DSA 2022
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I am so happy to see this forum up and running. I have an average student with above average language , expression and imagination. He currently is enrolled into a drama school, definitely is not camera and people shy, loves to paint ( but not in an art class- all by himself), and generally does not like Maths or Science or sports.
One of the schools I have in mind is SOTA. Do you have other recommendations? Keeping in mind his below average skills in maths and science, I do not want to go for a school that would put undue pressure on him (even if he is able to secure admission by fluke) …
I do want him to be able to explore his artistic talent more as he grows. Any input is welcome ! -
PsMom\" post_id=\"2057492\" time=\"1643901716\" user_id=\"178612:
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I am so happy to see this forum up and running. I have an average student with above average language , expression and imagination. He currently is enrolled into a drama school, definitely is not camera and people shy, loves to paint ( but not in an art class- all by himself), and generally does not like Maths or Science or sports.
One of the schools I have in mind is SOTA. Do you have other recommendations? Keeping in mind his below average skills in maths and science, I do not want to go for a school that would put undue pressure on him (even if he is able to secure admission by fluke) ..
I do want him to be able to explore his artistic talent more as he grows. Any input is welcome !
Open the DSA workbook. You may then shortlist schools by DSA talent areas -
PsMom\" post_id=\"2057492\" time=\"1643901716\" user_id=\"178612:
SOTA is the obvious choice. I dont know of any other school where he’d be truly happy at (based on your description of his talents, interests, strengths & weaknesses).
I am so happy to see this forum up and running. I have an average student with above average language , expression and imagination. He currently is enrolled into a drama school, definitely is not camera and people shy, loves to paint ( but not in an art class- all by himself), and generally does not like Maths or Science or sports.
One of the schools I have in mind is SOTA. Do you have other recommendations? Keeping in mind his below average skills in maths and science, I do not want to go for a school that would put undue pressure on him (even if he is able to secure admission by fluke) ..
I do want him to be able to explore his artistic talent more as he grows. Any input is welcome ! -
Really glad to see this forum exists!
My daughter just started P6 and we are interested in netball DSA for her to a few schools. Anyone has any experience on how is the DSA process like for Cedar Girls or Crescent Girls?
TIA!
HAPPY CNY! -
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]
From experience of my daughter n my friend’s kids , any sort committee position is good enough to secure an interview . Then the rest is up to the kid’s performance during the interview . Don’t necessarily need to be head prefect or head of cca etc
But I must add that imho , they do place emphasis on results . These days , the schools are mindful about the kids being unable to cope with the curriculum should they be selected . My guess is 1-2 AL beyond the previous year cut off is still considered a safe zone . -
Imp75\" post_id=\"2056806\" time=\"1643082345\" user_id=\"2358:
There was a new DSA leadership category for NYGH beginning last year .
It never was the only factor schools take into consideration esp qualitative dsa like leadership. By the way, nygh does not hv a leadership dsa per se so which dsa category she applied for?
For sports, yes if you are highly recommended or in national team, I think the schools will welcome you with no other factors like acad to be considered. -
Marina Collection\" post_id=\"2057706\" time=\"1644107571\" user_id=\"91099:[quote=\"Marina Collection\" post_id=2057706 time=1644107571 user_id=91099]
Thanks for sharing! I think it’ll be more helpful if you share if they eventually got accepted and if it was a CO or a WL that was converted? also, which school did they get a CO/WL from?
From experience of my daughter n my friend’s kids , any sort committee position is good enough to secure an interview . Then the rest is up to the kid’s performance during the interview . Don’t necessarily need to be head prefect or head of cca etc
But I must add that imho , they do place emphasis on results . These days , the schools are mindful about the kids being unable to cope with the curriculum should they be selected . My guess is 1-2 AL beyond the previous year cut off is still considered a safe zone .[/quote] -
Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2057712\" time=\"1644110537\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2057712 time=1644110537 user_id=58173]
Thanks for sharing! I think it’ll be more helpful if you share if they eventually got accepted and if it was a CO or a WL that was converted? also, which school did they get a CO/WL from?[/quote]
She received interviews for leadership & EL DSA with the 2 top girl schools . Didn’t get offer for leadership . Got CO for EL .
The portfolio & results just get you thru the interview stage . My daughter didn’t have an impressive cca portfolio honestly . A cca committee position was good enough to secure an interview n that’s the first step into the door . She wasn’t even a prefect etc .
So imho, it’s still the performance during the interview that counts . She said there was another girl who spoke very confidently on her community charity work . She was certain that this girl got selected .
So I will just want to encourage parents that don’t be too worried if your kid’s portfolio doesn’t look impressive . Take the time now to hone your kids speaking skills . This is also very important for Sec cca trial selection . There are many cases where kids score impressive AL4, but didn’t get thru DSA/CCA interviews .
N of course , results do matter for reason that top schools these days are mindful that the kids can’t catch up academically . -
Marina Collection\" post_id=\"2057719\" time=\"1644113539\" user_id=\"91099:[quote=\"Marina Collection\" post_id=2057719 time=1644113539 user_id=91099]
Your DD’s CCA committee position was intended for the DSA talent domain of leadership, correct?
She received interviews for leadership & EL DSA with the 2 top girl schools . Didn’t get offer for leadership . Got CO for EL .
The portfolio & results just get you thru the interview stage . My daughter didn’t have an impressive cca portfolio honestly . A cca committee position was good enough to secure an interview n that’s the first step into the door . She wasn’t even a prefect etc .[/quote]Marina Collection\" post_id=\"2057719\" time=\"1644113539\" user_id=\"91099:[quote=\"Marina Collection\" post_id=2057719 time=1644113539 user_id=91099]
Do you mind sharing what was your DD’ s P5 AL score?
N of course , results do matter for reason that top schools these days are mindful that the kids can’t catch up academically .[/quote] -
bbbay\" post_id=\"2057733\" time=\"1644122765\" user_id=\"175278:
AL 5 thru P5 & P6.
Your DD’s CCA committee position was intended for the DSA talent domain of leadership, correct?
Not really . We weren’t gunning for DSA as it seemed such an unreachable goal then . She just enjoyed her cca .
Do you mind sharing what was your DD’ s P5 AL score?
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