RI or HCI?
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Thank you for your advice. DS is more keen to go to RI. If we opt RI as 1st choice, and Hwa Chong as 2nd, in the event that he doesn’t get to RI, would he be penalised for Hwa Chong? Would Hwa Chong still consider his HMT (+3) or just on his T-score of 259? Am very worried that DS might end up with neither. There’s still 4 hours to go before we make our final decision.
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Puffer:
Thank you for your advice. DS is more keen to go to RI. If we opt RI as 1st choice, and Hwa Chong as 2nd, in the event that he doesn't get to RI, would he be penalised for Hwa Chong? Would Hwa Chong still consider his HMT (+3) or just on his T-score of 259? Am very worried that DS might end up with neither. There's still 4 hours to go before we make our final decision.
wont not affect and no impact at all. HCI still counts at 262.... -
Thank you Dreamgear for the prompt reply. I have heard that the choice thingy goes purely by merit. Now having a final discussion with DS. If he still prefers RI, then we would place RI as No.1 choice, followed by HCI. Our analysis between the 2 schools:
- RI has a more diverse culture with a good mix of races. DS’ primary school has mostly chinese pupils, so this will serve him well when dealing with our fellow non-Chinese.
- RI mixes its pupils (GEP and others) tho most of these pupils are Geppers. HCI has pupils placed under 4 consortiums.
- Distance from home to HCI is nearer and I can afford to fetch him to HCI but not RI which is not on my way. -
His Chinese seems to be very good. Personally if his dream school is RI, he should go for it! No harm anyway... put HCI as second choice. Most probably will get in. If he didn't get into RI, you can appeal. Heard that if you appeal, might have interview. Your appeal will stand a higher chance as you have the math olympiad thing... if your son in Chinese Orchestra will have a even higher chance.
I hope my advice helps. Good luck to your son!
-Rain
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Puffer:
basically its 2 very different school cultures, so important that he likes what he choose.......njc is also within his radar......Thank you Dreamgear for the prompt reply. I have heard that the choice thingy goes purely by merit. Now having a final discussion with DS. If he still prefers RI, then we would place RI as No.1 choice, followed by HCI. Our analysis between the 2 schools:
- RI has a more diverse culture with a good mix of races. DS' primary school has mostly chinese pupils, so this will serve him well when dealing with our fellow non-Chinese.
- RI mixes its pupils (GEP and others) tho most of these pupils are Geppers. HCI has pupils placed under 4 consortiums.
- Distance from home to HCI is nearer and I can afford to fetch him to HCI but not RI which is not on my way. -
Hi Rain, thank you so much for your valuable info. Boy! I am just like monitoring shares right now! We kept asking DS if he REALLY want to go RI. We even told him there’s only a slim chance with the COP likely to raise this year. Your point on Chinese Orchestra is interesting but DS is not into it. Also, DS only got participation for these math/science competitions and his DSA didn’t even go past the GAT stage. Since he is keen to go, we have to support him so most likely might go for RI as first chose.
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Dreamgear:
basically its 2 very different school cultures, so important that he likes what he choose.......njc is also within his radar......
yea, njc is our 3rd choice, but are eyeing HCI, at least.
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