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

[sharonkhoo]

sky minecrafter\" post_id=\"2004743\" time=\"1606439139\" user_id=\"130531:[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=2004743 time=1606439139 user_id=130531]

lonejean\" post_id=\"2004729\" time=\"1606434578\" user_id=\"15661:

Hi, how about beginning with the end in mind? Would she enjoy completing Creativity Activity Service, Theory of Knowledge paper, in the Years5-6? How about third language? (It cannot replace any subjects under the IB system, unlike the ALevels.) Then there are the Maths & Science groupings, which are compulsory. Plus, a subject from the Individual & Societies grouping (which under the ALevels you could avoid)... If, she has absolutely no particular preference, would you rather she keep her options open? Develop a particular skill? ...

For a 12yo, the parents really need to help decide. Not to make the final decision, but to give your opinion based on your assessment of your child's personality, likes/dislikes etc. When making this decision with my younger daughter years ago, we told her what we observed about her - that she liked a degree of certainty (right/wrong) and depth to breadth (although she is fine with both), didn't really enjoy writing long things (although she was able to write well), was able to study and focus hard (so big bang exams probably weren't much of an issue). Curriculum-wise, we felt that she would be able to cope with either IB or A levels.

So other considerations came into play - the different makeup of the school population, nature of the school, etc. These are personal to the child and family, so it will differ from child to child. We gave our recommendation, but told her that the final decision had to be hers. We are happy that she decided to go with our recommendation (A levels) in the end, not because of the curriculum per se (though that was a factor), but also because of the friends she made in the school she went to, and the wider range of cultures, religions and socio-economic backgrounds she was exposed to.

[lee_yl]

xiaomingiconic\" post_id=\"2004711\" time=\"1606415266\" user_id=\"188698:

CheerioMama\" post_id=\"2004707\" time=\"1606413767\" user_id=\"109742:

If we have an idea of whether T score of 260 receives ESIS, we may be able to find out if the COP for the top tier schools will remain the same, increase or decrease this year.

So far, I haven't heard of many with T score higher than 270. Anyone knows what is the highest T score for this year?

i am not sure but i saw someone ask another person if the pupil who got 261 received esis and the response was yes. (i think.) but 261 is like one point away from 260, so maybe a pupil with 260 also got esis. hope this helped a little bit...

2 girls in my school got 270+ and i also remember someone here saying that there was a girl in the son's school who got 282 but i haven't heard of anyone getting higher than 282 hmmm

I‘ve heard of a girl who scored 282, from a primary school somewhere in Tampines. Cannot confirm 282 has +3 (HCL) added to her tscore thou.

[pengpeng]

Piyush\" post_id=\"2004699\" time=\"1606409243\" user_id=\"9560:

Dear Parents,

Hi any estimation of the cutoff of the RI - 259 , ACS-I - 256 can drop from 2019 ?
Thank you

It is very hard to predict. Any guess could be wrong in the end. Plus minus 1 point or remain same are all possible. Need to consider this when selecting school. By the way ESIS COP 261 is the same as last year, as far as the information by now.

[KLYE]

Hi, my son has PSLE score of 244. Is the chance of going Maris Stella high this year ? (COP was 239 last year). Does COP swing up or down by a lot ? considering this year seems to have more students getting better score.

[pengpeng]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2004750\" time=\"1606440603\" user_id=\"28674:

For a 12yo, the parents really need to help decide. Not to make the final decision, but to give your opinion based on your assessment of your child's personality, likes/dislikes etc. When making this decision with my younger daughter years ago, we told her what we observed about her - that she liked a degree of certainty (right/wrong) and depth to breadth (although she is fine with both), didn't really enjoy writing long things (although she was able to write well), was able to study and focus hard (so big bang exams probably weren't much of an issue). Curriculum-wise, we felt that she would be able to cope with either IB or A levels.

So other considerations came into play - the different makeup of the school population, nature of the school, etc. These are personal to the child and family, so it will differ from child to child. We gave our recommendation, but told her that the final decision had to be hers. We are happy that she decided to go with our recommendation (A levels) in the end, not because of the curriculum per se (though that was a factor), but also because of the friends she made in the school she went to, and the wider range of cultures, religions and socio-economic backgrounds she was exposed to.

Very good analysis.
Besides, if she puts MGS 1st choice and accepted, be prepared for the travel distance, the IB program and the cultural difference, the JC is ACSI which is very good; if she puts SNGS, be prepared for SAP school culture which is enhancement for her future in terms of bilingualism. The JC is Eunoia which is a brand new and very good campus.
RGS and NYGH are worth trying if she wants since the order of choice doesn't matter.

[Cool nurse]

KLYE\" post_id=\"2004756\" time=\"1606441697\" user_id=\"189772:

Hi, my son has PSLE score of 244. Is the chance of going Maris Stella high this year ? (COP was 239 last year). Does COP swing up or down by a lot ? considering this year seems to have more students getting better score.

Last year, Maris Stella's COP increased by 2 points which made it 239. Assuming the worst case that could occur which is, it's COP increases by 5 points(which is usually the max a school's COP will increases), they would still accept your son. So no worries! IMHO, I think this year there are less students getting better score.

[Timmy21]

Not sure if anyone has posted this link on historical COP for some of the \"sought after\" schools, but here it is:


http://wwwdontmesswith6a.blogspot.com/2011/09/p6-prelim-results-and-expected-psle.html

[MerlionInGermany]

lonejean\" post_id=\"2004720\" time=\"1606431210\" user_id=\"15661:

DD 259+2. Still undecided between St Nicks IP vs MGS IB. We recce schools distances yesterday by taking MRT/buses. St Nicks has a Mayflower MRT opening soon which makes it easier to transfer 2 mrt lines (short distance) and we are staying around vicinity of Lor Chuan/Braddell. MGS also takes 2 mrt lines to get. I am more in favour of St nicks due to closer proximity but DD seems more interested in MGS. To be honest, i think getting to MGS in BT is a hassle should I need to fetch her (car) on some days. Trying not to force a decision on DD but it seems rather logical to choose St nicks. Any thots from anyone?

What is the reason for her being more interested in mgs? Is she more interested in mgs because of its IB or something else (like I really loved their library and swimming pool)?

[pengpeng]

Cool nurse\" post_id=\"2004763\" time=\"1606442504\" user_id=\"185329:[quote=\"Cool nurse\" post_id=2004763 time=1606442504 user_id=185329]

KLYE\" post_id=\"2004756\" time=\"1606441697\" user_id=\"189772:

Last year, Maris Stella's COP increased by 2 points which made it 239. Assuming the worst case that could occur which is, it's COP increases by 5 points(which is usually the max a school's COP will increases), they would still accept your son. So no worries! IMHO, I think this year there are less students getting better score.

Maris Stella's COP increased from 235 a few years ago to 239 last year which is the highest. I don't think it will increase to 244 drastically. It is a very good SAP school, students are disciplined, polite and cultural enriched, the O level results are excellent as well. You have very very high chance to get in, put it in 1st choice and go for it!

[kj2008]

My child’s score is 240. I am staying in Tampines. What are the school options available. Please guide. Thanks