Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
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Mad-Eye Moody:
Sorry to say this, but Autolycus, you haven't answered my question yet. I was wondering if my DS will go to the O' level stream or IP stream with his score of 254. From many other KSP, they say he will go O' level stream first. But I wonder if that is true....
It is likely that if your DS can get into ACS(I) at all with 254, that he also has a fair chance of entering an IP class. There are now many more IP classes in the IP track than there were in the past. Don't forget that ACS(I) has feeder intake at roughly 235, and classes are reserved for those.
So what might happen? OK, here's a detailed 'flowchart':
1a. DS applies with 254, doesn't get in.
1b. DS applies with 254, gets in.
2a. School has 300 (for example) IP vacancies, DS is in top 300, DS gets IP track.
2b. School has 300 (for example) IP vacancies, DS is not in top 300, DS gets non-IP track.
3a-i. DS is in Year 1 IP, does well in Year 2 finals, continues to Year 3 IP.
3a-ii. DS is in Year 1 IP, does badly by end of Year 2, ends up in Year 3 O-level track.
3b-i. DS is in Year 1 non-IP, does very well in Year 2 finals, gets to Year 3 IP.
3b-ii. DS is in Year 1 non-IP, continues to Year 3 O-level track.
4a-i. DS is in Year 3 IP, will normally continue to Year 5 IBDP after Year 4.
4a-ii. DS is in Year 3 IP, does badly that year, shifted to Year 4 O-level track.
4b-i. DS is in Year 3 O-level track, does well in O-levels, applies for IBDP and enters Year 5 IBDP.
4b-ii. DS is in Year 3 O-level track, does well in O-levels, opts to go elsewhere.
4b-iii. DS is in Year 3 O-level track, does well but not well enough, has to go elsewhere (or appeals and somehow gets into IBDP). -
Nebbermind:
ThanksMad-Eye Moody:
Sorry to say this, but Autolycus, you haven't answered my question yet. I was wondering if my DS will go to the O' level stream or IP stream with his score of 254. From many other KSP, they say he will go O' level stream first. But I wonder if that is true....
think alot of parents failed to see that S1 posting is NOT about absolute COP but who else is applying for the same school (or course, 'O' or IB in this case). If there are 100 IB vacanies and the 100th applicant is 255, he'll get it ahead of your son. But if your 254 falls within the 100, then he'll get his IB. -
Hi, I am caught in a dilemma. I have an aggregate score of 262, and I already have a confirmed place in ACSI under the Direct School Admission. But I am considering appealing to Raffles Institution but I am still undecided as to which school I prefer more. Can someone please tell me the pros and cons of these two schools and the key differences between them. I also wish to know which program, the A levels or the International Baccalaureate would provide me with a better opportunity to enter a good university.
Thank you very much!
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Polar bear:
That's a very complicated question you're asking. I suggest you go to http://public.me.com/brythain and download the file named '2007TSLNIBDPFInal.pdf'. It contains many useful details about the differences between the IBDP and the A-levels.Hi, I am caught in a dilemma. I have an aggregate score of 262, and I already have a confirmed place in ACSI under the Direct School Admission. But I am considering appealing to Raffles Institution but I am still undecided as to which school I prefer more. Can someone please tell me the pros and cons of these two schools and the key differences between them. I also wish to know which program, the A levels or the International Baccalaureate would provide me with a better opportunity to enter a good university.
Thank you very much!
As for 'better opportunity to enter a good university', that's debatable both ways. Generally, universities think the IB is far superior to generic A-levels in terms of breadth and preparation for university life.
However, the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-levels, which are different from generic A-levels, are tougher examinations with a larger content base than the usual A-levels. So the high-end universities rate both programmes highly, and students who do well in either one would stand a good chance of entering a good university.
That said, I believe (from my experience of both) that a consistent worker who can multi-task academically and meet deadlines will find a good IB result easier to achieve and have more fun too. It is also a more unusual qualification for a Singaporean student to possess.
