DSA 2024
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Pietweetie\" post_id=\"2132892\" time=\"1713522146\" user_id=\"204365:
No. My girl got into RV via DSA last year. She didn't take Higher Chinese in primary school.
Hi
If the child does not take Higher Chinese does it mean the child will not be able to apply River Valley through DSA?
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judoboys\" post_id=\"2132883\" time=\"1713516762\" user_id=\"94986:
Hi, I thought that as long as you qualify for posting group 3 (Express), ie AL20 the school will accept you ?
That is true if u have been already given the CO or WL (eligible to convert). Just need AL20 in psle.
My points were based on selection process ie P4/5/6 midyr score. If student is a national champ but achieved academic average of AL15 (random figure), it may not be feasible to apply to DSA judo in RI or HC.
1. Find the teacher in charge during the openhouse and get their inputs.
2. Good to speak to the school appointed coach for advice. I presume ur boys alrdy in Judo right? So their current coaches should know some things, else the dojo overall head coach.
3. If can, just drop by the NSG la to have a feel. Unfortunately C Div Judo in July (Hougang Sec). A and B Div on 15-17 May in OCBC arena. -
Hi, would appreciate some advice from parents on DSA via Chinese Orchestra. DS’s in Chinese Orchestra and taking part in this year’s SYF. Other than miscellaneous school performances, no other performance experience. His CCA instructor advised him to take up private lessons but we didn’t because no budget…Has anyone gotten in through DSA Chinese Orchestra? If so, which school and what is your child’s DSA profile like? Thanks a lot!!
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skii\" post_id=\"2132949\" time=\"1713668918\" user_id=\"82603:
Actually, most students are not GEP.
Wah
Must be gepper parents. Right?
For (1), I only know 1 real example first hand.
It’s really rare.
So 170+ minus the (1).
Remaining is for (2) and (3)
The final intake of 170+ students comes from ~80 primary schools, not all of which are top schools. My son's school is just a neighborhood school, and last year, 4 students from his school got into NUSH.
I feel that among the top schools, NUSH offers the most fairness and opportunities. At least everyone has a chance to sit in the selection test, Unlike in other schools where most applicants get eliminated in the shortlisting stage. -
koudayao27\" post_id=\"2133001\" time=\"1713775310\" user_id=\"199369:
It's heartening to hear this. Sounds like each cohort could comprise a good mix of students. I hear good things about NUS High but am worried that it maybe a rather \"stressful\" environment. Anyone has any feedback regarding this?
Actually, most students are not GEP.
The final intake of 170+ students comes from ~80 primary schools, not all of which are top schools. My son's school is just a neighborhood school, and last year, 4 students from his school got into NUSH.
I feel that among the top schools, NUSH offers the most fairness and opportunities. At least everyone has a chance to sit in the selection test, Unlike in other schools where most applicants get eliminated in the shortlisting stage. -
gigilam\" post_id=\"2132962\" time=\"1713674546\" user_id=\"129870:
There is no difference between new and old system with respect to DSA.
Hi…
As moe change new rule which no more streams as express , normal and NE…
I wonder does it mean DSA aim for normal neighbourhoods schools also useless?
Under old stream system… as long as you get in via DSA no matter to which school as least is under express…
Now under new system does it mean if not aim for popular school or IP … no point go using DSA for normal school as there will not be confirmation under express?
Under old system, even if you get in, it's not guaranteed express stream. You will need to meet the express stream t-score of 180 /200 to be eligible for express. Otherwise, you will be posted to which ever stream you are supposed to be in. If the school does not offer normal acad / normal technical, and your score is below 180, the CO will be rescinded.
Also, even the \"less\" popular schools have COP of AL 14 / 15 / 16 / whatever. If you can't meet those COP, DSA is an alternative option. Hence, I won't be so quick to consider it as \"no point\". -
MrsB\" post_id=\"2133002\" time=\"1713778235\" user_id=\"204537:
It depends. Compared to the Rs and HC cutthroat pre-selection for any opportunities ( including CCA !) amidst the big cohort - it is less stressful. Explore experiment and excel at your own pace, sky is limit given abundant resources and low student-staff ratio.
It's heartening to hear this. Sounds like each cohort could comprise a good mix of students. I hear good things about NUS High but am worried that it maybe a rather \"stressful\" environment. Anyone has any feedback regarding this?
Less stressful with no bell curve - culture is uplifting to help one another and peer tutoring plus close teacher relationships are mainstays. Less stressful as more time to explore instead of trying to arms race one another racing to private tuition centres after school. There is no tuition period. The teachers have consultation time built in their schedules if students need extra help. Check with any NUSH parent if there is less stress given the tuition fees they have saved over 6 years ( ok except mother tongue for most in the school)!
Less stressful as it’s a cumulative grade and not reliant on one major “do or die” final exam.
