by the way, that only applies for RI HCI dsa, NUSH dsa is completely different, first u have to take a science test, where u have to have read on o-level stuff, then if u pass, u have to have practical, where they test on lab skills, understanding on science, and one english composition (secondary school style).

let me share my experiences. i got into RI HCI and NUSH via GEP dsa, all confirmed offers. (my 2011 psle t-score is 243 and i enrolled under RI)

If u want to enroll under sports, u must be very talented, RI has quite a few classes for people under sports dsa. you must have awards, not just participation. then for english/math/science dsa, u must be extremely good at one of them. its not just band 1 for the subject, u must have prizes as well, (eg. math smops, nmos, apmops, RI heymath). English dsa is near impossible, as there arent many englsih competitions, and im not talking about spelling. u must be in debate, or have significant achievements in English, not just ICAS high distinction. GEP will help, but it does not confirm anything, even a waiting list. Then, do well for the interview, read.

GOOD LUCK!

Hi i am from RI, based on some of my worksheets, RI and RGS study the same stuff basically; pronounciation, English, Sec 3/4 stuff and self-learning. my hwa chong friends study easier stuff and can rely on the teacher more. In RI or RGS, you have to learn some things yourself, your primary school grade accounts for nothing. If you want to migrate/study in britain, RI will help a lot. If you dont know what I mean, pm me. I am a GEP non-sports dsa, my aggregate was 243, I was comfirmed into RI HCI and NUS, and put RI as my first choice. also, your academic achievements mean NOTHING if you plan to dsa RI unless it is extremely good (smops platinum, nmos gold , RI heymath distinction/merit etc.). If you have sports, they will give you priority, but GEP dont get in cos they’re dsa, but the interview matters a lot, body language and all, there will be three people interviewed with you, if you answer their question first it may help. Thats all I know.

Hi i am from RI, based on some of my worksheets, RI and RGS study the same stuff basically; pronounciation, English, Sec 3/4 stuff and self-learning. my hwa chong friends study easier stuff and can rely on the teacher more. In RI or RGS, you have to learn some things yourself, your primary school grade accounts for nothing. If you want to migrate/study in britain, RI will help a lot. If you dont know what I mean, pm me. I am a GEP non-sports dsa, my aggregate was 243, I was comfirmed into RI HCI and NUS, and put RI as my first choice. also, your academic achievements mean NOTHING if you plan to dsa RI unless it is extremely good (smops platinum, nmos gold , RI heymath distinction/merit etc.). If you have sports, they will give you priority, but GEP dont get in cos they’re dsa, but the interview matters a lot, body language and all, there will be three people interviewed with you, if you answer their question first it may help. Thats all I know.