Maha Bodhi

[summer83]

Thinking of enrolling my girl in MBS in this yr P1 reg. Any chance in Phrase 2C (within 1-2km)?

[kittygoesblue]

Got an SMS from MOE, stating that my DD secured a place in Maha Bodhi via Phase 1 .


And orientation is on 21 Nov 2018 – 830am

[summer83]

:congrats:

[Peiliang]

My 2 cents analysis and rant:


Feels like this year is going to be an anomaly year... 171 places taken up already in Phase 1 for MBS. Previous 12 years range was 120-150+ maximum. Birth rate up 5% in 2012 but appears that a lot were for no 2, 3, 4 or beyond in this dragon year and their elder siblings all congregate at the SAP schools (not just MBS) with the take up rate up 28.5% at MBS (i.e. Chinese all become more in the mood for love from mid 2011 to early 2012 to make dragons).

Last year had 101 places for 2B and 2C, and take up rate was 133 and 95 for Phases 1 and 2A only.

This year if Phase 2A application rate also up 28.5% will mean 122 applications to fight over the reserved 121 places = Balloting at Phase 2A for this school, which had been unheard of historically!

I thought my Phase 2B should be safe, but I must have a plan B now too.

[kittygoesblue]

If you are within 1km . U will definitely have a chance to join the balloting for phase 2B and 2C . If you are out of 1 km . Then really need a plan B .

[Peiliang]

I am within 1-2km unfortunately, so may not qualify for balloting even if places are limited. For past 3 years, not all the available places in phase 2B were all taken up and since this will have comprised those outside of 2km and including PRs, I thought I should be quite safe this year. But this year’s sharp spike of 28.5% Phase 1 take up rate against backdrop of population growth of only 5% has been unexpected despite the dragon year. Dragon very fierce… Parents kena burn. Lol

[Puppy26]

Peiliang:

I am within 1-2km unfortunately, so may not qualify for balloting even if places are limited. For past 3 years, not all the available places in phase 2B were all taken up and since this will have comprised those outside of 2km and including PRs, I thought I should be quite safe this year. But this year's sharp spike of 28.5% Phase 1 take up rate against backdrop of population growth of only 5% has been unexpected despite the dragon year. Dragon very fierce... Parents kena burn. Lol

Hi Peiliang
Have u receive the letter for 2B? I have yet.

[Puppy26]

Anybody know by when will we get the sbf letters?

[Peiliang]

Hi,


I called up. Their stance is still the same.

After the completion of Phase 2A2 exercise, once they know the vacancies left for 2B and 2C, will the committee meet to decide on the endorsement and number of letters they will be giving out. Once decided, they will give a lead time of minimum 3 days (From past experience) for those selected to go down to collect the letter of endorsement and also for some chit chat on the procedures.

Can I ask if your application was signed off and already endorsed by a committee member? As my application was endorsed by one of the committee members already and hence am already recommended, I am really unsure what is there to argue about, tbf. Thanks.

[Peiliang]

Hi all,


I just got phone call to go down tomorrow to collect the letter. Best of luck to those that are waiting too. Amitabha.