2010 DSA(Direct School Admission)

[Strparent]

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!

Hi phanko,

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:

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

Hi vk2010,

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.

[verykiasu2010]

Strparent:

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!

Hi phanko,

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:

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

Hi vk2010,

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.

thanks for clarifying on the RI interview

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

[MdmKS]

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 …

[Nebbermind]

MdmKS:

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 ...

Need not be a P6 teacher...can also be his CCA teacher i/c or even P4 / P5 teacher whom he has left a good impression with.

Main thing is just get it done and NOT live to regret later!! :celebrate:

[cascada]

I m v anxious, but still must act cool in front of DS, even told him \"Don't have then don't have lor\"

v 辛苦

[scoobybdoo]

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I m v anxious, but still must act cool in front of DS, even told him \"Don't have then don't have lor\"
v 辛苦

Me in the same position as u CASCADA
No news for us too. Juz told DD not to feel disheartened as opportunities are everywhere, if you work hard enough & DSA or not....

[AppleCrumble]

Scoobybdoo and Cascada,


Agree with both of you that it is sure not easy to be a parent nowadays. We worry over our kids much more than our parents did over us, given the school environment is so much more complicated now.

Hey, you guys are not alone. I am sure that there are many more parents out there who share your sentiments.

All the best to you and your kids!

[PaPa3]

called NJC just now…was told that the DAY activity is just like some team games, not difficult one.


BTW, anyone can email me the reference form? failed to download it from their webpage

Thanks

[PowerPuff Mum]

Cascado and Scoobydoo,

As parents, we will have to put up a brave front cos we do not want them to be discouraged or upset especially at this stage when they need to be at their personal best.

I wld agree with Srtparent that the DSA process is a good exposure for the kids but for most parents, it is also hell to pay when you hv to prepare your child for the tests and interviews and also manage their expectations. It certainly is not an easy thing to do.

We all know there’s many other opportunities out there for them. This is a fact! But we are all worried for their hearts cos u don’t want them to be overly disappointed over this if it doesn’t work out. That’s just part and parcel of being a parent.

I wish these bright 11-12 year olds don’t have to face such challenges so early in life but that the way it is here so we don’t hv a choice but to guide them along.

I wish everyone good luck and all the best.

[PowerPuff Mum]

PaPa3:

called NJC just now..was told that the DAY activity is just like some team games, not difficult one.


BTW, anyone can email me the reference form? failed to download it from their webpage

Thanks

Do you know how many students got selected for the 2nd round at NJC out of 690 that applied? Also, those selected will go through both day activity and interview, right?