Hi, My DD did really well in math, and expected a better AL. We are thinking of filing for a review/appeal.

1. Do you think it is worth it?
2. By what date should we file the appeal?

(Reference : https://www.ifaq.gov.sg/seab/apps/fcd_faqmain.aspx?qst=hRhkP9BzcBImsx2TBbssMsxu7lqt6UJK70a1wAEVmyfdSZlp3kC3qEU1uwdD2zxBC8h26bwjs%2FIwvamUXpJQllIbGr3zfx%2Fg6R5G3kQwdaBqrmc6VVtGVreSd34s3fzQffAc3pLh5P0kZUHSR8U882cMKpyDOkutRs8WWnkwDfKJm2HarZST7HyOHgFjsjF0gu0GITQvxo4FcsAQZyKl%2FbZPo%2FgY3XAvxDpudJBJGc4%3D#FAQ_2110331

Hi, My DD did really well in math, and expected a better AL. We are thinking of filing for a review/appeal.

1. Do you think it is worth it?
2. By what date should we file the appeal?

(Reference : https://www.ifaq.gov.sg/seab/apps/fcd_faqmain.aspx?qst=hRhkP9BzcBImsx2TBbssMsxu7lqt6UJK70a1wAEVmyfdSZlp3kC3qEU1uwdD2zxBC8h26bwjs%2FIwvamUXpJQllIbGr3zfx%2Fg6R5G3kQwdaBqrmc6VVtGVreSd34s3fzQffAc3pLh5P0kZUHSR8U882cMKpyDOkutRs8WWnkwDfKJm2HarZST7HyOHgFjsjF0gu0GITQvxo4FcsAQZyKl%2FbZPo%2FgY3XAvxDpudJBJGc4%3D#FAQ_2110331)

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HomerRocks\" post_id=\"2046044\" time=\"1636696213\" user_id=\"193658:

QQ - How are you helping kids prepare for *English* for GEP Round 2? Books, websites, practice tests? Any ideas? TIA

Just sharing to all parents.. Go to Mensa UK site and look for the brainteasers. They have 1 each week so there’s hundreds in their archive. Has combi of English and Math related puzzles. My girl is too lazy to do it alone so we do it together as a family activity. Quite a few questions may be a bit tough but it’s just for fun… don’t stress. Hope u guys find it fun too

FYI my girl never had any Tuition or GEP training. Only maths Olympiads before, at best “honorable mention”. This round 2 I stress it to her not to take it too seriously 😆

Thanks AHDad

QQ - How are you helping kids prepare for English for GEP Round 2? Books, websites, practice tests? Any ideas? TIA

QQ: Hi all. What percentage of P3 kids get thru GEP Round 1 ? Round 2?

This is the sanest advice on this forum so far. :goodpost:

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trying hard\" post_id=\"2040787\" time=\"1633406071\" user_id=\"82549:[quote=\"trying hard\" post_id=2040787 time=1633406071 user_id=82549]

Ha... ironic. Pitchforks were out in force just a couple of days ago.
MOE was the big bad guy and CCS was being called out left, right, centre for being evil, uncaring, driving kids to suicide.

Whichever policy is in place, they can’t please everyone.
Those at the top will want the papers to be hard to sieve out the potential competitors. Wun-wun-jia-bee-hoon go into their dream top schools.
Those who are on the borderline will want the papers to be easier so they have a chance to squeeze into the said top schools.
Those who are below that will want the papers to be super easy so that it is fair and everyone has a chance – even balloting also shiok.
And some just want to get by so that their kids can manage the stress and are not interested in the competition in which they are the collateral damage.

At the end of the day, RI only has X number of places. Whether it is the T-score or AL band or some future magic formula, they can only accept X students so there needs to be a cut-off somewhere.
The alternative is rebrand all the schools; either number them Schools #1, #2, …. Or just have one massive RI with branches throughout Singapore la.

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Hi, My DD has a CO from SOTA (theater DSA). She has been invited for a \"scholarship interview\".
Any idea what this is about? What will she be tested on?

Firstly congratualions - its based on their performance during TA. The type of scholarship is determined after the interview. It was a group interview during my child’s year, and questions can’t really be predicted. Kids were expected to be themselves, answer spontaeously and truthfully. There is no other “testing”. Hope that helps

Oh this helps immensely @Notabene. Thanks. Is your child enjoying SOTA? Any inputs or tips based on your child's interview?

Hi, My DD has a CO from SOTA (theater DSA). She has been invited for a "scholarship interview".

Any idea what this is about? What will she be tested on?

Hi, My DD has a CO from SOTA (theater DSA). She has been invited for a "scholarship interview".

Any idea what this is about? What will she be tested on?

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Emamamami\" post_id=\"2037801\" time=\"1631523698\" user_id=\"182152:

Tjc email is out.

Oh is that so? May I know for which domain? I keep refreshing my email but didn’t receive anything so far… :nailbite:

Bcoz of the bulk email, some emails might have landed in Spam folder. I'm sure you've checked, but just putting it out there.