2014 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[orange66]

Thanks for replying. If my son gets the Ib diploma after 6years, can he apply for universities in usa or uk directly without taking other tests? Thanks.

IB is widely recognised overseas as well. You may want to read the following threads for more info:

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum ... =48&t=8100

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/conte ... iculum-you

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/conte ... ional-what

It is offered in ACS(I) and SJI.

Thanks for the info.

[hanhui]

quote :< I would like to have some advice and opinions from the experts here. Can someone help? My son scored 246 (+2). Staying in the central .

Most of the schools are not convenient and need at least an hr to travel. My choices are :
1) Catholic High (cop - 249) (son score : 246+2 = 248)
2) Victoria Sch (cop - 247)
3) Chung Cheng Main (241) (son score : 246 +2 = 248)
4)Nan Hua High (245) (son score : 245 +2 = 247)
5) St Joseph Inst (245)
6) Fairfield Sec (241)
All the above schs have affiliation JC except for Nan Hua High.
Is my choice ok?
Pls advice soon.>

Thks so much for all the feedback… appreciate lots!
May I ask between VS & Anderson Sec, which is a better choice? In terms of logistic wise, I think Anderson Sec is more convenient.
Hope to hear from you all soon!!

[hanhui]

quote :< I would like to have some advice and opinions from the experts here. Can someone help? My son scored 246 (+2). Staying in the central .

Most of the schools are not convenient and need at least an hr to travel. My choices are :
1) Catholic High (cop - 249) (son score : 246+2 = 248)
2) Victoria Sch (cop - 247)
3) Chung Cheng Main (241) (son score : 246 +2 = 248)
4)Nan Hua High (245) (son score : 245 +2 = 247)
5) St Joseph Inst (245)
6) Fairfield Sec (241)
All the above schs have affiliation JC except for Nan Hua High.
Is my choice ok?
Pls advice soon.>

Thks so much for all the feedback… appreciate lots!
May I ask between VS & Anderson Sec, which is a better choice? In terms of logistic wise, I think Anderson Sec is more convenient.
Hope to hear from you all soon!!

[Pen88n]

hanhui:

quote :< I would like to have some advice and opinions from the experts here. Can someone help? My son scored 246 (+2). Staying in the central .

Most of the schools are not convenient and need at least an hr to travel. My choices are :
1) Catholic High (cop - 249) (son score : 246+2 = 248)
2) Victoria Sch (cop - 247)
3) Chung Cheng Main (241) (son score : 246 +2 = 248)
4)Nan Hua High (245) (son score : 245 +2 = 247)
5) St Joseph Inst (245)
6) Fairfield Sec (241)
All the above schs have affiliation JC except for Nan Hua High.
Is my choice ok?
Pls advice soon.>

Thks so much for all the feedback.. appreciate lots!
May I ask between VS & Anderson Sec, which is a better choice? In terms of logistic wise, I think Anderson Sec is more convenient.
Hope to hear from you all soon!!

I would suggest VS as a better choice - it has affiliation to a top JC - VJC, and in addition, those students topping their lower sec cohort has an opportunity to join the VJC IP programme at Sec 3. These 2 factors are big \"plus\" in my opinion.

[hanhui]

quote <I would suggest VS as a better choice - it has affiliation to a top JC - VJC, and in addition, those students topping their lower sec cohort has an opportunity to join the VJC IP programme at Sec 3. These 2 factors are big "plus" in my opinion.>


How about Anderson Sec compared to Chung Cheng Main? Anderson Sec has any JC affiliation?

Thks again so much!!

[coolbaby]

If 1st choice is 1-2 points above, while 2nd choice is 3 marks below, am I right to say that it is quite safe that ds will be given either one? As we can’t find any better school (either too high or location). Or I might put 3rd choice with 6 points higher?

Thanks for your advice!

[hanhui]

quote <I would suggest VS as a better choice - it has affiliation to a top JC - VJC, and in addition, those students topping their lower sec cohort has an opportunity to join the VJC IP programme at Sec 3. These 2 factors are big "plus" in my opinion.>


How about Anderson Sec compared to Chung Cheng Main? Anderson Sec has any JC affiliation?

Thks again so much!!

[woodgrove]

pixiedust:

LifeIsGreatInSG:

Dear Woodgrove and all,

My son scored 252+1, his dream school is RI and HCI but apparently his score is a bit low. We live at Choa Chu Kang.
Can you please advise what's the chance of getting into RVHS?
And how about below school compared with RVHS?
1. Bukit Panjang Govt. High
2. Nan Hua high School

Thanks a lot for your advice.

You can refer to this thread for past COP:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum ... 48&t=78590

2013 RVHS COP was 251, so your son has a good chance to get in.

RVHS is 6 years SAP IP leading to A levels.
BPGH is 4 years non-SAP leading to O levels.
NHHS is 4 years SAP school leading to O levels.

Consider those factors and your son's strengths. All the best.


For 252+1, there are many options available if you are alright with independent schools (fees) : ACS O levels, SJI IP (IB)
Or Catholic High IP (A)

Sorry was offline. Yes I agree with the analysis. And yes should be able to get into RV.

[hhgold]

Hi, my DD scored A in a couple of subjects. But she is sure, she can score A*. Do you think appeal of her results would help?

Usually how is the outcome of results
I would like to know, if there are any positive results so far.
Also, any chance that the results might go down?

[skcmummy]

My DD got 258+2.


Do you think she can try RGS?