DSA 2022

[coast]

watermum\" post_id=\"2075710\" time=\"1658477241\" user_id=\"44897:

For kids not invited for interviews, possible to be under wait list for nush? Or it’s a straightforward CO or reject?

CO/WL/Reject.

In the past (pre-Covid), IIRC, I believe the majority were not invited for interviews.

All the best to your child.

[Anotherday]

Coffeelatte03\" post_id=\"2075713\" time=\"1658477627\" user_id=\"198645:

Hi all just wana ask as i saw someone said in the previous post that we should put in our best subject for DSA. I’m just wondering, if let’s say I get AL1 for math and AL2 for EL but there are 20 other people who’s getting AL1 for math but none for EL, should I still be putting math as my choice as it’s my best subject? Or should I use EL instead? Thanks

I guess it depends on what school you are applying for. For IP schools, it's impossible nobody gets AL1 for English. So it depends what other achievements you have to complement your AL1 / AL2.

[Lavanya123]

Coffeelatte03\" post_id=\"2075713\" time=\"1658477627\" user_id=\"198645:

Hi all just wana ask as i saw someone said in the previous post that we should put in our best subject for DSA. I’m just wondering, if let’s say I get AL1 for math and AL2 for EL but there are 20 other people who’s getting AL1 for math but none for EL, should I still be putting math as my choice as it’s my best subject? Or should I use EL instead? Thanks

Well, my thought process is, opt for the subject the kid is inclined towards, so that they will get to participate in activities related to the same in the secondary school. In some cases like my kid, there is clear indication their interests are geared towards math, so irrespective of the competition, we went for math as the choice. At the end of the day we try to find the best fit as much as possible. Moreover, we cannot possibly know how many children will get AL1 in EL and compete for the same spot.

[Coffeelatte03]

Anotherday\" post_id=\"2075715\" time=\"1658478449\" user_id=\"194606:

I guess it depends on what school you are applying for. For IP schools, it's impossible nobody gets AL1 for English. So it depends what other achievements you have to complement your AL1 / AL2.

No I’m saying it’s relative to my school. Say there’s only a handful of people who gets AL1 for EL in my school, a SAP school, Compared to 20-30 plus people who gets AL1 for math. I’m just thinking which subject do I stand more chance in?

[Coffeelatte03]

Lavanya123\" post_id=\"2075718\" time=\"1658478586\" user_id=\"143620:

Well, my thought process is, opt for the subject the kid is inclined towards, so that they will get to participate in activities related to the same in the secondary school. In some cases like my kid, there is clear indication their interests are geared towards math, so irrespective of the competition, we went for math as the choice. At the end of the day we try to find the best fit as much as possible. Moreover, we cannot possibly know how many children will get AL1 in EL and compete for the same spot.

Oh okay. I see. Thank you.

[Coffeelatte03]

Coffeelatte03\" post_id=\"2075719\" time=\"1658478784\" user_id=\"198645:

No I’m saying it’s relative to my school. Say there’s only a handful of people who gets AL1 for EL in my school, a SAP school, Compared to 20-30 plus people who gets AL1 for math. I’m just thinking which subject do I stand more chance in?

Oh just to add on, I’m thinking they might be comparing our results to our own school cohort right? Thanks.

[cutepandabear]

My impression is that for NUSH, I think it’s better if you don’t get called up for an interview because that means the school isn’t sure about the fit between your child and the school.

[coast]

Coffeelatte03\" post_id=\"2075719\" time=\"1658478784\" user_id=\"198645:

No I’m saying it’s relative to my school. Say there’s only a handful of people who gets AL1 for EL in my school, a SAP school, Compared to 20-30 plus people who gets AL1 for math. I’m just thinking which subject do I stand more chance in?

Ask the kid for his/her preference. School results may not be a sufficient gauge of interest/aptitude. IP schools are usually looking at achievements beyond school activities (e.g., national/international competitions).

The number of successful DSA students via Maths and Science is usually much more than those via Languages.

All the best to your child.

[mystique_j]

Coffeelatte03\" post_id=\"2075722\" time=\"1658479138\" user_id=\"198645:

Oh just to add on, I’m thinking they might be comparing our results to our own school cohort right? Thanks.

I doubt they know the results of the rest of the students in your own school cohort. I believe they will look at your results as it is plus perhaps they have an idea of the various school standards.

[Anotherday]

Coffeelatte03\" post_id=\"2075722\" time=\"1658479138\" user_id=\"198645:

Oh just to add on, I’m thinking they might be comparing our results to our own school cohort right? Thanks.

The child will be compared with all applicants across schools, not just those from the same school. It's hard to stand out with just AL1 and nothing else, regardless Math or English, unfortunately.