Veyron\" post_id=\"2049743\" time=\"1638187601\" user_id=\"30663:

One way to analyse the balloting risk in S1 application is actually to compare the actual 2020 T-score COP against the lowest possible t-score for 2021 indicative AL COP. (or you can convert 2020 t-score to raw score and use AL COP raw score for comparison)

If 2020 t-score COP is higher than AL COP lowest possible t-score, then ballot risk will be high. And the wider the gap the higher the risk.

e.g.
2020 COP - RGS 260, RI 259, MGS 258
2021 indicative AL COP (AL6) - (Lowest possible score for AL6 is 258)

RGS 260 - 258 = +2 (high)
RI 258 - 258 = +1 (med)
MGS 258 - 258 = 0 (low)

The risk level for AL6 applicants can be ranked by high medium or low.

In my earlier example, I have highlighted the risk level of AL11 COP school with 2020 t-score COP of 244
AL11 lowest possible t-score = 224

1) Chung Cheng Main 244 - 224 = +20
2) Nan Chiau 244 - 224 = +20
3) Maris Stella 239 - 224 = +15

From this example, we can say that the balloting risk are higher for the 1 and 2

Dear Veyron, is there a list of AL to T score conversion?
It's mind boggling - how do i convert AL14 to T-score pls

SJV2608\" post_id=\"2049693\" time=\"1638174372\" user_id=\"188063:

Hi merlion in germany went to do a bit more reading up in the other thread. For CHIJ ( SJC ) the last post was in 2020 nothing new. It has been said that the environment is conducive but is not academically strong . Known notorious school back in year 2012/14 .

Both issues i have on CHIJ ( SJC ) and PHS is equally concerned . Its really such a struggle and if i were to drop these 2 schools and moved 456 up i still need another subsitute school ?

Thank you with regards on bowen n holy. will have a final look .

Hi SJV i looked up the graduates from SJC - there's a few well-known figures e.g WP lawyer. If you look up SAC notable alumni....i'm not sure if they are notable....

SpongyBobs\" post_id=\"2049675\" time=\"1638171845\" user_id=\"196018:

Hi babyA

I am sorry for earlier calling your order of choices odd. I found them inappropriate. I believe you had your reasons to line them up as what you earlier had. Like what you just mentioned that you leave SMSS (AL11, -3 from your DD AL) for the rare chance of appealing.

1) CHIJ SJC (13)
2) TKGS (13)
3) CHIJ KC (15)
4) SMSS (11)
5) SAC (15)
6) CHIJ STC (13)

I am also not familiar with mid-range girl schools. In my personal opinion, if your DD is strongly leaning towards CHIJ (SJC) and TKGS, you can go for it.

Maybe another safety net (school with AL16 COP) at 6th choice instead of CHIJ (STC) at AL13. But that can be just me, as I am more towards plan B / plan C type of person.

With the uncertainties this year (first time AL based sec1 posting), gotta use all 6 choices wisely (although sometimes our DD/DS just have those 2-3 preferred schools), instead of placed some as fillers.

Hi Spongy
Thanks for your advice, i agree that 6 could be a better choice - the problem is there's no other girls school choice

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"2049562\" time=\"1638156617\" user_id=\"2964:

I just want to point out that whatever indicative cop you see for any school, has already accounted for the affiliated students. So there is no need to be overly concerned to relate the effect of cop for non affiliated students in a sec school where they accept affiliated students.

Affiliated students have been acceped into the schools for decades. It is not a new thing. In fact, since psle 2019, it has even been mandated that the sec schs need to set aside a min for non affiliated students, vs before that, they could take in everyone.

So again, no need to be overly concerned about the impact of the presence of affiliated pri schools on its cop.

Hi Merlion
Thanks for your assurance. Do you mean the order i've chosen is ok to remain as is?

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"2049562\" time=\"1638156617\" user_id=\"2964:

I just want to point out that whatever indicative cop you see for any school, has already accounted for the affiliated students. So there is no need to be overly concerned to relate the effect of cop for non affiliated students in a sec school where they accept affiliated students.

Affiliated students have been acceped into the schools for decades. It is not a new thing. In fact, since psle 2019, it has even been mandated that the sec schs need to set aside a min for non affiliated students, vs before that, they could take in everyone.

So again, no need to be overly concerned about the impact of the presence of affiliated pri schools on its cop.

Hi Merlion
Thanks for your assurance. Do you mean the order i've chosen is ok to remain as is?

SpongyBobs\" post_id=\"2049511\" time=\"1638148630\" user_id=\"196018:

Hey babyA

Your order of selection looks odd to me, but I noticed that you are leaning towards Catholic schools. I am not overly familiar with Catholic schools, but does your daughter come from affliated primary school of CHIJ SJC?

If yes, then I think CHIJ SJC will be safe for you.

Otherwise, you need to take note that most of those schools you selected have affiliated primary schools, leaving limited vacancies for others.

You may want to consider filling up more with AL15 schools in between, and maybe an AL16 school as safety net.

Good luck, and I hope she gets into the schools of her choices.

Hi Spongy
She’s not from any of the affiliated schools. But she’s like to go to a girls school hence you see all 6 choices are not co-Ed. Might you have a better suggestion on how I can order the choices or add others? SMSs (11) is on the list with a view to appeal (but know that it’s going to be hard).
appreciate your thoughts

Hi for AL14, would the following be viable please:


1) CHIJ SJC (13)
2) TKGS (13)
3) CHIJ KC (15)
4) SMSS (11)
5) SAC (15)
6) CHIJ STC (13)

The first 3 are really where she wants to go in order of preference. The last 3 are really just filling up spaces. Please advise if this strategy is good please thank you

Also anyone has any advice with regards to the difference between CHIJ SJC and KC?

Hi my DD has AL14 and may I seek the following advice:

1) should I appeal to review math and science which she get AL5. For EL and MT it’s AL2. I thought science paper was easy so can’t fathom why she got AL5
2) any advice for girls school for AL14 - distance doesn’t matter but single sex school matters to her. How do I order my 6 choices pls for strategic reasons
3) What is AL14 equivalent to in the T-score? And AL2 is A while AL5 is C?

Really await your advice thanks.

Hi

Anyone taking bus from North or woodlands area to RGPS? How much is the cost?
I checked with one bus coordinator and was quoted $320 for two ways.

Hi

Can experienced parents share: how do we know our P1 girl is doing well (or not) at P1?
What kind of scores indicate they are 1) doing very well 2) average 3) not doing well?
Eg I think I read previously even if the child gets Band 1 but if it’s not above 95, the child is still probably only average as most girls in Rgps are strong.