DSA 2023

[Zeal mummy]

Rabbitmom\" post_id=\"2100789\" time=\"1678609028\" user_id=\"201064:

Thanks! Yes, NUSH is his first choice, very keen to study there and he will try his luck for DSA.

You’re welcome! Good luck!

[Avenue3]

Rabbitmom\" post_id=\"2100779\" time=\"1678607602\" user_id=\"201064:

Hi my boy is interested to apply NUSH DSA. So far he has no Gold medal, his achievement as below:

SASMO 2022 Silver
NMOS 2022 Silver
SPSO 2022 Bronze

Any chances to get in NUSH?

If we do a simple Math experiment.....if only 50 to 100 students grab all the medals in a cohort, then NUSHS and the other DSA Math places still need to be filled by students without medals.

If my assumption above is right, your boy has very good chance. But don't tell him yet :xedfingers:

[kshroom]

Hello parents,


May I know what are the chances of securing a Raffles Institution Science DSA offer with the following achievements
- Raffles Science Olympiad Merit
- Temasek E-THINK Challenge Honourable Mention

Don’t wanna waste my son’s choices if chances are slim.

Thank you.

[coast]

kshroom\" post_id=\"2100861\" time=\"1678683477\" user_id=\"188328:

Hello parents,

May I know what are the chances of securing a Raffles Institution Science DSA offer with the following achievements
- Raffles Science Olympiad Merit
- Temasek E-THINK Challenge Honourable Mention

Don't wanna waste my son's choices if chances are slim.

Thank you.

Very slim chance.

It is good to short-list a few secondary schools based on his projected AL score, interests (CCA, special programmes, ...), distance, culture, ...

We brought our son to 3 open houses. He got to know more about these 3 schools via the DSA process. E.g., Open-houses (interaction with teachers/ sec students, visiting the CCA booths, …), DSA interviews, selection tests, …

Even if the DSA is not successful, it is a good chance to know more about the schools and will help in the selection of schools after PSLE results release.

All the best to your son!

[magically]

kshroom\" post_id=\"2100861\" time=\"1678683477\" user_id=\"188328:

Hello parents,

May I know what are the chances of securing a Raffles Institution Science DSA offer with the following achievements
- Raffles Science Olympiad Merit
- Temasek E-THINK Challenge Honourable Mention

Don't wanna waste my son's choices if chances are slim.

Thank you.

If this is your son's best shot, go ahead then. Just to share, my child applied science domain last year with other school. GE, masterclass, SPSO silver, science result AL1, overall AL5, didn't shortlist for round 1. However, my child did secure a CO for another domain, same school.

[AHsDad]

magically\" post_id=\"2100876\" time=\"1678696487\" user_id=\"197072:

If this is your son's best shot, go ahead then. Just to share, my child applied science domain last year with other school. GE, masterclass, SPSO silver, science result AL1, overall AL5, didn't shortlist for round 1. However, my child did secure a CO for another domain, same school.

Since u mentioned masterclass, may I know how many people in total invited last year? In my girl’s school, she mentioned only 1 boy went for math masterclass last year (not sure about science). And science for this yr about 5 invited last month.

Actually what is this masterclass thing in first place. Appears like only a very select few invited…

[magically]

AHsDad\" post_id=\"2100882\" time=\"1678700110\" user_id=\"172457:

Actually what is this masterclass thing in first place. Appears like only a very select few invited…

Less than 30.

[AHsDad]

magically\" post_id=\"2100886\" time=\"1678700982\" user_id=\"197072:

Less than 30.

Wow. Thanks. That truly is an exclusive club!
Im guessing your son may have gotten the shortlist and CO, if not for the other domain that probably fought harder for him. 😅

[kshroom]

Hi parents,


Thank you all for the kind sharing and advice!

Much appreciated.

Yes planning to go to the open houses with my son.

[tpdongyun]

Hi parents,


May daughter have the cert of ABRSM piano grade 8 (Distinct) and preparing for ARSM. May I know what are the chances to get into Raffle Girls ? If slim, which IP school I should try ? Thanks