2010 DSA(Direct School Admission)

[MumSAH]

So by the time it reaches non-GEP student, no place for them. Maybe those IP schools should let us know for non-GEP student, how many places are allocated to them.

[ssll]

MumSAH:

So by the time it reaches non-GEP student, no place for them. Maybe those IP schools should let us know for non-GEP student, how many places are allocated to them.

not a very fair system after all, i'm sure there are non GEP's whose SA1 results are better than GEP's

[Kiasu Friend]

MOE Hater:

That's not all. For RGS, GEPers with above 80% overall grade for P6 mid-year exams can skip GAT and selction test. They only have to go for the interview. GEPers with below 80% percent who pass the GAT can skip the selection test and go straight to the interview

Either way, the GEPs get a chance to get interviewed. I am told that in Raffles Institution, non-GEP students can never get a chance to get interviewed at all. My friend told me that interviews are only for GEP students and a non-GEP student will never be given a chance to undergo interview at RI, irrespective of how well he has performed or how brilliant his marks and achievements are.

You can understand how the non-GEP students get treated by the top IP schools. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[MumSAH]

Waste all my $50…hahaha.

[snowz]

MumSAH:

But is it true that only GEP students have a higher chance of getting into those IP schools?

I don't think so. My dd's friend (mainstream) got CO from 2 IP schools, pending another one from NUSH. Actually RGS is still calling mainstream applicants after the selection test for interview next week, although RGS has already offered CO to some last week.

[MumSAH]

snowz:

MumSAH:

But is it true that only GEP students have a higher chance of getting into those IP schools?

I don't think so. My dd's friend (mainstream) got CO from 2 IP schools, pending another one from NUSH. Actually RGS is still calling mainstream applicants after the selection test for interview next week, although RGS has already offered CO to some last week.

Which 2 IP schools?

[Kiasu Friend]

snowz:

MumSAH:

But is it true that only GEP students have a higher chance of getting into those IP schools?

I don't think so. My dd's friend (mainstream) got CO from 2 IP schools, pending another one from NUSH. Actually RGS is still calling mainstream applicants after the selection test for interview next week, although RGS has already offered CO to some last week.

Hi Snowz,

Thanks for the info. But is is true that RI never calls any non-GEP student for interview even if he clears both the GAT and the Half-day Selection Test? Please clarify. Thank you very much.

[snowz]

MumSAH:

snowz:

[quote=\"MumSAH\"]But is it true that only GEP students have a higher chance of getting into those IP schools?

I don't think so. My dd's friend (mainstream) got CO from 2 IP schools, pending another one from NUSH. Actually RGS is still calling mainstream applicants after the selection test for interview next week, although RGS has already offered CO to some last week.

Which 2 IP schools?[/quote]RGS and NYGH.

[verykiasu2010]

Kiasu Friend:

MOE Hater:

That's not all. For RGS, GEPers with above 80% overall grade for P6 mid-year exams can skip GAT and selction test. They only have to go for the interview. GEPers with below 80% percent who pass the GAT can skip the selection test and go straight to the interview

Either way, the GEPs get a chance to get interviewed. I am told that in Raffles Institution, non-GEP students can never get a chance to get interviewed at all. My friend told me that interviews are only for GEP students and a non-GEP student will never be given a chance to undergo interview at RI, irrespective of how well he has performed or how brilliant his marks and achievements are.

You can understand how the non-GEP students get treated by the top IP schools. Please correct me if I am wrong.

what so important about the interview ?

good salesmanship does not equate to academic ability

for non-GEP applicants, why fret for the lack of interview ? If you are good, it shows on your selection test and get the offer. straight and simple. no need to try to sell yourself

for non-GEP applicants, you got 2 chances : once at DSA - prove yourself at the selection test; and another chance using the PSLE t-score

[verykiasu2010]

Kiasu Friend:

snowz:

[quote=\"MumSAH\"]But is it true that only GEP students have a higher chance of getting into those IP schools?

I don't think so. My dd's friend (mainstream) got CO from 2 IP schools, pending another one from NUSH. Actually RGS is still calling mainstream applicants after the selection test for interview next week, although RGS has already offered CO to some last week.

Hi Snowz,

Thanks for the info. But is is true that RI never calls any non-GEP student for interview even if he clears both the GAT and the Half-day Selection Test? Please clarify. Thank you very much.[/quote]if you are one of the applicants, you would have read their website, detailing who will be interviewed