My kid got PSLE score 192, which secondary school is realistic?
With 192 (AL) you are in a solid band lah, but branded schools like the top IP ones usually need low single digit totals. Honestly for that …
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With 192 (AL) you are in a solid band lah, but branded schools like the top IP ones usually need low single digit totals. Honestly for that …
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I've been through PSLE with two kids and the second time was much calmer because I stopped micromanaging. Kids can't focus when a parent is …
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