2010 DSA(Direct School Admission)

[vlim]

turquoise:

vlim:

hi anyone out there can let me know more about SOTA..such as other then the art or dance talent which they will be further nurture how about the academic wise? Read from the website students of SOTA will study there for 6 yrs with a IB diploma..is it the same as ACS? :?

Hi vlim,

You might find the information you need on the SOTA thread: http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3922

Also, you might get more of a response if you posted your question there.

aiyo ganna questions why i ask so many 'question' over at that tread... :shock:

[ningy]

Mathsparks, u mentioned photocopy school results and awards from p4 - p6. do i need to ask the school to certify all copies - that will be quite a lot if including all the CCA awards, maths olympiad, mathalympics, NSW awards (distinction and high distinction for 3 subjects in p4,p5). We’re trying for 2 schools and there’ll be everythingx2. Need to bring all the certificates to the admin for them to check ? Hope the admin will not give me black face. or do i only need them to certify the school results ? my dd’s school is not too "on"; i think only less than 5 students will try DSA.

[csc]

ningy:

Mathsparks, u mentioned photocopy school results and awards from p4 - p6. do i need to ask the school to certify all copies - that will be quite a lot if including all the CCA awards, maths olympiad, mathalympics, NSW awards (distinction and high distinction for 3 subjects in p4,p5). We're trying for 2 schools and there'll be everythingx2. Need to bring all the certificates to the admin for them to check ? Hope the admin will not give me black face. or do i only need them to certify the school results ? my dd's school is not too \"on\"; i think only less than 5 students will try DSA.

Hi...yes for all your questions.

The admin should not 'give you black face\". Schools do give 'honour' for those who have successful DSA. :lol:

All the best!

[ningy]

thanks, csc. I will also inform the school’s admin b4 i bring my copies to certify; hopefully, they are accomodating like what u said.


btw, Nanyang Girls will be having open house on 22 may 2010 8 am - 2 pm. nothing on DSA in their website yet.

[phankao]

ningy:

Mathsparks, u mentioned photocopy school results and awards from p4 - p6. do i need to ask the school to certify all copies - that will be quite a lot if including all the CCA awards, maths olympiad, mathalympics, NSW awards (distinction and high distinction for 3 subjects in p4,p5). We're trying for 2 schools and there'll be everythingx2. Need to bring all the certificates to the admin for them to check ? Hope the admin will not give me black face. or do i only need them to certify the school results ? my dd's school is not too \"on\"; i think only less than 5 students will try DSA.

If you not shy then can already, lor ... not all the schools need certified true copy. I photocopied 2 sets. Yes, Bring the originals together, hor.

[ningy]

thanks for the replies and yes; the DSA process is starting soon and those who are keen must definitely check this thread frequently to get the tips and advice from those who have been there and done it ! thanks everyone :celebrate:

[CentralControl]

What are the dates for DSA application submissions for the JC’s and ACS(i)? and even SJI(i)?

[corneyAmber]

CentralControl:

What are the dates for DSA application submissions for the JC's and ACS(i)? and even SJI(i)?

They are usually between April to June, no fixed dates for all, best to check individual schools' website.

[CentralControl]

if you DSA into ACS(i) using academics, will they consider Mid years?

[mathsparks]

ApronMama:

mathsparks:

Have updated the blog with this so as not to mislead people:

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I'm not saying it's compulsory to have a portfolio; please check and the decision's yours whether you wanna prepare anot.

Did any of the schools keep your portfolio?

So sorry, apronmama for the late reply. Just saw yr qn.

Well, the schools didnt return the portfolio. Not sure wat they do with it after. Bin it, perhaps?