For all the reasons above, more stressful if student is poor with time management and not disciplined with consistent work. More stressful if you feel imposter syndrome just because there is always someone better than you in something else. This is why most NUSH students are quietly confident but humble because they know that the ones who succeed well have BOTH talent and discipline (as with any IP programme)
Do head over the NUSHigh thread where parents and students discuss and describe the environment -https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=95132&p=2115819&hilit=Stressful#p2115819
Poignant post by one of the senior teachers
https://postlmg.cc/TKYpjdKG -
lucid\" post_id=\"2133014\" time=\"1713807626\" user_id=\"14312:
I think it’s the same over at Rs and HC/NY, as long as students have no imposter syndrome - always want to be better than others, they should manage ok.
It depends. Compared to the Rs and HC cutthroat pre-selection for any opportunities ( including CCA !) amidst the big cohort - it is less stressful. Explore experiment and excel at your own pace, sky is limit given abundant resources and low student-staff ratio.
Less stressful with no bell curve - culture is uplifting to help one another and peer tutoring plus close teacher relationships are mainstays. Less stressful as more time to explore instead of trying to arms race one another racing to private tuition centres after school. There is no tuition period. The teachers have consultation time built in their schedules if students need extra help. Check with any NUSH parent if there is less stress given the tuition fees they have saved over 6 years ( ok except mother tongue for most in the school)!
Less stressful as it’s a cumulative grade and not reliant on one major “do or die” final exam.
For all the reasons above, more stressful if student is poor with time management and not disciplined with consistent work. More stressful if you feel imposter syndrome just because there is always someone better than you in something else. This is why most NUSH students are quietly confident but humble because they know that the ones who succeed well have BOTH talent and discipline (as with any IP programme)
Do head over the NUSHigh thread where parents and students discuss and describe the environment -https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=95132&p=2115819&hilit=Stressful#p2115819
Poignant post by one of the senior teachers
https://postlmg.cc/TKYpjdKG
In general R and HC primary role is to produce leaders; NUSH to produce scientists. Students from R and HC may as well learn to manage “competitive tensions” right from the start. The scientists may produce advance AI algorithm. The CEO may need to face grilling in Congress one day to defend the product.
R and HC have changed compared to 10 years ago. Now more on balancing individuals well being and achievements. -
bbbay\" post_id=\"2133017\" time=\"1713831016\" user_id=\"175278:
Mabbe I'll share my kid's educational journey from S1 to JC2. He was offered CO from both NUSH and RI at P6 DSA via Math. In the end, he chose RI as the vibes from the Open House were good. As parents, RI was also our school of choice as we preferred that he received an all-rounded education rather than specializing at such a young age.
I think it’s the same over at Rs and HC/NY, as long as students have no imposter syndrome - always want to be better than others, they should manage ok.
In general R and HC primary role is to produce leaders; NUSH to produce scientists. Students from R and HC may as well learn to manage “competitive tensions” right from the start. The scientists may produce advance AI algorithm. The CEO may need to face grilling in Congress one day to defend the product.
R and HC have changed compared to 10 years ago. Now more on balancing individuals well fare and achievements.
Throughout the 6 yrs of the IP journey, I could see that his interest slowly but surely veers away from MO to be replaced by other aspects of school life. Due to his strong MO foundation, he was still able to get gold for SMO in lower sec despite the lack of practise but by upper sec, silver became the norm and he didn't even bother to register for SMO by the time he reached JC.
Looking back, RI was an inspired choice as it exposed him to a wider variety of options, compared to a specialized school. His preferred undergrad course is also non-STEM. His experience showed us that young kids' interests and preferences change over time, and in our son's case, it was quite a drastic change.
Granted, there are kids who are mature enough to know what they really want to focus on at 12 (and I salute them for being so mature) but mine is not one of them. -
iRabbit\" post_id=\"2133022\" time=\"1713850232\" user_id=\"51587:
Interesting. If you don't mind sharing, what did your DS eventually pursue in university?
Mabbe I'll share my kid's educational journey from S1 to JC2. He was offered CO from both NUSH and RI at P6 DSA via Math. In the end, he chose RI as the vibes from the Open House were good. As parents, RI was also our school of choice as we preferred that he received an all-rounded education rather than specializing at such a young age.
Throughout the 6 yrs of the IP journey, I could see that his interest slowly but surely veers away from MO to be replaced by other aspects of school life. Due to his strong MO foundation, he was still able to get gold for SMO in lower sec despite the lack of practise but by upper sec, silver became the norm and he didn't even bother to register for SMO by the time he reached JC.
Looking back, RI was an inspired choice as it exposed him to a wider variety of options, compared to a specialized school. His preferred undergrad course is also non-STEM. His experience showed us that young kids' interests and preferences change over time, and in our son's case, it was quite a drastic change.
Granted, there are kids who are mature enough to know what they really want to focus on at 12 (and I salute them for being so mature) but mine is not one of them.
It's also good that as parents you did not insist that the kid continues to build on his 'MO competitive advantage', and to allow him to pursue other interests.
Remind me of how we had this impression that kids should take triple science in upper sec to have good exposure to STEM and to make choices on which STEM fields to go into - both my kids did and in spite of decent science results, promptly decided STEM is not for them! :rotflmao: