2014 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[Teacher Aaron]

LifeIsGreatInSG:

woodgrove:

[quote=\"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)

Thanks, Pixiedust and Woodgrove.
I am happy if my son can get in RVHS, but to play safe, what's the next school you will recommend for his 2nd choice?
Thanks again.[/quote]Both BPGH and NHHS are good options in the west side. You will definitely get in either if you put them as second choice. It depends on whether you like an SAP school (more Chinese oriented environment) or not.

[octoberbaby]

JoJo01:

Hi Experience mummies and advisors,


Really need some advise on the school selection. My boy got 235 in his psle and we live in Jurong West. These are our options:

1) Commonwealth (238)
2) Maris Stella High (236)
3) Zhong Hua Sec (234) The distance is pretty far and we are in a dilemma if this shd be our 3rd choice
4) Fuhua Sec (232)
5) Clementi Town (232)
6) Jurong Sec (227)

I seriously need some advise if our choice is correct. Appreciate your advises. Thanks!

By S1 which is using computer, 22 Dec will report to Jurong Sec. On that day itself, do manual appealing to Commonwealth, most likely they will take in. Don't worry about 22 Dec, any school just report first for the sake of marking attendance. Wasting time, still listen to principal's talk

[SQK-parent]

My DD t-score 256+3,

What will be the predict COP for NYG?
our choice :
1) NYG 261
2) DHS 256
3) MGS 256
4) NJC 255
5) SCGS 251
6) RV 251

Any comments or suggestions would be much appreciated.

[isetan]

SQK-parent:

DD t-score 256+3, our choice :

1) NYG 261
2) DHS 256
3) MGS 256
4) NJC 255
5) SCGS 251
6) RV 251

Any comments or suggestions would be much appreciated.

Between no. 2 to 4 above, u need to consider very carefully such as distant travels between home and school everyday. Chances are very high for these schools if opted for 2nd place.

[darthsl]

Dear Abachee and Teacher Aaron


Having read all of your posts, I would really appreciate if you can help share your thoughts on my DS’ intended choice of schools. His score is 252+2.

ACS(I) - IB
RVHS
Victoria (IP)
Catholic High (IP)
SJI (IB)

What do you think of the choices and the order. Also do you think we should also put ACS(I) O level just in case?

Appreciate your thoughts please.

[Brian_2013]

Is there any parent who has requested to remark the psle papers? Can I know the procedures and dateline of such request? Do I submit the choice of sch while waiting?

please find answers as below:

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum ... 69&t=80878

Also, you have to submit the chocie of sch since you would only be notified of the re-marking result by 12-Dec. wish you good luck.

[SQK-parent]

DD t-score 256+3, our choice :

1) NYG 261
2) DHS 256
3) MGS 256
4) NJC 255
5) SCGS 251
6) RV 251

Any comments or suggestions would be much appreciated.

Between no. 2 to 4 above, u need to consider very carefully such as distant travels between home and school everyday. Chances are very high for these schools if opted for 2nd place.

distance will not the first concern, my DD dreams school is NYG.

[pm123]

whitecarrotcake:

Yes mother tongue is Chinese.
I think not very possible to get 269 with 2 A stars, 1 A and 1 B

Yes, I also feel it is very unlikely. Just wonder why the mom wants to mislead us . :?

[laelmo]

My dd got 253+2 and I would like to try


1. Njc (255)
2 cedar ip (253)
3 scgs ip (251)

What r the chances of getting into NJC
Desperately need some advise

[Teacher Aaron]

octoberbaby:

JoJo01:

Hi Experience mummies and advisors,


Really need some advise on the school selection. My boy got 235 in his psle and we live in Jurong West. These are our options:

1) Commonwealth (238)
2) Maris Stella High (236)
3) Zhong Hua Sec (234) The distance is pretty far and we are in a dilemma if this shd be our 3rd choice
4) Fuhua Sec (232)
5) Clementi Town (232)
6) Jurong Sec (227)

I seriously need some advise if our choice is correct. Appreciate your advises. Thanks!

By S1 which is using computer, 22 Dec will report to Jurong Sec. On that day itself, do manual appealing to Commonwealth, most likely they will take in. Don't worry about 22 Dec, any school just report first for the sake of marking attendance. Wasting time, still listen to principal's talk

I disagree. I think Fuhua or Clementi Town are more likely. Jurong is guaranteed, but I am not expecting a massive rise for Fuhua or Clementi Town. Even if there's a 3 point rise, it will still be Fuhua.

Anyway, if Zhonghua is too far, I suggest dropping it.