2014 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[Teacher Aaron]

orange66:

Hi kiasu parents:

My son scored 255+3. We stay in west. Our choices as follows:
1)HCI
2)NJC
3)ACSI(IB)
4)RVHS
5)CHS
6)NAN HUA
Need your comments and advice. Thank you very much!

I'm biased in favour of HCI because I'm an alumnus.

However, in all honesty, all these are great schools! I would say that based on the list, RVHS is the barest minimum you will get. Regarding options 1-3, it really depends on COP movement this year, but there's a good chance for all three.

[Teacher Aaron]

pirated:

http://www.moe.edu.sg/education/admissi ... e-posting/


this book is updated every year and is available for download

it says posting based on unrounded aggregate score is there is a tie on rounded score

Thanks for pointing out where to get a copy. It lacks section I, though. I suppose MOE doesn't want the information to get out so readily?

[Teacher Aaron]

pirated:

KS_me:

Hi,

I have read so many message with regards to school selection. 'm still ponding what to choose for DS who got 240+2. Hope Gurus here can shed some light.

This is initial though (not considering location)
1) ACS BR - 236 (due to its sports)
2) Anglican Hig - 243
3) Chung cheng main - 241
4) Fairfield methodist - 241 --> read negative comments on forum.Any feedbacks?
5) Nan Chiau - 242

6) Ngree Ann - 237

Appreciate feedbacks.

Fairfield Methodist may give you two points discount to enter acjc

ACS (Barker) also gives the discount to ACJC, right? Anyway, I think these schools are generally ok academically. It's really a matter of other considerations.

[pirated]

Teacher Aaron:

pirated:

http://www.moe.edu.sg/education/admissi ... e-posting/


this book is updated every year and is available for download

it says posting based on unrounded aggregate score is there is a tie on rounded score

Thanks for pointing out where to get a copy. It lacks section I, though. I suppose MOE doesn't want the information to get out so readily?

Section I is right in front of Section II

you can download the whole book from MOE website

nothing secret about those info

[pirated]

Teacher Aaron:

pirated:

[quote=\"KS_me\"]Hi,

I have read so many message with regards to school selection. 'm still ponding what to choose for DS who got 240+2. Hope Gurus here can shed some light.

This is initial though (not considering location)
1) ACS BR - 236 (due to its sports)
2) Anglican Hig - 243
3) Chung cheng main - 241
4) Fairfield methodist - 241 --> read negative comments on forum.Any feedbacks?
5) Nan Chiau - 242

6) Ngree Ann - 237

Appreciate feedbacks.

Fairfield Methodist may give you two points discount to enter acjc

ACS (Barker) also gives the discount to ACJC, right? Anyway, I think these schools are generally ok academically. It's really a matter of other considerations.[/quote]yes, you are right

I overlooked ACS also got discount for ACJC, and similarly Anglican High gives discount for SAJC entry

parents beside looking at COP should also look at the larger picture of JC entry advantage.

[Teacher Aaron]

pirated:

Teacher Aaron:

[quote=\"pirated\"]http://www.moe.edu.sg/education/admissi ... e-posting/


this book is updated every year and is available for download

it says posting based on unrounded aggregate score is there is a tie on rounded score

Thanks for pointing out where to get a copy. It lacks section I, though. I suppose MOE doesn't want the information to get out so readily?

Section I is right in front of Section II

you can download the whole book from MOE website

nothing secret about those info[/quote]My mistake. I mean Reference I.

[Teacher Aaron]

Teacher Aaron:

My mistake. I mean Reference I.

Ok, ignore that. I think MOE prefers Reference I for print only and the SIS microsite for online.

[pirated]

Teacher Aaron:

My mistake. I mean Reference I.

Reference C tells you where is Reference I

http://sis.moe.gov.sg/

this is included in the printed book distributed to every P6 kid

[SQK-parent]

[quote="pirated"][quote="xxmummy"]Hi,


Appreciate if someone can clarify the following:

1. Whether student A with 253 + 2 will be given priority over student B with 252 + 3 if both choose the same SAP school as first choice?

2. Whether student C with 252 +3 will be given priority over student D with 253 + 1 if both choose the same SAP school as first choice?

Thank you

First thing to note is that there are 13 decimal places behind the 252 or 253 …

so, it is unlikely ever any two candidates will have exactly the same score whether it is 252+3 or 253+2 or any other combination

bonus point from HCL has the same standing as the points from the four core subjects, as far as SAP schools are concerned.

I have very reliable information that an SAP school will choose a 252+3 over a 253+2 or a 254+1. To the SAP school, the final aggregate score is the same: 255, so they will pick the one with better HMT performance.

I cannot comment on the decimal point thing because I have no reliable information for that.[/quote]

The S1 posting is by moe computer, not a matter of choice by the sap school, and the 13 decimal places is an established fact. Where have you been ?[/quote]

I am confuse now, is the posting follow merit or COP during MOE posting??

[SQK-parent]

[quote="pirated"][quote="xxmummy"]Hi,


Appreciate if someone can clarify the following:

1. Whether student A with 253 + 2 will be given priority over student B with 252 + 3 if both choose the same SAP school as first choice?

2. Whether student C with 252 +3 will be given priority over student D with 253 + 1 if both choose the same SAP school as first choice?

Thank you

First thing to note is that there are 13 decimal places behind the 252 or 253 …

so, it is unlikely ever any two candidates will have exactly the same score whether it is 252+3 or 253+2 or any other combination

bonus point from HCL has the same standing as the points from the four core subjects, as far as SAP schools are concerned.

I have very reliable information that an SAP school will choose a 252+3 over a 253+2 or a 254+1. To the SAP school, the final aggregate score is the same: 255, so they will pick the one with better HMT performance.

I cannot comment on the decimal point thing because I have no reliable information for that.[/quote]

The S1 posting is by moe computer, not a matter of choice by the sap school, and the 13 decimal places is an established fact. Where have you been ?[/quote]

I am confuse now, is the posting follow merit or COP during MOE posting??