2020 PSLE Discussions and Strategies(for those born in 2008)

[achildtryinghard]

Hi parents, I got 265(+2 HCL) for PSLE, and now I’m not very sure which school to go to. I’m living in Sengkang and what I’m thinking is either Dunman, Hwa Chong, Raffles or Catholic High. Anyone has any suggestions for me? It would be helpful, thanks!

[kylene]

Hi, question regarding choice. Score 260+2. RI first choice and HCI second choice.

If we put RI first and cannot get in, then when being considered for HCI - our score of 262 will be considered first compared to someone who got lower eg 261 but put HCI as first choice . Is this correct?

[phtthp]

kylene\" post_id=\"2003832\" time=\"1606283868\" user_id=\"6993:

Hi, question regarding choice. Score 260+2. RI first choice and HCI second choice.
If we put RI first and cannot get in, then when being considered for HCI - our score of 262 will be considered first compared to someone who got lower eg 261 but put HCI as first choice . Is this correct?

You under Tscore this year,
ranking of your 6 schools don't come into play at all. Only from next year 2021 AL kick in, then ranking of 6-choices schools become important, don't confuse yourself

As long as your son's
260 +2, equal Total 262 is able to meet Hwa Chong Cut off point this year, he will be able to enter

Unless ...

This year, Hwa Chong Cut off point happen to be 262 and a student gets Cut off at a much higher trailing decimal point, before your son's turn, then you will need to appeal.

So far,
based on past years' record, Hwa Chong Cut off point seldom exceed 261

[dadto3]

kylene\" post_id=\"2003832\" time=\"1606283868\" user_id=\"6993:

Hi, question regarding choice. Score 260+2. RI first choice and HCI second choice.
If we put RI first and cannot get in, then when being considered for HCI - our score of 262 will be considered first compared to someone who got lower eg 261 but put HCI as first choice . Is this correct?

Correct!

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kylene\" post_id=\"2003832\" time=\"1606283868\" user_id=\"6993:

Hi, question regarding choice. Score 260+2. RI first choice and HCI second choice.
If we put RI first and cannot get in, then when being considered for HCI - our score of 262 will be considered first compared to someone who got lower eg 261 but put HCI as first choice . Is this correct?

Short answer : yes. Order of choice does not matter.
Long answer: I don’t know how to give a long answer.

[phtthp]

achildtryinghard\" post_id=\"2003828\" time=\"1606283724\" user_id=\"188800:

Hi parents, I got 265(+2 HCL) for PSLE, and now I'm not very sure which school to go to. I'm living in Sengkang and what I'm thinking is either Dunman, Hwa Chong, Raffles or Catholic High. Anyone has any suggestions for me? It would be helpful, thanks!

You stay in Sengkang, Dunman High is too far from your house, forget about Dunman bec the travelling to and fro is very tiring, unless your family hire a chauffeur to fetch u daily to and fro, including after-Cca-activities end around 6.30 pm, for the next 6 years

Another way is
Since is school holiday now and u have the time, try taking bus and mrt from your house to Dunman High. Try out one week, see how u feel about the distance travel, because this is going to be the reality facing u for next 6 years, if u choose Dunman High. That will answer your own qn

Can consider RI, Hwa Chong, Catholic High, these 3

With 267 (Bec 265 +2),

- to Hwa Chong and to Catholic High (IP), no problem, can enter readily. Is a matter of which one u prefer -

To Hwa Chong in year 5, or
To Eunoia Junior College in year 5 ?


With 265,
- you can also enter RI

RI will ignore your +2 HCL, because RI is non SAP school

Of these 3 schools, which school u want, will depend on

- which kind of school culture u prefer or can thrive in or survive in ? What kind of environment suits you well ?

- what kind of challenging Talent Development programme exist and are available and what Cca activities u are seeking after ?

You need to know yourself well, identify your own interests and passion, or what motivate and spur you on

Also,
at 265,
you do qualify for ESIS, can make use of this to apply for RI / Hwa Chong independent schools

[Timmy21]

aloyboy\" post_id=\"2003820\" time=\"1606282660\" user_id=\"4897:

the COP on the result slip is before the bonus points for Higher Chinese right ?

I think you meant T-Score, not cutoff point (COP)?

[Timmy21]

achildtryinghard\" post_id=\"2003828\" time=\"1606283724\" user_id=\"188800:

Hi parents, I got 265(+2 HCL) for PSLE, and now I'm not very sure which school to go to. I'm living in Sengkang and what I'm thinking is either Dunman, Hwa Chong, Raffles or Catholic High. Anyone has any suggestions for me? It would be helpful, thanks!

Practically, considering the commuting, i suggest you consider RI or Catholic High. The other two schools are further and unless you really love the school's name/culture/CCA/program/facilities, then just go for the nearer schools.
Going to RI, be prepared to compete with the best and challenge yourself. If you think you prefer a less competitive environment, go for Catholic High which is also a great school.

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kylene\" post_id=\"2003832\" time=\"1606283868\" user_id=\"6993:

Hi, question regarding choice. Score 260+2. RI first choice and HCI second choice.
If we put RI first and cannot get in, then when being considered for HCI - our score of 262 will be considered first compared to someone who got lower eg 261 but put HCI as first choice . Is this correct?

:congrats:

Choice order does not matter.

In case he cannot make it to RI (last 5 years COP range 257 to 261), he has a very good chance to enter HCI (last 5 years COP range 257 to 260).

My advice is to involve your son in making the decision.

All the best! :rahrah: