2018 P1 registration exercise for 2019 intake

[Keith_7272]

Dear Floppy,


I have nieces that are currently studying both in RMPS and FFMPS (Queenstown) and noticed that the RMPS has much lesson and home works as compared to Fair Field, hence is affecting my decision to stay with RMPS… do you have any comments…

[Keith_7272]

Dear Floppy,

Thank you for your quick reply and valuable suggestion. I would like monitor the 2C application rates and probably make a decision on the last day if I like to make a transfer.

[floppy]

Keith_7272:

Dear Floppy,


I have nieces that are currently studying both in RMPS and FFMPS (Queenstown) and noticed that the RMPS has much lesson and home works as compared to Fair Field, hence is affecting my decision to stay with RMPS.... do you have any comments....

TBH, I have no comments wrt lesson and homework in general. But consider this:

School gives little homework or extra lessons - parents complain.
School gives some homework and provide some extra lessons - parents complain.
School gives a lot of homework and provide a lot of extra lessons - parents complain.
School don't give a shit - parents complain.

Seriously... there is no pleasing everyone.

Besides, your daughter and your nieces are different individuals. One may be turn-off by lessons and homework, the other may relish in it. The category that your daughter falls into, may ultimately affect your decision.

[reiann]

floppy:

Keith_7272:

Dear Floppy,


I have nieces that are currently studying both in RMPS and FFMPS (Queenstown) and noticed that the RMPS has much lesson and home works as compared to Fair Field, hence is affecting my decision to stay with RMPS.... do you have any comments....

TBH, I have no comments wrt lesson and homework in general. But consider this:

School gives little homework or extra lessons - parents complain.
School gives some homework and provide some extra lessons - parents complain.
School gives a lot of homework and provide a lot of extra lessons - parents complain.
School don't give a shit - parents complain.

Seriously... there is no pleasing everyone.

Besides, your daughter and your nieces are different individuals. One may be turn-off by lessons and homework, the other may relish in it. The category that your daughter falls into, may ultimately affect your decision.

LOL Tell me about it! And absolutely spot on.

Do what's best for your child, what you assess your child's character is, and what fits the family best (travel time, siblings, etc).

[zac's mum]

Keith_7272:

Dear Floppy,


I have nieces that are currently studying both in RMPS and FFMPS (Queenstown) and noticed that the RMPS has much lesson and home works as compared to Fair Field, hence is affecting my decision to stay with RMPS.... do you have any comments....

Is your DD close to that niece who is currently in RMPS? If so, it may benefit her (adjustment purposes) to have someone familiar already there.

You know your DD’s disposition and personality best. Do u think she will enjoy the homework and challenge of the extra lessons? Or do u think she is more dreamy kind or her talents lie elsewhere, like maybe music or art? If the latter, then send to CHIJ Kellock better for her overall wellbeing and long term nuture.

[zac's mum]

Today is 17th July. Wasn’t there computerized balloting results released by SMS this morning? Nobody received good news?


Tonight by 8pm MOE will update the vacancies for 2B and 2C. Check your school carefully. Sometimes the ballot at 2A2 eat up more seats than expected due to twins/multiples. Rare but possible.

[skii]

Sylf79:

Hai, the phase 2b registration will start this Thursday.. anyone can tell me if coming to register morning or afternoon make a different?

it does - according to game theory.

imagine 19 out of 20 slots filled.
you go in the before the closing hours for lunch, be the 20th applicant.

the other person, 100% same situation as you, sees that 20 out of 20 slots taken.
don't dare to apply thus applying for another school.

in the end, you get your slot, the other person doesn't. (assuming that the registration closes with no more new applicants after #20)

I'm sure that are many scenarios but the above is one possibility too.

[Tomoko]

Thanks Lexy..


I'm PR under Phase 2C. aiming at Chongfu now (distance <1km).. based on the analysis, it seems like quite low chance to get in under Phase 2C.

My second choice is Jiemin (distance <2km).. do you think higher chance for me if I go for Jiemin?

Really need some guidance here.. many thanks..

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[quote][/quote]I tried to look at numbers closer for Yishun, since the KSP has not updated the chart, I did my own and gotten the results below. (hopefully i didn't punch in the wrong figure)

Total vacancies increase for this area was in total 210 from 2040 to 2250 due to dragon year. I would have thought perhaps those schools with increase vacancies would have lower TUR (in percentages) but it was mixed according to the table. So Ahmad Ibrahim, Naval base have higher TUR until 2A2 while Peiying and Xishan has only a slight drop.

