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    DSA 2017

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Secondary Schools - Selection
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      myteapot
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      I agree this will be good for parents, but I think the schools will need the domain tests to do one round of selection, otherwise it will be too much for them to interview all. Somehow, I really appreciate how HCI conducted their selection, at least for the domain my DS applied for. Two rounds of interview in one morning, and it’s waiting time all the way till end Aug for the results.

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        sunflower2005
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        Good luck to all going for RGS half day camp tml !

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          Mr OK
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          Latest DSA News

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          Listed below are the details on the DSA Exercise for Admission into Seconday 1 2018 for some of the more popular schools.

          Raffles Girls' School and Raffles Institution
          Both schools have decided to do away with the GAT this year (2017). For those applying under the academic domain, selection for interviews will be based on portfolio and academic results of the students. All students selected will have to go through an interview and only a selected few will have to attend selection tests based on the domain applied for. For those applying under the sports and music domains, trials and auditions will still remain and interviews will also be conducted for these students.
          ​
          Singapore Chinese Girls' School
          SCGS has decided to do away with the GAT this year (2017). For students applying under CCA and music domains, there will be trains/auditions and an interview. For students applying under the academic domain, there will be a written subject test and an interview. For students applying under leadership, an interview and a testimonial from the Primary School will be required.
          ​
          Methodist Girls' School
          For students applying for admission to IP track, there will be a HAST test. For students applying under CCA, drama or music domains (under O level track), there will be trains/auditions. All selected students will have to go for an interview. As for now, there is no information on students applying under the academic domai (O level track).
          ​
          ACS Independent
          For students applying for admission to IP track, there will be a HAST test. For students applying under CCA, drama or music domains (Express Programme), there will be trains/auditions. Interviews will only be conducted if deemed necessary.

          Articles on the New Changes to Direct School Admissions
          ​
          DSA to exclude general academic tests as criteria by 2018: Ng Chee Meng
          http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/dsa-to-exclude-general-academic-tests-as-criteria-by-2018-ng/3572054.html
          ​
          Will changes to Direct School Admission work?
          http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/will-changes-to-direct-school-admission-work-it-depends-on-how-schools-define-specific
          ​
          Changes to DSA: Academic ability tests to be scrapped
          http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/changes-dsa-academic-ability-tests-be-scrapped
          ​
          How will Direct School Admission changes affect pupils?
          http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/how-will-direct-school-admission-changes-affect-pupils



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            dunma
            last edited by

            RI info are not correct

            Mr OK:
            Latest DSA News
            ​
            Listed below are the details on the DSA Exercise for Admission into Seconday 1 2018 for some of the more popular schools.

            Raffles Girls' School and Raffles Institution
            Both schools have decided to do away with the GAT this year (2017). For those applying under the academic domain, selection for interviews will be based on portfolio and academic results of the students. All students selected will have to go through an interview and only a selected few will have to attend selection tests based on the domain applied for. For those applying under the sports and music domains, trials and auditions will still remain and interviews will also be conducted for these students.
            ​
            Singapore Chinese Girls' School
            SCGS has decided to do away with the GAT this year (2017). For students applying under CCA and music domains, there will be trains/auditions and an interview. For students applying under the academic domain, there will be a written subject test and an interview. For students applying under leadership, an interview and a testimonial from the Primary School will be required.
            ​
            Methodist Girls' School
            For students applying for admission to IP track, there will be a HAST test. For students applying under CCA, drama or music domains (under O level track), there will be trains/auditions. All selected students will have to go for an interview. As for now, there is no information on students applying under the academic domai (O level track).
            ​
            ACS Independent
            For students applying for admission to IP track, there will be a HAST test. For students applying under CCA, drama or music domains (Express Programme), there will be trains/auditions. Interviews will only be conducted if deemed necessary.

            Articles on the New Changes to Direct School Admissions
            ​
            DSA to exclude general academic tests as criteria by 2018: Ng Chee Meng
            http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/dsa-to-exclude-general-academic-tests-as-criteria-by-2018-ng/3572054.html
            ​
            Will changes to Direct School Admission work?
            http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/will-changes-to-direct-school-admission-work-it-depends-on-how-schools-define-specific
            ​
            Changes to DSA: Academic ability tests to be scrapped
            http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/changes-dsa-academic-ability-tests-be-scrapped
            ​
            How will Direct School Admission changes affect pupils?
            http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/how-will-direct-school-admission-changes-affect-pupils



            ​

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              Ansa
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              What are the chances for those who attended the interview but not called for half day program at RGS? Any idea?

              Thanks

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                Honeywell
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                DD also attended RGS interview but not called for HDP

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                  smiling
                  last edited by

                  myteapot:
                  I agree this will be good for parents, but I think the schools will need the domain tests to do one round of selection, otherwise it will be too much for them to interview all. Somehow, I really appreciate how HCI conducted their selection, at least for the domain my DS applied for. Two rounds of interview in one morning, and it's waiting time all the way till end Aug for the results.

                  Hi Myteapot, Do you mean HCi won't have paper test as 2nd round? Did you call and confirm with school?

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                    scotia
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                    Ansa:
                    What are the chances for those who attended the interview but not called for half day program at RGS? Any idea?

                    Thanks
                    No clue at all??

                    Hi Ansa and Honeywell, can i know your dd from MS or GEP?
                    My dd is from MS and at least 4 of her classmates(after interview) are also selected for HDP, just wondering are there any GEP going for HDP. Or GEP can skip HDP??

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                      prischan
                      last edited by

                      There are GEP called up to attend HDP. I’m also wondering what’s the criteria to attend the HDP…

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                        Honeywell
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                        scotia:
                        Ansa:

                        What are the chances for those who attended the interview but not called for half day program at RGS? Any idea?

                        Thanks

                        No clue at all??

                        Hi Ansa and Honeywell, can i know your dd from MS or GEP?
                        My dd is from MS and at least 4 of her classmates(after interview) are also selected for HDP, just wondering are there any GEP going for HDP. Or GEP can skip HDP??

                        Hi Scotia, DD is GEP, but she have GEP classmates who applied for the same domain (EL) going for this HDP too.

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