2021 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2009)
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Burp123\" post_id=\"2048119\" time=\"1637808303\" user_id=\"195246:
About 30% of the places are taken by DSA. Not sure about affiliates.
Does anyone know the number of seats left (for non DSA, non affiliates) for S1 posting at the top four schools? -
Timmy21\" post_id=\"2048107\" time=\"1637807152\" user_id=\"122721:
AL9 is indicative COP for ACS(I) Express.
I think ACS(I) will be a \"safety net\" choice for you because it is very unlikely that AL9 (indicative by MOE) will leap to AL6. So you can afford to put RI and HCI in whichever order (1st / 2nd) you want and give it a shot. If it doesn't work out, you will get your 3rd choice of ACS(I).newstart2022\" post_id=\"2048083\" time=\"1637805431\" user_id=\"195956:
my boy got 6M, if we put
1st RI,
2nd HCL,
3rd ACS,
4th RV
Is it too risk to lost 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, if this year there are a lots 4 and 5, then cop for RI, HCL and ACS to 6 or below?
or we put
1st HCL
2nd ACS
3rd RV.
if sequence of choice matters, then maybe go HCL if this year there are a lots 4 and 5, then cop for RI, HCL and ACS to 6 or below?
Please advice.
Indicative COP for ACS(I) IP is AL7, which can swing upwards to AL6 depending on number of applications. -
Luxedream\" post_id=\"2048128\" time=\"1637808967\" user_id=\"98340:
Left 70% for S1 posting then..
About 30% of the places are taken by DSA. Not sure about affiliates.Burp123\" post_id=\"2048119\" time=\"1637808303\" user_id=\"195246:
Does anyone know the number of seats left (for non DSA, non affiliates) for S1 posting at the top four schools?
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yangshixin\" post_id=\"2048127\" time=\"1637808792\" user_id=\"195344:
Yes, AL 8 or better... If no Form then yes cannot take...jlytze\" post_id=\"2047747\" time=\"1637734610\" user_id=\"28060:
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Do we need AL score of 8 to do 3rd language? if the form doesn't come with the results means cannot take? -
yangshixin\" post_id=\"2048127\" time=\"1637808792\" user_id=\"195344:
Did you receive from MOE the qualifying letter yesterday when you received PSLE results, to permit u to learn (Jap / German / French / Spanish) at Bishan MOELC ?
Do we need AL score of 8 to do 3rd language? if the form doesn't come with the results means cannot take?
If Yes, then can.
Otherwise No.
Even if u were to write in to appeal, MOELC will reply you \"Sorry, cannot\". You must have the MOE qualifying letter.
Anyway, a lot of students, also dropped 3rd foreign language after a while, either at end of Sec 1 or Sec 2, esp. When they enter Upper Sec, bec too many subjects to cope, by that time.
However, you can still learn Malay / Bahasa / Arabic. MOELC welcome students to learn Asian languages -
Luxedream\" post_id=\"2048136\" time=\"1637809401\" user_id=\"98340:
AL9 is indicative COP for ACS(I) Express.
I think ACS(I) will be a \"safety net\" choice for you because it is very unlikely that AL9 (indicative by MOE) will leap to AL6. So you can afford to put RI and HCI in whichever order (1st / 2nd) you want and give it a shot. If it doesn't work out, you will get your 3rd choice of ACS(I).Timmy21\" post_id=\"2048107\" time=\"1637807152\" user_id=\"122721:
[quote=newstart2022 post_id=2048083 time=1637805431 user_id=195956]my boy got 6M, if we put
1st RI,
2nd HCL,
3rd ACS,
4th RV
Is it too risk to lost 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, if this year there are a lots 4 and 5, then cop for RI, HCL and ACS to 6 or below?
or we put
1st HCL
2nd ACS
3rd RV.
if sequence of choice matters, then maybe go HCL if this year there are a lots 4 and 5, then cop for RI, HCL and ACS to 6 or below?
Please advice.
Indicative COP for ACS(I) IP is AL7, which can swing upwards to AL6 depending on number of applications.[/quote]Thanks for correcting me. -
tyne\" post_id=\"2048108\" time=\"1637807153\" user_id=\"16028:
Indicative IP CHS is 8(M) so it's unlikely your son will get it, there still AL8(P), AL8 & AL9(D) above his score.
Hi All
Having a hard time deciding on schools. My son scored AL9(M) and we are tossing around a few options. He is attracted to the idea of skipping another major exam in 4 years but not exactly fixated about getting into IP and he has an affiliated secondary school with cut off at AL12 (for non-affiliates). Given these considerations, we are thinking of:
1.\tCatholic High – IP (AL8)
2.\tCatholic High – O’levels (AL9M)
3.\tACSI – O’levels (AL9)
4.\tSJI – O’levels (AL10)
5.\tAffiliated School (AL12)
For #1 and #2 scenario – our hypothesis is that if he can’t get into Catholic High IP and Catholic High O’levels goes into tiebreaker, given that he is Singaporean and had chosen the same school in #1 and #2, the system still views his choice of Catholic High as first choice. Can I pls affirm this understanding?
