DSA 2017
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Yngmng:
If the students have been scoring 90s, they should have no problem getting into an IP school. The issue is getting into the top 4 schools.[/quote]Therein lies the problem.coast:
[quote=\"Nebbermind\"]Anyway, no point scrutinizing the numbers. It's not about chance but how good you are against the competition. If one is only so-so both acad and non acad, then definitely the chance also so-so
For specific domains where nationwide competitions are few and participation rates not high, mainstream students will not know where they stand against competition. There were quite many examples cited by parents in this forum. Consistent high 90s or 100 in school exams or even top in level in a subject may or may not get you a CO ... even when these students have something in their CCA or leadership or both.
GEP students are different, they take the same exams so they roughly know where they stand \"nationwide\".
The parents don't want any IP schools, they only want the TOP IP schools. -
coast:
And what school did they apply to?Nebbermind:
Anyway, no point scrutinizing the numbers. It's not about chance but how good you are against the competition. If one is only so-so both acad and non acad, then definitely the chance also so-so
For specific domains where nationwide competitions are few and participation rates not high, mainstream students will not know where they stand against competition. There were quite many examples cited by parents in this forum. Consistent high 90s or 100 in school exams or even top in level in a subject may or may not get you a CO ... even when these students have something in their CCA or leadership or both.
GEP students are different, they take the same exams so they roughly know where they stand \"nationwide\".
My point remains the same, ie, it's not a matter of chance but a matter of competition. No point being so obsessed with those numbers....coz the applicants for each school and each cohort are not homogeneous nor consistently the same. -
floppy:
If the child is in the top class in a good primary school, should he try to DSA into the R schools or a mid-tier IP school?
Therein lies the problem.
The parents don't want any IP schools, they only want the TOP IP schools.
Knowing very well that based on historical trends, the child's PSLE results could well get into mid tier IP school but uncertain for R schools. As the DSA CO once accepted is irrevocable, should the child not give the best schools a shot? -
Nebbermind:
Since there is no need to be obsessed with numbers, then just release the numbers so that parents and children can make an informed decision.
My point remains the same, ie, it's not a matter of chance but a matter of competition. No point being so obsessed with those numbers....coz the applicants for each school and each cohort are not homogeneous nor consistently the same.
The reluctance to share more information reminds me of the days when we chose our secondary schools blindly without the benefit of knowing the respective school's COP. -
lee_yl:
If my child is in the best class in a good school or doing very well in a neighbourhood school, I will only DSA to the top IP schools or choose not to DSA at all. I do not want to subsequently regret if her results qualify for the top school but she has accepted co for a mid tier IP school. For DD1, we only applied for one school.
If the child is in the top class in a good primary school, should he try to DSA into the R schools or a mid-tier IP school?floppy:
Therein lies the problem.
The parents don't want any IP schools, they only want the TOP IP schools.
Knowing very well that based on historical trends, the child's PSLE results could well get into mid tier IP school but uncertain for R schools. As the DSA CO once accepted is irrevocable, should the child not give the best schools a shot? -
lee_yl:
Age-old problem.
If the child is in the top class in a good primary school, should he try to DSA into the R schools or a mid-tier IP school?floppy:
Therein lies the problem.
The parents don't want any IP schools, they only want the TOP IP schools.
Knowing very well that based on historical trends, the child's PSLE results could well get into mid tier IP school but uncertain for R schools. As the DSA CO once accepted is irrevocable, should the child not give the best schools a shot? -
My kids are only in p4, but my current thinking is to accept DSA to mid-tier IP school. I am a natural pessimist and not a risk taker…
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sean wife:
My kids are only in p4, but my current thinking is to accept DSA to mid-tier IP school. I am a natural pessimist and not a risk taker...
Just curious, since your girls are already in GEP NYPS, with its affiliation to NYGH at 250, which mid-tier IP school are you thinking of to DSA them? -
lee_yl:
They wont know as the %figures fluctuate, as candidates' intv performances vary year on year.
Since there is no need to be obsessed with numbers, then just release the numbers so that parents and children can make an informed decision.Nebbermind:
My point remains the same, ie, it's not a matter of chance but a matter of competition. No point being so obsessed with those numbers....coz the applicants for each school and each cohort are not homogeneous nor consistently the same.
The reluctance to share more information reminds me of the days when we chose our secondary schools blindly without the benefit of knowing the respective school's COP.
But you can get some ballpark numbers for the current intake. Find the key decision makers at OHs. Ask them for the number accepted per domain for 2017 or last year or better still, historically. They won't state in writing or post on website, but they will inform you ORALLY. If you feel, oh well 2 or 3 places up for grabs this year only, and must possess min #x ranking or grade y, then avoid taking that risk. -
lee_yl:
If it's indeed true there are more GEP boys than girls annually, then moms of dd need not worry. Either top girls school will take ur dd in if she meets baseline, unless u prefer nush.sean wife:
My kids are only in p4, but my current thinking is to accept DSA to mid-tier IP school. I am a natural pessimist and not a risk taker...
Just curious, since your girls are already in GEP NYPS, with its affiliation to NYGH at 250, which mid-tier IP school are you thinking of to DSA them?
Gep boys, by virtue more are selected annually, may face a stiffer competition. Half might be channeled to HCI if RI puts u on WL, unless they choose Nush route.
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