PSLE 2009 RESULTS!!

[atutor2001]

VitoRelax:

still no one knows whether, all being equal, putting a choice as 2nd or 5th choice, will it affect the chances of getting in ?

thanks

If all being equal and the final COP of the school is lower than the aggregate of the child then it does not make any difference whether putting a choice as 2nd or 5th. Definitely will get in.

If all being equal and the final COP of the school is EQUAL to the aggregate of the child then the one who put it as the 2nd choice will have a safer choice of getting in than the one that put it as 5th choice because when all being equal, than allocation will be prioritise by \"choice\".

If the \"choice\" is also equal then I am not sure. A KS parent here say it will be by CCA, etc but I am not sure because the entire allocation process is computerised. If CCA is to be considered, either it has to be input into the system as grades or maybe such cases will be decided manually (very difficult).

[DadOfGirl]

atutor2001:

VitoRelax:

still no one knows whether, all being equal, putting a choice as 2nd or 5th choice, will it affect the chances of getting in ?

thanks

If all being equal and the final COP of the school is lower than the aggregate of the child then it does not make any difference whether putting a choice as 2nd or 5th. Definitely will get in.

If all being equal and the final COP of the school is EQUAL to the aggregate of the child then the one who put it as the 2nd choice will have a safer choice of getting in than the one that put it as 5th choice because when all being equal, than allocation will be prioritise by \"choice\".

If the \"choice\" is also equal then I am not sure. A KS parent here say it will be by CCA, etc but I am not sure because the entire allocation process is computerised. If CCA is to be considered, either it has to be input into the system as grades or maybe such cases will be decided manually (very difficult).

Even if there are 6 digits to the T-Score only whole number is compared. Is it correct to assume this?

[Augmum]

DadOfGirl:

Even if there are 6 digits to the T-Score only whole number is compared. Is it correct to assume this?

dadofgirl
NO..........the system will compare and sort accordingly to all the decimal places. i read b4 somewhere with reference to moe's reply of why pupils having the same t-scores but one gotten in the choice of sch while the other didn't.
having 6 places of decimal (quoted fr one of the forumer), the chances of having the same exact t-score will be extremely, extremely slim.

[VitoRelax]

Augmum:

DadOfGirl:

Even if there are 6 digits to the T-Score only whole number is compared. Is it correct to assume this?

dadofgirl
NO..........the system will compare and sort accordingly to all the decimal places. i read b4 somewhere with reference to moe's reply of why pupils having the same t-scores but one gotten in the choice of sch while the other didn't.
having 6 places of decimal (quoted fr one of the forumer), the chances of having the same exact t-score will be extremely, extremely slim.

Yes, my friend in MOE told me that the decimals are compared & all students are ranked according to the decimals.

So, in essence, if the probabilty of having the same t-score is very slim, then can we conclude that it really doesn't matter which choice we put (except for those affiliated) ?

Thanks

[NdHelpParent]

atutor2001:

My guess for the COP of this year's posting is that most of the COP will go up (especially the top schools).



I will probably place my choices as follows :

If my preferred school that is \"realistically attainable\" has a COP that is less than my child's aggregate by more than 3 points, I will try my luck for a better school by putting the better school as my 1st choice. (Though I think the chance is not high) The \"realistic\" school shall be my 2nd choice.

If my \"realistic\" school's COP is 1 to 3 points below my child's aggregate, I will not take a chance and will put it as my 1st choice definitely.

Oh... may i ask then how many shd a child's Aggreg be higher than a school if it is to be for the 1st choice? Pls advise thanks.

[yjmama]

justsay:

249 plus 2 (HMT) . Nan Hua or Bukit Panjang Gov High ? Please advise. Thanks.

My girl has the same score 249 + 2.
I am staying in the west.

These are my choices:-
1) RV
2) Nan Hua
3) BPGH
4) Commonwealth
5) Swiss Cottage
6) Clementi Town

Please advise.

[likoko]

justsay:

249 plus 2 (HMT) . Nan Hua or Bukit Panjang Gov High ? Please advise. Thanks.

Nan Hua is a very good school, because it's stress level is just right and they have a wide range of CCAs.

I'm not so sure about Bukit Panjang, but my DD's friend went to the open house and has a good impression of the school.

Why don't you try Anderson Secondary too? It is suitable for those kids who want to study at their own pace.

[mathsparks]

VitoRelax:

Anyone knows where we can get the COP for the past 3 years ?


Perhaps comparing the statistics for the past 3 years is a better & reliable guide

Thanks

http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_index.asp
click the school, and you can find historical cop from 2006, 2007, 2008.

[likoko]

NdHelpParent:

atutor2001:

My guess for the COP of this year's posting is that most of the COP will go up (especially the top schools).



I will probably place my choices as follows :

If my preferred school that is \"realistically attainable\" has a COP that is less than my child's aggregate by more than 3 points, I will try my luck for a better school by putting the better school as my 1st choice. (Though I think the chance is not high) The \"realistic\" school shall be my 2nd choice.

If my \"realistic\" school's COP is 1 to 3 points below my child's aggregate, I will not take a chance and will put it as my 1st choice definitely.

Oh... may i ask then how many shd a child's Aggreg be higher than a school if it is to be for the 1st choice? Pls advise thanks.

1-2 marks is more appropriate.

[cindylauper]

My daughter scored 253 for psle. I am trying to decide on the following schools: SCGS, River Valley High, MGS, Bukit Panjang Govt High and Nan Hua High. These are the comments from my friends on the schools:-

SCGS and MGS -Affiliated schools, academic standard not high
MGS - snobbish kids
RVH- well run school, but new location so far in the west, may cause standard to drop?
BPGH - Well run school, but not prestigious, not exclusive school
NanHuaHigh- Very \"chinese\" culture, not suitable for kids from english-speaking homes?

Anyone can comment and advise? :?