2019 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2007)

[Dino]

Timmy21\" post_id=\"1948052\" time=\"1574416045\" user_id=\"122721:

entei17\" post_id=\"1948048\" time=\"1574415160\" user_id=\"162440:

If you score 252, how do you know if you qualify for IP? Thanks.

nobody pre-sets the T-score to qualify for IP. Based on historical COP data, 252 has a good chance of getting into the IP courses at TJC, SJC or RV. But if this year's cohort did very well (hypothetical situation, dun scare yourself huh), it is possible tat 253 is the minimum COP to get into any IP course, leaving students with score of 252 unable to get into any IP school.

This being said, does that mean that someone who scores less than 250, for example 240 - 249 can also choose IP in their choices?

[entei17]

toutoulang\" post_id=\"1948050\" time=\"1574415501\" user_id=\"5818:

entei17\" post_id=\"1948048\" time=\"1574415160\" user_id=\"162440:

If you score 252, how do you know if you qualify for IP? Thanks.

Probably will need to check cop of the different IP schools.

You won't know the COP before the posting exercise, isn't it? The S1 option form and eligibility form only statethe course eligible as Express or Normal, but not IP?

What I'm asking is, is there a hard cut-off for IP e.g. 252.0000. Or is it 252.XXX, right down to the decimal point, because that correspond to the top 10% or top 9.XX%, whatever they have decided before the PSLE results are announced.

Or the IP schools fill up all their X,XXX IP places based on merit. So if IP lose its popularity one day and most go back to 'O' levels, maybe 240 can get into IP instead?

[Stevenlsf]

Dino\" post_id=\"1948054\" time=\"1574416158\" user_id=\"6726:

Timmy21\" post_id=\"1948052\" time=\"1574416045\" user_id=\"122721:

[quote=entei17 post_id=1948048 time=1574415160 user_id=162440]If you score 252, how do you know if you qualify for IP? Thanks.

nobody pre-sets the T-score to qualify for IP. Based on historical COP data, 252 has a good chance of getting into the IP courses at TJC, SJC or RV. But if this year's cohort did very well (hypothetical situation, dun scare yourself huh), it is possible tat 253 is the minimum COP to get into any IP course, leaving students with score of 252 unable to get into any IP school.

This being said, does that mean that someone who scores less than 250, for example 240 - 249 can also choose IP in their choices?[/quote]my dd principle suggest to make the 1st choice +3 points based on last year reference. I think someone might still choose IP in their choice and have less chance if we use last year reference. so the 1/6 choice could be wasted.

[MerlionInGermany]

entei17\" post_id=\"1948055\" time=\"1574416331\" user_id=\"162440:

toutoulang\" post_id=\"1948050\" time=\"1574415501\" user_id=\"5818:

[quote=entei17 post_id=1948048 time=1574415160 user_id=162440]If you score 252, how do you know if you qualify for IP? Thanks.

Probably will need to check cop of the different IP schools.

You won't know the COP before the posting exercise, isn't it? The S1 option form and eligibility form only statethe course eligible as Express or Normal, but not IP?

What I'm asking is, is there a hard cut-off for IP e.g. 252.0000. Or is it 252.XXX, right down to the decimal point, because that correspond to the top 10% or top 9.XX%, whatever they have decided before the PSLE results are announced.

Or the IP schools fill up all their X,XXX IP places based on merit. So if IP lose its popularity one day and most go back to 'O' levels, maybe 240 can get into IP instead?[/quote]No hard cut off.
Last statement correct.
There was a year it was 249 for one IP school, I think.

[Timmy21]

entei17\" post_id=\"1948055\" time=\"1574416331\" user_id=\"162440:

toutoulang\" post_id=\"1948050\" time=\"1574415501\" user_id=\"5818:

[quote=entei17 post_id=1948048 time=1574415160 user_id=162440]If you score 252, how do you know if you qualify for IP? Thanks.

Probably will need to check cop of the different IP schools.

You won't know the COP before the posting exercise, isn't it? The S1 option form and eligibility form only statethe course eligible as Express or Normal, but not IP?

What I'm asking is, is there a hard cut-off for IP e.g. 252.0000. Or is it 252.XXX, right down to the decimal point, because that correspond to the top 10% or top 9.XX%, whatever they have decided before the PSLE results are announced.

