DSA 2013

[clay569]

Some school papers are tougher than others. There is thus no basis to compare dsa candidates by school results. Would it be right to assume that for DSA (acad), more emphasis will be on selection test and camp/interview? School results just for reference?

[jtoh]

clay569:

Some school papers are tougher than others. There is thus no basis to compare dsa candidates by school results. Would it be right to assume that for DSA (acad), more emphasis will be on selection test and camp/interview? School results just for reference?

Yes, that's correct. Also results of national competitions such as Math Olympiads etc, if any and if relevant.

[clay569]

jtoh:

clay569:

Some school papers are tougher than others. There is thus no basis to compare dsa candidates by school results. Would it be right to assume that for DSA (acad), more emphasis will be on selection test and camp/interview? School results just for reference?

Yes, that's correct. Also results of national competitions such as Math Olympiads etc, if any and if relevant.

Thanks!!

[phtthp]

A)

Students with "o" level cert study 3 years in a polytechnic, to obtain a diploma.

If a student uses his / her "a" level certificate (not "o" level cert), how long does it take to obtain the same diploma in a poly ? Is it one year or two years ?

B)
If a chij st nicholas secondary student -
after trying out the "ip" track realize that "ip" is not suitable for her after all - can she seek transfer to go back to the "o" level track, or repeat "ip" for that year ?

[phtthp]

Dsa info (sports and games):-

http://www.chijstnicholasgirls.moe.edu.sg/Page/Secondary/DSA.aspx

[JW1000]

My daughter is in Raffles, I can't say which one, and I think that there is no use for DSA, as he/she did not even try out for any. I think that you should just study hard, and go to a school with your PSLE results.

:celebrate:

[NYPS]

Which of the following can be put under achievements for DSA academics?

Edusave scholarship
2nd place in class (sa2) in p2
participation/credit for ICAS

Also if the above are put in for DSA plus the academics results are still above average like maybe top 1-10 in the best class is the chance for MGS IP? If not then got chance for what school? Also if want to DSA via academics will it help if CCA/Arts awards are included?

[Nebbermind]

Believe MGS dsa is really competitive, with the cohort of only 60 and dsa intake really small

[Dreamgear]

JW1000:

My daughter is in Raffles, I can't say which one, and I think that there is no use for DSA, as he/she did not even try out for any. I think that you should just study hard, and go to a school with your PSLE results.

:celebrate:

Both your daughters got 270, right? So congrats. I supposed it is to rgs...Cannot be RI lah...

Maybe you are blessed with exceptionally intellegent DDs, thus little pressure... DSA offers an alternative avenue for entry into a desired institution of choice and entry via dsa is not easy, not as easy as many think..

By the way, desired schools are not only raffles, there are many others, for various reasons and objective....

[jtoh]

NYPS:

Which of the following can be put under achievements for DSA academics?

Edusave scholarship
2nd place in class (sa2) in p2
participation/credit for ICAS

Also if the above are put in for DSA plus the academics results are still above average like maybe top 1-10 in the best class is the chance for MGS IP? If not then got chance for what school? Also if want to DSA via academics will it help if CCA/Arts awards are included?

Are you saying your dd obtained a certification of participation and/or credit in the ICAS tests? If so, that is not an achievement. Achievement is when you score High Distinction or Distinction. P2 results are also not significant as the schools will consider P5/P6 results.