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[Lexy]

canarywharfgooner:

gpliu3:

Hi zac's mum, thanks for the valuable information.
Can ask for ACSJ, why there are so many (65-52=13) applicants who are >1km, so got ZERO chance, but choose to stay?
Also we can see <1km applicants was already ~49 at ~3:30pm, so by right they should know they have no chance then already, and should use the final one hour to escape.

Is it because they don't have the latest information? (So still think they have hope)
Or because the withdraw/reapply takes time and even 1 hour is not enough?
Or because they are betting some <1km applicants will withdraw so they'll have chance?

Thanks a lot!

Or because the withdraw/reapply takes time and even 1 hour is not enough? There was a couple who wanted to pull out at 4:15pm but was advised by the admin lady that they might not have sufficient time to apply at the next school hence they stayed. The 50th person only came in around 4:10pm. By then it would have been too late to withdraw and move somewhere else (given parents can't park at the compound).

What's interesting is the excess number (7) for ACSJ/ACSP would have easily consumed the balloting number at SJIJ (>2km). If the 7 has gone over to SJIJ, there might not be any balloting for the 3 schools.

What is logical to us in the aftermath or even as a bystanders during the registration process may or may not be clear to the applicants.

Some applicants only have 1 choice (distance). Some may only want to join this particular school and they will be on wait list. Some may not have consider anything.

When you see the numbers filling up, one may not be able to react as there isn't any back up plan in the first place.

[gpliu3]

Thanks all, can I consult fellow parents on another topic?


Both my wife and I are salaried employees, but we managed to afford a 3beds Newton condo.
I heard there are many rich kids in ACS, can ask is it suitable for us to send kids into ACS? e.g. When comparing to Pei Hwa?

The Pros for ACS in my eyes are: affiliated schools, strong alumni, more exposure other than academic
Pros for Pei Hwa is: better mix of students, better Chinese

Thanks all again.

[galaxyraider]

gpliu3:

Thanks all, can I consult fellow parents on another topic?


Both my wife and I are salaried employees, but we managed to afford a 3beds Newton condo.
I heard there are many rich kids in ACS, can ask is it suitable for us to send kids into ACS? e.g. When comparing to Pei Hwa?

The Pros for ACS in my eyes are: affiliated schools, strong alumni, more exposure other than academic
Pros for Pei Hwa is: better mix of students, better Chinese

Thanks all again.

Don't worry. If you can afford a 3-bedroom Newton condo, you are wealthier than me.

I believe there are many less wealthier parents than you in ACS, even though the opposites are abundant too.

[ngpetert]

gpliu3:

Thanks all, can I consult fellow parents on another topic?


Both my wife and I are salaried employees, but we managed to afford a 3beds Newton condo.
I heard there are many rich kids in ACS, can ask is it suitable for us to send kids into ACS? e.g. When comparing to Pei Hwa?

The Pros for ACS in my eyes are: affiliated schools, strong alumni, more exposure other than academic
Pros for Pei Hwa is: better mix of students, better Chinese

Thanks all again.

Gpliu3, presumably you are an alum for Pei Hwa as 2B or 2C for > 2 is likely to require balloting, as with both of the ACS schools for 2C?

[canarywharfgooner]

gpliu3:

Thanks all, can I consult fellow parents on another topic?


Both my wife and I are salaried employees, but we managed to afford a 3beds Newton condo.
I heard there are many rich kids in ACS, can ask is it suitable for us to send kids into ACS? e.g. When comparing to Pei Hwa?

The Pros for ACS in my eyes are: affiliated schools, strong alumni, more exposure other than academic
Pros for Pei Hwa is: better mix of students, better Chinese

Thanks all again.

I considered application from a different angle - would really like my kids to grow up in a Christian environment (at least more-inclined). Thought it spoke really well of the school when the admin asked us to pray just before cut-off time.

Guess my point is what matters more to you for the above.

[ngpetert]

canarywharfgooner:

gpliu3:

Thanks all, can I consult fellow parents on another topic?


Both my wife and I are salaried employees, but we managed to afford a 3beds Newton condo.
I heard there are many rich kids in ACS, can ask is it suitable for us to send kids into ACS? e.g. When comparing to Pei Hwa?

