DSA 2017

[Oh My Gosh]

Fabbymum:

Thanks Oh My Gosh


My ds is currently in GEP program and we are looking at RI or Catholic High for DSA next year. Do you know where and how we could get more information about the requirements? Reason for the schools is just proximity to our home. Never been involved in DSA before as this is our first child.

Thanks in advance for any advice at all.

Fabbymum, I only did one DSA for DS a couple of months ago... haha, so cant be \"deemed\" to be experienced but will help anything within my knowledge. The best place to know all information of a school is via its Open House. Most Sec schools will have their annual Open House around May (after their SA1). Do go and take a look and see if your DS likes the culture. Good thing about your DS being in GEP, he probably does not need to do the GAT paper (usually in June/ July) as long as he meets the minimum marks requirements.

[Yngmng]

Fabbymum:

Thanks Oh My Gosh


My ds is currently in GEP program and we are looking at RI or Catholic High for DSA next year. Do you know where and how we could get more information about the requirements? Reason for the schools is just proximity to our home. Never been involved in DSA before as this is our first child.

Thanks in advance for any advice at all.

Before i applied for my dd dsa this year, i read the dsa 2015 thread. You could do that. From the dsa 2016 thread, you will know who are the parents whose child successfully dsa to RI or Catholic High. You can pm them on their child profile. They may share with you. Besides the 2 schools, have you considered Dunman High. If you stay around Bishan, circle line is quite convenient.

Like what Oh My Gosh mentioned, attending open house is very useful. All the best to you and your ds!

[Fabbymum]

Thanks so much Oh My Gosh and YngMng! Yes, I will definitely look into that soon

[ImMeeMee]

Where to find information on DSA for Singapore Sports School.


TIA for pointing me a direction.

[Champion]

ImMeeMee:

Where to find information on DSA for Singapore Sports School.


TIA for pointing me a direction.

https://www.sportsschool.edu.sg/admissions/admission-by-sport/secondary-school

Hope this helps

[aadorew]

Parents, do you think dsa camp help? Anyone’s kids have attend such courses? What are the good secondary school in south of Singapore? Plse advise if any one know the school. Many thanks

[aadorew]

Parents, do you think dsa camp help? Anyone’s kids have attend such courses? What are the good secondary school in south of Singapore? Plse advise if any one know the school. Many thanks

[taurbear]

anyone can share dsa on NUS High and Dunman High?

[venus77]

Reporting here!!


Not sure if DS can make it for DSA…
Just try la!!

[CMF]

My personal view is that most DSA camps essentially focus on interview skills and presentation of one self. I feel that there’s only so much such sessions can help.


What perhaps is more essential is identifying which DSA category will the child best excel in and enjoy in the long term (esp for CCA or sports category), and then focus & build on it. DSA is after all, identifying exceptional talent in certain niche areas. So if the child shines in it, and has "credentials" to highlight and support his/her application, that will at least get them to the interview (if any) stage.

For the interview, the child essentially needs to be confident (which they will have if their credentials are there), comfortable (which they will be, if they can speak earnestly & passionately about their area of DSA interest) and answer sincerely (which they should try to be) during the interview.

I feel that it’s an ongoing process preparing for DSA, not so much a one-time or few sessions camp.