DSA 2022

[Lavanya123]

lms2255\" post_id=\"1914732\" time=\"1560740385\" user_id=\"132671:

:rahrah: just got a confirmation email for trial

Hi, my son is going to try for nush this year, can you advice on the application process please?

Edit:

Oopd sorry, i later noticed you were talking about RGS, sorry i assumed its nush

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AHsDad\" post_id=\"2056760\" time=\"1643022139\" user_id=\"172457:

Hello. My kid went in RGS thru leadership domain last year. She was under waitlist which was converted.

My 2-cents, just go ahead and apply but be mindful of the difficulty level. Once secured the opportunity for an interview, the rest is up to her. CCA leadership would be a plus point but the experience of initiating a fund-raiser is very valuable, in fact was asked during the interviews (experience in community events).

As per the grandmasters’ advice above, please note the hefty fees for non-citizen ($1,300 p/mth). Do keep an open mind and explore all options carefully.

Unlike most other DSA domains, leadership requires no extra submission and also no CCA commitment. So no harm trying. Do note u only have 3 DSA choices ya. All the best

Is your daughter an SC, PR or foreigner citizenship status ?

[AHsDad]

Fortunately we are SC and with ESIS, it’s $140 per month. Anyway, transportation for 1-way only (minibus) is $200! Not much choice… 😅

[Zeal mummy]

AHsDad\" post_id=\"2056767\" time=\"1643028367\" user_id=\"172457:

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Perhaps if you don’t mind, do share what was her leadership profile like, that got her to a waitlist and eventually convert. Was she a head prefect, did fund raising, CCA leader, etc.

[Zeal mummy]

hereforadvice\" post_id=\"2056745\" time=\"1643009688\" user_id=\"196947:

Hello parents, my gal is taking the DSA exercise this year. I'm new to KSP but I hope that ya'll can help. So my child is keen to apply DSA to RGS, through Leadership. She is her school's Vice-Head prefect and received a few awards. However, her last yr EYE AL total is 9, AL1 Math, AL1 EL, AL2 SC, AL5 CL (we are Vietnamese, do not speak CL at home). She is not a CCA leader (we need advice on how much this will affect her application) but we are seeking help and cooperation from teachers. This year she will also be self-initiating a fundraising project for Food From the Heart and I hope it can contribute to her Leadership profile.

If you do not recommend her to apply for RGS, could you give us some suggestions as well? We would prefer IP schools.

Could we hear some advice or feedback? She is trying to improve her Chinese and I think for WA she will get around AL 3 (last year was pulled down because of one term, it was compo only and her weakness). And also please please please let us know how much the lack of CCA leadership will affect her? Is it critical? Will they consider it heavily, despite her leadership role and contributions? What else can we/she do? Also, we are foreigners, not PR or SG Citizen. Thanks!

I would like to recommend NJC, as the schools fees are relatively more affordable as compared to the independent IP schools. And unlike SAP schools, I think it is slightly more accommodating to have a less than perfect Chinese score.

All the best!

[AHsDad]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2056771\" time=\"1643033873\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2056771 time=1643033873 user_id=58173]
Perhaps if you don’t mind, do share what was her leadership profile like, that got her to a waitlist and eventually convert. Was she a head prefect, did fund raising, CCA leader, etc.[/quote]

Sure. Vice-head prefect. Chairperson Art club. Community service activities only those done within school period. For P5 and mid-year, both AL7. In the DSA submission (RGS Leadership and RGS Visual Art), kiasufully filled up the max 10 “non-school achievements”. Intent was to exhibit being an all-rounder, so all her arts, music, sports, debate, etc, we just laid it out on the table 😂 also the ECHAs and EAGLEs awards should count for something too

[Lavanya123]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2056773\" time=\"1643034221\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2056773 time=1643034221 user_id=58173]
I would like to recommend NJC, as the schools fees are relatively more affordable as compared to the independent IP schools. And unlike SAP schools, I think it is slightly more accommodating to have a less than perfect Chinese score.

All the best![/quote]

@Zeal mummy, can you let me know what you think of NJC for STEM DSA, I am thinking of this one of the choices for my son who will be trying DSA this year.

[Lavanya123]

Rio\" post_id=\"1916061\" time=\"1561598302\" user_id=\"788:

As of now, about 80+ P6 students are already given the offer to do NUSH Year 1 Maths module via e-lessons, allowing them to earn module credits n qualify for exemption of these modules n may be placed in Year 2 or higher for mathematics if they decided to join NUSH, n of course, depending on their test results. Next week will b the test for 1st module.

Had to admit this does takes lots of self discipline n love for the subject to do self learning amid the preparation for PSLE from the student. But NUSH does prepare the student early once they identify their potential n is ready to stretch them further. I personally felt this is a huge + point of NUSH.

@Rio, can you help me understand a bit more on what you meant here? as in these students got a chance to be a part of NUSH before the DSA process?

[Lavanya123]

Dear parents whose kids got CO from nush can you provide insight into the application and selection process, my son is keen on nush and i too feel it would be the best fit for him.


And I am also curious what other schools you chose for the other two options, I have narrowed down to Nush and NJC, not yet sure of third choice, hence would love to hear from those who applied for nush of their other choices!

[JHG]

AHsDad\" post_id=\"2056776\" time=\"1643039844\" user_id=\"172457:

Sure. Vice-head prefect. Chairperson Art club. Community service activities only those done within school period. For P5 and mid-year, both AL7. In the DSA submission (RGS Leadership and RGS Visual Art), kiasufully filled up the max 10 “non-school achievements”. Intent was to exhibit being an all-rounder, so all her arts, music, sports, debate, etc, we just laid it out on the table 😂 also the ECHAs and EAGLEs awards should count for something too

I thought I could throw in one more data point in case it's helpful to anyone...

My daughter had a very similar profile to AHsDad's kid. The one exception was that she only scored AL10 for her P5 SA2 (which was below the norm for her). She didn't get an interview at RGS and we suspected it's because her P5 score fell below some sort of cut off they had.

We had a similar experience at NYGH where she was interviewed but did not get an offer, while a classmate with a weaker leadership portfolio did get a CO. The other girl just so happened to be the school's top scorer at P5.

All ended well for us because she later scored AL5 at PSLE and had the pick of the schools. But we definitely took away that leadership DSA at the top schools isn't just about leadership.