2015 PSLE Discussion and Strategies

[GiftedGem]

Thanks for sharing and confirming on this, LKT.

Well done for this top scorer of 270, representing Woodlands Pri.

[JJ1111]

How do we know whether the kids is entitled to EESIS? Is it show on the result slip or application form?

[SpartanMum]

Curiousmum1:

Hi,


I need help in putting in S1 option. Can someone please advise ?
My daughter scored 258 and her MT is an Indian language. I do understand that this year's COP may be higher, I'm wondering -
1) Should we still give RGS (COP : 258) and MGS IB (COP: 256) as our first and second choices ?
2) We would prefer a girls school. Can you please advise if following options seem to be reasonable. Are these options a bit too optimistic ?

1. RGS (COP:258)
2. MGS-IB (COP:256)
3. CEDAR-IP (COP:252)
4. Temasek JC-IP (COP:249)
5. NJC-IP (COP:254)
6. SCGS-IP (COP:250)

Curiousmum1
Congrats to your DD on a great T-score.

All the schools you have chosen are superb schools. The only thing I'd be worried about is how close the schools are to each other in terms of COP. There is only a difference of 9 points (258-249) between your choices! So if by some freak accident , all the school's COP rise by more than 9, than your DD might end up in a school she has not chosen ...tho I think that scenario is rather unlikely.
Have you also considered whether the schools would be a good fit for your DD in terms of culture, distance from home, CCA options, etc? Becos that would determine her happiness in the school.

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JJ1111:

How do we know whether the kids is entitled to EESIS? Is it show on the result slip or application form?

It's indicated on the green option form.

[JJ1111]

3R:

JJ1111:

How do we know whether the kids is entitled to EESIS? Is it show on the result slip or application form?

It's indicated on the green option form.

Thanks!!

[ricky80]

I read from one of the post earlier saying that this year’s COP may be higher, is this real? My son score 264+2 and is it still very safe to enter RI or Haw Chong? Any advice on this. Thanks.

[Moontan]

ricky80:

I read from one of the post earlier saying that this year's COP may be higher, is this real? My son score 264+2 and is it still very safe to enter RI or Haw Chong? Any advice on this. Thanks.

Taking as reference, 2014 COP was 256 for both HCI & RI. Even if this year COP is raised by 7-8 points, which is quite unlikely, your son 266 (264+2) for HCI, and 264 for RI should meet the cut off point without problem.

Just my 2 cents thought.

[GiftedGem]

Moontan:

ricky80:

I read from one of the post earlier saying that this year's COP may be higher, is this real? My son score 264+2 and is it still very safe to enter RI or Haw Chong? Any advice on this. Thanks.

Taking as reference, 2014 COP was 256 for both HCI & RI. Even if this year COP is raised by 7-8 points, which is quite unlikely, your son 266 (264+2) for HCI, and 264 for RI should meet the cut off point without problem.

Just my 2 cents thought.

Agree totally. On good safety net to make it for both schools.
Congrats!

[678Yess]

Any mainstreamer scored 260 being offered EESIS?

[ZhenghuaParent]

Can I ask for advice? My DD got 252+2… Her friends all got either 260+ 270+ or 230+240+… Haven’t heard of anyone who had gotten similar mark as her yet…Should she go River Valley High or Bukit Panjang Gov High? I heard that this year’s cop for schools will increase by 4-5… Is RV or BPGH a better choice?

RV vs BP
IP vs Non-IP
SAP VS Non-SAP
Further a bit VS nearer a bit
Risky VS not as risky
( because I heard cop will increase by 4-5…)

Is the options below okay?
1) RV/BP
2) RV/BP
3) Swiss Cottage
4) Kranji
5) Commonwealth
6) West Spring

Most of her friends are either going NJC which she cannot enter or Swiss Cottage which is her 3rd choice…