I would think the people who are still trying for northland and ChongFu will still want to try out and have a backup choice for 2Cs, but pick wisely on the backup choice as if you it look likely that northview, huamin and jieminwill be full by 2C.

The number of applicants to Chongfu and Northland will ultimately depend on the risk appetite of the applicants.

For Chongfu - 72 places left, 36 places for 2B and 2C. Average applicants under 2B for Chongfu is around 47-52 for the past 3 years, so potentially a balloting is needed for 2B, (likely for more than 2km) and that would mean the TUR until 2B would be 88%, that is the highest TUR recorded since 2006. Potential applicants under 2C is about 100-110 people but given such a high odd (3:1), perhaps a lesser number of people will register. Odd should be around 2 to 2.5 per vacancy (72 applicants to 90)

For northland, under 2B, the average applicants is around 24-26, this year left 27, so its a close call. As for 2C last year vacancies is 51 while attracting 200 applicants. this year should be left with 27-30 vacancies - a fierce fight will be coming up.

So I put up some of my thought here, it's for you to come out with your strategy and see your risk profile and what do you want to choose for your kids.

https://s22.postimg.cc/o23owifox/Y2a2.jpg\">

for previous years results see here https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/yishun/[/quote]

[weixiang_06]

Tomoko:

Thanks Lexy..


I'm PR under Phase 2C. aiming at Chongfu now (distance <1km).. based on the analysis, it seems like quite low chance to get in under Phase 2C.

My second choice is Jiemin (distance <2km).. do you think higher chance for me if I go for Jiemin?

Really need some guidance here.. many thanks..

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[quote]

I tried to look at numbers closer for Yishun, since the KSP has not updated the chart, I did my own and gotten the results below. (hopefully i didn't punch in the wrong figure)

Total vacancies increase for this area was in total 210 from 2040 to 2250 due to dragon year. I would have thought perhaps those schools with increase vacancies would have lower TUR (in percentages) but it was mixed according to the table. So Ahmad Ibrahim, Naval base have higher TUR until 2A2 while Peiying and Xishan has only a slight drop.

I would think the people who are still trying for northland and ChongFu will still want to try out and have a backup choice for 2Cs, but pick wisely on the backup choice as if you it look likely that northview, huamin and jieminwill be full by 2C.

The number of applicants to Chongfu and Northland will ultimately depend on the risk appetite of the applicants.

For Chongfu - 72 places left, 36 places for 2B and 2C. Average applicants under 2B for Chongfu is around 47-52 for the past 3 years, so potentially a balloting is needed for 2B, (likely for more than 2km) and that would mean the TUR until 2B would be 88%, that is the highest TUR recorded since 2006. Potential applicants under 2C is about 100-110 people but given such a high odd (3:1), perhaps a lesser number of people will register. Odd should be around 2 to 2.5 per vacancy (72 applicants to 90)

For northland, under 2B, the average applicants is around 24-26, this year left 27, so its a close call. As for 2C last year vacancies is 51 while attracting 200 applicants. this year should be left with 27-30 vacancies - a fierce fight will be coming up.

So I put up some of my thought here, it's for you to come out with your strategy and see your risk profile and what do you want to choose for your kids.

https://s22.postimg.cc/o23owifox/Y2a2.jpg\">

for previous years results see here https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/yishun/[/quote][/quote]

As a PR, you cannot choose any of the popular schools cos even for SC <1km will kena ballot..

PR will only get the chance after all SC even those beyond 2km are processed.

[Tomoko]

MOE P1 registration video mentioned that no first come first serve basis in the registration process.. but ofcos good to register first than later.. :xedfingers:

skii:

Sylf79:

Hai, the phase 2b registration will start this Thursday.. anyone can tell me if coming to register morning or afternoon make a different?

it does - according to game theory.

imagine 19 out of 20 slots filled.
you go in the before the closing hours for lunch, be the 20th applicant.

the other person, 100% same situation as you, sees that 20 out of 20 slots taken.
don't dare to apply thus applying for another school.

in the end, you get your slot, the other person doesn't. (assuming that the registration closes with no more new applicants after #20)

I'm sure that are many scenarios but the above is one possibility too.