GEP Preparatory Program
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violin_lover:
Shd be the Pei Hwa thread in the networking section.
What is PH thread? -
kiasuest2:
I used to believe in not hothousing or prepping but since becoming more aware of the culture here, when my friends ask, I now tell them to know what is going on outside and decide (hothouse/prep/not do anything) accordingly but take responsibility if anything goes not according to plan. I totally understand and respect whatever people choose. Think it is survival of the fittest mentality.
I couldn't agree more.FQW:
Jokes aside, I wish to emphasize that I've absolutely nothing against parents sending their kids for preparation classes, parents training their kids themselves, parents who don't prepare at all, parents who are not interested in GEP ..... etc.
I say, to each his own. And I agree totally with Trap's post that like love, GEP can't be forced.
We made a conscious effort not to send our 2 kids for GEP preparatory classes; neither did we prepare them in any way or form for the GEP selection tests. Basically we believed that they must make it on their own merits.
Both of them got into the GEP and they did exceedingly well. Today, they
are pursuing their first-choice course in NUS.
IMO, the GEP selection tests is pretty accurate in the past. Nowadays, with
so much hot-housing and preparatory courses, I am not too sure if the GEP
selection tests is a true reflection of the ability of the students relative to
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Hi, I'm a reporter from Straits Times and I'm doing a story on parents who send their kids for tuition to get into GEP. I'm looking for parents who do that to find out why they do that and why they think it's useful. Can pls email me at [email protected] if you don't mind sharing your story. Thanks.
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FQW:
I hope I won't have to recycle this joke on u next year, bro!I know that GEP parents are serious folks, but I will risk sharing a joke here. Samuel came back from the GEP selection test but did not qualify. His dad was furious.
Dad: Son, GEP outcome today, how did it go? I already told my colleagues last year we're shifting to Bukit Timah cos you're going to enrol in Nanyang.
Samuel (almost quivering): Erm dad, I didn't qualify.
Dad (bursting a vein): What? You didn't? Why you so stupid? After all the money I've spent sending you to the preparation courses.
Samuel (very down now): Dad, I'm sorry I'm not gifted. But I think the reason for that is because I'm your son.
Muahahaha! :rotflmao:
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buds:
WAH! FQW must be very the stressed liao!!
I hope I won't have to recycle this joke on u next year, bro!
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buds:
bud but please recycle the joke every year at the right season please
I hope I won't have to recycle this joke on u next year, bro!FQW:
I know that GEP parents are serious folks, but I will risk sharing a joke here. Samuel came back from the GEP selection test but did not qualify. His dad was furious.
Dad: Son, GEP outcome today, how did it go? I already told my colleagues last year we're shifting to Bukit Timah cos you're going to enrol in Nanyang.
Samuel (almost quivering): Erm dad, I didn't qualify.
Dad (bursting a vein): What? You didn't? Why you so stupid? After all the money I've spent sending you to the preparation courses.
Samuel (very down now): Dad, I'm sorry I'm not gifted. But I think the reason for that is because I'm your son.
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Yah. This year the \"season\" coming soon... :evil:
Screening and selections in August. -
In my own opinion, I don’t think these programs are bad for the kids. These program is going to run some of the maths Olympiad questions, which can be quite interesting.
But I don’t know the effectiveness. To me it is just another way for the tutors to cash in.
If the kid gets selected after going through the preparatory program, then does that mean they will suffer in GEP classes? No really, I feel the GEP program requires the student to have discipline and maturity. Smart or not is not the issue.
In fact, on the GEP briefing day the kids will be asked to sign a commitment letter that says that they will be discipline and diligent in their work.
Cheers -
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CH2:
In my own opinion, I don't think these programs are bad for the kids. These program is going to run some of the maths Olympiad questions, which can be quite interesting.
But I don't know the effectiveness. To me it is just another way for the tutors to cash in.
If the kid gets selected after going through the preparatory program, then does that mean they will suffer in GEP classes? No really, I feel the GEP program requires the student to have discipline and maturity. Smart or not is not the issue.
In fact, on the GEP briefing day the kids will be asked to sign a commitment letter that says that they will be discipline and diligent in their work.
Cheers
You don't need to be in GEP for Maths Olympiad Program lah!
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