DSA 2022

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Hi, some parents have shared their views recently on a similar question, you can refer to the following link (read this and the next few pages).

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=101834&p=2076218&sid=6235049f49e686151fd92bad9410f9eb#p2076218

Do post here if you have further questions.

All the best!

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Update: DHS just finished interview

and they did ask abt what other schools you apply and why 😄👍

[Mr.025413Clumsy]

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I hv friend that said he regretted his DD took DSA and got in just because her PSLE was very good score so actually she could go anywhere and have other options but already tied to this some sort “obligation” hahaha

That's the risk. As much as your friend's DD felt obliged to enter that school, the situation could have been the opposite and she would have been over the moon to have secured a place thanks to her DSA. (I know many parents who have breathed a sigh of relief knowing that the DSA helped their child to get into a school of their choice, and the child went on to do well there.)

So, parents should have a good (or at least a better than reasonable) gauge of their children's capabilities. If they are confident of their child's AL score (regardless of what that magic number/range is), they can plan accordingly and dispense with the DSA. There is also a good argument that parents who focus on the DSA route end up having their child spend a lot of time on the talent when such time can be used towards improving their own academic performance.

However, there are also children who like a particular activity or have a genuine talent which deserve focus. These skills should not be cast aside in favour of academic achievement. So, the DSA is a good avenue to allow these children to nurture their skills and make something of it, irrespective of their academic performance.

In short, it may be better to invest time in trying to understand our children better rather than trying to understand how the DSA works. The former offers more guarantees and in any event, is what we should be doing anyway

[gis]

Just finished my TJC interview (Mathematics), they wanted me to choose what sch i want to go (i had only 2 school choices)

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Just finished my TJC interview (Mathematics), they wanted me to choose what sch i want to go (i had only 2 school choices), I chose the other school, they said it wouldn't change the outcome. I am very scared now, am regretting

Wow. U are honest. That is a plus point , if the interviewers are looking for such quality. But did you give the reason why you would chose the other school given a choice? When the interviewers said it wouldn’t change the outcome, I believe them. So whatever the outcome, it will not be because this answer of yours. What is the other school U said you would choose?

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Hi All, would like to have some advise if given a choice for RI & NYJC, thru DSA for basketball, which one will be a better choice? how's their culture? Which one is more stressful? My gal is currently studying in AHS, so we thou maybe NYJC will be a better choice for her as culture is similar, but i heard they have a lot of tests going on every now and then. RI seems good but afraid my gal cannot blend in. Thank you in advance...

I believe they are significantly different in culture. I suggest try to find out more , probably via each of these schools’ forum. I only heard about RI from my colleagues- “relatively more cases” of competitions in unhealthy ways. My impression of NYJC is more balance. Well, that is the impressions I have.

But come down to what suit your DD. I have colleague who subscribed to the view that next time, when start working, also will be competitive. So why not start getting use to competition in schools now? If that is your DD values, then RI may be prestiges, good training ground

[Daddy with one son]

gis\" post_id=\"2077187\" time=\"1659520176\" user_id=\"198989:

Just finished my TJC interview (Mathematics), they wanted me to choose what sch i want to go (i had only 2 school choices)

I thought there are only kiasu parents. Did not realize that there are students.

My son just finished the t j c science interview. I don’t think they ask him your question.

[zac's mum]

Just asking out of curiosity: what is TJC’s culture like? Very few people talking about this school here every year. Can anyone sum it up in 1-2 words?

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lassie girl\" post_id=\"2077162\" time=\"1659506843\" user_id=\"35383:[quote=\"lassie girl\" post_id=2077162 time=1659506843 user_id=35383]
Understand the suspense and tension while waiting for dsa results but I can’t help but feel amused when parents are asking about other dsa kids’ experience in their dsa-ed school. These responses may be first hand but not so current, or it could be a friend’s friend’s story. To put things in perspective, other children’s experience and character will not be the same as your child’s - some kids crumble under pressure while others focus better when the spotlight is on them. Secondly, whatever views that one can get here may not be representative of the current cohort and current selection criteria - the silent majority may not be so vocal telling everyone they have made it, and usually it’s that one child who didn’t make it who gets all the attention. Most importantly, we don’t know under what circumstances these past dsa kids were offered a dsa spot - a low psle score after getting an offer may not necessarily mean the full picture since these kids might slacken after getting an offer. Have heard many cases where the child totally relaxes and starts claiming their video game rewards after getting that prized offer letter. It could also be that these dsa kids burn out faster before psle because the aim is to get the best possible school results at p5 and p6 sa1 in time for dsa application. (Parents I am sure u know what I mean :rotflmao: )

As I can see in the IP schools as an example, the truth is - in recent years, schools are more careful in giving out offers to candidates whom they think is a good match for their school, and today’s dsa candidates are indeed talented in both non-academic and academic achievements. It is quite common to hear dsa kids (acad and non acad dormains) who could have easily gone into these schools with their psle results. Basically in this dsa exercise, schools and talented kids in their respective dormains get their first pick before psle, before the general cohort gets to choose their schools via psle. So, when parents do receive the offer/waitlist on hand, look at your child, their character and learning styles, and what that school has to offer. Speak to your child about their aspirations and plans if they do want to accept the offer. Engaging your children is half the battle won because u let them make the decision about their next learning journey.[/quote]

My view is:

We all make judgements, based on our past experiences. And our character is constantly changing too. So taking in others sharing that are not current, or from someone of different character is not new. We have to discern what we hear and see which part we can relate too, to make the best conclusion we can, out from the available information for ourselves lah 🐶

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Just finished my TJC interview (Mathematics), they wanted me to choose what sch i want to go (i had only 2 school choices)

cannot be too honest, during interview. Being too honest, Temasek JC may give you a Wait-list for Maths domain, instead of a CO, because they know that you are half-hearted, not full-hearted. Never mind, your P6 interview is already over. Learn this lesson, in case next time going forward, u still got to attend some other interview one day after your A level, when come to apply for scholarship in future entering university courses (faculty), one fine day. Yes, your answer can be diplomatic, but cannot be too honest.