2011 PSLE - Appeal for Sec School

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[Snow Crystal]

Mamo:

It is such a painful process. Went to a few open house and very disheartening to hear that the school will still look at the T score of the students rather than their talent. Should I start writing in to appeal? Who to appeal? What to write in the appeal? Really at a loss now... :sad:

'Talentime' has mostly already occurred during DSA. You should have showcased then. Most schools at appeal stage looks purely at PSLE score unless you have some exceptional talent which happens to be an area the school still lacks. Every point counts at appeal.

[Mamo]

The only word I can say now is regret. Feel sorry for my DS, should have asked him to go for DSA. Thought that he should spend more time in PSLE preparation.

[zannelee]

jtoh:

zannelee:

My son got 250 and interested in nan hua. I m thinking of RV as first choice (last yrs COP was 253). He did not do HMT in PSLE. His Chinese is not strong but he managed A. He said RV 80% gals. Hope to hv some views on 1) Risk of putting RV as 1st choice 2) Will he be out of place due to Chinese in RV or Nanhua 3) How about his chances if ACS Indept is first choice instead of RV? Appreciate. Tsss.

There are a number of RV experts here so they'll be able to advise you better. But my understanding is that the standard of Chinese in RV is rather high. So your son might struggle if his Chinese isn't that strong.

With 250, your son should be able to get into ACSI's Express stream. If he does well in Sec 2 he can possibly transfer to the IB programme in Sec 3.

Why don't you pose your question in the Nanhua, RV and ACSI threads in the secondary schools parents networking forums. You might get better advise from the parents and students there.

Ts much for view... will find my way ard this great site...

[jtoh]

Mamo:

The only word I can say now is regret. Feel sorry for my DS, should have asked him to go for DSA. Thought that he should spend more time in PSLE preparation.

There's no need to regret. DSA is not an easy route and there's no guarantee of success. This year, quite a number of GEP boys didn't get any COs, only WLs. If you have a solid CCA, leadership ability or academic ability eg Olympiad Platinum etc, they would still consider you on appeal even if your score is not quite up to their COP. Of course it can't be that far off.

[Eddow]

jtoh:

I see no harm in appealing to DHS. Give it a go.

Thanks lots for the advice :hugs: Will put that as 1st option :xedfingers:

[2ppaamm]

jtoh:

Mamo:

The only word I can say now is regret. Feel sorry for my DS, should have asked him to go for DSA. Thought that he should spend more time in PSLE preparation.

There's no need to regret. DSA is not an easy route and there's no guarantee of success. This year, quite a number of GEP boys didn't get any COs, only WLs. If you have a solid CCA, leadership ability or academic ability eg Olympiad Platinum etc, they would still consider you on appeal even if your score is not quite up to their COP. Of course it can't be that far off.

Two of my kids made it through DSA, my third one didn't for a strange reason, because she was #1 in her sport in Singapore and the sec school is #1 in Singapore for that same sport. For some strange reason, they changed the policy that year.

My 3rd kid had the most freedom in her CCA, she was not 'trapped', she could choose whatever she liked and went for whatever she fancied. She ended up not taking participating in the sport, but joined the choir. She continued to compete for the school in her sport and won the school medals - without pressure. Nobody expected anything from her because she is not DSA.

My 2nd kid hated her own CCA in the school (she liked the sport but hated attending training in the school, which was compulsory), she was one of the top (not the top) in her CCA in Singapore, she wanted to quit many times, but because she is DSA, not allowed.

My oldest is ok with his CCA, he is a national representative.

So, you see DSA might not be that great, not getting in was a blessing in disguise for my #3 daughter, who made it to the school of her choice anyway after PSLE.

[funnymum]

I live just beside Tanjong Katong Sec & TKGS. My baby would really love to go to any of these schools because of the CCA offered and the fact that it is very near to our house. However, my baby’s aggregate is 6 points away from the COP. And my baby’s application into one of the schools for DSA was unsuccessful. How could I help my baby to go into anyone of these schools. I have not submitted the S1 form yet pending for some expert advice here. pls help. thanks

[Dnls_mum]

2ppaamm:

jtoh:

[quote=\"Mamo\"]The only word I can say now is regret. Feel sorry for my DS, should have asked him to go for DSA. Thought that he should spend more time in PSLE preparation.

There's no need to regret. DSA is not an easy route and there's no guarantee of success. This year, quite a number of GEP boys didn't get any COs, only WLs. If you have a solid CCA, leadership ability or academic ability eg Olympiad Platinum etc, they would still consider you on appeal even if your score is not quite up to their COP. Of course it can't be that far off.

Two of my kids made it through DSA, my third one didn't for a strange reason, because she was #1 in her sport in Singapore and the sec school is #1 in Singapore for that same sport. For some strange reason, they changed the policy that year.

My 3rd kid had the most freedom in her CCA, she was not 'trapped', she could choose whatever she liked and went for whatever she fancied. She ended up not taking participating in the sport, but joined the choir. She continued to compete for the school in her sport and won the school medals - without pressure. Nobody expected anything from her because she is not DSA.

My 2nd kid hated her own CCA in the school (she liked the sport but hated attending training in the school, which was compulsory), she was one of the top (not the top) in her CCA in Singapore, she wanted to quit many times, but because she is DSA, not allowed.

My oldest is ok with his CCA, he is a national representative.

So, you see DSA might not be that great, not getting in was a blessing in disguise for my #3 daughter, who made it to the school of her choice anyway after PSLE.[/quote] :goodpost:
I have heard of other similar stories too. At 12, the kids are still young and their interest do change.