GEP and DSA 2011

[TREX8]

Any parents would like to share how important is the portfolio for RGS/NYGH?


I have discussed the portfolio with DD and we thought of approaching it like writing CV for job application - basically, give general personal information, followed by strengths, awards/competitions, maybe a section that is more personal - eg. reflection on GEP years :? Sounds ok? On the right track?

sautille:

vlim:

Just wonder do the kids do the portfolio for DSA themselves or the teacher will guide them along :?

My son did his own portfolio - no guidance from his school. However, from my observation, neither RI nor HCI paid too much attention to the portfolio...sets me wondering how important is the portfolio in the DSA process...

[jtoh]

TREX8:

Any parents would like to share how important is the portfolio for RGS/NYGH?


I have discussed the portfolio with DD and we thought of approaching it like writing CV for job application - basically, give general personal information, followed by strengths, awards/competitions, maybe a section that is more personal - eg. reflection on GEP years :? Sounds ok? On the right track?

sautille:

[quote=\"vlim\"]Just wonder do the kids do the portfolio for DSA themselves or the teacher will guide them along :?

My son did his own portfolio - no guidance from his school. However, from my observation, neither RI nor HCI paid too much attention to the portfolio...sets me wondering how important is the portfolio in the DSA process...

[/quote]Err... I don't think the portfolio's very important. Some schools don't even ask for it or look at it during the interview. And the portfolios are done by the kids. No guidance from the school.

[sautille]

TREX8:

I have discussed the portfolio with DD and we thought of approaching it like writing CV for job application - basically, give general personal information, followed by strengths, awards/competitions, maybe a section that is more personal - eg. reflection on GEP years :? Sounds ok? On the right track?

My son's portfolio was basic - personal info, evidence of grades (P4 to P6 SA1), and achievements (leadership positions held, competition/awards won, etc.) and a piece of work he did in P5/P6 that has scored high marks.

There was quite a bit of overlap here as grades and evidence of achievements would have to be submitted to support your DSA application anyway. RI requested my son to present a project work he did in P5/P6 during the interview, so he included the work in his portfolio. It turned out that the interviewer did not even look at the portfolio and needless to say, no question was asked about his project work.

I also wonder if RGS/NYGH treats personal portfolio differently.

[verykiasu2010]

sautille:

vlim:

Just wonder do the kids do the portfolio for DSA themselves or the teacher will guide them along :?

My son did his own portfolio - no guidance from his school. However, from my observation, neither RI nor HCI paid too much attention to the portfolio...sets me wondering how important is the portfolio in the DSA process...

both RI & HCI pays more attention to the selection test result/GAT result, & interview performance than the portfolio

however doing the portfolio enable the child to have an overall view of his achievements and it is a good record to keep

i know of a case who got RI confirmed offer who just last minute put in the online application but submitted a copy of his catalogue of his personal exhibition

those whom HCI made confirmed offers - some had no chance to compile a portfolio as the past results were entered online (same as RI) and then went for written test / interview without calling for other supporting doc submission

[haema.022496rocketmail.022496com]

Hi I'm a GEPer from RGPS P6 '10, and I'm going to RGS next year. I got my DSA to both NYGH and RGS.


For NYGH, I would say it's an easier process compared to RGS. Most pupils who applied, say 80-90% got in. Close to half of that group got in without interview. Those who've gone for interviews comment that the questions are not typical interview questions one would have prepared for, and assess basically the personality I would say. Such weird questions include \"Would you rather a screwdriver or a hammer?\" Something like that. :shock:

For RGS, most also got in. For the interviews, a group got the typical questions and a group didn't. My close friends all told me about the non-typical questions such as \"Do you think printing other schools' exam papers online are an act of infrigement of copyright?\" But I got those typical questions like \"Why would you choose RGS?\" that I hadn't prepared for and didn't expect So anyway, much thinking on the spot.

RGS did not look at my portfolio and of those who were interviewed with me, only one had to give them her portfolio but that was only cos they needed the list of her certs. So I think a very basic portfolio with a content page and list of certs would do. And maybe get a nice folder Or at least that's what I did.

[TREX8]

Hi, tks for the detailed feedback, especially with regards to the interviews - what more, directly from a girl who had just gone through the experience. Personally, I feel that 'preparing\" kids for interviews tned to result in them not being able to think on their feet and them giving very formuliac (but insincere) responses. Skills like how to present oneself, how to appear confident without seeming to be arrogrant, body language, tone of voice etc would be more useful.


Will take up your suggestions when guiding DD on her portfolio.

Wishing you a wonderful time in RGS and maybe, later in the year, you can share with us your experiences in RGS and maybe that of some of your friends' who are in NYGH. Might help when we need to decide between RGS and NYGH.

:thankyou:

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Hi I'm a GEPer from RGPS P6 '10, and I'm going to RGS next year. I got my DSA to both NYGH and RGS.

For NYGH, I would say it's an easier process compared to RGS. Most pupils who applied, say 80-90% got in. Close to half of that group got in without interview. Those who've gone for interviews comment that the questions are not typical interview questions one would have prepared for, and assess basically the personality I would say. Such weird questions include \"Would you rather a screwdriver or a hammer?\" Something like that. :shock:

For RGS, most also got in. For the interviews, a group got the typical questions and a group didn't. My close friends all told me about the non-typical questions such as \"Do you think printing other schools' exam papers online are an act of infrigement of copyright?\" But I got those typical questions like \"Why would you choose RGS?\" that I hadn't prepared for and didn't expect So anyway, much thinking on the spot.

