2020 PSLE Discussions and Strategies(for those born in 2008)
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kj2008\" post_id=\"2004785\" time=\"1606445014\" user_id=\"26402:
My boy[/quote]Ngee Ann seems best choice, and if willing to travel farther can consider maris Stella, zhonghua, Temasek, Tanjong Katong, Xin min.
Useful if u let us know ur child's gender.Timmy21\" post_id=\"2004783\" time=\"1606444625\" user_id=\"122721:
[quote=kj2008 post_id=2004774 time=1606443948 user_id=26402]My child's score is 240. I am staying in Tampines. What are the school options available. Please guide. Thanks
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This is my first draft. Anything to take note of? DD 248+2
1. NJC (254)
2. Scgs o lvls (252)
3. Cedar o lvls (249)
4. Crescents (243)
5. St Margaret (243)
6. Chij Toa Payoh (246) -
lonejean\" post_id=\"2004729\" time=\"1606434578\" user_id=\"15661:
We have been researching quite a bit, and I also found this article provided very good info. However, IB vs A styles is still rather challenging to pinpoint for a 12yo.
you should be considering the differences between IB and A levels plus the differences in how your DD learns and how IB and A are taught. Location shouldn’t matter if it were me. Plus she wants MGS, it will be more about convincing her beyond just convenience, having her want something is a added plus that shouldn’t be removed so lightly in my viewHendon\" post_id=\"2004725\" time=\"1606431822\" user_id=\"142376:
[quote=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?
https://singaporelearner.com/2014/01/15/which-one-to-choose-the-ib-or-the-a-levels/[/quote]Just curious, why not NYGH if SNGS an option? NYGH and MGS will be on par on distance, and leave you to compare A vs IB merits seriously. -
Hi Marquez,
Crescent Girls Secondary school will catch your DD1, at 248.
National Junior College :
being an IP school, not possible to fall beneath 250 to 248, so drastic
SCGS (O-level) :
never dropped below 250, based on past years’ track record,
because SCGS is a dual-track IP school
Cedar (O-level) :
last year 249, this year 2020 likely to increase, shoot past 250 border -
phtthp\" post_id=\"2004792\" time=\"1606446461\" user_id=\"35251:
Glad to hear crescents will catch her. Her only preference is between cedar and crescents.
Crescent Girls Secondary school will catch your DD1, at 248.
National Junior College :
being an IP school, not possible to fall beneath 250 to 248, so drastic
SCGS (O-level) :
never dropped below 250, based on past years' track record
Cedar (O-level) :
last year 249, this year 2020 likely to increase, shoot past 250 border -
marquez\" post_id=\"2004789\" time=\"1606446104\" user_id=\"122042:
Just my humble opinion for your DD1, none of the schools that you have listed down is a SAP school. Thus, the +2 is of no use. Probably you might want to include SAP schools? I don't really know which area you reside in, but I think there are schools with higher COP than Fajar. Probably your DD2 might be interested in them and her t-score might also meet their COP? Hope this helps!
I have 2 daughters taking psle this year. This is my first draft. Anything to take note of?
DD 1 248+2
1. NJC (254)
2. Scgs o lvls (252)
3. Cedar o lvls (249)
4. Crescents (243)
5. St Margaret (243)
6. Chij Toa Payoh (246)
DD 2 score (211)
1. Zhenghua (210)
2. Greenridge (192)
3. Bukit view (213)
4. Hillgrove (211)
5. Chua Chu Kang (216)
6. Fajar (188) -
MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"2004769\" time=\"1606443031\" user_id=\"2964:
We did ask her, coz she heard project based learning and might have gotten the impression not as stressful as A levels
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)?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?
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lonejean\" post_id=\"2004795\" time=\"1606446980\" user_id=\"15661:
We did ask her, coz she heard project based learning and might have gotten the impression not as stressful as A levels[/quote]I think it is extremely important to tell to her that it is not one size fits all. Something that is easy for others may not be easy for her. Ask her to choose based on her interest, is she someone who likes to do projects? Then she can go MGS, but that should not be the only consideration. She must like the environment, the CCA, do ask more about the subject combinations offered at MGS too. Hope this helps!
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)?MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"2004769\" time=\"1606443031\" user_id=\"2964:
[quote=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?
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Timmy21\" post_id=\"2004788\" time=\"1606445843\" user_id=\"122721:
Ngee Ann seems best choice, and if willing to travel farther can consider maris Stella, zhonghua, Temasek, Tanjong Katong, Xin min.[/quote]Thank you! High/SAP schools are out of option. But rest I could give it a try.
My boykj2008\" post_id=\"2004785\" time=\"1606445014\" user_id=\"26402:
[quote=Timmy21 post_id=2004783 time=1606444625 user_id=122721]
Useful if u let us know ur child's gender. -
marquez\" post_id=\"2004793\" time=\"1606446727\" user_id=\"122042:
Being a pessimist, i would use the 6th choice as a super safety net, perhaps put chij st theresa, TKGS or PLMGS.
Glad to hear crescents will catch her. Her only preference is between cedar and crescents.phtthp\" post_id=\"2004792\" time=\"1606446461\" user_id=\"35251:
Crescent Girls Secondary school will catch your DD1, at 248.
National Junior College :
being an IP school, not possible to fall beneath 250 to 248, so drastic
SCGS (O-level) :
never dropped below 250, based on past years' track record
Cedar (O-level) :
last year 249, this year 2020 likely to increase, shoot past 250 border
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