DSA 2022
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Mr.Clumsy\" post_id=\"2085272\" time=\"1665359460\" user_id=\"135989:
But shouldn’t this uncertainty or not wanting to be tied down to a certain activity be part of the discussion before applying for that domain or that school?
The DSA is a great way to enter certain schools but some may prefer not to be encumbered with an activity which is made compulsory due to the DSA. Of course, many students love and enjoy their passion but not all have such a burning desire especially as they start to mature in secondary school and have different interests.
Issues like distance, commitment, programs, or that one dream school only etc should have been researched and discussed before submitting the application, in my opinion, rather than after getting a CO. Then there won’t be this dilemma of whether to accept or reject the CO, and try their luck with PSLE because there’s a target school all along.
Rejections when offered O levels instead of IP, this sounds like a valid reason. -
mystique_j\" post_id=\"2085277\" time=\"1665361592\" user_id=\"39431:
Oh absolutely, but you know what people are like. Chope every possibly way and then make a decision. There's nothing wrong with that though. People want to have options.
But shouldn’t this uncertainty or not wanting to be tied down to a certain activity be part of the discussion before applying for that domain or that school?
Issues like distance, commitment, programs, or that one dream school only etc should have been researched and discussed before submitting the application, in my opinion, rather than after getting a CO. Then there won’t be this dilemma of whether to accept or reject the CO, and try their luck with PSLE because there’s a target school all along.
Rejections when offered O levels instead of IP, this sounds like a valid reason.
In case you're wondering, we're not relinquishing our CO. It's our precious
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mystique_j\" post_id=\"2085277\" time=\"1665361592\" user_id=\"39431:
In principle, I think the above is true, and many people seem to operate this way. Nevertheless, I think some kids' preferences change over the course of the year. Some of them may know a bit about several schools and after visiting, etc they became more attached to one or the other. Certain classmates going this way or that way may also impact things.
But shouldn’t this uncertainty or not wanting to be tied down to a certain activity be part of the discussion before applying for that domain or that school?
Issues like distance, commitment, programs, or that one dream school only etc should have been researched and discussed before submitting the application, in my opinion, rather than after getting a CO. Then there won’t be this dilemma of whether to accept or reject the CO, and try their luck with PSLE because there’s a target school all along.
Rejections when offered O levels instead of IP, this sounds like a valid reason.
Still, I think the majority of people will accept a CO if they are given one (and this is the only CO they have). But it won't be all, for whatever reasons... -
I know of someone who applied to a school far away.. Staying north, school in the east, because they heard it’s a good school, did not consult their kid.. and got a CO for that school. And now unsure of whether to accept or not.. because it’s very far away. 🤦🏻
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Plus, the DSA system allows a student to apply for up to 3 schools. Naturally, people would have at least 1-2 in mind as their preference but they’d apply for the 3rd while they’re at it. So, they may end up getting a CO from a school which wasn’t necessarily on the top of their list (for whatever reason) which they may end up rejecting. OR, knowing life, may be the only CO they get so they then have to make a decision as to whether or not to pursue that "less preferred" school.
Oh, I ramble… -
Mr.Clumsy\" post_id=\"2085290\" time=\"1665368705\" user_id=\"135989:
Which will then potentially deprive another kid that may really want to get to that school. Oh well.. that’s how the system works.
Plus, the DSA system allows a student to apply for up to 3 schools. Naturally, people would have at least 1-2 in mind as their preference but they'd apply for the 3rd while they're at it. So, they may end up getting a CO from a school which wasn't necessarily on the top of their list (for whatever reason) which they may end up rejecting. OR, knowing life, may be the only CO they get so they then have to make a decision as to whether or not to pursue that \"less preferred\" school.
Oh, I ramble... -
Mr.Clumsy\" post_id=\"2085290\" time=\"1665368705\" user_id=\"135989:
These are the cases I would consider a waste of time/resources (if not willing to accept the \"less preferred\"); both for the student and the school(s) involved. But I understand why it happens...
Plus, the DSA system allows a student to apply for up to 3 schools. Naturally, people would have at least 1-2 in mind as their preference but they'd apply for the 3rd while they're at it. So, they may end up getting a CO from a school which wasn't necessarily on the top of their list (for whatever reason) which they may end up rejecting. OR, knowing life, may be the only CO they get so they then have to make a decision as to whether or not to pursue that \"less preferred\" school.
Oh, I ramble...
As mentioned, I understand a kid's preference can change, and I guess we allow for that. That being said, if my kid isn't sure he/she would accept the school (assume this is the only one you get), I'll say don't apply. But that's only me and everyone can do as they please (within the defined rules). -
I told my DS, those schools we applied for, are schools you MUST accept shd you get the CO. And no regretting if PSLE results are out and you qualify for the “better” school.
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mystique_j\" post_id=\"2085295\" time=\"1665369369\" user_id=\"39431:
Actually, I think you can turn down the CO and go for the better school if you qualify. Just that you'll piss off the school that gave you the CO
I told my DS, those schools we applied for, are schools you MUST accept shd you get the CO. And no regretting if PSLE results are out and you qualify for the “better” school.
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Hi, will the boys who had a CO from HCI be attending any briefing by the school?
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