livewith_vanilla:

Would like to add something I wrote on Cedar Girls topic.



My friend who scored 242 is appealing to Cedar Girls. The office staff told her parents and her (I was there but was sitting on the couch) that my friend's chances were slim and that the COP is likely to go up due to going-to-be-IP status.

For those on borderline case, perhaps call up the school to check so that you will not waste your precious 6 choices ?

I was there too with my DD. A parent spoke to the VP re the daughter chance of getting in. The Daughter was scoring 23something. The VP is very honest and spoke in a kind manner that there is no chance as she believes alot of the high end 24 something and 250s will apply for Cedar this year which i believe too as it is really a nice school with good ambience and impressive programmes

danmon:

PCYYH:

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Hi .... my girl exactly same score as yours ... stay in east also ...
likely SCGS, CGS, St Nich ....

my dd also 253 +2. Also stay in East. also deciding between SCGS and Cedar. DD afraid can not find friends in SCGS since classmates will mostly go to east side schools...any suggestions?

so we can make them friends ok ?? haha .. Actually still thinking over between SCGS and Cedar, think more of SCGS now ...[/quote]went to open house today at cedar and also SCGS. Surprise that SCGS though an independent school in which the girls have to pay a hefty fees of close to $300 per month is so run down. The classrooms' chairs and tables are all in a very sorry state. The parade square tiles are blackish and greenish in which the girls are expected to sit every morning for assembly. No offence to any SCGS current and old girls. That's just what I honestly feel as 1st impressions.

HopefulFather:

dear all,


my sone scored 246 . I have been cracking my head.. unable to decide between VS, SJI and Anderson ? we stay in Yishun.

any suggestions ? or any other school recommendations...
do you think, he stands any chance for ACS(I) ?

thanks a ton..for all the HELP and advise..
:?

Hi My son is from VS. In sec1 he has a friend who stays in Yishun whose dad send him to school every morning and he goes home by bus. Once when he came over to my house (which is in the East) for project I asked why not Anderson since it is a very school (band1) and very strong in Math and science. He said VS is more prestigious. But so much problems when come to project works, in the end lots of clashes between the boys as he want to meet in central library or get the group to go over his place (yishun!!) when majorith of them stay in East or hougang area. Last I heard this year, he is one of the bottom students in the class. So please think carefully as distance is very very very important. In VS lots of projects are graded as they are trying to prepare them for A level in which projects are graded. Hope this help you in making a decision. Really long reply but this is really personal experience......

danmon:

LandLparents:

score is 253 and 2 more for merits in Higher Chinese.

What schools to consider if we stay in east?

possible to apply to VJC 3rd year after spending 1st 2 years in say Chung Cheng or TKSS? :?

Hi .... my girl exactly same score as yours ... stay in east also ...
likely SCGS, CGS, St Nich ....

my dd also 253 +2. Also stay in East. also deciding between SCGS and Cedar. DD afraid can not find friends in SCGS since classmates will mostly go to east side schools...any suggestions?

danmon:

LandLparents:

score is 253 and 2 more for merits in Higher Chinese.

What schools to consider if we stay in east?

possible to apply to VJC 3rd year after spending 1st 2 years in say Chung Cheng or TKSS? :?

Hi .... my girl exactly same score as yours ... stay in east also ...
likely SCGS, CGS, St Nich ....

my dd also 253 +2. Also stay in East. also deciding between SCGS and Cedar. DD afraid can not find friends in SCGS since classmates will mostly go to east side schools...any suggestions?

Anybody who is current or old students or have a daughter or friends from Singapore Chinese Girls or Cedar girls, can you give me more information regarding these 2 schools? Be it positive or negative views. Cos open house is always full of good views but never the negative sides. Just want to look at these 2 schools from a more objective perspectives. Thanks

Heard that this year T score drop so anybody who is 250 and above is consider top 10% of national cohort. Is there anyway that we can verify this piece of info?

tks a lot for all your advice

DD score 253+2 for merit in Higher Chinese. Would like to find out re Cedar girls and Singapore Chinese girls. Anybody has any info re the 2 schools in terms of programme and culture and O level results? thanks