2020 PSLE Discussions and Strategies(for those born in 2008)
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joeylhq123\" post_id=\"2004281\" time=\"1606355413\" user_id=\"189730:
With 6 choices, u can afford to \"waste\" the first one on a \"dream\" school. Then, make sure you put the 6th choice as a super-strong safety net (e.g. 10 or 12 points below your child's score and it's a school tat your child finds acceptable). In between, for 2nd to 5th choices, go for more realistic options in order of preference.
Hello Parents! Yesterday, I had a Sec 1 Posting briefing at my daughters school . The parents were reminded to not choose a school with higher cop than your score. Let’s say you would like to get into RGS but is one point lower than the cop , don’t waste your options because there’s no chance that you would be able to get in! -
anyone knows dhs reporting and dismissal times?
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Sky_0198\" post_id=\"2004308\" time=\"1606358080\" user_id=\"188689:
It's highly unlikely for RI COP to fall to 255, if it does it will be like striking Toto for many. ACSI is definitely worth a shot. In case both not successful, make sure your 3rd choice is a school that you will be happy to enter. All the best!
My son got 255 for psle, wondering if he should put RI as his first choice then ACS (I) as his second. -
Timmy21\" post_id=\"2004309\" time=\"1606358175\" user_id=\"122721:
If the process is as wat u described, how does MOE determine the ESIS score before the sec school posting has been completed?[/quote]I am also wondering... I guess MOE just bases the past years statistic on the percentage of student going to Independent school to determine the ESIS COP, the 1/3 is an estimated figure, not exact. And there are quite a number of students who score exactly that point, say 261 this year, so eventually, the 1/3 is a rough figure, I guess.
Only one correction, The top 1/3 qualify for ESIS is not top 1/3 of IP, it is top 1/3 of students admitted to independent schools by PSLE score excluding bonus points. If a high scorer goes to Non-independent school, he/she is not counted for ESIS.pengpeng\" post_id=\"2004302\" time=\"1606357609\" user_id=\"77520:
[quote=bbbay post_id=2004245 time=1606350771 user_id=175278]
I believe it works this way:
In T score, >=240 is top 30%. >=250 is top 10%. >=260 is top 3%. Every year there will be students in top 30/10/3 %. So every year, the top 10% qualify for IP. And among them, the top 1/3 qualify for ESIS, translate to top 3.3 % qualify for ESIS. And this top 3.3 % are around the >=260 group (top 3%). So every year the cutoff point for ESIS is around >=260
The ESIS is printed on the Result slip so the lowest score which gets ESIS is the COP. -
Don’t try don’t know. And this is the last year when it is so simple
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pengpeng\" post_id=\"2004319\" time=\"1606359135\" user_id=\"77520:
I am also wondering... I guess MOE just bases the past years statistic on the percentage of student going to Independent school to determine the ESIS COP, the 1/3 is an estimated figure, not exact. And there are quite a number of students who score exactly that point, say 261 this year, so eventually, the 1/3 is a rough figure, I guess.[/quote]They prob offer based on T-score, but if a student who's offered doesn't go to an independent school, then it's simply not applicable.
If the process is as wat u described, how does MOE determine the ESIS score before the sec school posting has been completed?Timmy21\" post_id=\"2004309\" time=\"1606358175\" user_id=\"122721:
[quote=pengpeng post_id=2004302 time=1606357609 user_id=77520]
Only one correction, The top 1/3 qualify for ESIS is not top 1/3 of IP, it is top 1/3 of students admitted to independent schools by PSLE score excluding bonus points. If a high scorer goes to Non-independent school, he/she is not counted for ESIS.
The ESIS is printed on the Result slip so the lowest score which gets ESIS is the COP. -
kab\" post_id=\"2004298\" time=\"1606356973\" user_id=\"7705:
You might also want to consider the affiliated JC too if you are going for IP. So besides girls vs co-Ed, SCGS IP girls go to Eunoia JC in year 5 and 6, while NJC IP students remain in NJC. The commitment is 6 years, so once she joins SCGS IP, she has to go to EJC (and vice versa) and cannot switch to other IPJC.
Thanks Timmy, Luxedream, Hendon and SlmKhoo for the comments! Yes she is from an all girl primary school - so a bit apprehensive with boys. English is her strongest subject so I'm not worried about the essay writing part of IB. Just that as parents, sometimes we prefer the tried and tested route ( A level. That's been the only option for decades.). But after reading about IB - I'm more opened to the idea and also, realise it is not that new and very well accepted with universities worldwide.
Yes the NJC option is purely based on COP. Will discuss with DD again, and if she's really not keen to go to a Co-ed school, maybe will put another girl school instead.
By the way, even though NJC is a co-Ed school, majority of the students (IP) are girls, because girls tend to do better in PSLE than boys :). I think the ratio is about 1:4. So enough mix of gender for diversity and not as intimating for the girls. My dd from co-Ed primary who went to all-girls Sec sch sometimes misses the boys in the class because the boys can be quite funny and make classes more interesting
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xueyan\" post_id=\"2004283\" time=\"1606356064\" user_id=\"6643:
You know your child best, so i suggest u think about whether he's easily affected by peer pressure, whether he feels stressed from competition, is he likely affected by the \"inferior\" label of NA etc.
I am really really shy to post here as everyone got such good grades. My ds got aggregate that can either go Express or NA. How should we choose? -
doodbug\" post_id=\"2004307\" time=\"1606357973\" user_id=\"13281:
agree with doodb, since it is an option - means your son score for NA is high - consider sch with high NA COP - the T&L should have established & some quality . Also, it is true your ds can move to express if he can do well in sec1/2 . Is the ac family taking in NA students this yr? u can cosider as ac is under methodist church org , a embracing and holistic place to bloom n grow all kids.
I can certainly understand that it may seem like Kiasuparents' kids are all doing well. Don't feel discouraged or overwhelmed.xueyan\" post_id=\"2004283\" time=\"1606356064\" user_id=\"6643:
I am really really shy to post here as everyone got such good grades. My ds got aggregate that can either go Express or NA. How should we choose?
For NA/Express Option band, I think it really depends on what you and your child's assessment is, on whether the child is an Express calibre child, and wants to pursue Express.
To me, if PSLE results are pulled down by Mother Tongue, I would say, MT is far less 'important' in Sec School, as one can always take CL-B instead of the normal Chinese syllabus. I've seen kids with 3As and 1C and having super low PSLE scores.
Also, some schools do give NA kids opportunities to transfer to Express at the end of Sec 1, if the child fares well.
It is also true that in the Option Band, there are more options to get into certain mission schools, or 'better' schools if one chooses NA. The choices for Express schoools may be more limited. -
Anyone knows what is ESIS cut off this year?
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