2019 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2007)

[thscat]

My DD got 258. Choosing all IP schools below. Is it safe ?


1. RGS - 259
2. NJC - 256
3. CHIJ St Nick - 255
4. MGS - 258
5. Cedar Girls - 253
6. SCGs - 252

Thanks !

[manorway]

PANDAPANDA\" post_id=\"1949448\" time=\"1574724553\" user_id=\"180237:

gyps\" post_id=\"1949256\" time=\"1574676231\" user_id=\"182548:

Despite this year is supposedly more difficult papers across all subjects, more than 10 students in my son’s class scored 268 and above. The rest are all well above 250. Only a few 240+. It appears that tough papers is better in differentiating the real smart (270 - 280+) versus the work hard.

Yes, my dd's class also achieved very very well, and the kids stay in my condo also got 250+, 260+ even 270+. I thought this year's paper was quite difficult. Don't know the cop points will shoot up high or not. Really hard to predict.

I have also known many cases of kids who did unexpectedly well. After exams, a few thought they would not do so well and accepted DSA CO to 2nd or 3rd choice schools. Turns out PSLE t score +20!! Could have gone into ANY schools they wanted.

[gyps]

PANDAPANDA\" post_id=\"1949448\" time=\"1574724553\" user_id=\"180237:

gyps\" post_id=\"1949256\" time=\"1574676231\" user_id=\"182548:

Despite this year is supposedly more difficult papers across all subjects, more than 10 students in my son’s class scored 268 and above. The rest are all well above 250. Only a few 240+. It appears that tough papers is better in differentiating the real smart (270 - 280+) versus the work hard.

Yes, my dd's class also achieved very very well, and the kids stay in my condo also got 250+, 260+ even 270+. I thought this year's paper was quite difficult. Don't know the cop points will shoot up high or not. Really hard to predict.

Last year the papers were supposedly relatively easy, many students did not do as well. Even a number of students from the TOP classes scored between 22+ to 23+. Indeed is so hard to predict. DSA is the best.

[lee_yl]

gyps\" post_id=\"1949455\" time=\"1574725591\" user_id=\"182548:

PANDAPANDA\" post_id=\"1949448\" time=\"1574724553\" user_id=\"180237:

[quote=gyps post_id=1949256 time=1574676231 user_id=182548]Despite this year is supposedly more difficult papers across all subjects, more than 10 students in my son’s class scored 268 and above. The rest are all well above 250. Only a few 240+. It appears that tough papers is better in differentiating the real smart (270 - 280+) versus the work hard.

Yes, my dd's class also achieved very very well, and the kids stay in my condo also got 250+, 260+ even 270+. I thought this year's paper was quite difficult. Don't know the cop points will shoot up high or not. Really hard to predict.

Last year the papers were supposedly relatively easy, many students did not do as well. Even a number of students from the TOP classes scored between 22+ to 23+. Indeed is so hard to predict. DSA is the best.[/quote]That’s why I mentioned earlier,
In year 2017, tscore went as high as 28X. Last year 2018, due to easier papers, highest tscore I think only 27X and many clustered around 23X, thus, resulting in COP going haywire for many schools.

This year, there are students with tscore of 28X, so it’s a bit similar to 2017. What I am trying to say is, do take a look at COP for 2017 and 2016 when making decisions as last year COP deviated from the norms, especially for the mid tier schools.

If indeed, like what you described earlier is true, then COP for top schools will rise for 2019.

[bluemom]

SAHMom\" post_id=\"1949418\" time=\"1574699085\" user_id=\"12690:

Hi Bluemom, can shed some light which area do you reside? Your 6 choices are all over Singapore. Is distance or travelling a concern for your DD?