If you are not the adventurous kind, RI would be better. ACS(I) tends to be unsettling in many ways until you acclimatize.
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Polar bear:
My son was in a similar dilemma a few years ago and he chose to go to RI.Hi, I am caught in a dilemma. I have an aggregate score of 262, and I already have a confirmed place in ACSI under the Direct School Admission. But I am considering appealing to Raffles Institution but I am still undecided as to which school I prefer more. Can someone please tell me the pros and cons of these two schools and the key differences between them. I also wish to know which program, the A levels or the International Baccalaureate would provide me with a better opportunity to enter a good university.
Thank you very much!
I think you also should go for RI. My reasons are:
(1) While both schools are very good, the peer group you will find in RI will be much closer to your level.
(2) ACSI has both IP and 'O' level. It has a more generic crowd as a result, with its own pros and cons. But RI has only IP. For a person like you who scored 262, RI will suit more, I believe.
I have a great respect for ACSI. So please do not take offence. Thanks. -
Wah, no need to come here anymore. Autolycus has taken over this thread page!
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HI
need to seek advice on ACSI.
My son scored 255. Reading from previous posts, he may or may not get into the IB programme depending on the no of vacancies and cut off point.
If he can’t get into the IB programme at year 1, he still has a chance in Year 3 but question is, will he have to compete with students from other schools , who r also aiming to get into ACSI’s IB programme? or will ACSI give priority to my boy since he is already studying there?
i am staying in Toa Payoh. ACSI is at Dover. personally i think that the travelling time to ACSI is only slightly shorter than to RV. should i go for RV instead which is guaranteed IP though ds has to spend an additional 30 minutes (including waiting time and walking time) to go to RV?
btw, how long does it take for one to go to ACSI from Dover or Bouna Vista mrt station? can just walk or must take bus? if latter, what is the travelling time?
we r thinking of dropping RV and choose CHS instead. should i drop CHS and go for ACSI instead?
thks -
I don’t know what the cut off will be this year for the IB, but 255 may just be good enough. Why don’t you call the school to ask?
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Hi Chirunner
thks. called the school but the person i spoke to gave me a range: 255 to 257.
i am also thinking about the requirement to take 2 CCAs and one forum member said her son came home at about 6pm for 4 days out of a week.
if my son cannot get into the IP programme, i don’t see why he should go to ACSI in the first place considering the amt of time he has to spend commuting from school to home (vice versa) and that he has to spend so much time on cca…
there is a chance at Year 3 but the criteria looks quite stringent…have to take GAT and go for interview etc…
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octopusmum:
I think you are absolutely right. Since ACS(I) is the most expensive IP school (objectively, from looking at all their websites), you should aim to get the best out of it, or try another school.Hi Chirunner
thks. called the school but the person i spoke to gave me a range: 255 to 257.
i am also thinking about the requirement to take 2 CCAs and one forum member said her son came home at about 6pm for 4 days out of a week.
if my son cannot get into the IP programme, i don't see why he should go to ACSI in the first place considering the amt of time he has to spend commuting from school to home (vice versa) and that he has to spend so much time on cca....
there is a chance at Year 3 but the criteria looks quite stringent...have to take GAT and go for interview etc......
regards
The walk from Dover MRT to ACS(I) is about 10 minutes or less (depending on how fast you walk). However, service 74 will take about the same time (including waiting). The walk from Buona Vista is longer, but there are more bus services, last I remembered (not sure about this).
The CCA load is part of the ACS(I) experience. You live in school so much that you become part of it. Not sure if that is a good thing for everybody, but it does ensure a rather complete school experience.
One likely reason that students have to take the GAT is so that extra funding can be obtained from MOE. The more students do well (equivalent of 'gifted') in the GAT, the more extra funding the school gets.
Hope this helps!
(And Muffins, no no you should still come here! )
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