2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[phankao]

Funx3:

phankao:

Generally starts around mid-May for most schools. The trials/tests can start in June to July.

Wah Like That those who wants to go DSA got to start looking in the sec School web site in when Term 2 starts ....
:lol: :lol:

I think NJC would have their school tours for junior high in April. Look out for them. HCI, DHS, NYGH about all in mid-may. RI & RGS too. NUSH might have April open house too.

[verykiasu2010]

Funx3:

phankao:

[quote=\"Funx3\"]
Errrrrrrr ....
This Year DSA Exercise Start So Early?
Thought Normally Start after SA1, Around End-June .... :?

Generally starts around mid-May for most schools. The trials/tests can start in June to July.

Wah Like That those who wants to go DSA got to start looking in the sec School web site in when Term 2 starts ....
:lol: :lol:[/quote]actually by now should have an idea which school DSA going to try, and should have started compiling the portfolio since end of last year, organising it now, and look out for open house to ask questions, come back to refine the portfolio after attending the open house, and once the SA1 results is out, fill out the last bit of info, then submit asap, so that you get call up for test / interview early or get the chance to choose the test dates within the June holiday (avoid test dates during term time, less stress)

[Funx3]

phankao:

Funx3:

[quote=\"phankao\"]

Generally starts around mid-May for most schools. The trials/tests can start in June to July.

Wah Like That those who wants to go DSA got to start looking in the sec School web site in when Term 2 starts ....
:lol: :lol:

I think NJC would have their school tours for junior high in April. Look out for them. HCI, DHS, NYGH about all in mid-may. RI & RGS too. NUSH might have April open house too.[/quote]May Be Good If KSP Parents can share Date for DSA for these sec schools when Available ....
:celebrate: :celebrate:

[Tinkerbelle]

phankao:

Tinkerbelle:

[quote=\"phankao\"]
Which schools? I haven't quite heard. Actually the minimum requirement for MEP is quite low. Only grade 3 theory and grade 4 practical. Some MEP schools will have selection trials, but not all.

My p6 boy is not very sure about doing MEP bc I think the theoretical aspect probably doesn't sound too exciting to him. But my elder boy does well in it and this very elective keeps his GPA high each term.

Hi phankao,
I don't know much about MEP but One of my friend's DD DSA into MGS last year. She mentioned to me that her DD had Grade 5 piano and Grade 3 for violin.

Wow...your DSs are all musically inclined. Does it run in the family...keke?

I guess the admission criteria in MGS is not very strict then. Too bad there's no equivalent boys' school in this domain. However, if applying for RI/RGS, the applicants have to be competition prizewinners to have any chance for offer - otherwise, they will still let you go thru' the trials but it would really be a waste of the child's time.

My ds1 & ds2 are quite musical and quite advanced. Can't say it runs in family? Their dad quite tone-deaf, altho' I think it's a matter of exposure. His hearing has miraculously improved over the years of hearing the boys.[/quote]Not sure about how strict MGS's criteria for MEP selection via DSA is? My friend's DD scored distinctions for both instruments and is academically inclined. Wonder if that worked towards her advantage???

Wow...sounds like it's real tough to get selected for MEP for RI/RGS via DSA. Guess it's really meant for the really talented in music.

[Tinkerbelle]

Pen88n:

Thanks for all your encouragement.


Unfortunately DS doesn't qualify under the \"distinction\" category :oops: . I also understand from a fren this afternoon that for RI, it would require more than Grd 7 Practical Grd 5 Theory - those that applies under such category are usually way beyond this and have lots of competition and performance exposure. At best, this can only be listed in DS portfolio to make it look a little bit better :oops:

Hi pen88n,
Grade 7 for piano is still quite an achievement so will look good in your DS's portfolio. :celebrate: If your DS is interested in DSA, can always try other domains. :lol:

[Tinkerbelle]

Funx3:

May Be Good If KSP Parents can share Date for DSA for these sec schools when Available ....

:celebrate: :celebrate:

Yes, yes...wonderful idea. :lol:

[Leanne]

Agreed to tinkerbelle...hope more ksp parents will be able to share dsa experience here.


Anyone tried using the English Domain for dsa?thanks


Regards
Leanne

Tinkerbelle:

Funx3:

May Be Good If KSP Parents can share Date for DSA for these sec schools when Available ....
:celebrate: :celebrate:

Yes, yes...wonderful idea. :lol:

[Leanne]

Agreed to tinkerbelle...hope more ksp parents will be able to share dsa experience here.


Anyone tried using the English Domain for dsa?thanks


Regards
Leanne

Tinkerbelle:

Funx3:

May Be Good If KSP Parents can share Date for DSA for these sec schools when Available ....
:celebrate: :celebrate:

Yes, yes...wonderful idea. :lol:

[jtoh]

Tinkerbelle:

Not sure about how strict MGS's criteria for MEP selection via DSA is? My friend's DD scored distinctions for both instruments and is academically inclined. Wonder if that worked towards her advantage???

Wow...sounds like it's real tough to get selected for MEP for RI/RGS via DSA. Guess it's really meant for the really talented in music.

It's very difficult to get into RGS via MEP. Friend's dd who is very talented in music, has diplomas, performances under her belt etc didn't get in. It probably has to do with the strict GAT test as well.

[phankao]

jtoh:

Tinkerbelle:

Wow...sounds like it's real tough to get selected for MEP for RI/RGS via DSA. Guess it's really meant for the really talented in music.

It's very difficult to get into RGS via MEP. Friend's dd who is very talented in music, has diplomas, performances under her belt etc didn't get in. It probably has to do with the strict GAT test as well.

But it's easy to get into MEP if you are already in the school(eg. using your psle score alone). It's only difficult to get in using it for DSA.