2017 P1 Registration Exercise for 2018 In-Take

[cherrygal]

Rishisusee:

Hi Parents ,


Kindly share how is the chance to get a school in MaryMount in Phase 2C ?
Thank you for Sharing .

Do you mean Marymount Convent? It's usually safe for all at Phase 2C, even for PRs.

If you mean Marymount area (Bishan/Toa Payoh), then it depends on which school you are looking at.

[zac's mum]

Rishisusee:

Hi Parents ,


Kindly share how is the chance to get a school in MaryMount in Phase 2C ?
Thank you for Sharing .

Confirmed place for everyone at that phase, so don't worry. And I heard it is a good school for girls. It is only at phase 2C(Supp) that it gets oversubscribed (some years).

[hojicha]

ChiefKiasu:

floppy:

[quote=\"ChiefKiasu\"]We have completed our analysis of Phase 2A(1). The data can be found https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/2017-p1-registration-phase-2a2-analysis-and-predictions/.

It's going to be a nail biting session for Phase 2A2 for some schools. I feel that the dynamics between 2A1 and 2A2 may have changed, with more applicants joining in at 2A1 instead of lucking it out at 2A2.

The dynamics are different for different schools. ACS Primary, for instance, has quite a bit lesser Phase 2A(1) applicants compared to last year. CHJI SNGS, on the other hand, has a stronger Phase 2A(1). Maybe it depends on the groundswell of sentiment towards the schools at any given point of time.[/quote]Reading the 2A(1) analysis, will <1KM in Phase 2B stands good chance for ACS Primary? Thanks.

[hojicha]

Veyron:

The 30 months rule on home-school distant registration announced in 2015 could possibly have an impact on this year phase 2C registration. With less people moving out of the 1km radius, (due to 30 months rule), less people will be able to move in. And with the current poor economic outlook and depressing rental market, not make parents will dare to commit themselves on a min. 30 months lease for 2C.


Thats my guess anyway.

A very perceptive guess! :salute:

[zac's mum]

hojicha:

Reading the 2A(1) analysis, will <1KM in Phase 2B stands good chance for ACS Primary? Thanks.

Last year all the remaining places were taken up at phase 2A2, leaving only the 20 reserved places for phase 2B. This year there may be extras left to carry over to 2B and 2C.

As to how many applicants <1km there will be at 2B? You can gauge by looking around your church if it's one of the bigger Methodist churches...how many 6 year old boys are living within 1km of the school? Last year I looked at the population of K2 boys studying at BRMCK, two-thirds of the class are boys vs girls, I already know Tiger year phenomenon won't apply to ACS applicants.

BUT ACSP is unique in that it all boils down to how many applicants need to stick it out for balloting and not switch over to ACSJ. Some addresses are not within 1km of both schools. Some people need the in-house after school care at ACSP. Some people have younger kids studying at BRMCK and need the convenience of same school compound. Ultimately, if you want to avoid balloting, you would be in a better position if you are able to switch over. Otherwise, assume there will be balloting at ACSP. Anyway, since you're <1km you can have another bite of the balloting cherry at 2C.

[hojicha]

zac's mum:

hojicha:

Reading the 2A(1) analysis, will <1KM in Phase 2B stands good chance for ACS Primary? Thanks.

Last year all the remaining places were taken up at phase 2A2, leaving only the 20 reserved places for phase 2B. This year there may be extras left to carry over to 2B and 2C.

As to how many applicants <1km there will be at 2B? You can gauge by looking around your church if it's one of the bigger Methodist churches...how many 6 year old boys are living within 1km of the school? Last year I looked at the population of K2 boys studying at BRMCK, two-thirds of the class are boys vs girls, I already know Tiger year phenomenon won't apply to ACS applicants.

BUT ACSP is unique in that it all boils down to how many applicants need to stick it out for balloting and not switch over to ACSJ. Some addresses are not within 1km of both schools. Some people need the in-house after school care at ACSP. Some people have younger kids studying at BRMCK and need the convenience of same school compound. Ultimately, if you want to avoid balloting, you would be in a better position if you are able to switch over. Otherwise, assume there will be balloting at ACSP. Anyway, since you're <1km you can have another bite of the balloting cherry at 2C.

Thank you for the insights! For 2B, church only allow parents named one school, thus parents can't switch at last hour regardless outcome. Will think hard on this. :nailbite:

[zac's mum]

hojicha:

Thank you for the insights! For 2B, church only allow parents named one school, thus parents can't switch at last hour regardless outcome. Will think hard on this. :nailbite:

Oh, has the church suddenly tightened up the requirements? Because last year many switched over at 2B. But anyway, if you don't have any super strong reason for choosing ACSP, I can tell you that ACSJ is a fantastic school. I have no regrets giving up ACSP to switch over.

[hojicha]

zac's mum:

hojicha:

Thank you for the insights! For 2B, church only allow parents named one school, thus parents can't switch at last hour regardless outcome. Will think hard on this. :nailbite:

Oh, has the church suddenly tightened up the requirements? Because last year many switched over at 2B. But anyway, if you don't have any super strong reason for choosing ACSP, I can tell you that ACSJ is a fantastic school. I have no regrets giving up ACSP to switch over.

We're for Christian school. Many friends talk about ACSP. It's comforting to hear from you as not many insights on ACSJ. Will ACSJ have a better chance you reckon? Thanks Zac's mum.

[zac's mum]

hojicha:

We're for Christian school. Many friends talk about ACSP. It's comforting to hear from you as not many insights on ACSJ. Will ACSJ have a better chance you reckon? Thanks Zac's mum.

I feel that ACSJ culture is more down-to-earth haha. It also has 1 more class than ACSP per cohort due to the school compound being larger. At phase 2B <1km there was no balloting last year. So I guess this year also safe. If you have any specific qns about ACSJ please feel free to PM me

[hojicha]

I may have missed this … how about SJI Junior 1-2KM Phase C will that be ballot? Thanks.