My tscore 250 + 2
1st - Rv SAP ( cop 252) - Jurong West/Boon Lay
2nd - scgs 'o' level ( cop 252) - Central
3rd - cedar 'o' level ( cop 250) - Potong Pasir
4th - Chung Cheng main SAP 'o' level ( cop 242) Marine Parade
5th - nan chiau SAP 'o' level (cop 244) Sengkang
6th - nan hua SAP 'o' level ( cop 245) Clementi

Not putting the nan chiau n nan Hua. Not convenient. Me staying in north area. We max 10 to 11 stns train for travelling, will be sending my girl to sch but most probably she will come back on her own. Scgs area has a direct bus to our plc

[emoh]

Omar\" post_id=\"1949447\" time=\"1574724280\" user_id=\"30035:

My Daughter got 244. Is it advisable to take a 3rd language. Will it be too straining.
Is it possible to drop the 3rd language mid way

Yes can drop mid way

[floppy]

bluemom\" post_id=\"1949472\" time=\"1574729816\" user_id=\"12853:

SAHMom\" post_id=\"1949418\" time=\"1574699085\" user_id=\"12690:

Hi Bluemom, can shed some light which area do you reside? Your 6 choices are all over Singapore. Is distance or travelling a concern for your DD?

My tscore 250 + 2
1st - Rv SAP ( cop 252) - Jurong West/Boon Lay
2nd - scgs 'o' level ( cop 252) - Central
3rd - cedar 'o' level ( cop 250) - Potong Pasir
4th - Chung Cheng main SAP 'o' level ( cop 242) Marine Parade
5th - nan chiau SAP 'o' level (cop 244) Sengkang
6th - nan hua SAP 'o' level ( cop 245) Clementi

Not putting the nan chiau n nan Hua. Not convenient. Me staying in north area. We max 10 to 11 stns train for travelling, will be sending my girl to sch but most probably she will come back on her own. Scgs area has a direct bus to our plc

There’s a possibility that RVHS and CGSS will inch upwards. If SCGS stays the same, you are effectively looking at your 4th choice, in the southeast.

[MsB_Luv]

Any tot of school setting aside 20% for affiliation? For students without any affiliation, do you all think higher/ lower chance to get in?


I have teacher’s fren who told me, that there might have higher chances since 20% set aside for non-A. Aka, That the COP for non-A might be lowered?

What do u all think?

[bluemom]

floppy\" post_id=\"1949480\" time=\"1574731418\" user_id=\"97579:

bluemom\" post_id=\"1949472\" time=\"1574729816\" user_id=\"12853:

[quote=SAHMom post_id=1949418 time=1574699085 user_id=12690]Hi Bluemom, can shed some light which area do you reside? Your 6 choices are all over Singapore. Is distance or travelling a concern for your DD?

My tscore 250 + 2
1st - Rv SAP ( cop 252) - Jurong West/Boon Lay
2nd - scgs 'o' level ( cop 252) - Central
3rd - cedar 'o' level ( cop 250) - Potong Pasir
4th - Chung Cheng main SAP 'o' level ( cop 242) Marine Parade
5th - nan chiau SAP 'o' level (cop 244) Sengkang
6th - nan hua SAP 'o' level ( cop 245) Clementi

Not putting the nan chiau n nan Hua. Not convenient. Me staying in north area. We max 10 to 11 stns train for travelling, will be sending my girl to sch but most probably she will come back on her own. Scgs area has a direct bus to our plc

There’s a possibility that RVHS and CGSS will inch upwards. If SCGS stays the same, you are effectively looking at your 4th choice, in the southeast.[/quote]Yeah, I told my girl to be mentally prepared for it, most likely the 1st 3 choices might not hv chance.

But seem like quite many applying for cchm, she is 10 point plus, not sure chances high or not?

[floppy]

bluemom\" post_id=\"1949487\" time=\"1574732468\" user_id=\"12853:

floppy\" post_id=\"1949480\" time=\"1574731418\" user_id=\"97579:

[quote=bluemom post_id=1949472 time=1574729816 user_id=12853]


Not putting the nan chiau n nan Hua. Not convenient. Me staying in north area. We max 10 to 11 stns train for travelling, will be sending my girl to sch but most probably she will come back on her own. Scgs area has a direct bus to our plc

There’s a possibility that RVHS and CGSS will inch upwards. If SCGS stays the same, you are effectively looking at your 4th choice, in the southeast.

Yeah, I told my girl to be mentally prepared for it, most likely the 1st 3 choices might not hv chance.

But seem like quite many applying for cchm, she is 10 point plus, not sure chances high or not?[/quote]10 points is a seismic change. CCHM will be knocking on the doorsteps of all the IP and top tier schools. Very highly unlikely to happen now (and in the next 5 years).