DSA 2023

[kaisuism]

Shirangel\" post_id=\"2103619\" time=\"1680299865\" user_id=\"176226:

Has anyone been through DSA for SAP schools? Is the essay writing and interview conducted in Mandarin?

Please share your experience. Thanks

I vaguely remember someone shared before DSA interview was conducted in both english and chinese for some chinese related performing arts. Could be Dunman High or another SAP school.

[Vevey]

bttrccnt\" post_id=\"2103066\" time=\"1679970159\" user_id=\"200642:

Hi, I was wondering if any of the parents here are also applying or has applied to a secondary school via Coding/STEM/Robotics- DSA route? If so, what schools did you apply for? Would like to ask for advise as my child is starting to prepare for DSA application.

I am also very keen to here your experiences on the DSA application on SJI, ACSI, ACS (Barker Road), River Valley High, and MGS. Hoping you could help me out.

Thank you very much in advance.

Use Moe school finder to shortlist the schools offering your child's interested DSA domains & find out more DSA information from school websites & open houses/calls.

Robocup 2023 is happening on 15 & 16 April so you might want to bring your child to take a look at these participating schools in action.
https://2023.robocupsg.org/
Last year's results:
https://robocupsg.org/robocup-singapore-open-2022/#results

[Pegasus08]

Hi, thinking of trying DSA for my second girl, problem is she is not talented but writes well and does ok for maths olympiad in P5 (missed the P6 olympiads because she did not score AL1 for maths in P5). I am thinking of applying for English (SCGS), Maths (SCGS) and either English or Maths for TJC for her. Could I ask if any parents can share what they submitted for the English domains in these schools please (would have posted in DSA 2022 but it is locked, hopefully parents with CO in these schools can advise)? Maths is "easier", I could just submit whatever MO certs she got but for English, we did not go for any competitions (was not aware there was any) so I am not sure what the English portfolio is like. Did you just submit marked essay homework or just apply based on grades?


Thank you in advance.

[mystique_j]

Pegasus08\" post_id=\"2104754\" time=\"1681095497\" user_id=\"41264:

Hi, thinking of trying DSA for my second girl, problem is she is not talented but writes well and does ok for maths olympiad in P5 (missed the P6 olympiads because she did not score AL1 for maths in P5). I am thinking of applying for English (SCGS), Maths (SCGS) and either English or Maths for TJC for her. Could I ask if any parents can share what they submitted for the English domains in these schools please (would have posted in DSA 2022 but it is locked, hopefully parents with CO in these schools can advise)? Maths is \"easier\", I could just submit whatever MO certs she got but for English, we did not go for any competitions (was not aware there was any) so I am not sure what the English portfolio is like. Did you just submit marked essay homework or just apply based on grades?

Thank you in advance.

I'm not sure specifically on English but the DSA portal does not allow for submission of any documents, so you will not be able to submit any essay homework. During submission, you are given 10 extra boxes to fill up awards or activities that showcase their talent, without any attachment. You just need to describe the award or activity, up to 300 words.
However, I do believe for some schools and some talents, the school may reach out later on, to submit additional supporting documents or even submit a write-up as a follow up to the submission. You can check the school website, they should have the criteria and submission requirements.

But I have to highlight 'writes well' may not be good enough for DSA, especially into IP schools. Good luck!

[Zeal mummy]

Pegasus08\" post_id=\"2104754\" time=\"1681095497\" user_id=\"41264:

Hi, thinking of trying DSA for my second girl, problem is she is not talented but writes well and does ok for maths olympiad in P5 (missed the P6 olympiads because she did not score AL1 for maths in P5). I am thinking of applying for English (SCGS), Maths (SCGS) and either English or Maths for TJC for her. Could I ask if any parents can share what they submitted for the English domains in these schools please (would have posted in DSA 2022 but it is locked, hopefully parents with CO in these schools can advise)? Maths is \"easier\", I could just submit whatever MO certs she got but for English, we did not go for any competitions (was not aware there was any) so I am not sure what the English portfolio is like. Did you just submit marked essay homework or just apply based on grades?

Thank you in advance.

- The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition
- The World Wildlife Fund Young Reporters National Competition
-Primary School Debate Open
- A* for English
- Book/journal/newsletter publications
- Best writer/ orator awards
- GEP student

These are some of the things that are listed for the English domain. You may also include achievements for math, piano, swimming or ballet etc to show that she is a all rounder.

[MaryMax]

skii\" post_id=\"2099580\" time=\"1677745247\" user_id=\"82603:

What \"ABRSM grade\" are these pieces?

No 1 and no 2 are Dip ABRSM/ATCL pieces / level
No 3 is grade piece (from the book)

[magically]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2104814\" time=\"1681112000\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2104814 time=1681112000 user_id=58173]
- The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition
- The World Wildlife Fund Young Reporters National Competition
-Primary School Debate Open
- A* for English
- Book/journal/newsletter publications
- Best writer/ orator awards
- GEP student

These are some of the things that are listed for the English domain. You may also include achievements for math, piano, swimming or ballet etc to show that she is a all rounder.[/quote]

adding 2 more:

SOTA creative writing
MOE CWP

[maybal]

hello, I’m a student(non-GEP) and I’m thinking of participating in EL DSA to RGS this year. I have won a couple of awards(wits and words best speaker, wits and words certificate of participation) and I have gotten AL1s or AL2s (not often) for EL, and most recently, single-digit AL for WA1 (6). I think I may also participate in the Queen’s commonwealth essay competition (if I have time). However, I have also participated in sota cw competition and cwp but I never get selected for both Programmes. Also Wits and Words which is a debate competition organized by RGS. Am I able to get a DSA offer to RGS? thanks

[Zeal mummy]

maybal\" post_id=\"2104919\" time=\"1681197421\" user_id=\"201347:

hello, I’m a student(non-GEP) and I’m thinking of participating in EL DSA to RGS this year. I have won a couple of awards(wits and words best speaker, wits and words certificate of participation) and I have gotten AL1s or AL2s (not often) for EL, and most recently, single-digit AL for WA1 (6). I think I may also participate in the Queen’s commonwealth essay competition (if I have time). However, I have also participated in sota cw competition and cwp but I never get selected for both Programmes. Also Wits and Words which is a debate competition organized by RGS. Am I able to get a DSA offer to RGS? thanks

Congratulations on your awards! It is highly competitive as there are many applicants, so do put your best foot in (DSA- you will have 10 slots to enter your relevant accomplishments and to show that you’re an all round!) and hope for the best! Good luck!

[tinker_bell]

lazylizzzy\" post_id=\"2104062\" time=\"1680504457\" user_id=\"198962:

Hi parents, was recommended to this DSA center as they have intensive course to prepare themselves for the interview.. my friends' went into their school of choice from their help, hence sharing here. https://www.facebook.com/thedsacentre/
https://www.dsa.sg/dsa-preparation-for-interviews-intensive

my child is currently in p5 and im thinking to send him to the intensive prog! looking forward to hear from more parents

Is this similar to the DSA preperation courses offered by jackeline carter from https://jcartercentre.com/dsa-preparation/?

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