2010 DSA(Direct School Admission)

[ssll]

just got results for scgs- unsuccessful , daughter was sad but told her no choice just work hard for psle then :oops:

[Zann]

cascada:

Strparent:

Cascade, Scoobybdoo,


Good luck to you, let's hope that they are sending out emails in batches. My DS's classmate claimed he got his email last Sat, so maybe there is still a chance for all.

But as pointed out by all other concerned parents, the PSLE is still the key. DSA is but an experience and a wild card option.

Good luck to all

Thanks, DS didn't apply for NJC DSA though DH would like him to try.
Good luck to your DS for the coming interview.

Oh,... I also mistaken your msg for NJC. So which sch are you still waiting? From what they said earlier, HCI will only sent on 20 Aug... many also did not rec RI .... So as for you?

[ptnttsg]

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.

My ds went for HCI half day selection, it's a group interview and all in English.

[Strparent]

Hi Cascade,


my apologies, wrong assumption on my part.

But good luck to the schools you did apply to !

[PaPa3]

octopusmum:

totally agree with cascada that it is indeed v difficult for parents...we have to put up a brave front even though we r so disappointed inside! and i am one of them who is still waiting anxiously for the njc dsa results.....

still no news yet and as time passes by, i guess ds has no chance liao
can't be too sad about it since we need to focus on the orals this week!

In fact I called up NJC every day for the past of few days.. the results (was marked in Australia) didn't reach the school until last Fri. When I called again this morning around 9am, I was told \" we are sending the emails right now..\"

Pls DO pick up your phone and call NJC now rather than sit& wait anxiously... My child missed out his HCI test last month just because the email didn't reach me on time! till now I'm still regret for not checking with school by phone call before the test day.

Email is not always reliable and don repeat my mistake

[vlim]

ssll:

just got results for scgs- unsuccessful , daughter was sad but told her no choice just work hard for psle then :oops:

may I know which domain is she applying for the dsa..academics or sports?

[scoobybdoo]

:shock:

Thanks PaPa3. WIll call them. I wonder if NJC would email if unsuccessful or we all still have to wait till Sep.... :scratchhead:

[MdmKS]

Does anyone know how many are shortlisted to Phase 2 for NJC?

Do you think past school result is their reference eventually among the phase 2?

[cascada]

Zann:

Oh,... I also mistaken your msg for NJC. So which sch are you still waiting? From what they said earlier, HCI will only sent on 20 Aug... many also did not rec RI .... So as for you?

HCI.
DS's friend very bad leh, got me anxious. He told DS he got a call from HCI yesterday.
I was like 'Huh, sure or not? Yesterday was Sunday.' He replied no reason for this friend to lie / play prank on them. Then I remembered someone also said received call from RI on National Day, so Sunday is also possible.
But what I don't understand is since vk2010 said the school last week said they will send email on 20 Aug, then how could DS's classmate got the call? Is it 20 Aug is the last date to send out emails (to rejected applicants) so as to ensure all are informed of the outcome by this date?
I thought even if the school really give CO over the phone, then they would have called the GEPers and SMOP and Sports successful applicants first since they took their phase 2 at an earlier date than those in other category. Why his classmate who took at a later date? Don't make sense...

[livewith_vanilla]

Zann:

livewith_vanilla:

I only applied for NJC.

Lol, anyway lucks for your DS!

My hopes are now placed on NJC and DHS for PSLE.
DHS is a great school, according to my senior. She was a head prefect when I was in p4, and was my mentor. She has a great personality and I can see she enjoys DHS through all her pictures on facebook. I've visited DHS and enjoyed the school.

Good luck good luck good luck!

Are you vanila cake sister?

Nope.