DSA 2023

[zac's mum]

berrycarrot\" post_id=\"2112481\" time=\"1688542154\" user_id=\"189871:

Hi parents
Pardon me for my ignorance on DSA's purpose. I had a misconception that success DSA would guarantee a Group 3 (express for all subjects) placement.

Would like to clarify the following examples:
Reason for DSA into IP school is clear, as in there are no Group 3, 2, 1 ranging (aka express, normal, normal tech on the subject base), so great if child able to secure a place via DSA

But if DSA to a neighbourhood sec sch, it does not mean the child is able to be in Group 3 if psle score range is in Group 2?
In this case, the child need not even DSA? If the final psle score fall within Group 2, child still able to enter this sch? If DSA, the same score still falls in Group 2. So it does not make sense to DSA to a sec school with Group 1, 2, 3 range?

Eg:
Sec Sch A:
Group 3 score range - 10~14
Group 2 score range - 21~23
Group 1 score range - 25 ~ 27
Say Child accepted DSA and psle scored 20. Child still in Group 3?

If child scored a 22, Child will be in Group 2, but if no DSA child may get in a Group 1 in other neighbourhood sch. Is this understanding correct?

Child shortlisted for an interview under leadership category, was thinking if need to spend the effort going for the session if ultimately child still can get in the sch even if allocated to Group 2, since if DSA also group 2 (if my understanding of above is correct). Reason for picking this sch initially is because of distance.

Thanks in advance for any comment or advice to clear my doubts.

To go or not to go for the interview, would depend on your child’s predicted PSLE score.

If his predicted score is far worse than the school’s G3 COP of 14, then it is a good deal if can DSA in.

If his predicted score is far worse than the school’s G2 COP of 23, then it is a good deal if can DSA in.

If his predicted score is far worse than the school’s G1 COP of 27, then it is a good deal if can DSA in.

If child is at the borderline of G2/G3, may be quite worth it. Really depends on where your child’s grades are. If clearly IP material then likely yes, you are wasting time with a FSBB school.

[YL96615046]

Anyone got notice from VS on sports?

[zac's mum]

@berrycarrot, I have sent u a PM

[berrycarrot]

Cypress_tree\" post_id=\"2112482\" time=\"1688543000\" user_id=\"119522:

To be successfully admitted to a school through DSA, your child’s Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) results must qualify them for the Posting Group offered by the school.
Example 1: If the school only admits students through Posting Group 3, your child's PSLE score must qualify for Posting Group 3. This includes those in Posting Group 3 and Posting Group 2 option band.
Example 2: If the school admits students through Posting Groups 1, 2, or 3, your child's PSLE score must at least qualify for Posting Group 1. If your child is eligible for Posting Group 1, they will be admitted to the Posting Group 1 of the school.

Thank you all for the input and advice.
Child's last year AL is 20. She got scared and I observed that she is putting in more efforts now for psle.
Her academic is boderline, no fail, just pass, but doing well for cca with several acheivements attained.

The school DSA information displayed all 3 groups AL range so i assume school's min criteria is G1? That case DSA to this sch of AL 14 may not have purpose anymore? since child can go other co-ed school with G3 range 20, though its 40min away from home.

[Prislga]

Hi anyone applying for girls choir yet to receive email?

[keas]

YL96615046\" post_id=\"2112490\" time=\"1688545956\" user_id=\"200915:

Anyone got notice from VS on sports?

Nope, still waiting for the email.

[brfish]

received rejection letter from HCI, for science DSA

[Mewowo]

brfish\" post_id=\"2112505\" time=\"1688552089\" user_id=\"102306:

received rejection letter from HCI, for science DSA

Sorry to hear that. Hope your boy gets his other dsa choices. May I know what time you received the email? I am also awaiting for the same domain for HCI. Thanks.

[Djazz]

Anyone applied for performing arts or dance in DHS? Any news so far?

[brfish]

Mewowo\" post_id=\"2112507\" time=\"1688552942\" user_id=\"54276:

Sorry to hear that. Hope your boy gets his other dsa choices. May I know what time you received the email? I am also awaiting for the same domain for HCI. Thanks.

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