Or the IP schools fill up all their X,XXX IP places based on merit. So if IP lose its popularity one day and most go back to 'O' levels, maybe 240 can get into IP instead?[/quote]yep, it's all about demand n supply....if let's say many top scorers one day decide to go for international schools or leave SG to study overseas after PSLE, then yes, the COP for IP schools will certainly drop. But the T-score system will run only 1 more year, so the discussion is moot.

[Dino]

entei17\" post_id=\"1948055\" time=\"1574416331\" user_id=\"162440:

toutoulang\" post_id=\"1948050\" time=\"1574415501\" user_id=\"5818:

[quote=entei17 post_id=1948048 time=1574415160 user_id=162440]If you score 252, how do you know if you qualify for IP? Thanks.

Probably will need to check cop of the different IP schools.

You won't know the COP before the posting exercise, isn't it? The S1 option form and eligibility form only statethe course eligible as Express or Normal, but not IP?

What I'm asking is, is there a hard cut-off for IP e.g. 252.0000. Or is it 252.XXX, right down to the decimal point, because that correspond to the top 10% or top 9.XX%, whatever they have decided before the PSLE results are announced.

Or the IP schools fill up all their X,XXX IP places based on merit. So if IP lose its popularity one day and most go back to 'O' levels, maybe 240 can get into IP instead?[/quote]O levels good!!!! its just like OCK curry puff...... Everyone's favorite!!!! haha never go out of fashion de!!! haha

[Stevenlsf]

Kialoukui\" post_id=\"1948051\" time=\"1574415736\" user_id=\"182021:

Stevenlsf\" post_id=\"1948016\" time=\"1574412674\" user_id=\"69371:

[quote=manorway post_id=1948011 time=1574412306 user_id=9303]

If 360 excludes GEP, then 70/360 MS is only 19.4% scoring above 250. Not v impressive then.

I was told RGPS has something like 45% above 250 and if 55 GEP kids all scored above 250, then they have about 100 out of 270 or 280 MS kids scoring above 250. That is about 35%. But I did not see the slides. I got this info from group chats.

yes 45% above 250.

Wow wow crazy. 45% above 250... RGPS must be the top primary school with such a result.[/quote]but if this percentage of the majority of the schools on average are up comparing to last year, then the COP this year will be expected to up as well.

[Dino]

Stevenlsf\" post_id=\"1948060\" time=\"1574416751\" user_id=\"69371:

Kialoukui\" post_id=\"1948051\" time=\"1574415736\" user_id=\"182021:

[quote=Stevenlsf post_id=1948016 time=1574412674 user_id=69371]
yes 45% above 250.

Wow wow crazy. 45% above 250... RGPS must be the top primary school with such a result.

but if this percentage of the majority of the schools on average are up comparing to last year, then the COP this year will be expected to up as well.[/quote]Usually most of these 250s and above will generally try and aim IP first...... Somehow they feel tempted to give it a shot..... human nature.....

[Timmy21]

Dino\" post_id=\"1948054\" time=\"1574416158\" user_id=\"6726:

This being said, does that mean that someone who scores less than 250, for example 240 - 249 can also choose IP in their choices?

everyone has his or her own approach but here's my personal take on how to use the 6 choices for non-affiliated students:
(1) start with the 6th choice instead of the other way round. put a \"guarantee, confirm plus chop\" safety net choice (let's say 12 points below the child's T-score) tat u can still accept (or barely accept). By doing so, at least u avoid the situation where all 6 choices were unsuccessful n u let MOE decide ur fate (which was wat happened last year to many students)
(2) use 1st choice for super dream school, can try even if it seems out of reach becos fortune favours the bold, right?
(3) use 2nd choice for a 50/50 chance dream school
(4) put serious and long thoughts into the 3rd, 4th and 5th choices for realistic schools within the reach of the child's T-score
Best of luck to all. :xedfingers:

[jellyfulla]

phtthp\" post_id=\"1947656\" time=\"1574343447\" user_id=\"35251:

jellyfulla\" post_id=\"1947638\" time=\"1574337630\" user_id=\"181311:

Did a lot of ppl get 250 and above in ur school? In my school there’s 27... is that considered a lot or no?

\"Is it a lot ?\",
will depend on the Total number of P6 classes in your school, or the Total number of P6 students who took PSLE this year (call this figure, X), then take

27 divide by denominator (X) times 100, that will give you the percentage, which will then indicate, is it \"a lot, or No\"

:thankyou: