DSA 2011

[vlim]

yah agree with u…

[cindylauper]

Hi, My daughter has been plays the cornet in the brass band in her current primary school from primary 2 to primary 6. The brass band wins gold and silver awards at SYF. However, my daughter has only a grade 5 in piano, she does not have a grade in cornet.

Does anyone know if she stands a chance in getting to NYGH/RGS/NJC via DSA? She scores distinctions in English, Maths, Science in ICAS NSW papers, does it help?

I don't want her to apply if she has low likelihood of getting in as it is unnecessarily stressful to both of us. please help? :?

[r2010]

Acs I need quite a detail portfolio. How about RI. Do we need to photocopy all the certificates for the competition with the application for dsa or we wait until they call us for interview.

[vlim]

r2010:

Acs I need quite a detail portfolio. How about RI. Do we need to photocopy all the certificates for the competition with the application for dsa or we wait until they call us for interview.

Yes..u can log in to RI DSA online now to check..Those academic or non-academic certificates that u mentioned in the online form need to be submitted within 10 days after online application,

[r2010]

Thanks vlim. Not that easy to apply dsa.

[ddmiamia]

Hi,

Does it mean that if the child is given a place in the selected school through DSA, regardless of the PSLE result, he or she will be confirmed the place to study in the school? Or the child will still need to meet certain minimum score in PSLE to enter?

[jtoh]

ddmiamia:

Hi,

Does it mean that if the child is given a place in the selected school through DSA, regardless of the PSLE result, he or she will be confirmed the place to study in the school? Or the child will still need to meet certain minimum score in PSLE to enter?

Usually the school will require that the child meet the requirements for Express stream, meaning a PSLE score of at least 200. The details will be given in the DSA letter of offer and may occasionally differ depending on the school.

[ddmiamia]

Thank you. I have a few more queries, it is true that children who "passed" the DSA via "Special Talent" route are put in a different class from those under enter the school"Academic" route. Any idea what is the difference in terms of curriculum?


And, if the child shows "talent" in 1 of the subjects, e.g. English. should the parent apply DSA under "Academic" or "Special Talent"?

[jtoh]

Hi ddmiamia,


Whether a student who gained admission via DSA is placed in a separate class is dependent on the school. Some schools make no exception for DSA students, and they’re placed in classes according to their academic ability or randomly, depending on the school’s policies. Other schools, however, will try to group students who came in via the same DSA sports in the same class.

I’m not too sure what you’re asking in the second part of your question. Different schools have different requirements and categories for DSA. Some schools for instance, require you to specifically state the academic domain under which you’re applying, be it English, Math, Science etc. For these schools there’s no ‘general’ academic domain. Some schools regard Special Talent as CCA-related (sports, aesthetics) or leadership etc.

If you have a particular school/schools in mind, maybe you could list it so the parents with experience could better help you.

[verykiasu2010]

sample only, hope it helps those who need it