DSA 2017

[Nebbermind]

jetsetter:

My view is if they can clear AEIS and DSA, well, so be it! If they are good and better than our dc, they deserve the slot.

Agreed.
Heard that many of those who couldn't make it into their own prestigious high schools had chosen to come over. Even these not so 'top-tier' kids are uber strong academically...and they are also a lot more hungry than our local kids. It's good for our kids...most are just too comfortable and needed that extra push from these foreigners.

[Imp75]

Oh My Gosh:

sleepy:

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perhaps this mainstream student from NYPS : when compared to rest of other DSA candidates who also apply for DSA into RGS, there are many more other candidates who are stronger than her, in Science. So, She did not receive any DSA offer for Science, but in another subject, instead

:scratchhead:
Not heard of schools offering alternative. It is either CO, WL or Rejected in applicant's chosen domain
Also not heard of schools allowing application for multiple domains

I will not name the school. There is a school which too many students DSA for basketball and did well at the trials. The coach/ Teacher in charge actually called up these students and ask them if there are other domains they can apply for (e.g. Academics, leadership etc with no commitments), as there are limited vacancies for DSA via basketball. Subsequently, the girl got a CO via Academics, and sign up for basketball as CCA.[/quote]I heard about similar thing in a top boys school too....eventually the boy chose DSA Acad and got picked by the CCA as well.

[Estéema]

Hi All,


My son doing PSLE this year. Think I’m falling behind. Can any mum help me understand what is CO or WL?

[ImMeeMee]

CO - confirmed offer. WL - waiting list


I am sure the other parents can fill in the details on the implications behind these terms

[kiasuparents_2010]

Any body can share the idea how to prepare GAT and HAST test? Check the website, but not much infomatin can get.

[kiasuparents_2010]

Any body can share the idea how to prepare GAT and HAST test? Check the website, but not much infomatin can get.

[Estéema]

ImMeeMee:

CO - confirmed offer. WL - waiting list


I am sure the other parents can fill in the details on the implications behind these terms

Thank ImMeeMee. :thankyou:

I'm not even sure if I shld get my DS apply DSA. Sounds like it's real far fetch.

He's got only a silver for Mathlympic & Bronze for NMOS. Tho he participated and won Gold for Destination Imagination & qualified for Odyssey of the Mind. His scores for Eng, Math & Science >95 but MT only >85. Tried to get him active in sports, but he's only keen in recreational swimming, chess, soccer & tennis. Nothing at school or competition level. He did earn bronze for swimming test though.

Shld I just focus him on academic & PSLE route? Any parent can adv? :scratchhead:

[floppy]

Estéema:

Shld I just focus him on academic & PSLE route? Any parent can adv? :scratchhead:

Yes. Don't waste time with DSA.
Your son won't make an impressive candidate and his ranking is going to be very, very low which means an offer is extremely unlikely. Focusing on PSLE route is probably the best option.

[Nebbermind]

Ouch!

[wolf_19]

Estéema:

ImMeeMee:

CO - confirmed offer. WL - waiting list


I am sure the other parents can fill in the details on the implications behind these terms

Thank ImMeeMee. :thankyou:

I'm not even sure if I shld get my DS apply DSA. Sounds like it's real far fetch.

He's got only a silver for Mathlympic & Bronze for NMOS. Tho he participated and won Gold for Destination Imagination & qualified for Odyssey of the Mind. His scores for Eng, Math & Science >95 but MT only >85. Tried to get him active in sports, but he's only keen in recreational swimming, chess, soccer & tennis. Nothing at school or competition level. He did earn bronze for swimming test though.

Shld I just focus him on academic & PSLE route? Any parent can adv? :scratchhead:

Actually to get >95 for Eng, Math and Science is worth trying for DSA. Schools like ACS have programs like Odyssey of the Mind at Secondary level. It is not easy to be qualified for these kinds of creative based programs and not many students can claim a Gold for Destination Imagination. I feel your DS has a strong case for DSA. He must be impressive during the interview though and do well for GAT.


Here are a couple of coaches that I heard of that are really good :
If you are interested in GAT/HAST coaching, you can visit http://dsacoach.weebly.com/
If you are interested in DSA Interview coaching, you can visit http://www.dsainterview.com/


Hope this helps !