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[keathong]

ZuEn\" post_id=\"2117175\" time=\"1692753807\" user_id=\"4514:

During last year's open house, it was shared as 10 - 11.

But I saw in the e-open house from their youtube video saying they can accept students with PSLE result between AL4 to AL20.

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[phtthp]

keathong\" post_id=\"2117369\" time=\"1692926934\" user_id=\"161962:

But I saw in the e-open house from their youtube video saying they can accept students with PSLE result between AL4 to AL20.

That is provided,
there are still vacancies left,
after converting all the Waitlists, into COs.

Why ?

Because


SST definitely have to give priority to their students on Wait-lists first, before

accepting any more new student, who entered post PSLE results released date.
If no vacancy left, how to admit in these new group of students, post PSLE results released date ?

[ericmar]

keathong\" post_id=\"2117369\" time=\"1692926934\" user_id=\"161962:

But I saw in the e-open house from their youtube video saying they can accept students with PSLE result between AL4 to AL20.

Even for the students not taking part in the DSA trial? I thought they only accept students via DSA trial.

[phtthp]

keathong\" post_id=\"2117369\" time=\"1692926934\" user_id=\"161962:

But I saw in the e-open house from their youtube video saying they can accept students with PSLE result between AL4 to AL20.

Up to AL 20 -
is meant for those who are given DSA (CO or Waitlists converted).

If you entered by post PSLE results released announcement date, nothing to do with DSA,

then of course
must get a better grade, cannot be AL 20 at the exact Cut off point, for Express stream.

Nothing has been changed.
It followed back the same identical manner, as the past PSLE Tscore.
That is -

All past DSA students who have applied for SST, if they have been offered SST DSA (CO or Waitlist) can enter SST at past years' lowest Tscore 200, the Cut off point for Express stream. But if you were to use your actual PSLE results to apply, not entered by DSA anymore, then of course is a different story. You cannot enter SST, with a low Tscore at 200, which happen to be the Cut off point for Express stream last time, under the old Tscore system.

Last time, for Non-DSA applicants -

minimum 240 was required, after Psle results were released in Nov. Definitely, cannot go into SST, with just Tscore 200.
So, if were to map this 240 Tscore back to AL score, how many do u reckon, this ... AL score is ?

[Smartiepants55]

phtthp\" post_id=\"2117431\" time=\"1692950151\" user_id=\"35251:

Up to AL 20 -
is meant for those who are given DSA (CO or Waitlists converted).

If you entered by post PSLE results released announcement date, nothing to do with DSA,

then of course
must get a better grade, cannot be AL 20 at the exact Cut off point, for Express stream.

Nothing has been changed.
It followed back the same identical manner, as the past PSLE Tscore.
That is -

All past DSA students who have applied for SST, if they have been offered SST DSA (CO or Waitlist) can enter SST at past years' lowest Tscore 200, the Cut off point for Express stream. But if you were to use your actual PSLE results to apply, not entered by DSA anymore, then of course is a different story. You cannot enter SST, with a low Tscore at 200, which happen to be the Cut off point for Express stream last time, under the old Tscore system.

Last time, for Non-DSA applicants -

minimum 240 was required, after Psle results were released in Nov. Definitely, cannot go into SST, with just Tscore 200.
So, if were to map this 240 Tscore back to AL score, how many do u reckon, this ... AL score is ?

I will make it a smart guess at about AL11/12.

[keathong]

ericmar\" post_id=\"2117429\" time=\"1692947481\" user_id=\"134025:

Even for the students not taking part in the DSA trial? I thought they only accept students via DSA trial.

Err, no I don’t mean that. I mean only for those who took part in their DSA.

[keathong]

phtthp\" post_id=\"2117431\" time=\"1692950151\" user_id=\"35251:

Up to AL 20 -
is meant for those who are given DSA (CO or Waitlists converted).

If you entered by post PSLE results released announcement date, nothing to do with DSA,

then of course
must get a better grade, cannot be AL 20 at the exact Cut off point, for Express stream.

Nothing has been changed.
It followed back the same identical manner, as the past PSLE Tscore.
That is -

All past DSA students who have applied for SST, if they have been offered SST DSA (CO or Waitlist) can enter SST at past years' lowest Tscore 200, the Cut off point for Express stream. But if you were to use your actual PSLE results to apply, not entered by DSA anymore, then of course is a different story. You cannot enter SST, with a low Tscore at 200, which happen to be the Cut off point for Express stream last time, under the old Tscore system.

Last time, for Non-DSA applicants -

minimum 240 was required, after Psle results were released in Nov. Definitely, cannot go into SST, with just Tscore 200.
So, if were to map this 240 Tscore back to AL score, how many do u reckon, this ... AL score is ?

Ok, understand. I was asking as someone mentioned that the school shared that on average their students score around AL10-AL11 during their open house. I was a bit confused but I think I’m clearer now (hopefully 😅). Average vs worst case.

[super-mom]

If take Bio-tech in SST (instead of Biology), can the student transition smoothly to Biology in A-levels? Any knowledge gap/disadvantage?


Thanks

[phtthp]

super-mom\" post_id=\"2117767\" time=\"1693363790\" user_id=\"26984:

If take Bio-tech in SST (instead of Biology), can the student transition smoothly to Biology in A-levels? Any knowledge gap/disadvantage?

Thanks

If u take Biotechnology, then what u are learning are all the technology related to Bio.

In contrast, if u learn Pure Biology, then what u are learning are the functions and fundamental of all the organs inside your body : how they work. Eg. How your heart pump blood to all parts of your part, or how your kidney produce urine and get out of your body, etc.

Obviously, there is a big difference, between studying Pure Bio subject vs. Biotechnology.

You may refer to the latest SEAB O level syllabus, print out the detailed exam syllabus taught (covered), print out, place them side by side each other. Then, read yourself. As u read, u will be able to tell the difference, clearly