The Pros for ACS in my eyes are: affiliated schools, strong alumni, more exposure other than academic
Pros for Pei Hwa is: better mix of students, better Chinese

Thanks all again.

I considered application from a different angle - would really like my kids to grow up in a Christian environment (at least more-inclined). Thought it spoke really well of the school when the admin asked us to pray just before cut-off time.

Guess my point is what matters more to you for the above.

Indeed. Whether materialism and/or elitism, they are both real challenges.

[grimm]

Gpliu3,


Like any of the schools on Bukit Timah belt, there is a higher percentage of students who come from higher income families.

But it will not be just rich kids because the alumni send their sons there from all over the island and not all of us are rich, contrary to popular belief.

In terms of diversity, some say SAP schools have less diversity because of the strong Chinese focus. So go figure.

Do note both are difficult to get in if you are going via 2C route so advance planning and a backup will be good.

[gpliu3]

ngpetert:

gpliu3:

Thanks all, can I consult fellow parents on another topic?


Both my wife and I are salaried employees, but we managed to afford a 3beds Newton condo.
I heard there are many rich kids in ACS, can ask is it suitable for us to send kids into ACS? e.g. When comparing to Pei Hwa?

The Pros for ACS in my eyes are: affiliated schools, strong alumni, more exposure other than academic
Pros for Pei Hwa is: better mix of students, better Chinese

Thanks all again.

Gpliu3, presumably you are an alum for Pei Hwa as 2B or 2C for > 2 is likely to require balloting, as with both of the ACS schools for 2C?

Hi ngpetert, I am not an alumni for Pei Hwa(I wish I am!). Now still deciding where to buy a place. Either Newton(ACS) or Upper BT (Pei Hwa), as the 2 have a better chance in 2C.

Hi all, thanks for your warm replies.

[Lexy]

gpliu3:

ngpetert:

[quote=\"gpliu3\"]Thanks all, can I consult fellow parents on another topic?


Both my wife and I are salaried employees, but we managed to afford a 3beds Newton condo.
I heard there are many rich kids in ACS, can ask is it suitable for us to send kids into ACS? e.g. When comparing to Pei Hwa?

The Pros for ACS in my eyes are: affiliated schools, strong alumni, more exposure other than academic
Pros for Pei Hwa is: better mix of students, better Chinese

Thanks all again.

Gpliu3, presumably you are an alum for Pei Hwa as 2B or 2C for > 2 is likely to require balloting, as with both of the ACS schools for 2C?

Hi ngpetert, I am not an alumni for Pei Hwa(I wish I am!). Now still deciding where to buy a place. Either Newton(ACS) or Upper BT (Pei Hwa), as the 2 have a better chance in 2C.

Hi all, thanks for your warm replies.[/quote]Before you zoom into the 2C, consider other factors.

You and your spouse's alma mater school (2A)
Any affiliation for 2B.
Number of children and boy or girl

On 2C: You have more options as you are intending to get a place. You should place yourself in a better location. Eg Pei Hwa - MGS area or ACSP/ACSJ/SJIJ area. If you are decided on either Pei Hwa or ACSP, you must move on to select your backup plans since you Pei Hwa should not be a back up for ACSP and vice versa due to distance. Remember one point: the more your options, the more complex the plan can be.

[galaxyraider]

gpliu3:

ngpetert:

[quote=\"gpliu3\"]Thanks all, can I consult fellow parents on another topic?


Both my wife and I are salaried employees, but we managed to afford a 3beds Newton condo.
I heard there are many rich kids in ACS, can ask is it suitable for us to send kids into ACS? e.g. When comparing to Pei Hwa?

The Pros for ACS in my eyes are: affiliated schools, strong alumni, more exposure other than academic
Pros for Pei Hwa is: better mix of students, better Chinese

Thanks all again.

Gpliu3, presumably you are an alum for Pei Hwa as 2B or 2C for > 2 is likely to require balloting, as with both of the ACS schools for 2C?

Hi ngpetert, I am not an alumni for Pei Hwa(I wish I am!). Now still deciding where to buy a place. Either Newton(ACS) or Upper BT (Pei Hwa), as the 2 have a better chance in 2C.

Hi all, thanks for your warm replies.[/quote]Just take note that both ACSP and ACSJ are usually conducting balloting for applicants <1km in Phase 2C, so you need to have a backup plan should you are balloted out.