DSA 2017
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mommyNg:
Meaning for them sch results is the new benchmark. They probably already have an idea of how the kids need to fare in pri sch generally to gauge if they can cope with IP.jedamum:
I see Nj criteria as general academic domain with a specified CCA interest.
But they don't have any academic tests, and they only require submission of school results in Phase 2, after CCA trials?
I wonder how they shortlist for phase 1 as no talent or experience required. But I have my own guesses.
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Hi I am a 1st time PSLE mummy this year, am pondering whether should we DSA but wow with the new changes I totally don't know what to do now.
We wanted to try NJC but now they need talent...my DS has no talent but very good academically not GEP thou...
Should we still give it a try? But if DSA via sports meaning my child have to commit to that particular sport for the entire 6 years? :nailbite: -
ShevW:
Njc DSA is via CCA this year if I read correctly. There is no specified prior achievement needed listed (if I read correctly) though they did not state what are the shortlist criteria. If keen just go for trial if you can afford that time. You should however first discuss with him if he mind doing that particular CCA for the full 6 yrs before deciding to go ahead. Who knows, the sch may have coaches/teachers who can recognise raw gem via trial.Hi I am a 1st time PSLE mummy this year, am pondering whether should we DSA but wow with the new changes I totally don't know what to do now.
We wanted to try NJC but now they need talent...my DS has no talent but very good academically not GEP thou... :(( Should we still give it a try? -
so no achievement needed for that CCA but MUST take up that CCA for the full 6 years...tsk tsk... I must ask my DS which CCA he truly and really love.
But like what you mentioned *jedamum [quote]I wonder how they shortlist for phase 1 as no talent or experience required. But I have my own guesses.[/quote] then I think its totally up to NJC internal preference right? -
Hi, does anyone know about the DSA for Performing Arts, Music? Which are the schools that are known to be good and tough competitions? My child raised a request to band instructor for the pieces to be auditioned on, and was asked ‘why did you choose that school…? It’s not strong in the related field…’
and what is the usual standard required? Grade 2/3/4/5/6? Must it be in the band instrument, or is another instrument like piano also beneficial? meaning the child is able to perform on 2 different instruments? Must it be a formal grade exam? what is the child is due to take the required grade exam this year?
what are your experiences in this aspect? -
ShevW:
I think the general idea is if the child is good academically already, there is no need to DSA ?Hi I am a 1st time PSLE mummy this year, am pondering whether should we DSA but wow with the new changes I totally don't know what to do now.
We wanted to try NJC but now they need talent...my DS has no talent but very good academically not GEP thou... Should we still give it a try? But if DSA via sports meaning my child have to commit to that particular sport for the entire 6 years? :nailbite:
Anyway you can also consider NJC, Art or Music Excellence ? -
Hmmm in the 1st place I always think based on psle results to judge the kid capability is not really fair. DSA would actually let the kid and the school to get to know each other more to see whether they are compatible or not. But now the selection criteria is so vague make it very confusing IMO.
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emoh:
2017 schools which require GAT seems to be only SJI and SST
Actually, it is more correct to say that GAT will not be use as a criteria to admit students under the DSA scheme. General academic domain will still be there. Attached RGS website for easy reference http://www.rgs.edu.sg/admissions/admission-to-rgs/year-1-via-dsa/dsa-academic. However, officially, GAT is to be removed in 2018, there may be some schools which still require GAT this year. Have to check with the individual school.wishbone:
[quote=\"sean wife\"]Now that General academic domain for DSA has been removed, does it mean those in GEP who are just doing average and not particularly strong in any subject will not have a good chance to DSA?
Any recent update from the school or GE branch to the recent P6 batch on the changes in DSA criteria?
Thanks.
http://www.gat.sg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=84[/quote]ACSI still requires the HAST test as well this year. -
ShevW:
Hmmm in the 1st place I always think based on psle results to judge the kid capability is not really fair. DSA would actually let the kid and the school to get to know each other more to see whether they are compatible or not. But now the selection criteria is so vague make it very confusing IMO.
I think MOE's move to open up DSA to more schools and have more places set aside for DSA aims to allow different pathways to Secondary school. It looks like the direction is to encourage students and schools to match interests and strengths, rather than simply aim to get into the usual \"best\" schools without thinking about fit. The selection criteria are actually more specific now than before, I think. Schools have to state what specific areas of talent they are focusing on. The confusion lies in the fact that we are in the midst of the change and therefore unsure of what we are supposed to do or how to apply, as well as whether the schools actually mean what they say or if they will go back to the way they have always done things anyway. But that will be clarified with each year.
If all secondary schools can offer up to 20% of their non-IP places, and a larger proportion of IP places, then approximately a quarter of all PSLE students will have the option to apply to a school via DSA. This is great for kids who are not so much exam performers. At the same time, if a child is generally strong academically, then its actually correct I think to use T-score for entry as they are likely to do well enough to have a range of choices. So even though my son is affected by this change, I do think its a positive move all in all.
For DSA via sports and CCA, I agree with some of the parents here who have cautioned against choosing this path unless the child really is interested and keen to represent the school and stay in the CCA for the next 4 to 6 years. My son actually has a very good chance to DSA via sport, but we are not keen to use this pathway because the sport he loves is not actually offered by any school, so we want to give him a little more freedom of choice in this area when he is in secondary school. Otherwise too much training in the school sport may mean not enough time for him to develop his ability in the other. -
jedamum:
Meaning for them sch results is the new benchmark. They probably already have an idea of how the kids need to fare in pri sch generally to gauge if they can cope with IP.mommyNg:
[quote=\"jedamum\"]I see Nj criteria as general academic domain with a specified CCA interest.
But they don't have any academic tests, and they only require submission of school results in Phase 2, after CCA trials?
I wonder how they shortlist for phase 1 as no talent or experience required. But I have my own guesses.[/quote]It doesn't say no talent or experience required (tho that would be extremely enlightened) 
It says:
\"Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend the first round which comprise trials and auditions. Past experience in the talent category of choice is not a requirement.\"
My interpretation is this: if you are applying for DSA, you need to know that since its an IP programme you should be academically strong enough to be able to deal with the rigours of IP. We're not asking you for evidence of this yet, but we should be able to tell from the grades you submit in the form. And if you get through to interviews, then we want to see the evidence please.
If you are applying under a sport then you do need to show us that you are good at the sport. But we'll say that past experience is not a requirement coz you might be an awesome guitarist but have never been in a guitar ensemble, or singer but never been in a choir. Or even a volleyball player but a faster runner than the track kids. We are open to looking at your other types of evidence that show your skill. But I don't think it means you have never sat in a canoe before but you want to try out for canoeing.
Anyway just my reading of it. I don't work for MOE or NJC so please take with the big pinch of salt it is meant to be taken with
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