2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[PiggyLalala]

Edureach:

PiggyLalala


259 to get into RGS? Do yr homework! Don't assume that the cop of NYGH will always remain static. She will hve a hard time explaining why NYGH is placed as 2nd choice if she needs to appeal.

Yes, if she is thinking of appealing to NYGH, then of course have to put as the first choice.

[smartypants]

Hi, I'm a P6 boy and my tscore is 246 :sad: . These are my school choices.

1. ACSI
2. Victoria 'O' level
3. Anderson
4. SJI
5. ???
6. ???

Please offer me guidance on my choices and also help me fill up other two choices. BTW, SAP schools are not a choice for me as my MT is not chinese(but hindi).
Thanks for your help and congratulations to all those who have done beyond expectation for thier PSLE.

[He quun]

Thanks.

[OrangeJuice]

MummySTay:

OrangeJuice:

first of all congratulations to everyone !


i need advice again...please feel free to redirect me to appropriate thread (if any).

DD scored 267+2 and intends to take 3rd lang japanese. we havent made up our minds abt taking up HMT at sec school. Can someone share with me the advantages of taking up HMT at sec school ? Thanks in advance !

Congratulations, OrangeJuice. :rahrah: :rahrah:

:thankyou:

[OrangeJuice]

Leanne:

Hello MummysTay, ms tay, cestmoi, tinkerbelle,firefly38,pen88n,trex8,funx ,orange juice....


Tried to remember as many names as I can....congrats to everyone...well done!

Cheers,
Leanne

:thankyou:

[ngbrdad]

How is the appeal process like ?

Must wait until the S1 posting result is out ?

If my DS was previously on WL for RI thru DSA but unsuccessful, and now his T score is quite far off, is there any chance of appealing ?

Or in Case of NJC, he cleared the first round, ranked about top 4% in the Hast Test but was unsuccessful in second round ?

Or NUSH where he also cleared the first but not second round, and has an A* in both Science and Math ?

Must put these as first choice in order to appeal later even though the t score is definitely below COP ?

[hexagon]

ngbrdad:

How is the appeal process like ?

Must wait until the S1 posting result is out ?

If my DS was previously on WL for RI thru DSA but unsuccessful, and now his T score is quite far off, is there any chance of appealing ?

Or in Case of NJC, he cleared the first round, ranked about top 4% in the Hast Test but was unsuccessful in second round ?

Or NUSH where he also cleared the first but not second round, and has an A* in both Science and Math ?

Must put these as first choice in order to appeal later even though the t score is definitely below COP ?

Hi ngbrdad,

RI is having a consultation session today till 5pm. You can go down and have a chat with them. Their PSLE supplementary intake (appeal phase) is open from yesterday till 22 dec. You can apply online. I was advised not to put RI as first choice (son aggregate = 254) cos their COP has been between 259-262. Better to apply to other schools first while waiting for appeal result which they will sent out before Christmas. Not putting RI as first choice will not reduce your appeal chances because the schools will not know your choices, info only privy to MOE (unless the schools you appeal to specifically ask for your choices).

Not sure about the appeal process for the other schools like NUSH. Sorry, cant help you there.

[ctct61t]

Mdm KY:

ctct61t:

[quote=\"Mdm KY\"]
It is not gender dependent. It is based on the type of schools you want to choose in secondary. If you want to opt for a SAP school, then you can add the points to T-score to better the score for SAP school entry.
+3 points - Distinction
+2 points - Merit
+1 point - Pass

What is score of each grade? 85/75/60?

Distinction (+3) : 80-100
Merit (+2) : 65-79
Pass (+1) : 50-64
Ungraded: <50[/quote]Thanks Mdm KY's sharing.

[2ppaamm]

Dad fm East:

Verysuperkiasu:

I am also very concerned about sending my son to RI. Heard about stories of how students regretted after going to IP in RI. Very stressed.... I don't want my son to be unhappy in sec sch life. Yet if I don't put RI as 1st choice, then afraid will regret later.



Any advice????? Really can't decide. scared to make the wrong choice. what if he half way in IP can't make it then he is without even O level cert.

Hi Verysuperkiasu,
Firstly, congrats to your ds good result. I can understand how you felt and the concerns raised. I hope my litte input here may help you to make a better decision.

Ds had just completed his yr1 in RI. From my observation in the past 11 months, he is really happy and enjoying himself there. You did not elaborate what the unhappiness are so I can't comment on that. Busy definitely, but maybe not as stressful as what we imagined. Ds typical week is quite long, CCA (gymnas) from 3.30pm to 6.45pm on Mon, Wed and Fri. Tue and Thu are mainly reserved for projects' meeting or school acitivities. Classes ended at about 2.30pm on Tue and Thu, can't recall.

Btw, Ds is just an average student in his study. He is just like what you describe, not particularly hard working, need constant reminding, playful but obedient. So I believe your son will do just fine in RI.

IMO, the important thing is what is your son preference or choice. Did you and your son went for the open house to have a feel what is like. For Ds, he is sure on where he wanted to go, so it make thing earlier. Do not be overly concern with the O' level thing. The school does make some arrangement on that if it ever reach that stage. Cheers.

It's all about friends. Where are his friends going? My son did not like it there because he is the really sporty type and not nerdy at all. He was in the MEP, as well, but he could not connect to anyone, because he is very fun loving, his brand and liking for music is completely different, and he jokes all day long. Wrong culture for him. He would have been better off in ACSI, since he was an old ACS boy. So really depends on your child. There are many boys who enjoyed their stay in RI as well. Let him choose. I should have let him go with his friends, instead of persuading him to go to my alma mater.

[vberation]

Edureach:

vberation


Place RV as yr top choice follow by SCGS as no 2 if she is prepared to travel and NH as her third choice. U need to prepare her appeals to both RV and SCGS. Explain to the latter that RV has been placed as top due to its proximity to yr hse.

Thanks so much