2019 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2007)

[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.

[bluemom]

ilovelaksa\" post_id=\"1949283\" time=\"1574679908\" user_id=\"88602:

bluemom\" post_id=\"1949215\" time=\"1574672739\" user_id=\"12853:

I was told , student still report to the allocated sec sch n after that go to the desired sch to appeal, but does anyone know what is the waiting time to know your appeal is successful or not?

Very fast. Less than 30 minutes.
You can even appeal to schools that are not in yr 6 choices.
Provided you are above cop.

Omg so fast 30 min u can know your appeal successful or not....wow

[floppy]

bluemom\" post_id=\"1949323\" time=\"1574686392\" user_id=\"12853:

ilovelaksa\" post_id=\"1949283\" time=\"1574679908\" user_id=\"88602:

[quote=bluemom post_id=1949215 time=1574672739 user_id=12853]I was told , student still report to the allocated sec sch n after that go to the desired sch to appeal, but does anyone know what is the waiting time to know your appeal is successful or not?

Very fast. Less than 30 minutes.
You can even appeal to schools that are not in yr 6 choices.
Provided you are above cop.

Omg so fast 30 min u can know your appeal successful or not....wow[/quote]No lah. 30mins you will only know whether you can appeal or not. It can take up to a week for some schools to get back to you. Most will take at least 3 days.

[jakoh]

floppy\" post_id=\"1949321\" time=\"1574686236\" user_id=\"97579:

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.

Got it and thanks, floppy!

[bluemom]

floppy\" post_id=\"1949326\" time=\"1574686653\" user_id=\"97579:

bluemom\" post_id=\"1949323\" time=\"1574686392\" user_id=\"12853:

[quote=ilovelaksa post_id=1949283 time=1574679908 user_id=88602]

Very fast. Less than 30 minutes.
You can even appeal to schools that are not in yr 6 choices.
Provided you are above cop.

Omg so fast 30 min u can know your appeal successful or not....wow

No lah. 30mins you will only know whether you can appeal or not. It can take up to a week for some schools to get back to you. Most will take at least 3 days.
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hahaha.....okok

[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.

Personally based on what I gather from the school and friends - 257-258-259 maybe a touch and go at Raffles. Just sharing

[sweetbaby]

Ran1977\" post_id=\"1949329\" time=\"1574686845\" user_id=\"44364:

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.

Personally based on what I gather from the school and friends - 257-258-259 maybe a touch and go at Raffles. Just sharing

Just give it a shot. My nephew 259 in PSLE 2018, cut off 2019 turned out to be 258. Taking into consideration previous years cut off points 257, 260, 261 ...., his parents took the risk. He was definitely under the median score of 263. He settled easily and did very well and scored closed to 4.0 GPA . He did it without tuition so I believe the RI support is excellent. My boy is very excited to join his cousin there. From all the interactions and sharings we had with the P, VPs and Heads, we are confident its the right fit for our boy. My other son will be in ACS IP, its also fantastic in terms of CCAs and niche programs and the facilities are great. He's more sporty and look forward to have multiple CCAs. Its the right school for him. If you miss RI cut off point, ACS IP will just be a fantastic alternative.