RGS did not look at my portfolio and of those who were interviewed with me, only one had to give them her portfolio but that was only cos they needed the list of her certs. So I think a very basic portfolio with a content page and list of certs would do. And maybe get a nice folder Or at least that's what I did.

[jtoh]

Seems like success rate for RGPS into NYGH and RGS is the same over the years.

TREX8:

Hi, tks for the detailed feedback, especially with regards to the interviews - what more, directly from a girl who had just gone through the experience. Personally, I feel that 'preparing\" kids for interviews tned to result in them not being able to think on their feet and them giving very formuliac (but insincere) responses. Skills like how to present oneself, how to appear confident without seeming to be arrogrant, body language, tone of voice etc would be more useful.

Will take up your suggestions when guiding DD on her portfolio.

Wishing you a wonderful time in RGS and maybe, later in the year, you can share with us your experiences in RGS and maybe that of some of your friends' who are in NYGH. Might help when we need to decide between RGS and NYGH.

:thankyou:

-:

Hi I'm a GEPer from RGPS P6 '10, and I'm going to RGS next year. I got my DSA to both NYGH and RGS.

For NYGH, I would say it's an easier process compared to RGS. Most pupils who applied, say 80-90% got in. Close to half of that group got in without interview. Those who've gone for interviews comment that the questions are not typical interview questions one would have prepared for, and assess basically the personality I would say. Such weird questions include \"Would you rather a screwdriver or a hammer?\" Something like that. :shock:

For RGS, most also got in. For the interviews, a group got the typical questions and a group didn't. My close friends all told me about the non-typical questions such as \"Do you think printing other schools' exam papers online are an act of infrigement of copyright?\" But I got those typical questions like \"Why would you choose RGS?\" that I hadn't prepared for and didn't expect So anyway, much thinking on the spot.

RGS did not look at my portfolio and of those who were interviewed with me, only one had to give them her portfolio but that was only cos they needed the list of her certs. So I think a very basic portfolio with a content page and list of certs would do. And maybe get a nice folder Or at least that's what I did.

[haema.022496rocketmail.022496com]

Your welcome


For the interviews, I didn't prepare, and most others didn't either, but if you would like to I'd suggest prepare a self-introduction. My first few interview questions from RGS were \"Please introduce yourself\" and \"What are three adjectives others would use to describe you\".

... And people said the NYGH interview was interesting and enjoyable. :shock:

Also, for RGPS, we had a DSA Interview workshop and one of the pointers was to read the news for maybe a week or so before the interview because sometimes they might ask you about your opinions about recent affairs.

Once more, good luck for DSA and PSLE

... And Sec 1 here I come!

TREX8:

Hi, tks for the detailed feedback, especially with regards to the interviews - what more, directly from a girl who had just gone through the experience. Personally, I feel that 'preparing\" kids for interviews tned to result in them not being able to think on their feet and them giving very formuliac (but insincere) responses. Skills like how to present oneself, how to appear confident without seeming to be arrogrant, body language, tone of voice etc would be more useful.

Will take up your suggestions when guiding DD on her portfolio.

Wishing you a wonderful time in RGS and maybe, later in the year, you can share with us your experiences in RGS and maybe that of some of your friends' who are in NYGH. Might help when we need to decide between RGS and NYGH.

:thankyou:

-:

Hi I'm a GEPer from RGPS P6 '10, and I'm going to RGS next year. I got my DSA to both NYGH and RGS.

For NYGH, I would say it's an easier process compared to RGS. Most pupils who applied, say 80-90% got in. Close to half of that group got in without interview. Those who've gone for interviews comment that the questions are not typical interview questions one would have prepared for, and assess basically the personality I would say. Such weird questions include \"Would you rather a screwdriver or a hammer?\" Something like that. :shock:

For RGS, most also got in. For the interviews, a group got the typical questions and a group didn't. My close friends all told me about the non-typical questions such as \"Do you think printing other schools' exam papers online are an act of infrigement of copyright?\" But I got those typical questions like \"Why would you choose RGS?\" that I hadn't prepared for and didn't expect So anyway, much thinking on the spot.

RGS did not look at my portfolio and of those who were interviewed with me, only one had to give them her portfolio but that was only cos they needed the list of her certs. So I think a very basic portfolio with a content page and list of certs would do. And maybe get a nice folder Or at least that's what I did.

[TREX8]

Once again, tks for the tip on preparing a self-introduction. Definitely, a good self-introduction will let the interviewers have a good first impression of yourself.


Wishing you a wondeful and fulfilling journey in seconday school!

-:

Your welcome

For the interviews, I didn't prepare, and most others didn't either, but if you would like to I'd suggest prepare a self-introduction. My first few interview questions from RGS were \"Please introduce yourself\" and \"What are three adjectives others would use to describe you\".

... And people said the NYGH interview was interesting and enjoyable. :shock:

Also, for RGPS, we had a DSA Interview workshop and one of the pointers was to read the news for maybe a week or so before the interview because sometimes they might ask you about your opinions about recent affairs.

Once more, good luck for DSA and PSLE

... And Sec 1 here I come!

[TREX8]

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