Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[MimosaMama]

dunma\" post_id=\"1917376\" time=\"1562200146\" user_id=\"123639:

MimosaMama\" post_id=\"1917325\" time=\"1562164973\" user_id=\"178940:

I have no idea on “math Olympiad” “nmos” “SMOPS” etc.... my Son also never participate any competition before.... I start to sweat when see all these new terms..... :scared:

You may google SMOPS and RIPMWC past year papers to let your son get familiar with its question type. Not very difficult, maybe a bit more than round 1. But time is tight, my son didn't finish all questions in the test.

Thank you very much dunma for your advice.

[coast]

MimosaMama\" post_id=\"1917473\" time=\"1562216945\" user_id=\"178940:

Thank you for your kind words , coast. I think I am more panic than my Son.... he is calm like a statue at the moment I tell him we received short-listed notification from RI and another top school. Now, thanks to your reply at least I know where to start for preparing some practice for him.

Hi MimosaMama, it was shared by a P of a top IP school (not RI) that the chance of success is about 10%. It may be lower this year as the no. of application is much higher and DSA quota has been reduced these 2 years.

I told my DS just to try his best and not to have too high expectations on the outcome. He enjoyed the Open Houses, tests, interviews and got to know the schools better as he went through the various stages of DSA. He managed to get CO but many of his friends who were not successful (some wait list, some rejected) eventually got to their dream schools via PSLE.

Once again, all the best to your DS!

[MimosaMama]

coast\" post_id=\"1917551\" time=\"1562230331\" user_id=\"38933:

MimosaMama\" post_id=\"1917473\" time=\"1562216945\" user_id=\"178940:

Thank you for your kind words , coast. I think I am more panic than my Son.... he is calm like a statue at the moment I tell him we received short-listed notification from RI and another top school. Now, thanks to your reply at least I know where to start for preparing some practice for him.

Hi MimosaMama, it was shared by a P of a top IP school (not RI) that the chance of success is about 10%. It may be lower this year as the no. of application is much higher and DSA quota has been reduced these 2 years.

I told my DS just to try his best and not to have too high expectations on the outcome. He enjoyed the Open Houses, tests, interviews and got to know the schools better as he went through the various stages of DSA. He managed to get CO but many of his friends who were not successful (some wait list, some rejected) eventually got to their dream schools via PSLE.

Once again, all the best to your DS!

Dear coast,
Wow....with such information....guess it is really hard for my son :gloomy: ......anyway will take it as just an experience. We missed the open house for both schools he short-listed so....well...

[Rio]

KP\" post_id=\"1917470\" time=\"1562215930\" user_id=\"6874:

My boy now year 1 at RI, was GEP student. Academic standard dropped at RI.
At pri sch he was stretched, but at RI he is not.

Hi KP,

Do u mind sharing in what way he is not being stretch as compared while in pri school?

Thks

[iRabbit]

KP\" post_id=\"1917470\" time=\"1562215930\" user_id=\"6874:

My boy now year 1 at RI, was GEP student. Academic standard dropped at RI.
At pri sch he was stretched, but at RI he is not.

It’s not surprisingly that the GEP student will find the 1st year in IP quite manageable, since IP is an extension of the GEP in terms of pedagogy.

If your boy finds IP too easy, perhaps he can participate in the various additional value-added programs that the Sch offers such as the RA subjects.

[sweetbaby]

HI


Anyone can share for Science DSA domain test, is one of the test a practical? Rather unfortunate timing, my boy hurt his arm (this morning :nailbite: ) and will have difficulties if the test is more hands on type. I think he'll be able to manage a written test, though he'll be a little uncomfortable. I just would like to manage his expectations and reassure him. He's . a little upset since its the only school he DSAed for. Thank you.

Edit:
RI's email stated that they wont be able to disclose type of test, so I'm unable to contact RI.

Pls PM, any help will be appreciated.

[iRabbit]

sweetbaby\" post_id=\"1917866\" time=\"1562307233\" user_id=\"16633:

HI

Anyone can share for Science DSA domain test, is one of the test a practical? Rather unfortunate timing, my boy hurt his arm (this morning :nailbite: ) and will have difficulties if the test is more hands on type. I think he'll be able to manage a written test, though he'll be a little uncomfortable. I just would like to manage his expectations and reassure him. He's . a little upset since its the only school he DSAed for. Thank you.

Edit:
RI's email stated that they wont be able to disclose type of test, so I'm unable to contact RI.

Pls PM, any help will be appreciated.

Sorry I don’t have any useful info to share with you. Just posting here to wish your boy all the best for his DSA exercise. Hope to hear good news from you in Aug. :xedfingers:

[sweetbaby]

iRabbit\" post_id=\"1917972\" time=\"1562339106\" user_id=\"51587:

sweetbaby\" post_id=\"1917866\" time=\"1562307233\" user_id=\"16633:

HI

Anyone can share for Science DSA domain test, is one of the test a practical? Rather unfortunate timing, my boy hurt his arm (this morning :nailbite: ) and will have difficulties if the test is more hands on type. I think he'll be able to manage a written test, though he'll be a little uncomfortable. I just would like to manage his expectations and reassure him. He's . a little upset since its the only school he DSAed for. Thank you.

Edit:
RI's email stated that they wont be able to disclose type of test, so I'm unable to contact RI.

Pls PM, any help will be appreciated.

Sorry I don’t have any useful info to share with you. Just posting here to wish your boy all the best for his DSA exercise. Hope to hear good news from you in Aug. :xedfingers:

Thanks iRabbit,

We are not pining much hope as the boy was not in his best form and in discomfort. We actually preferred for him to stay and rest at home but he persuaded us to let him try. Looking at the sheer number of boys present at the selection test and the reality of the limited DSA slots was truly an eye opener and humbling experience. :salute:

[newbieks]

Ho sweetbaby, is this the first round of selection open to all who applied or only the shortlisted ones? Thanks.

[sweetbaby]

newbieks\" post_id=\"1918061\" time=\"1562406996\" user_id=\"178749:

Ho sweetbaby, is this the first round of selection open to all who applied or only the shortlisted ones? Thanks.

Today testing are for shortlisted candidates. Next round, after further shortlisting is the invitation for interview. Experienced RI parents pls correct me if I'm wrong.