2009 DSA(Direct School Admission)

[karmeleon]

KSP:

That is interesting. So that means what we see at moe website for the school cutoff point doesn't include those DSA. That means not all students in RI/RGS have 265 and above. I learnt something new today. :lol:

Hai, but that also means that that child might end up having problems coping in the school and in the end ask for transfer out to be \"big fish in small pond\" instead of being \"unhappy small fish in big pond\".

[Zann]

[quote="kiasuson

But be aware that the schools will know that you are applying for a few schools when you are not taking the test in their school or CSC want the results from them to be forwarded.

NJC has another test that is the same as ACS(I).

Good Luck.[/quote]
Kiasuson, does it matter if RI knows that at the same time the same students is seeking DSA to say, HCI, ACI …etc? Is it better to take the test at RI then ask CSC to send the result to other school if RI is your first choice?
For NJC and ACS(I), are the test the same? do they coordinate to take once only? Do parents need to pay double?

[KSP]

Besides sports what other criteria can be used for DSA?

[kiasuson]

karmeleon:

KSP:

That is interesting. So that means what we see at moe website for the school cutoff point doesn't include those DSA. That means not all students in RI/RGS have 265 and above. I learnt something new today. :lol:

Hai, but that also means that that child might end up having problems coping in the school and in the end ask for transfer out to be \"big fish in small pond\" instead of being \"unhappy small fish in big pond\".

From what I observed in my son school, the lower PSLE score students tends to do better than the high score students. I am not sure if this is the case in some other schools.

[Zann]

There was this review in the press sometimes back about students getting in IP school through good PLSE result : those who study by hard and got in through high T-Score might not neccessary be suitable for IP way of studies. They might be more suitable for a more structured system. They advised parent to consider IP school probably for they kids.

[Jenn]

Zann:

Kiasuson, does it matter if RI knows that at the same time the same students is seeking DSA to say, HCI, ACI ..etc? Is it better to take the test at RI then ask CSC to send the result to other school if RI is your first choice?

I think it does not matter if the school knows you are applying to other schools as well. Everyone knows that at the top, almost all students will have multiple offers. Most GEP students will apply to 2 or more schools and then make decision later. That's why the schools have a waitlist. They roughly know from the past what percent will turn down their offer. In fact at the open house you will see these schools trying their best to woo the top students.

[kiasuson]

Jenn:

Zann:

Kiasuson, does it matter if RI knows that at the same time the same students is seeking DSA to say, HCI, ACI ..etc? Is it better to take the test at RI then ask CSC to send the result to other school if RI is your first choice?

I think it does not matter if the school knows you are applying to other schools as well. Everyone knows that at the top, almost all students will have multiple offers. Most GEP students will apply to 2 or more schools and then make decision later. That's why the schools have a waitlist. They roughly know from the past what percent will turn down their offer. In fact at the open house you will see these schools trying their best to woo the top students.

The problem is when your child go for the interview. They can guage your interest level and how desperate you want to go the school. When my son went for the interview, they ask my son if he has applied for other schools. He said yes and ask if this will impact his chance. The interviewer said yes and they will rather give opportunity to those who are focus and desperate to get in.

Please also bear in mind to prepare your child to be honest if he applies for a few schools. I have friends' child who answer they only applied for the school and were given a scolding from the interviewer. They did badly on the interview and did not get offer.

If you are not highly talented or gifted, all these minor details will help you in DSA.

[kiasuson]

kiasuson:

Jenn:

[quote=\"Zann\"]
Kiasuson, does it matter if RI knows that at the same time the same students is seeking DSA to say, HCI, ACI ..etc? Is it better to take the test at RI then ask CSC to send the result to other school if RI is your first choice?
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I think it does not matter if the school knows you are applying to other schools as well. Everyone knows that at the top, almost all students will have multiple offers. Most GEP students will apply to 2 or more schools and then make decision later. That's why the schools have a waitlist. They roughly know from the past what percent will turn down their offer. In fact at the open house you will see these schools trying their best to woo the top students.

The problem is when your child go for the interview. They can guage your interest level and how desperate you want to go the school. When my son went for the interview, they ask my son if he has applied for other schools. He said yes and ask if this will impact his chance. The interviewer said yes and they will rather give opportunity to those who are focus and desperate to get in.

Please also bear in mind to prepare your child to be honest if he applies for a few schools. I have friends' child who answer they only applied for the school and were given a scolding from the interviewer. They did badly on the interview and did not get offer.

If you are not highly talented or gifted, all these minor details will help you in DSA.

[/quote]If your child is a GEP student and meet the minimum criteria, you will not have all this concerns.

[Zann]

daisyt:

Yap !

Some kids can still improve and cope well even they don't score good PSLE results and get in thru DSA. Recent documentary on Catholic High after the O level results, one boy belong in this category.
Some kids, would struggle.

The COP also do not include those appeal in.

It seem the appeal process can be quite useful. Can someone share more detail ? I heard 24+ can also get in Duman High after appealing.

[karmeleon]

kiasuson:

some1:

Please also bear in mind to prepare your child to be honest if he applies for a few schools. I have friends' child who answer they only applied for the school and were given a scolding from the interviewer. They did badly on the interview and did not get offer.

If you are not highly talented or gifted, all these minor details will help you in DSA..

If your child is a GEP student and meet the minimum criteria, you will not have all this concerns.

Yes we know, KS-son. Our kids are dumbos. :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: