2022 PSLE Discussions & Strategies (born in 2010)

[mystique_j]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2090081\" time=\"1669335847\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2090081 time=1669335847 user_id=58173]
Yes, such choices do exist sadly. I have seen children and some parents putting in choices with COP <AL 8 but child has AL 9.[/quote]

Yes this is true. It’s either they decided to take a huge risk or they do not understand how the posting works. I know many are still confused by the Choice tie breaker. Some think that choice comes before scores. So the new choice option is kind of making a lot confused.

[mystique_j]

Can I understand the logic of why some parents put a lower COP school at choice 2 onwards?

For example.
1. Clementi Town (14)
2. Bukit Batok Sec (15)
3. CHIJ St Theresa 's (13)
4. Fuhua Sec (13)
5. Jurong Sec (15)
6. Gan Eng Seng (15)

Choice 3 and 4 are lower than choice 1 and 2.

Trying to understand the logic or strategy behind this. I thought it shd be lower to higher but I’ve seen quite a number of choices which are up down up down. So wanted to understand.

[kaisuism]

mystique_j\" post_id=\"2090217\" time=\"1669361764\" user_id=\"39431:

Yes this is true. It’s either they decided to take a huge risk or they do not understand how the posting works. I know many are still confused by the Choice tie breaker. Some think that choice comes before scores. So the new choice option is kind of making a lot confused.

I feel taking risk is part of the selection process. Most importantly is to choose schools your child wants to go, within +-1 of the cop in relation to their AL scores, with a touch of reality and one dose of safety net school.

[mystique_j]

kaisuism\" post_id=\"2090222\" time=\"1669362545\" user_id=\"199574:

I feel taking risk is part of the selection process. Most importantly is to choose schools your child wants to go, within +-1 of the cop in relation to their AL scores, with a touch of reality and one dose of safety net school.

Yes risk for the first few is ok. But some chose 6 schools at and below their COP. So end up didn’t get any of the 6 choices.

[Zeal mummy]

Trismom\" post_id=\"2090148\" time=\"1669348281\" user_id=\"95333:

Hi from Where u found out need balloting? Anyone knows if cchms need balloting at AL 11 (M) @ 1st choice?

Tie-breakers are used only if there are two or more students with the same PSLE Score vying for the last available place(s) in a school.

S1 Posting Tie-Breakers (in order of priority)
1. Citizenship (priority given to Singapore Citizens, followed by Permanent Residents and International Students)
2. Choice order of schools [NEW]
3. Computerised balloting

Balloting usually happens at COP when there are 2 or more student with the same score, citizenship, choice order of school. Since the COP for CCHMS was AL11M last year, it is likely that it will go into ballot if the COP remains the same.

[Zeal mummy]

watermum\" post_id=\"2090202\" time=\"1669359020\" user_id=\"44897:

We are SC, that's the worry we have, and if 2nd choice (Nanhua high) moves up to AL10, then we will have to face balloting and the ones who put as first choice will get in first.

Which school does your child like more, between SJI (O) and NH? Put that in the first choice, you don’t want to regret. Even if fail ballot at COP, still can appeal.

[floppy]

mystique_j\" post_id=\"2090220\" time=\"1669362113\" user_id=\"39431:

Can I understand the logic of why some parents put a lower COP school at choice 2 onwards?
For example.
1. Clementi Town (14)
2. Bukit Batok Sec (15)
3. CHIJ St Theresa 's (13)
4. Fuhua Sec (13)
5. Jurong Sec (15)
6. Gan Eng Seng (15)

Choice 3 and 4 are lower than choice 1 and 2.

Trying to understand the logic or strategy behind this. I thought it shd be lower to higher but I’ve seen quite a number of choices which are up down up down. So wanted to understand.

Maybe the kid scored 13 or lower and is determined to get into the first two choice. Number 3 to 6 are just space fillers because the system doesn’t allow you to choose a NULL option. In such cases, it’s good to choose RI, HCI, ACSI and VS as the 3rd to 6th choices so as to confuse everyone further.

[coast]

bbpinksg\" post_id=\"2090086\" time=\"1669336424\" user_id=\"198702:

My DD case
Foreign AL8 no HCL, eligibility HTML &MSP as 3rd lang

She dreamt to go to any IP school anywhere but the hope now dashed, she doesn’t want to waste her 1st choice to try something that is very risky (after reading this forum)
So she gives up IP and it’s kinda sad
I would have still supported her to use her “ticket” wisely or to try that risky move tho if she wants to
Afterall is the achievement & hard work is hers
and she deserves it

Most likely she will go with this option:
1. CHIJ SNGS O 4M-9M (nearest from home)
2. SCGS O 7-8
3. Cedar O 5-9
4. CHIJ TPY 7-10
5. St Marg 8-11
6. Crescent girl 5-11 (farthest frm home)

Give your DD a big hug for the efforts and achievements :rahrah:

SNGS is a good school. Every year, there will be AL4 to AL8 students who choose O-level track instead of IP. SNGS is one of the schools attracting these students.

I hope she gets her first choice and excels in O-levels in 4 years time. SNGS has a good track record for O-levels performance.

All the best.

Note: If she does very well in Sec 1/2, there is a chance to be considered for transfer to IP in Sec 3.

[common_kid]

Hi Gurus, would like to seek advice…

For SC AL7 without HCL;

can the child still get into secondary schools offering IP track?
if yes to above, will it be difficult for them to cope with HCL?

[Zeal mummy]

mystique_j\" post_id=\"2090217\" time=\"1669361764\" user_id=\"39431:

Yes this is true. It’s either they decided to take a huge risk or they do not understand how the posting works. I know many are still confused by the Choice tie breaker. Some think that choice comes before scores. So the new choice option is kind of making a lot confused.

I think more and more people are getting it, it is always by merit first! The score is the most important piece of information here.

Posting to secondary school will still be based on your child’s PSLE Score.

Tie-breakers are used only if there are two or more students with the same PSLE Score vying for the last available place(s) in a school.