DSA 2017

[busy_mummy]

Would like to check if NYGH will send out email for CO, WL or rejection? Or have to wait for the update on the portal? Is there anyone who is still waiting for update? Thanks

[typoerror]

busy_mummy:

Would like to check if NYGH will send out email for CO, WL or rejection? Or have to wait for the update on the portal? Is there anyone who is still waiting for update? Thanks

For the case of DSA by CCA, teacher called, followed by email. CO/WL letter was handed out yesterday at the briefing in school. Principal said that WL for CCA is almost guaranteed.

My DD's friend received NYGH CO for bilingual yesterday. May be the school is still releasing news by batch.

[busy_mummy]

Thanks for the update typoerror. Is the briefing held yesterday only for CO/WL for CCA? Any idea will there be a briefing for CO/WL of STEM?


Hopefully the school is releasing the news by batches and DD’s one will come soon.

[dunma]

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Estéema:

[quote=\"broken\"]So even if sch A is NUSH WL, sch B is RI CO. RI CO will not be lost if we place it second choice ??Really want to know. Thank you!

Yes. RI will still be in your hands, whilst your other hand tries to chope NUSH WL (in case u're next. in queue when others release CO.

Anyway, u got WL for NUSH? I hardly hear of WL for NUSH. Well done!

Hi Esteema,
Thanks! we didn't expect RI CO at all, it's really great but this has also given us massive headache n super heated discussions. By now DS is super confused by family members taking different sides of the 2 schools. He really need some time to think through which sch is best for his growth n interests for the next 6 years. His sch, his choice ultimately [/quote]First Congratulations to you for 2 good results in DSA!

I can understand your confusion now. As ri co letter stated and highlighted \"provided that he indicates Raffles Institution as his top preference\", different from what moe stated on website. I also first time see this, so no idea at all. Better call ri to clarify. It's a pity to miss it just because of putting at 2nd.

Also consider university when choosing secondary school. If your son prefers USA universities, nush has ap programme, not sure about ri.

[typoerror]

busy_mummy:

Thanks for the update typoerror. Is the briefing held yesterday only for CO/WL for CCA? Any idea will there be a briefing for CO/WL of STEM?


Hopefully the school is releasing the news by batches and DD's one will come soon.

Yes, the briefing was for CCA only. Not sure for STEM. Wish you luck!

[busy_mummy]

Thanks typoerror. Congratulations on your DD’s CO too!

[mommyNg]

My friend has this problem. Her DD was unsuccessful from Sch A but received a CO from Sch B. Her choice school is really Sch A. Now her dilemma is whether to reject CO from Sch B and try her best in PSLE to enter her dream Sch A (but risky because you won’t know the results until Nov), or to accept CO from Sch B but with possible regret if PSLE results good enough to enter Sch A?


Any parents with past experiences (successful and unsuccessful ones) to share?

[Snsn]

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Estéema:

[quote=\"broken\"]So even if sch A is NUSH WL, sch B is RI CO. RI CO will not be lost if we place it second choice ??Really want to know. Thank you!

Yes. RI will still be in your hands, whilst your other hand tries to chope NUSH WL (in case u're next. in queue when others release CO.

Anyway, u got WL for NUSH? I hardly hear of WL for NUSH. Well done!

Hi Esteema,
Thanks! we didn't expect RI CO at all, it's really great but this has also given us massive headache n super heated discussions. By now DS is super confused by family members taking different sides of the 2 schools. He really need some time to think through which sch is best for his growth n interests for the next 6 years. His sch, his choice ultimately [/quote]Our DD got a very good sense of the school spirit during the open house. One, she felt totally uncomfortable and the other right at home (even asked us to let her explore on her own!) I guess her mind was pretty made up then.
I believe the social aspects - peers, friends - personal growth are as important as what the school can offer in academic growth.

[curis77]

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phtthp:

[quote=\"Snsn\"]
Yeah, it's quite bizarre as we specifically applied for IP. Thanks phtthp for the info! We'll be writing to them.

And just in case anyone was wondering, the letter only states \"must be eligible to attend express course\", it doesn't state any target score.

Strange !

First time, hear of such case.

Btw, the correct telephone no is 354-1839, Not 345-1839 (my apology)

Because last year (2016) : COP for SNGS O level was 253, while COP for IP was 257.
253 and 257 are very high.
So, they may not be looking at 200.


When you call them tomorrow, clarify with them, \"Does it mean that if my daughter's PSLE T-score were to fall within a certain minimum Range, means the WL (Waitlist) will qualify her for O level track, whereas if her T-score were to fall under another much higher range, means she qualify for IP track \"?

Then, u have to ask them : what exactly are these 2 different Ranges ?

Thanks a lot for the guidance - in the moment of confusion, we didn't even think to ask these questions. Thank you! I'll update tomorrow so other parents can take this for future reference if applicable.[/quote]I have checked with SNGS earlier and their reply was \"in line with MOE guidelines, with a CO, a place in our school is reserved for your daughter as long as she qualifies for the Express course based on her PSLE results\". So I believe she just needs to qualify for the national Express COP to enter IP. Nevertheless, you can call the school to check again.

[mengsan]

Similar dilemma here, especially CO is also very good girl sch with 50% IP intake and the other 50% O intake with no pri sch affiliation whatsoever. Too bad the one we missed out is the R (no affiliation also) so very risky to rely on PSLE score alone to get in.

Even adults cannot decide, let alone a 12yo to decide her future betw 2 schs with totally diff culture. I will wait for PSLE to finish and decide, but I guess there will not be a right or wrong answer at the end of the day, just hv to move on and not look back. No matter which sch there is no escape from the extreme stress for our DCs for the next 6years