2010 DSA(Direct School Admission)
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Strparent:
I asked the lady that pick up the call if there is 2nd round or interview, she just told me that everything will be stated in the letter. So I think to arrange for 2nd round or interview in Sept would not be possible since PSLE is round the corner. So I presume there isn't. (Hopefully)ptnttsg:
Fyi, just called dhs. I was informed that the co will be sent by letters ard 3rd Sept. No email.
Hi ptnttsg,
Dont they need to go for interview 1st ? :?
have not heard anything since application at all. Waiting and waiting.
( DS was exempted from GAT test. )
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hi ptnttsg, thx for info on DHS.
thks Vlim, thks Apple,
halfway there, hoping for the best for all.
DS told me the 3 papers for phase 1 was quite tedious, especially the Abstract Reasoning, some people in his hall was sobbing halfway through the test, so sad.
seems those selected for phase 2, also auto included for phase 2B - the dreaded INTERVIEW, crossed fingers. Luckily not whole day for Camp, prelims still ongoing.
DAY ACTIVITY FOR DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSIONS (SECONDARY) TO NJC 6-YEAR INTEGRATED PROGRAMME 2011
1. I am pleased to invite you for the next phase of our selection exercise which will be held on Saturday, 21 August 2010.
Please report punctually for the Day Activity and do note that this activity will only be conducted on the stated date and time. Details are as follows:
Your Group . DS
Reporting Time/Venue :1030 hrs /Hall
Time of Admissions Activity :1100 hrs to 1400 hrs
Identification Documents :Photo ID
Attire . PE Attire
2. You must confirm your attendance for this activity by Wednesday, 18 August 2010.
3. Please also submit the following supporting documents by mail to ‘National Junior College, 37 Hillcrest Road, Singapore 288913’ before 21 August 2010. All supporting documents submitted will not be returned.
(a) One Passport size photograph of yourself
(b) Photocopies of the following
- Primary 5 year-end examination results
- Primary 6 mid-year examination results
- School CCA and CIP records
(c) Sealed reference form (optional)
4. All candidates selected for this phase will also attend an interview in August. More information on the interview will be sent to you nearer the interview date via your registered email.
5. Candidates are encouraged to take the public transport to attend this activity and enter the College via the side gate along Dunearn Road. Please note that vehicles will not be allowed to park in the College campus.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Virginia Cheng
Principal
National Junior College -
the NJC process is really tedious … all the way to Sept ?
ideal time to do all that is June - July. -
Congrats Strparent!
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verykiasu2010:
It is a long drawn process and all via email and post. They are either very bogged down by work or just plain inefficient! As for the so called results dates, they are like \"rubber\" - cannot be trusted at all. Unlike HCI and RI who are honest, i can't say the same about them. The poor kids have to focus on their PSLE and they want to conduct interviews in Sep! Go figure!the NJC process is really tedious ..... all the way to Sept ?
ideal time to do all that is June - July. -
24by7mum:
It is unfortunate that their DSA process is dragging out so long because they'll be clashing with Prelims. I remember reading from the NJC forum that parents were quite unhappy with the inefficient way things were run at the start of the school this year.
It is a long drawn process and all via email and post. They are either very bogged down by work or just plain inefficient! As for the so called results dates, they are like \"rubber\" - cannot be trusted at all. Unlike HCI and RI who are honest, i can't say the same about them. The poor kids have to focus on their PSLE and they want to conduct interviews in Sep! Go figure!verykiasu2010:
the NJC process is really tedious ..... all the way to Sept ?
ideal time to do all that is June - July. -
thks Jtoh
but the war is not over, lol.
btw, 24by7mum,
Thats not true. Their timetable has been up since May or June, and they are on schedule. The interview is on 28th Aug, and all CO will be by 1st week of Sep 2010, as stated on their webiste since May 2010.
Application Procedures and Selection Phases
Online Application [17 May 2010, 9am to 28 June 2010, 5pm]
All students interested in participating in the DSA Exercise have to submit an online application here.
