2022 P1 Registration Exercise for 2023 In-take

[Hendon]

Cytan77\" post_id=\"2075834\" time=\"1658586011\" user_id=\"148552:

Hello All!

I need some advice here, we need to ballot for phase 2B within 1 KM for SCGS , we are SC. However in the event we been balloted out at phase 2B, should I try for phase 2C? What are the chances of securing a place under 2C? Or should I go for MCS under phase 2C !

Thanks so much

If you want certainty, then go for MCS. This year is the first year for the rule changes. Relying on past data is risky. MCS may not be a safe bet at 2CS as you should be out of 1km for it. There is always a possibility the increase in 2C places will invite for more parents within 1km to try for it thus removing any advantage of the rule change.

[SG_KP1]

Cytan77\" post_id=\"2075834\" time=\"1658586011\" user_id=\"148552:

Hello All!

I need some advice here, we need to ballot for phase 2B within 1 KM for SCGS , we are SC. However in the event we been balloted out at phase 2B, should I try for phase 2C? What are the chances of securing a place under 2C? Or should I go for MCS under phase 2C !

Thanks so much

What is your distance from MCS? 1-2 km (seems like some overlap with < 1 km to SCGS) or > 2 km?

Either way, I would probably roll the dice on SCGS but that's just me (Fortune favours the brave!). The other reply gives the alternative view.

Good luck on 2B. Hopefully don't have to worry about it.

[ChiefKiasu]

I think @Hendon's advice is very sound, but @Ninepizza's advice is what many people might eventually take.


Taking MCS at Phase 2C is pretty much guaranteed. Taking MCS at Phase 2C(S) is... iffy. It might require balloting at Phase 2C(S). But many people take it that there is a chance at Phase 2C with SCGS and another chance with MCS at Phase 2C(S). Got 2 chances leh... good what

[SG_KP1]

MCS has had 183 seats and 166 seats the last two years entering 2C, and both years ballot 2CS > 2 km. This year should be 188 seats to start 2C. If I’m 1-2 km from MCS (for 2CS), I will try for SCGS in 2C…


Disclaimer: I haven’t studied additional housing and other changes that would skew the likelihood of ballot 1-2 km…

[floppy]

I would say go for SCGS in Phase 2C and MCS in 2CS.


Should be fairly straightforward Don’t overthink.

[Cytan77]

SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2075841\" time=\"1658621649\" user_id=\"188234:

What is your distance from MCS? 1-2 km (seems like some overlap with < 1 km to SCGS) or > 2 km?

Either way, I would probably roll the dice on SCGS but that's just me (Fortune favours the brave!). The other reply gives the alternative view.

Good luck on 2B. Hopefully don't have to worry about it.

Hello !

Thanks for the advice!

I’m actually about 5 km from MCS and within 1KM from SCGS!

In dilemma right now, worried I might make the wrong choice by gg for 2C on SCGS and SC(s) for MCS if balloted out for 2C SCGS and may not even get a place for MCS under phase 2C(s) !

😭😭

[MrsKiasu]

St Margaret ...2Cs got chance?


I m just throwing idea..never follow balloting history for a long time

[ChiefKiasu]

Cytan77\" post_id=\"2075861\" time=\"1658637954\" user_id=\"148552:

Hello !

Thanks for the advice!

I’m actually about 5 km from MCS and within 1KM from SCGS!

In dilemma right now, worried I might make the wrong choice by gg for 2C on SCGS and SC(s) for MCS if balloted out for 2C SCGS and may not even get a place for MCS under phase 2C(s) !

😭😭

Oh. In this case, go for SCGS and pray for luck. After all, it's the nearest to you, and you have little choice but to try it out. Good luck!

[Cytan77]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2075862\" time=\"1658638913\" user_id=\"43981:

St Margaret ...2Cs got chance?

I m just throwing idea..never follow balloting history for a long time

Hello!

Thanks for the input I also thought of St Margaret for SCs but not sure what are the chances 😟!

Any experts here can provide some insights ?

[Cytan77]

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2075863\" time=\"1658639578\" user_id=\"3:

Oh. In this case, go for SCGS and pray for luck. After all, it's the nearest to you, and you have little choice but to try it out. Good luck!

I will need plenty of good luck to strike!!!

Yeah indeed!

Thanks 😊