everything I do, but that doesn't mean that I'm not good, it just means that there are many who are better than me.
One of my gripes about my alma mater was its campus. NYGH has a prettier campus, but I think RGS should be moving to a new campus soon, so it shouldn't matter that much.
Finally, if I were given a second chance to choose between RGS and NYGH, I would not change my choice. I believe that the experiences I had and friends I made as an RGS girl has made me what I am today, and I would not change that for anything in the world, as cliche as that sounds. The impact that a school makes on a person is significant, but not as significant as you think it is. In my opinion, NYGH has a better cultural programme, and RGS gives one more opportunities to interact with people from other cultures. Thank you for reading my post, and I hope that it will be helpful to you. I apologise for being so long-winded, and wish you and your child all the best in your future endeavours
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Hi, I have gone for the RGS Interview and is going for the NYGH Interview very soon. I am actually asking if NYGH or RGS is a better choice. So, should I go NYGH or RGS?
The culture in both schools is very different. Maybe think about which culture do you fit in better. Both schools are good in producing top students so you have nothing to worry about that. Their education system is rigorous. So maybe consider the different ccas, or the proximity of the schools from your house etc.
Many factors to consider
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A good number of former RGS girls are not married or late (>30) marriage. NYG don seem to have this fate.
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Its possible they are very career focused n don’t have time for family building. RGS girls are groomed to be leaders of tomorrow.
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matrix0405:
A good number of former RGS girls are not married or late (>30) marriage. NYG don seem to have this fate.
How did u arrive at this conclusion? -
Hello, I’m an ex-RGS and ex-RJ student, currently studying Medicine in Singapore.
My sister was from NYGH and I have friends in both schools so perhaps I can share my perspective on this.
Regarding the ‘higher COP scores’ for NYGH, please note that it is not true since NYGH includes HMT scores. Considering that most people either get 2 or 3 points for HMT, this means that the COP for RG was still higher until last year.
Being in the Raffles system naturally makes me more aware of its pros and cons so I may be a bit biased here.
From what I recall of my RG days, there were constant examinations. But if you put in consistent effort, they were not that difficult to get an average to good score in. Also the ‘sisterly culture’ is very strong, so notes sharing is also a thing. There was a lot of emphasis placed on alternative assessment methods, meaning things like Alternative Assessments or Performance Tasks, essentially graded mini projects. This is a very good way of training students to research online to produce a product (either a physical item or presentation or report etc). They can be overwhelming at times (there was one point in Sec 3 i had 7 of them going on at once, on top of normal pen and paper exams) which will be very stressful, but are ultimately one of the best learning tools and very useful in the future for stuff like PW.
The IP programme is also very different from OLevel syllabus (this applies to both schools & other IP schools), which is good and bad. It gives a headstart for the A Level syllabus, so it is much easier transitioning into JC. However, for certain standardised tests like BMAT required for entry into Medicine at LKC and certain UK universities, which require OLevel knowledge, we certainly lose out.
About the stereotypical personalities of a RG/NYGH girl, it’s mostly true for the majority but definitely very dependent on individual personalities. RG has sooo many class presentations though, which definitely helps train you in public speaking and to be more confident. I also think we have more school pride haha.
More importantly (imo), choosing a secondary school like RG and NYGH is akin to choosing your JC. Only a handful (about 3?) per batch from RG do not go to RJ. (They either choose HCI for the Humanities Programme or ACSI.) This means that most RG girls go to RJ, which is quite important as RJ is still the JC that sends the most students to MedLaw and the top overseas universities. I think it’s pretty easy for most of us to get into top UK universities since we have the grades they look for. It’s also easier to qualify for a H3 (which may be helpful for uni apps) compared to HC.
According to my HC friends, HC is very supportive of the student if they are talented. Meaning that if you’re good in something, they’ll really give you lots of opportunities to develop that area. (whereas in RG/RJ, you need to grab that chance yourself) They also generally have a friendlier culture and most students seem to be less arrogant. And their Mandarin is also definitely way better.
My personal opinion will be that choosing RG to get into RJ is a more logical, practical choice to get into your desired Uni course. And isn’t that the end goal of all this? -
Dreamgear:
matrix0405:
A good number of former RGS girls are not married or late (>30) marriage. NYG don seem to have this fate.
How did u arrive at this conclusion?
err.... I believe many will beg to defer with late marriage.. stereotyping....???? -
karecity:
Good sharing of yr thots. My DD is joining Raffles family.Hello, I'm an ex-RGS and ex-RJ student, currently studying Medicine in Singapore.
My sister was from NYGH and I have friends in both schools so perhaps I can share my perspective on this.
Regarding the 'higher COP scores' for NYGH, please note that it is not true since NYGH includes HMT scores. Considering that most people either get 2 or 3 points for HMT, this means that the COP for RG was still higher until last year.
Being in the Raffles system naturally makes me more aware of its pros and cons so I may be a bit biased here.
From what I recall of my RG days, there were constant examinations. But if you put in consistent effort, they were not that difficult to get an average to good score in. Also the 'sisterly culture' is very strong, so notes sharing is also a thing. There was a lot of emphasis placed on alternative assessment methods, meaning things like Alternative Assessments or Performance Tasks, essentially graded mini projects. This is a very good way of training students to research online to produce a product (either a physical item or presentation or report etc). They can be overwhelming at times (there was one point in Sec 3 i had 7 of them going on at once, on top of normal pen and paper exams) which will be very stressful, but are ultimately one of the best learning tools and very useful in the future for stuff like PW.
The IP programme is also very different from OLevel syllabus (this applies to both schools & other IP schools), which is good and bad. It gives a headstart for the A Level syllabus, so it is much easier transitioning into JC. However, for certain standardised tests like BMAT required for entry into Medicine at LKC and certain UK universities, which require OLevel knowledge, we certainly lose out.
About the stereotypical personalities of a RG/NYGH girl, it's mostly true for the majority but definitely very dependent on individual personalities. RG has sooo many class presentations though, which definitely helps train you in public speaking and to be more confident. I also think we have more school pride haha.
More importantly (imo), choosing a secondary school like RG and NYGH is akin to choosing your JC. Only a handful (about 3?) per batch from RG do not go to RJ. (They either choose HCI for the Humanities Programme or ACSI.) This means that most RG girls go to RJ, which is quite important as RJ is still the JC that sends the most students to MedLaw and the top overseas universities. I think it's pretty easy for most of us to get into top UK universities since we have the grades they look for. It's also easier to qualify for a H3 (which may be helpful for uni apps) compared to HC.
According to my HC friends, HC is very supportive of the student if they are talented. Meaning that if you're good in something, they'll really give you lots of opportunities to develop that area. (whereas in RG/RJ, you need to grab that chance yourself) They also generally have a friendlier culture and most students seem to be less arrogant. And their Mandarin is also definitely way better.
My personal opinion will be that choosing RG to get into RJ is a more logical, practical choice to get into your desired Uni course. And isn't that the end goal of all this?
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