DSA 2017

[Catz2222]

Can i check what is the PSLE cut off point for DSA for students with CO for SOTA and MGS IB track??

[Notabene]

For what its worth, I think it’s important that you research the differences btw IB and A levels BEFORE accepting DSA. Personally, one major advantage is the fact that majority of the marks at the end of IB is through constant submissions and continual assessment and NOT through one pressurised exam like A levels. I think its only 30-40% of the final mark that is reliant on the final set of exams. Overseas universities much prefer IB students over A levels due to their university like training and independent thinking, and in fact, universities in the US and UK accept IB students even before the IB results are released based on their Pre IB results. In Australia, IB students receive converted ATAR marks that are much higher their equivalent HSC peers. Such is the quality, strength and reliability of the rigorous IB training. It is the more expensive system to implement in secondary schools due to the breadth of subjects offered (and depth), hence not majority of schools can afford to switch to the IB system, and it’s also the reason why MOE mandates that any school that offers IB must therefore vet students academically. It is accepted world wide that IB is far more academically rigorous. Just my two cents worth

[fushiavl]

Catz2222:

Can i check what is the PSLE cut off point for DSA for students with CO for SOTA and MGS IB track??

For SOTA CO only need to achieve express (so around 200)

[fushiavl]

Catz2222:

Can i check what is the PSLE cut off point for DSA for students with CO for SOTA and MGS IB track??

For SOTA CO only need to achieve express (so around 200)

[fushiavl]

Catz2222:

Can i check what is the PSLE cut off point for DSA for students with CO for SOTA and MGS IB track??

For SOTA CO only need to achieve express (so around 200)

[Catz2222]

fushiavl:

Catz2222:

Can i check what is the PSLE cut off point for DSA for students with CO for SOTA and MGS IB track??

For SOTA CO only need to achieve express (so around 200)

Thanks !!!

[Catz2222]

Notabene:

For what its worth, I think it's important that you research the differences btw IB and A levels BEFORE accepting DSA. Personally, one major advantage is the fact that majority of the marks at the end of IB is through constant submissions and continual assessment and NOT through one pressurised exam like A levels. I think its only 30-40% of the final mark that is reliant on the final set of exams. Overseas universities much prefer IB students over A levels due to their university like training and independent thinking, and in fact, universities in the US and UK accept IB students even before the IB results are released based on their Pre IB results. In Australia, IB students receive converted ATAR marks that are much higher their equivalent HSC peers. Such is the quality, strength and reliability of the rigorous IB training. It is the more expensive system to implement in secondary schools due to the breadth of subjects offered (and depth), hence not majority of schools can afford to switch to the IB system, and it's also the reason why MOE mandates that any school that offers IB must therefore vet students academically. It is accepted world wide that IB is far more academically rigorous. Just my two cents worth

:goodpost: :thankyou: Thks to RIvervalekid and Notabene for clearing my hesitation over IB. Yup did my own research. At least for my dd IB is a go ahead since she has the offer.

[zeemimi]

Rivervalekid:

3 parents just DM me ask me why must take up sota so I share here for future reference. like SOTA , MGS also has the IB programme and it is more holistic in learning. Train kids in university style so very good training ground now to instill discipline as well as consistent learning via modular units unlike A levels which is chiong like the last 3 mths b4 A levels exams. Dun flame me but this is wat I have gathered from friends k *peace peace* . You see if you go international schs must pay like $2000 plus per mth to do IB and govt schs offering the IB is like ACSI MGS (IB track) SJI (IB track) SOTA Sports School - u knw u are really getting value for $ by taking up the offer. Even if *choi* fail IB you still get the IB certs which has credits into foreign universities not like A levels (ok pls dun flame me again cos heard this from another SOTA parent applicant in the Whatapp Group Chat) so you see that is why if you can get into Sports School or SOTA both the cannot apply by PSLE JAE thing, you shld take it up as since it means your child is special to get in. SOTA was my first choice due to location for my kid near my workplace in Orchard but since she cant due to non admission to TA, we decided to go for MGS (IB) again for the IB syllabus as Mummy here dun have $2000 plus to spare for HCSI, SJII, ACSInt or other International schools which is very costly. Even my ah gal cannot DSA still trying to work for PSLE results to get in. So hopefully my personal sharing can enlighten those few parents who DM me and who are unsure whether a not to let their kids get in to SOTA after receiving the CO to ponder over the benefits beside worrying over whether the kid can get into local Uni a not. Local uni as long got 35/45 and above can get in. I personally check liao and another Mummy here also confirmed this but in her case she said 38/45 to be safer. My neighbour ACSI boy gotten 40/45 points last yr and got into NUS good course so actually nothing to worry rly.

i agree that IB is more holistic that A levels.
However I disagree with \"Local uni as long got 35/45 and above can get in\". It depends on the course you want in local uni. Don't expect to get into the popular courses with 35/45.

Perspective from a mum who has a DD that finished A levels, and a DS doing IB. IB is not for everyone. You need to have a flair for writing for IB. In A levels, you need to write for GP and largely humanities subjects. In IB, you need to write and do research for almost every subject. And if your kid hates writing, IB may not be suitable.

Please also look at the culture of each school. SOTA's students are a specialised lot. The school culture is inherently different too. Not all kids can fit SOTA culture.

Would i have put my DD into IB? No, cos she doesn't suit IB. A level was a good fit for her.

[Rainbow sky]

what r the remaining schools that hasnt announced results?

[charchel]

My elder DD is doing IP, year 3, she did mention that IB is tougher than IP, is it true? IP is also for independent learners and lots of projects, to me, it’s similar to IB. Anyone can share more information?