2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[happiest]

dear all,


My son scored 239. will he stand a chance if we appealed ( i understand their COP is 241)?

[phankao]

Edureach:

ngbrdad:

[quote=\"Edureach\"]

My opinion, is easier taking SL CL IB vs A-Level H1 CL. O-level HCL is the toughest amongst these three.

Do IB students take O level CL or HCL ?

Those on IP don't take O-level HCL unlike A-level students. They hve the option to take CL at HL or SL depending on their aptitude.[/quote]Most in ACSI IP (that is, headed for IB in yr 5/6), do their HMT in Yr 4. My fren's son did that this yr. And they have a looooooong holiday from Nov to end Jan before they start on Yr 5!!!

I think the other IP schools start as usual in the 2nd week of Jan, right?

[ngbrdad]

phankao:

Most in ACSI IP (that is, headed for IB in yr 5/6), do their HMT in Yr 4. My fren's son did that this yr. And they have a looooooong holiday from Nov to end Jan before they start on Yr 5!!!

I think the other IP schools start as usual in the 2nd week of Jan, right?

Just saw on the ACS thread that if a students clear HCL at year 4, he needs to take another 2nd language (not Chinese) for year 5 and 6.

[MandyMummy]

phankao:

Edureach:

[quote=\"ngbrdad\"]
Do IB students take O level CL or HCL ?

Those on IP don't take O-level HCL unlike A-level students. They hve the option to take CL at HL or SL depending on their aptitude.

Most in ACSI IP (that is, headed for IB in yr 5/6), do their HMT in Yr 4. My fren's son did that this yr. And they have a looooooong holiday from Nov to end Jan before they start on Yr 5!!!

I think the other IP schools start as usual in the 2nd week of Jan, right?[/quote]I know the Raffles schools start in the 2nd week of Jan. But formal lessons after O level students admitted.

[phankao]

2ppaamm:

It's all about friends. Where are his friends going? My son did not like it there because he is the really sporty type and not nerdy at all. He was in the MEP, as well, but he could not connect to anyone, because he is very fun loving, his brand and liking for music is completely different, and he jokes all day long. Wrong culture for him. He would have been better off in ACSI, since he was an old ACS boy. So really depends on your child. There are many boys who enjoyed their stay in RI as well. Let him choose. I should have let him go with his friends, instead of persuading him to go to my alma mater.

IMO, it really depends on your child. eg. when my elder son went to NJC, he was all excited. He didn't have friends going there. There was just 1 schoolmate (ex-classmate for 1 yr, but not really \"friend\"). He just made many new friends among his cohort and beyond and enjoys this time there.

[LangMum]

hexagon:

ngbrdad:

How is the appeal process like ?

Must wait until the S1 posting result is out ?

If my DS was previously on WL for RI thru DSA but unsuccessful, and now his T score is quite far off, is there any chance of appealing ?

Or in Case of NJC, he cleared the first round, ranked about top 4% in the Hast Test but was unsuccessful in second round ?

Or NUSH where he also cleared the first but not second round, and has an A* in both Science and Math ?

Must put these as first choice in order to appeal later even though the t score is definitely below COP ?

Hi ngbrdad,

RI is having a consultation session today till 5pm. You can go down and have a chat with them. Their PSLE supplementary intake (appeal phase) is open from yesterday till 22 dec. You can apply online. I was advised not to put RI as first choice (son aggregate = 254) cos their COP has been between 259-262. Better to apply to other schools first while waiting for appeal result which they will sent out before Christmas. Not putting RI as first choice will not reduce your appeal chances because the schools will not know your choices, info only privy to MOE (unless the schools you appeal to specifically ask for your choices).

Not sure about the appeal process for the other schools like NUSH. Sorry, cant help you there.

Hi Hexagon,

Did they tell you if they ever admit any student with scores below their COP on appeal? Or appeal cases also must be above cop.

[phankao]

Fourth:

Noticed that NYJC has high COP. It is not SAP, not IP..... curious why it is so popular??

Sorry, \"Fourth\" - you are referring to NYJC - as in, Nanyang JC? That's JC ... COP not that high. It is SAP and affiliated to the Chung Cheng group of schools. Is it very popular? I guess - for a 2nd tier JC, it could be considered popular. Or....... are you confusing it with NYGH - Nanyang Girls' High School which is an IP school leading to HCI?

[ngbrdad]

LangMum:

Hi Hexagon,

Did they tell you if they ever admit any student with scores below their COP on appeal? Or appeal cases also must be above cop.

Hi LangMum, how did you son fare in the PSLE ?
And did the WL materialise into a CO ?

[Rocky25]

TheHamsterLover:

Hi everyone!

I got 267 for PSLE with 4 A*s and merit for hcl. I am going to RGS as I already accepted the DSA CO there. Anyway, 267 qualifies for third Lang, right? I am really not sure coz I am overseas now and my grandma collected my results for me, so I haven't received the S1 option form. And which third Lang should I choose? So far I am thinking of choosing Japanese. Any ideas?
Also, do you know whether third Lang is very stressful and whether I should apply for it? Please advise, I am only a kid!
My best friend scored 252 (excluding HCL, I think tho not very sure). Do you think she qualifies for third Lang? I am not sure coz I didn't ask her yet, mainly coz I am overseas.
Please someone reply soon! And thanks so much in advance!!!

Ya she probably do. I got 252 too and I qualify for third lang including Japanese.

[jtoh]

Mdm KY:

Does anyone know whether HCL marks are included only when it comes to girls but not boys?

Huh????? :? HCL bonus points are included only if you apply SAP schools. Gender doesn't matter.