Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools

[xyun08]

Thank you everyone for the kind advice. Learn a lot from each of you , being able to analyse each school situation so well.


During 2C if we call up the schools will they let us know how many people applied already ?

[Stevenage]

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Thank you everyone for the kind advice. Learn a lot from each of you , being able to analyse each school situation so well.

During 2C if we call up the schools will they let us know how many people applied already ?

Hi there, the practice varies from school to school: some schools will be more willing to divulge this info than others.

Will suggest you give it a try to call the school since no harm asking.

Good luck!

[xyun08]

Hi all


Question again… if I successfully got a place in 2A2 but I decided I want to try for another school in 2C , I have to withdraw from the 2A school first right ? I been reading the FAQ on MOE site and got a bit confused . Anyone can shed some light on the process ? Both spouses have to log in to the online system which will have option for us to withdraw ? Or do we need to inform the school directly ?

Sorry it may sound very silly to be doing this . But after my research on Marymount convent I think my girl may be more suitable for this school rather than Pei Chun(assuming we get a place in PCPS) . And so far Marymount seems to be safe in 2C Without balloting .

We haven’t decided yet but at this point in time I am more skewed towards Marymount than Pei Chun .

[phtthp]

If you don’t want Pei Chun, don’t do anything at Phase 2A2. Just wait for Phase 2C to arrive, then enrol your girl straight, directly into Marymount, an All-girls school

[xyun08]

Hi


I have been looking at the historical data of Marymount convent and in general it seems 2C is safe without balloting and last two years figures were quite healthy .
However I noticed in 2018 the figures were high for 2C applicants (121 applied for 134 vacancies). Again this kind of high figures appeared in 2012-2014.
I got the data from this link
https://sgschooling.com/school/marymount-convent.html

Anyone can share insights on what hap in 2018. I am just a little concerned if this year due to SG50 cohort and coz many people were balloted out in 2A phase , the high figures will reappear again in 2C. Although in general I read that for 2C it should be 99.9% sure that there won’t be balloting but just wanted to ask the masters here again for comments . Thank you 😊

[zac's mum]

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Hi

I have been looking at the historical data of Marymount convent and in general it seems 2C is safe without balloting and last two years figures were quite healthy .
However I noticed in 2018 the figures were high for 2C applicants (121 applied for 134 vacancies). Again this kind of high figures appeared in 2012-2014.
I got the data from this link
https://sgschooling.com/school/marymount-convent.html

Anyone can share insights on what hap in 2018. I am just a little concerned if this year due to SG50 cohort and coz many people were balloted out in 2A phase , the high figures will reappear again in 2C. Although in general I read that for 2C it should be 99.9% sure that there won’t be balloting but just wanted to ask the masters here again for comments . Thank you 😊

2018 was registration year for Dragon boomer babies. SG50 and SG51 batch would be on par. But for Marymount Convent in particular, there’s the very recent (post-2018 I think) cap on PRs, so I think still no balloting for 2C this year.

[Lexy]

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xyun08\" post_id=\"2030711\" time=\"1626359672\" user_id=\"128943:

Hi

I have been looking at the historical data of Marymount convent and in general it seems 2C is safe without balloting and last two years figures were quite healthy .
However I noticed in 2018 the figures were high for 2C applicants (121 applied for 134 vacancies). Again this kind of high figures appeared in 2012-2014.
I got the data from this link
https://sgschooling.com/school/marymount-convent.html

Anyone can share insights on what hap in 2018. I am just a little concerned if this year due to SG50 cohort and coz many people were balloted out in 2A phase , the high figures will reappear again in 2C. Although in general I read that for 2C it should be 99.9% sure that there won’t be balloting but just wanted to ask the masters here again for comments . Thank you 😊

2018 was registration year for Dragon boomer babies. SG50 and SG51 batch would be on par. But for Marymount Convent in particular, there’s the very recent (post-2018 I think) cap on PRs, so I think still no balloting for 2C this year.[/quote]

This year intake is 240, 2018 intake was 210. Don’t worry too much, no wonder you complained about white hair
Every year people got balloted out at various phases. Some unsuccessful folks in SNGS would go for 2A2 or 2B IJs if they are eligible, rather than wait until 2C.

A few of us mentioned should be safe for 2C. Even if there is a balloting, it will be for PRs in 2C.

I just don’t want to say 100% guarantee, confirm plus chop to jinx it (if you know what I mean).

[MerlionInGermany]

xyun08\" post_id=\"2030711\" time=\"1626359672\" user_id=\"128943:

Hi

I have been looking at the historical data of Marymount convent and in general it seems 2C is safe without balloting and last two years figures were quite healthy .
However I noticed in 2018 the figures were high for 2C applicants (121 applied for 134 vacancies). Again this kind of high figures appeared in 2012-2014.
….

Did you put in the 2a2 pcps just in case?

[xyun08]

Lexy\" post_id=\"2030716\" time=\"1626367579\" user_id=\"12180:

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2030714\" time=\"1626363518\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2030714 time=1626363518 user_id=53606]

Hi

I have been looking at the historical data of Marymount convent and in general it seems 2C is safe without balloting and last two years figures were quite healthy .
However I noticed in 2018 the figures were high for 2C applicants (121 applied for 134 vacancies). Again this kind of high figures appeared in 2012-2014.
I got the data from this link
https://sgschooling.com/school/marymount-convent.html

Anyone can share insights on what hap in 2018. I am just a little concerned if this year due to SG50 cohort and coz many people were balloted out in 2A phase , the high figures will reappear again in 2C. Although in general I read that for 2C it should be 99.9% sure that there won’t be balloting but just wanted to ask the masters here again for comments . Thank you 😊

2018 was registration year for Dragon boomer babies. SG50 and SG51 batch would be on par. But for Marymount Convent in particular, there’s the very recent (post-2018 I think) cap on PRs, so I think still no balloting for 2C this year.

This year intake is 240, 2018 intake was 210. Don’t worry too much, no wonder you complained about white hair
Every year people got balloted out at various phases. Some unsuccessful folks in SNGS would go for 2A2 or 2B IJs if they are eligible, rather than wait until 2C.

A few of us mentioned should be safe for 2C. Even if there is a balloting, it will be for PRs in 2C.

I just don’t want to say 100% guarantee, confirm plus chop to jinx it (if you know what I mean). [/quote]Ahhh 240 versus 210 and the PRs cap!!
Hehe ya I decided not to dye my hair black first until this P1 Reg is over for me lol 😂
Thank you so much 😊

[xyun08]

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xyun08\" post_id=\"2030711\" time=\"1626359672\" user_id=\"128943:

Hi

I have been looking at the historical data of Marymount convent and in general it seems 2C is safe without balloting and last two years figures were quite healthy .
However I noticed in 2018 the figures were high for 2C applicants (121 applied for 134 vacancies). Again this kind of high figures appeared in 2012-2014.
….

Did you put in the 2a2 pcps just in case?

I did Register for PCPS in 2A2. Now it is 30 applicants versus 31 vacancies although final figures not updated yet . I did a check with MOE and they say if I managed to get in and wanna withdraw can email to the school before 2C registration . Once the school confirms then we are ok to proceed in 2C for registration.

So well now I just wait for results and then after that still have a little more time to decide before 2C.