2010 DSA(Direct School Admission)
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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. :? -
Strparent:
Thanks Strparent for the immediate alert. I read my child reply through yours ...Vanilla, and all who applied NJC,
checked yr emails! Just got mine, DS in 2nd phase.
Good luck to all.
[ Hope eveything turns out well and smoothly 
Wonder how many pp got into phase 2 from the 690+ now ... -
Strparent:
Did they release the results of the test? Last year they did. Ds said last year the test was ok.
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.
Don't worry about the school's admin stuff. It's like stat board. haha! But the kids really enjoy it there! -
Strparent:
curious to know, your DS applied under which domain ? GEP ? GEP does not need to sit for GAT, and non-GEP have to sit for GAT but does not need to have any interview at RI
hi Powerpuff :celebrate: :celebrate:PowerPuff Mum:
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. :?
As for HCI, there are some interviewed in BOTH English and Chinese -
phankao:
Hi phanko,
Did they release the results of the test? Last year they did. Ds said last year the test was ok.
Don't worry about the school's admin stuff. It's like stat board. haha! But the kids really enjoy it there!
Do they ?? I would love to see the results, how did they release it last year ? Informed the score via email or ????
DS was okay with the tests, he is a bit lazy when it comes to studies, but he loves all these Abstract stuff. Trying to drill him into putting more effort in exams, especially the PSLE. :lol:verykiasu2010:
Hi vk2010,
curious to know, your DS applied under which domain ? GEP ? GEP does not need to sit for GAT, and non-GEP have to sit for GAT but does not need to have any interview at RI
As for HCI, there are some interviewed in BOTH English and Chinese
Yes, he is in GEP, but he scored 79 at his SA1 for P6, so those below 80 had to go for GAT. It was good though, I thought it was a very good experience. He was exempted from DHS's GAT test though.
If HCI had interviewed him in Chinese, I think sure mati, lol. Even though he studies Higher Chinese, his conversational Chinese leaves much to be desired.
Good luck to all students / parents. -
Strparent:
thanks for clarifying on the RI interview
Hi phanko,phankao:
Did they release the results of the test? Last year they did. Ds said last year the test was ok.
Don't worry about the school's admin stuff. It's like stat board. haha! But the kids really enjoy it there!
Do they ?? I would love to see the results, how did they release it last year ? Informed the score via email or ????
DS was okay with the tests, he is a bit lazy when it comes to studies, but he loves all these Abstract stuff. Trying to drill him into putting more effort in exams, especially the PSLE. :lol:verykiasu2010:
Hi vk2010,
curious to know, your DS applied under which domain ? GEP ? GEP does not need to sit for GAT, and non-GEP have to sit for GAT but does not need to have any interview at RI
As for HCI, there are some interviewed in BOTH English and Chinese
Yes, he is in GEP, but he scored 79 at his SA1 for P6, so those below 80 had to go for GAT. It was good though, I thought it was a very good experience. He was exempted from DHS's GAT test though.
If HCI had interviewed him in Chinese, I think sure mati, lol. Even though he studies Higher Chinese, his conversational Chinese leaves much to be desired.
Good luck to all students / parents.
agreed that the GAT at RI is a good experience
many of my boy's friends applied for DHS as well and found it easy. My boy did not apply for DHS -
In the NJC email they mentioned, an optional reference form to get a referee to fill-in. Is it OK to choose not to submit? Time is running up with PSLE oral this week . Thinking of getting the teachers to fill-up but they are so busy now …
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