DSA 2022
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If there is a severe penalty for turning down a CO, will it discourage those talented students to apply for DSA?
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phtthp\" post_id=\"2063291\" time=\"1648779497\" user_id=\"35251:
Before we can make something compulsory, we have to make the repercussions clear. What you said above is a good example. If someone took a CO but forsake it for a better school, then he should be prevented from participating in the general Secondary school registration exercise. So he will have no school to attend if he forsakes the CO. Then we will see people becoming more serious with DSA.
... And, how will MOE computer database check ?
Before they start processing all S1 posting, their algorithm will check, verify first. If they find any DSA-accepted-CO or DSA-WL-converted-successfully student birth cert number inside, they will throw out this student out right, into an exception Report.
I just want people to take COs seriously. It is not play play, suka suka. If you earn a CO, remember, it is a privilege, and you have been chosen above other desperate students. DSA is a commitment, and not up to one's whims and fancies. -
Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2063292\" time=\"1648780585\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2063292 time=1648780585 user_id=195250]
In the first place, if you are gifted and sure to score AL4 for your PSLE, you don't need to apply to DSA to ensure a place. DSA offers other less certain people a chance to get a place in his coveted school. DSA offers a privilege, and not a choice.
If there is a severe penalty for turning down a CO, will it discourage those talented students to apply for DSA?[/quote] -
ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2063296\" time=\"1648784161\" user_id=\"3:
I agree, same for scholarships....I am peeved by people who break bonds for a privilege they get. A commitment means a commitment unless there are very good valid reasons to support any exceptions else it is a no-no.
Before we can make something compulsory, we have to make the repercussions clear. What you said above is a good example. If someone took a CO but forsake it for a better school, then he should be prevented from participating in the general Secondary school registration exercise. So he will have no school to attend if he forsakes the CO. Then we will see people becoming more serious with DSA.
I just want people to take COs seriously. It is not play play, suka suka. If you earn a CO, remember, it is a privilege, and you have been chosen above other desperate students. DSA is a commitment, and not up to one's whims and fancies.
But wait, once a student accepts a CO, he/she cannot forsake it after that even if he/she qualifies for a better school after PSLE results. They can only turn down a CO when an offer is made to them as some have multiple COs. -
Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2063292\" time=\"1648780585\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2063292 time=1648780585 user_id=195250]
Schools cannot impose any penalty to students, who turned down (CO or WL).
If there is a severe penalty for turning down a CO, will it discourage those talented students to apply for DSA?[/quote]
Why ?
Because
during the DSA process, just as the panel of interviewers are looking for suitable candidates to join their school, likewise, the opposite way is also happening. P6 students attending interview and through the conversation or answering \"do u have any question for us ?\", somehow will also know through their own gut feel, whether they like the DSA school or not. After all, they did choose 3 schools to apply DSA to. Or maybe during interview session, one of the panel of interviewers asked me sensitive questions, which made me feel uncomfortable. I will think twice about joining this school. Surely, amongst these 3 schools, after attending interview, they will know which school amongst the 3, is the one they really desire, or which one they don't really feel like joining. At the end of it all, P6 students have the freedom to choose. Which school, is the best fit for him (her)?
Analogy.
Is like a Counsellor-client relationship.
The client come to you (Counsellor), as a visitor or a prospect only. The visitor (prospect) will come and ask you a few questions, to see or to check whether he (she) is comfortable or not, talking to you (the Counsellor).
If the client don't feel comfortable with u, case closed. Bye, bye
But, if the client feel that you (counsellor) are able to build good rapport with him, able to understand him, understand his situation, his problem, then this visitor may end up become your customer, eventually.
Hence, the same thing with DSA.
If I as a student, go to your DSA school to attend an interview, find the school premises so run down, so old looking or find the Principal or VP so strict, no nonsense type, as a student, I may be scared. How come so cold, so un-approachable type ? Schools supposed to have a caring, nurturing environment. But, how come this school like so cold ? Then, I won't choose this DSA school, even if they were to offer me a CO or a WL.
Communication, is a 2 way traffic. -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"2062434\" time=\"1648095119\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2062434 time=1648095119 user_id=53606]
ACSI is prolly the first school to organise a physical Open House.
So can we pleeeeeeease finally have some physical Open Houses this year now that the restrictions have been relaxed?? :frustrated:[/quote]
Date: 9 April 2022
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: ACS Independent -
Smartiepants55\" post_id=\"2063530\" time=\"1649073499\" user_id=\"197279:
Wonder how many pax is allowed? Do you have to register? How to manage the crowd?
ACSI is prolly the first school to organise a physical Open House.
Date: 9 April 2022
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: ACS Independent -
Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2063559\" time=\"1649121633\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2063559 time=1649121633 user_id=58173]
From their website:
Wonder how many pax is allowed? Do you have to register? How to manage the crowd?[/quote]
“There is no pre-registration required to attend. For those who may not be able to attend the event, general enquiries will be available online too.
More information will be made available closer to the date. In the meantime, we would like to invite you to follow us on Facebook (@acindeponline) and Instagram (@Indeponline) to find out more about our school family!
Parking & Transport Advisory
Please note that there is very limited parking within school.
Parents and students are encouraged to use public transport and if necessary, visitors may wish to use the multi-storey carparks located opposite the school.“ -
Hi All!
I have been following this thread as my girl will be trying for DSA next year.
I agree with ChiefKiasu. A lot of times, I have head parents saying there’s no harm trying for it since its free anyway. After they have been awarded a CO, they will then decide whether they want it. I find it a waste of time, effort and resources. TBH, I feel it might even be better to snap a application fee so that we can filter these people away. -
CoolSotongMom\" post_id=\"2063580\" time=\"1649135127\" user_id=\"196684:
I agree. During 2016, before MOE took over centralised DSA, I need to pay application fee per sch to apply (independent sch, govt sch is free I think) and also pay to take GAT for application to some schools.
Hi All!
I have been following this thread as my girl will be trying for DSA next year.
I agree with ChiefKiasu. A lot of times, I have head parents saying there's no harm trying for it since its free anyway. After they have been awarded a CO, they will then decide whether they want it. I find it a waste of time, effort and resources. TBH, I feel it might even be better to snap a application fee so that we can filter these people away.
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