Selection Phase 1: Ability Tests [17 July 2010, 9am to 1.30pm]
All applicants will be selected to participate in Selection Phase 1.
The Ability Tests will comprise the followings: Mathematical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and Abstract Reasoning. Candidates have to sit for all the tests on the same day.
An administrative non-refundable fee of S$50 will be levied to cover the total cost of the tests.
Students under the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS), SAC Bursary Scheme or any school bursary schemes will have this administrative fee waived. Please bring along a photocopy of the MOE FAS/bursary offer letter and present it when registering your attendance for the test.
Selection Phase 2: Day Activity [21 August 2010]
. & Interviews [28 August 2010]
Phase 2 consists of 2 parts: Selection Phase 2A Day Activity and Phase 2B Interviews.
Only shortlisted candidates from the Selection Phase 1 will be invited for Phase 2. You will be notified to participate in this selection phase via the email.
Mailing of Decisions
Decisions will be mailed to you in the first week of September 2010. -
jtoh:
It is unfortunate that their DSA process is dragging out so long because they'll be clashing with Prelims. I remember reading from the NJC forum that parents were quite unhappy with the inefficient way things were run at the start of the school this year.[/quote]that is one of the reasons we did not try NJC DSA
It is a long drawn process and all via email and post. They are either very bogged down by work or just plain inefficient! As for the so called results dates, they are like \"rubber\" - cannot be trusted at all. Unlike HCI and RI who are honest, i can't say the same about them. The poor kids have to focus on their PSLE and they want to conduct interviews in Sep! Go figure!24by7mum:
[quote=\"verykiasu2010\"]the NJC process is really tedious ..... all the way to Sept ?
ideal time to do all that is June - July. -
[quote=\"Strparent\"]hi ptnttsg, thx for info on DHS.
thks Vlim, thks Apple,
halfway there, hoping for the best for all.
DS told me the 3 papers for phase 1 was quite tedious, especially the Abstract Reasoning, some people in his hall was sobbing halfway through the test, so sad.
seems those selected for phase 2, also auto included for phase 2B - the dreaded INTERVIEW, crossed fingers. Luckily not whole day for Camp, prelims still ongoing.
Hi Srtparent,
My DS got through the 2nd round as well. :celebrate:
Just got the email like u did.
Do you have any idea what do the students do on Phase 2A Day Activity? They were asked to wear the PE uniform, will be any physical activity involved? Or will it be like the NUSH Activity day where they do experiments etc. -
PowerPuff Mum:
hi Powerpuff :celebrate: :celebrate:
Hi Srtparent,
My DS got through the 2nd round as well. :celebrate:
Just got the email like u did.
Do you have any idea what do the students do on Phase 2A Day Activity? They were asked to wear the PE uniform, will be any physical activity involved? Or will it be like the NUSH Activity day where they do experiments etc.
gratz to u too. Hope more from this helpful forum will get the good news soon as the emails trickled through the day.
seriously, I have no idea. But considering that the interview is one week later, and they are asked to wear PE attire - I am guessing it's more like a Leadership test and more towards physical activities ? perhaps some team sports, to see how much comradeship they possess ? I do know a good team spirit is more impt to them than individual prowess.
definitely not experiments, I think, as they focus not so much on Science like NUSH or SST.
Anyway, I feel the whole DSA thing has been a great experience for the kids, with the interviews and all. Hope DS learn something. So far, he went for GAT and interview at RI, and enjoyed them thoroughly. His interview was with the principal in her office, 3 boys from different schools at one time, and they were made very relax and comfortable.
DS did not apply for HCI because we heard there will be an interview in Chinese, lol. It turned out, his classmates said that was not true, and the interviews were conducted in English and most breeze through scenario test type questions.
only funny thing is, Dunman has not said anything nor call him up for interview, only an acknowledgement so far. :?
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