2019 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2007)

[jellyfulla]

I live in the west, yew tee, cck area, and going to rgs next year through dsa. What is the most convenient way to get to rgs? We wanted to alight from bradell mrt, but we had to walk in an estate as a short cut to get to rgs, and quite ulu area, dunno if it’s safe in the morning or not, so don’t know what other way to get there that is faster and safer?

[mommyNg]

Timmy21\" post_id=\"1949281\" time=\"1574679665\" user_id=\"122721:

shiv\" post_id=\"1949275\" time=\"1574678784\" user_id=\"25937:

Understand the differences Timmy21. Im more concerned about the academics strength which school is better also what are the chances if selected in o-level MGS and later transfer to IP in MGS may be in sec3.

academic strength wise, i think u might be splitting hairs between these 2 schools. As for transferring fr O-level track to IP track, my understanding is that it's tough to do it in any dual-track sch becos u usually would need to be the top few students to be considered for the transfer.

The MGS P said before that only a handful of MGS O level girls are selected to transfer to the IB track. These girls are usually the TOP few students and they have to have teachers’ recommendations plus must go through interviews. MGS usually takes in about 20+ more in Sec 3. They accept TOP students transferring from other schools, overseas scholars, and a handful of their own MGS students from O level track.

[peasants]

jellyfulla\" post_id=\"1949284\" time=\"1574680019\" user_id=\"181311:

I live in the west, yew tee, cck area, and going to rgs next year through dsa. What is the most convenient way to get to rgs? We wanted to alight from bradell mrt, but we had to walk in an estate as a short cut to get to rgs, and quite ulu area, dunno if it’s safe in the morning or not, so don’t know what other way to get there that is faster and safer?

School bus in the morning most fuss free, but have to wake up real early. Your area no need to transfer train, furthermore there bound to be other kids heading to RGS as well as RI from Braddell mrt.

[Tamy]

jellyfulla\" post_id=\"1949284\" time=\"1574680019\" user_id=\"181311:

I live in the west, yew tee, cck area, and going to rgs next year through dsa. What is the most convenient way to get to rgs? We wanted to alight from bradell mrt, but we had to walk in an estate as a short cut to get to rgs, and quite ulu area, dunno if it’s safe in the morning or not, so don’t know what other way to get there that is faster and safer?

Don't worry. Once school re open, many rg students will be taking the same route from bradell mrt to the gate.

[Jk1975]

My son scored 258, I chose school in the following order. Any feedbacks?

1) RI
2) ACS IP
3) Victoria
4) St Joseph
5) Temasek JC
6) National JC.

[jakoh]

Just for knowledge, may I ask how does affiliation for Fairfield Methodist School (FMS) to ACJC work? FMS does not have IP so does it mean students have to take O-levels and based on COP to be allocated? I check ACJC COP is 9 for outsiders but slightly higher for affiliated students?

[fsmummy]

Hi my boy scored 257 and a merit for HMT.We are keen to let him explore IP program. Need to find out more about the independent school and government school culture. Anyone can advise is there any scholarship or Edusave.

[Ran1977]

Jk1975\" post_id=\"1949297\" time=\"1574682647\" user_id=\"182468:

My son scored 258, I chose school in the following order. Any feedbacks?
1) RI
2) ACS IP
3) Victoria
4) St Joseph
5) Temasek JC
6) National JC.

Pmed you

[Buddy775]

Hi, first time mummy to P6 kid. Want to seek advice if this is a suitable way for sec school selection if score is 241.

First 3 selections @ 242 (CGS, CCHM, SM)
Last 3 selections @238, 236 and 234 COP

Would it be too much a risk to put 3 selections with 1 pt higher than 2018 COP and would it be safe to stop at 234 COP?
Thanks

[floppy]

jakoh\" post_id=\"1949305\" time=\"1574684359\" user_id=\"151698:

Just for knowledge, may I ask how does affiliation for Fairfield Methodist School (FMS) to ACJC work? FMS does not have IP so does it mean students have to take O-levels and based on COP to be allocated? I check ACJC COP is 9 for outsiders but slightly higher for affiliated students?

If ACJC COP is 9 for L1R5, affiliated students only need to score 11 for L1R5 (11-2=9). In order to have L1R5, you would obviously have to take O Level (otherwise, you can’t receive a O Level score).

Note that max bonus is 4 points and it is possible to achieve that bonus without factoring any affiliation bonus.