The recent changes to Singapore’s Gifted Education Programme (GEP) aim to provide more inclusive opportunities by expanding the pool of students eligible for high-ability programs from 1% to 10%. However, this may increase stress for 70-80% of parents and students, as many view being in the top 10% as crucial due to cultural expectations and past educational benchmarks. Parents are likely to invest more resources to prepare their children from Primary 3 onwards. While the changes offer a breather for younger students to explore interests, competition may shift to the Direct School Admission (DSA) scheme, creating pressure to excel in non-academic areas.