Given that we have SJI and affiliated school as #4 and #5 and there is a 1–2-point buffer here, this should be a safe fall-back strategy to at least get into either one of these schools if he fails to get into the schools ranked ahead?
Appreciate any feedback and advice.
If COP CHS is exactly the same with the indicative 9(M), it's disadvantage to put it in the 2nd order because kids put it in 1st order will get in first.
It's also the same disadvantage to put ACSI in 3rd order.
As there's possibility this year COP not exactly the same with indicative (means can be higher or lower) so if that order is your son's best choice of preference, then you can go with it. -
tyne\" post_id=\"2048108\" time=\"1637807153\" user_id=\"16028:
Indicative IP CHS is 8(M) so it's unlikely your son will get it, there still AL8(P), AL8 & AL9(D) above his score.
Hi All
Having a hard time deciding on schools. My son scored AL9(M) and we are tossing around a few options. He is attracted to the idea of skipping another major exam in 4 years but not exactly fixated about getting into IP and he has an affiliated secondary school with cut off at AL12 (for non-affiliates). Given these considerations, we are thinking of:
1.\tCatholic High – IP (AL8)
2.\tCatholic High – O’levels (AL9M)
3.\tACSI – O’levels (AL9)
4.\tSJI – O’levels (AL10)
5.\tAffiliated School (AL12)
For #1 and #2 scenario – our hypothesis is that if he can’t get into Catholic High IP and Catholic High O’levels goes into tiebreaker, given that he is Singaporean and had chosen the same school in #1 and #2, the system still views his choice of Catholic High as first choice. Can I pls affirm this understanding?
Given that we have SJI and affiliated school as #4 and #5 and there is a 1–2-point buffer here, this should be a safe fall-back strategy to at least get into either one of these schools if he fails to get into the schools ranked ahead?
Appreciate any feedback and advice.
If COP CHS is exactly the same with the indicative 9(M), it's disadvantage to put it in the 2nd order because kids put it in 1st order will get in first.
It's also the same disadvantage to put ACSI in 3rd order.
As there's possibility this year COP not exactly the same with indicative (means can be higher or lower) so if that order is your son's best choice of preference, then you can go with it. -
optrex80\" post_id=\"2048125\" time=\"1637808608\" user_id=\"72116:
Yes, I understand what you mean....Really in a dilemma
Usually to play safe, apply for school 1-2 point lower than the cut-off points.. Year to Year comparision is usually +- 1 point only.. For 2 point away from the cut off point, it is VERY RISKY. Not worth the risk. But you can try if u really want too.. but chances are very low in my view...Rea\" post_id=\"2048116\" time=\"1637807882\" user_id=\"47915:
Hello
Can someone advise me please.
My child scored a total of 15.
Do you think its ok for me to apply for school with 13 as cut off point? Please help. This AL system is soo tough -
m3i_m3i\" post_id=\"2048148\" time=\"1637810155\" user_id=\"18745:
From MOE website: https://www.moe.gov.sg/secondary/s1-posting/school-choices/complete-option-form
Indicative IP CHS is 8(M) so it's unlikely your son will get it, there still AL8(P), AL8 & AL9(D) above his score.tyne\" post_id=\"2048108\" time=\"1637807153\" user_id=\"16028:
Hi All
Having a hard time deciding on schools. My son scored AL9(M) and we are tossing around a few options. He is attracted to the idea of skipping another major exam in 4 years but not exactly fixated about getting into IP and he has an affiliated secondary school with cut off at AL12 (for non-affiliates). Given these considerations, we are thinking of:
1.\tCatholic High – IP (AL8)
2.\tCatholic High – O’levels (AL9M)
3.\tACSI – O’levels (AL9)
4.\tSJI – O’levels (AL10)
5.\tAffiliated School (AL12)
For #1 and #2 scenario – our hypothesis is that if he can’t get into Catholic High IP and Catholic High O’levels goes into tiebreaker, given that he is Singaporean and had chosen the same school in #1 and #2, the system still views his choice of Catholic High as first choice. Can I pls affirm this understanding?
Given that we have SJI and affiliated school as #4 and #5 and there is a 1–2-point buffer here, this should be a safe fall-back strategy to at least get into either one of these schools if he fails to get into the schools ranked ahead?
Appreciate any feedback and advice.
If COP CHS is exactly the same with the indicative 9(M), it's disadvantage to put it in the 2nd order because kids put it in 1st order will get in first.
It's also the same disadvantage to put ACSI in 3rd order.
As there's possibility this year COP not exactly the same with indicative (means can be higher or lower) so if that order is your son's best choice of preference, then you can go with it.
\"For priority admission to the affiliated secondary school, your child must indicate that school as the first choice. However, admission is still subject to the availability of places. Some schools may also have additional qualifying criteria for their affiliated primary school students.\"
You need another safety net to replace the affiliated school.
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