2014 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[SQK-parent]

[quote="pirated"]S1 posting is by merit. That’s why t-score is a ranking exercise for all kids in the PSLE system


COP is the result of the posting, based on supply and demand, having the top ranked pick their school first, followed by second ranked, etc etc till the last ranked kid. you only know the COP of the school after the posting exercise is completed. what has been discussed is just using past years COP as a rough guide

the COP is the t-score of the last kid who managed to get into that school

So, its means that the last kid that given offer to HCI with a T-score of 251 will set this year COP of 251 for HCI?

yes. just info for this year.

after that it is meaningless[/quote]

Yes, there are no meaning anymore for next year COP.

Since the positing is base on student t-score and posting computerise by MOE, so how dose the Bonus point help on SAP selection?

[pirated]

qiwenxuan:

Hi,


My DD scored 242 + HCL Merit. We are considering Nan Hua (245), Crescent (245), SCGS/MGS (250), St Margaret's (242), Fairfield (241) and Swiss Cottage (239).

Given this year's cohort seem to have their scores pushed downwards and more competitive for 240+ schools, would appreciate your thoughts and comments on our planned application...thanks! = )

Nanhua - tough luck (your score 242+2=244)

CGS, SCGS/MGS = no need to think about it at all, your score only 242

your choices are left with SMSS, Swiss or FF

SMSS is Anglican, FF is methodist, Swiss Cottage is not Swiss

based on experience and anecdotes, SMSS takes care of the girls very well, school with great tradition - oldest girl school in SE Asia.

FF is co-ed.

SMSS will get you 2 points discount going into SAJC, while FF gives you two point discount for ACJC

My choice is SMSS

[Nebbermind]

qiwenxuan:

Hi,


My DD scored 242 + HCL Merit. We are considering Nan Hua (245), Crescent (245), SCGS/MGS (250), St Margaret's (242), Fairfield (241) and Swiss Cottage (239).

Given this year's cohort seem to have their scores pushed downwards and more competitive for 240+ schools, would appreciate your thoughts and comments on our planned application...thanks! = )

SCGS/MGS kinda out of range. But if you really like, can try one of them.
SM n FM have JC affiliation but the overall cohort is quite varied in terms of abilities coz they take in affiliated students. Still, I feel they are good schools.
NH n Crescent kids generally higher standard overall but lacks JC affiliation.

[pirated]

SQK-parent:

Since the positing is base on student t-score and posting computerise by MOE, so how dose the Bonus point help on SAP selection?

if a SAP school is one of your choices, the MOE computer will auto add your HCL bonus point into the ranking and allocate your choices. if the next choice is non-SAP, MOE computer will ignore your bonus point

[SQK-parent]

Since the positing is base on student t-score and posting computerise by MOE, so how dose the Bonus point help on SAP selection?

if a SAP school is one of your choices, the MOE computer will auto add your HCL bonus point into the ranking and allocate your choices. if the next choice is non-SAP, MOE computer will ignore your bonus point

My DD t-score 256+3, so my choice will be NGSH, DHS, RGS is this will be the combination or NYG then RGS, DHS which will be the better chance?

[pirated]

SQK-parent:

pirated:

[quote=\"SQK-parent\"]

Since the positing is base on student t-score and posting computerise by MOE, so how dose the Bonus point help on SAP selection?

if a SAP school is one of your choices, the MOE computer will auto add your HCL bonus point into the ranking and allocate your choices. if the next choice is non-SAP, MOE computer will ignore your bonus point

My DD t-score 256+3, so my choice will be NGSH, DHS, RGS is this will be the combination or NYG then RGS, DHS which will be the better chance?[/quote]for SAP school, your score is 259 (risky for NYGH, DHS may be)

non-SAP, your score is 256 (quite far for RGS)

[SQK-parent]

[quote="pirated"][quote="SQK-parent"]


Since the positing is base on student t-score and posting computerise by MOE, so how dose the Bonus point help on SAP selection?

if a SAP school is one of your choices, the MOE computer will auto add your HCL bonus point into the ranking and allocate your choices. if the next choice is non-SAP, MOE computer will ignore your bonus point

My DD t-score 256+3, so my choice will be NGSH, DHS, RGS is this will be the combination or NYG then RGS, DHS which will be the better chance?[/quote]

for SAP school, your score is 259 (risky for NYGH, DHS may be)

non-SAP, your score is 256 (quite far for RGS)[/quote]

BUT MOE is base on student t-score, so if there still vacancy during my posting in NYG or RGS then I will have a chance to get a place, right??

[Guidance]

My DD scored 246 + HCL merit. Knowing that there is a slight drop in COP we plan to select in below order

- River Valley High (it is a challenge 251)
- Nan Hua High 245
- Crescent 245
- CHIJ Toa Payoh
- St Margaret
- Chung Cheng Main
Pls share your view

[Nebbermind]

pirated:

SQK-parent:

My DD t-score 256+3, so my choice will be NGSH, DHS, RGS is this will be the combination or NYG then RGS, DHS which will be the better chance?

for SAP school, your score is 259 (risky for NYGH, DHS may be)

non-SAP, your score is 256 (quite far for RGS)

The sequence should be according to your preference.
256+3 should get you into a Ip school BASED ON LAST YEAR'S COP...just a matter of which one.
If you prefer RGS, then just hamtam! If misses this year COP, then Moe will move on to your next choice (ny), n then the next. If COP remains same as 2013, then when it reaches your third choice, DHS, you hv 256+3 vs 256...so you get in. Simple

[SQK-parent]

[quote="SQK-parent"]

My DD t-score 256+3, so my choice will be NGSH, DHS, RGS is this will be the combination or NYG then RGS, DHS which will be the better chance?

for SAP school, your score is 259 (risky for NYGH, DHS may be)

non-SAP, your score is 256 (quite far for RGS)

The sequence should be according to your preference.
256+3 should get you into a Ip school BASED ON LAST YEAR’S COP…just a matter of which one.
If you prefer RGS, then just hamtam! If misses this year COP, then Moe will move on to your next choice (ny), n then the next. If COP remains same as 2013, then when it reaches your third choice, DHS, you hv 256+3 vs 256…so you get in. Simple[/quote]


Thank a lot !!! good nite. wish me good luck for NYG