2021 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2009)

[Zeal mummy]

soul_starry\" post_id=\"2049692\" time=\"1638174204\" user_id=\"117520:

Hi Zeal mummy, his dream school is HCI. You think the choice order is ok?

Your choice order
1)HCI (COP 7M)
2)RI (COP 6)
3)NJC (COP 7)
4)RV (COP 9)
5)DHS (COP 8D)
6)ACS IP (COP 7)

I think in your choice order, it is wasting your options #5/6. Does he prefer RV over dhs/acs? Or this,

1)HCI (COP 7M)
2)RI (COP 6)
3)NJC (COP 7)
4) ACS IP (COP 7)
5)DHS (COP 8D)
6)RV (COP 9)

[Zeal mummy]

mcwee\" post_id=\"2049719\" time=\"1638181566\" user_id=\"143337:

We not keen for CHIJ

School fees at St nicks are cheaper than independent schools though. Something to consider too.

[Zeal mummy]

Ah ye 1979\" post_id=\"2049717\" time=\"1638181367\" user_id=\"196006:[quote=\"Ah ye 1979\" post_id=2049717 time=1638181367 user_id=196006]
Hi to all, tonight we are going to do our submission on sch choices.....

Previously i have also sought some advice from another thread on some sch info for my son. Great info were given, and from there we come up with this list and for any advice whether this list is deem suitable for us.

We live at north area, son achieved AL 8.

1) Cath High O level (9M)
2) Maris Stella High (12)
3) Chung Cheng Yishun (11)
4). Yishun Town (13)
5) Kuo Chuan Presbyterian (13)
6). Presbyterian High(13)

Technically, we are betting on 1st - 3rd choices only, but i would like to highlight that it is not 4th - 6th choice is anyhow choose but is out of the AL 8 score, sch in term of proximity, it is the next best/ nearest to us if we can't get 1st - 3rd choices.

Based on AL8, let says if son is not chosen for either Cath High and Maris Stella High(like very popular as heard/see in the threads that there seem to be a lot of A6/7/8(with HCL somemore) are choosing them or lower safety choice for their other choices), and knowing merit score come in play .... so we are praying should minimally get Chung Cheng Yishun right based on merit scoring too right .... unless a lot of same AL8 put as 1st and 2nd choice in Chung Cheng Yishun .... Any kind souls can advice me that is this thinking correct or wrong....

Also can i ask on any views on Cath High O lvl (9M) we choose as 1st choice(heard from some sharing, seem that Cath High only take in 20% non-affiliated which is around 30 only based on their intake yearly about 150 for Express and IP cohort respectively. The rest are all their affiliated student.), as mentioned above on AL6/7/8(HCL) vying too....is it too ambitious or we should give up so that chance is higher for next 2 choices in case tie breaker after citizenship , choices come next?

Apology for being draggy, but would really like to hear and seek more advice before we make our final decision. Thank you.[/quote]

Considering last year’s data, if it’s accurate for this year,… Your son will be posted to your #1 choice CHS o-levels. Your safety net is MSHS.

You should not be overly concerned that affiliation spots would affect your posting, they don’t. The COP has already accounted for that.

[Zeal mummy]

kzmama\" post_id=\"2049713\" time=\"1638179550\" user_id=\"196084:

Hi all, my dd scored AL8(M) and would like to make the following choices. Would like some invaluable inputs if it’s plausible/ too risky, etc.

1. SNGS OP (8M)
2. SCGS IP (8)
3. SCGS OP (9)
4. Cedar IP (8)
5. Cedar OP (9)
6. Nan Chiau (11)

Thank you for your advice

Looks good. If last year’s data works this year, she will be listed to #1 choice. NC is your safety net.

Do take note that the school fees for independent schools are higher (at SCGS) compared to your other choices.

[kzmama]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2049724\" time=\"1638182658\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2049724 time=1638182658 user_id=58173]
Looks good. If last year’s data works this year, she will be listed to #1 choice. NC is your safety net.

Do take note that the school fees for independent schools are higher (at SCGS) compared to your other choices.[/quote]

Thank you Zeal mummy for your insights.

[Zeal mummy]

kzmama\" post_id=\"2049728\" time=\"1638183666\" user_id=\"196084:

Thank you Zeal mummy for your insights.

Welcome! Happy to share what I know. All the best to your child!

[soul_starry]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2049721\" time=\"1638181907\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2049721 time=1638181907 user_id=58173]
I think in your choice order, it is wasting your options #5/6. Does he prefer RV over dhs/acs? Or this,

1)HCI (COP 7M)
2)RI (COP 6)
3)NJC (COP 7)
4) ACS IP (COP 7)
5)DHS (COP 8D)
6)RV (COP 9)[/quote]

Cause DHS is quite far for us and ACS is IB program so we put RV at 4.

[Zeal mummy]

soul_starry\" post_id=\"2049731\" time=\"1638184153\" user_id=\"117520:

Cause DHS is quite far for us and ACS is IB program so we put RV at 4.

Or you can have cop 10/11 at your next options after RV. That will be a stronger safety net, in case of anomaly.

[iRabbit]

A cursory glance at the choices shared reveals very few put the R sch as the 1st choice. If the folks here are reflective of parents in general, then there’s a good possibility the R sch COP will increase this yr.

[zac's mum]

iRabbit\" post_id=\"2049736\" time=\"1638185096\" user_id=\"51587:

A cursory glance at the choices shared reveals very few put the R sch as the 1st choice. If the folks here are reflective of parents in general, then there’s a good possibility the R sch COP will increase this yr.

Hmm…if i clearly qualify for R school, i wont bother posting here.

If im at the possible balloting boundary for R school, and if im gonna take the risk, i wont reveal my hand either (though i may find ways to throw smoke bombs for fun).

Only those in serious dilemma may ask around in forums, but they may or may not take the advice anyway.

So…still anybody’s guess.