PSLE 2009 RESULTS!!

[Chubbyo]

jinglebelle:

My son scored 241 and we reside in Bishan area. Catholic and Anderson are out of reach now. Need advice on what schools to choose from Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Toa Payoh or nearby area? TIA.

Zhonghua, cop 238. Located at Serangoon. Son was from there and I'm staying at Ang Mo Kio/ Yio Chu Kang.. Can try St. Josephs too, cop 244, maybe can appeal?

[Augmum]

carebear:

After discussing with my son, he has decided against VS cos he is worried that he will be at the bottom.
So it is now between Maris stella and TKSS.
Yes, Maris stella was impressive during my time.
Whereas TK tech at that time wasn't. I know cos i was from TKGS, and my brother was from the former TK tech.
But seems like TKSS has worked hard and improved rapidly over the years.
However i will be going down to take a look at both schools tomorrow.
Thanks once again, maisy!

yes, during my time TK tech was also not impressive
but when my my gal took back some info cards (nicely packed in a pack) fr TKSS, i was impressed by their 2008 O level results, way above national ave distinctions. when u go down 2moro, take a pack of it, there're much info on it.

[Fairy]

noob:

Please advise if 259 consider mid range?

No lah, 250 is considered Top 10% already. However, whether 259 is ''good enough'' depends on which school you are eyeing.

[jinglebelle]

carebear:

Thanks maisy!

Sorry i did not read your previous post. :oops:
Could you please direct me to it?

After discussing with my son, he has decided against VS cos he is worried that he will be at the bottom.
So it is now between Maris stella and TKSS.
Yes, Maris stella was impressive during my time.
Whereas TK tech at that time wasn't. I know cos i was from TKGS, and my brother was from the former TK tech.
But seems like TKSS has worked hard and improved rapidly over the years.
However i will be going down to take a look at both schools tomorrow.
Thanks once again, maisy!

Saw this on another forum re Maris Stella. Any comment?
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=81348

[noob]

Fairy:

noob:

Please advise if 259 consider mid range?

No lah, 250 is considered Top 10% already. However, whether 259 is ''good enough'' depends on which school you are eyeing.

Hi Fairy, pls give me some advise? My girl's 1st choice is NJC (COP 259) but is in dilemma on her 2nd choice as she has to choose among SCGS, MGS and BPGH. Which is a better school? She doesn't mind NYGH but her score 259 + 3 HCL = 262, will she stand a chance?

[carebear]

Augmum:

yes, during my time TK tech was also not impressive

but when my my gal took back some info cards (nicely packed in a pack) fr TKSS, i was impressed by their 2008 O level results, way above national ave distinctions. when u go down 2moro, take a pack of it, there're much info on it.

Thanks Augmum, yes impressive results. I saw it on their website.
But i will definitely ask for their info cards when i go down.

jinglebelle:

Saw this on another forum re Maris Stella. Any comment?
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=81348

Thanks jinglebelle. I have been there already.
Now i have to physically go down to the school to decide.

[VitoRelax]

My friends that work in MOE confirmed that they have a list with decimal points.


Question:

If applicant A with score of 250.123456 put school A as first choice while applicant B with same score of 250.123456 put school A as 3rd choice.

If there is only one place left, will the place goto applicant A because he put school A as first choice ?

Thank you.

[Fairy]

noob:

Hi Fairy, pls give me some advise? My girl's 1st choice is NJC (COP 259) but is in dilemma on her 2nd choice as she has to choose among SCGS, MGS and BPGH. Which is a better school? She doesn't mind NYGH but her score 259 + 3 HCL = 262, will she stand a chance?

NJC has allocated more places under DSA this year compared to last year. Not sure if they are going to increase the total sec1 intake for 2010. If not, the number of vacancies left for Central Posting will be reduced. That MAY (may not) raised the COP for admission in 2010, depending on whether more students with high T-score apply for the school this year. Therefore, your girl's score of 259 (w/o HCL) is as risky 262 (w HCL) when applying for NJC and Nanyang Girls High respectively.

NYGH COP was 262 last year. Based on this, she stands a chance of getting a place. However, NYGH is getting a new principal, Mdm Heng, next year. Being a well-liked principal in NYPS, she MAY BE (may not be) able to ínfluence' more high-scoring NYPS girls to opt for NYGH instead of RGS. If more places have been taken up by high-scoring NYPS students, the COP for this year may be higher than last year's.

For SCGS & BPGH, she stand a very very high chance of getting a place. Of course, these two are in a different category from NJC & NYGH as they are non-IP schools.

I am not sure about MGS since most of the places would have been taken up by affiliated students & DSA applicants. ( I guess) You have to call the school to find out.

The above scenarios are based on my own analysis only. Best to call up or visit the school to find out more. Even then, it depends on your risk appetide. Actually, her chance of getting a place in NJ & NYGH is definitely NOT slim, but not 100%.

I can emphatise with you, it's not an easy decision. If it is for my child, I will definitely choose IP over non-IP. I am willing to go through the process of appealing if her results is that close to the COP. With 259, she should be able to get into BPGH ot SCGH (no guarantee) if she indicate these as her 3rd/4th choice should she not qualify for her 1st & 2nd choice.

[Fairy]

VitoRelax:

My friends that work in MOE confirmed that they have a list with decimal points.


Question:

If applicant A with score of 250.123456 put school A as first choice while applicant B with same score of 250.123456 put school A as 3rd choice.

If there is only one place left, will the place goto applicant A because he put school A as first choice ?

Thank you.

You may wish to check with your friend. I understand that no two scores are the same. (even with the 6 decimals behind)

[tree nymph]

Fairy:

NJC has allocated more places under DSA this year compared to last year. Not sure if they are going to increase the total sec1 intake for 2010. If not, the number of vacancies left for Central Posting will be reduced. That MAY (may not) raised the COP for admission in 2010, depending on whether more students with high T-score apply for the school this year. Therefore, your girl's score of 259 (w/o HCL) is as risky 262 (w HCL) when applying for NJC and Nanyang Girls High respectively.


NYGH COP was 262 last year. Based on this, she stands a chance of getting a place. However, NYGH is getting a new principal, Mdm Heng, next year. Being a well-liked principal in NYPS, she MAY BE (may not be) able to ínfluence' more high-scoring NYPS girls to opt for NYGH instead of RGS. If more places have been taken up by high-scoring NYPS students, the COP for this year may be higher than last year's.

For SCGS & BPGH, she stand a very very high chance of getting a place. Of course, these two are in a different category from NJC & NYGH as they are non-IP schools.

I am not sure about MGS since most of the places would have been taken up by affiliated students & DSA applicants. ( I guess) You have to call the school to find out.

The above scenarios are based on my own analysis only. Best to call up or visit the school to find out more. Even then, it depends on your risk appetide. Actually, her chance of getting a place in NJ & NYGH is definitely NOT slim, but not 100%.

I can emphatise with you, it's not an easy decision. If it is for my child, I will definitely choose IP over non-IP. I am willing to go through the process of appealing if her results is that close to the COP. With 259, she should be able to get into BPGH ot SCGH (no guarantee) if she indicate these as her 3rd/4th choice should she not qualify for her 1st & 2nd choice.

Hi Nood,
i support the views of fairy. I would also go through the process of appealing if the results is that close to the COP and also IP over non-IP. so I don't have to go through this same thing again in 4 yrs time! Have you check HCI?