Chien6, good point since u mentioned it. Didn’t thot of it actually.

May I ask which school is that, so we will not apply. Lol

Yes yes. My boy said a lot of computer work n he’s looking forward to it. He even heard that they each have a iPad to do research, and he’s so excited. Not sure how accurate is that though

Sorry, new to this, so dunno how to reply directly.

We r definitely not going to any sap school, and he’s definitely not doing hcl. He’s currently in a very ordinary school and is already struggling with languages, but very underwhelmed by math/science class.
Being selected is a dream come through for him, as he has heard from his friends that math n science r very fun n challenging in GEP, but I think he’s not mentally prepared for the demanding language curriculum.

Based on the timeline given, I assume they are not extending any more offers to replace declined students.

My son is accepted! However we doubt that he can managed GEP English. He is currently very unmotivated in math and science class as the pace is too slow for him, but he is very overwhelmed by his English and Chinese class. Despite having Chinese tuition, he is still not coping well with the subject. Such a major dilemma on whether if it is a good move for him.

Thank you for all the GREAT advice! Guess St Nicks’ out based on distance. And would you choose Fairfield or MGS given the following situation. Also, can someone verified if it’s true that a high number of MGS girls are unfortunately spoiled? My kids are now in international schools, and although it has been tough, I have been consistently teaching my children the value of being grateful for the things we have. And I think all parents would agree with me that values inculcation gets tougher for parents as children get older and become more easily influence by their peers.


1. I have a boy and girl
2. Daddy is ACS boy
3. I stay along the stretch from MGS just outside 2km
4. Our chance of securing a place in Fairfield(co-edu) is almost 100%
5. Our chance for MGS is definitely balloting phase 2B

Thank you once again to all experience parents helping clueless mummy like myself…

lol…thanks for your advice on the relationship bit. What are your views on Fairfield though, as I am not too optimistic of us getting our girl into MGS without balloting. The thought of it is already nerve-wreaking that we may just drop it! Just cannot bear the thought of us losing it all should lady-luck failed us.

Advise please. I am an old St nicks girl, while my hubby is ex ACS + methodist member. We are undecided on my old school as it is too far from where we are staying, but it warms my heart to know my girl shares my old school. Our other option is MGS since we are staying along bukit timah (just outside 2km though) + my children are methodist. However based on past 3yrs' phase 2b balloting history, our chances of getting a place in MGS toggle around 50%. Another concern: the cut-off affiliation for both schools have risen substantially over the years and is currenting hovering at 230 minimum. With such a cut-off, there may be a possibility that my girl may not get into the affiliated secondary school and I don't even dare to imagine how it will affect her confidence level. We are therefore also considering Fairfield, which seems positive based on past 3yrs phase 2b balloting history + the affiliation remains strong :lol: . However, I felt that I am short-changing my girl should we opt for Fairfield. Another side concern; my boy is due for Pri1 in 2 year's time, and daddy, being an old boy, is opposing ACS as he felt that the cohort, culture and values has changed over the generation to be somewhat undesirable (even granddad, ex-ACS supports his notion ). But it’s still a battle on whether ACS is out or not for my boy, and I am not giving up.


St nicks: high chance of getting a place, top school + MY SCHOOL but quite a distance from our place.
MGS: top school, but only 50% chance of securing a place in phase2b.
Fairfield: unfamiliar with the school standard and culture, but relatively closer to where we are staying as compared to St nicks, high chance of getting a place + quite sweet that both my kidos are attending the same school.

HELP!!!!!!!!!