DSA 2011

[jtoh]

Randomnity:

Hi,


I am a GEPper, taking HCL and scored >80% overall for SA1. I submitted my application for NYGH in late August but haven't received any news yet. Did any of your DDs go for the interview yet?

I don't think NYGH has called GEPpers taking HCL and scoring >80% yet. In the past, this group didn't need to go for interviews. So you might hear from them with a CO soon.

[Funx3]

OrangeJuice:

OrangeJuice wrote:


Hi, wonder if someone could help me here?
I understand some girls who sat for GAT test in June at RGS have been called up for 2nd round test/interview. My child sat for hers on 9 Jul, when shld I expect to hear from the school ? Or does no news = bad news?

Also my child also sat for NYGH GAT and she told me it is identical to the one at RGS. In such a situation, how do the schools decide which test to use as a shortlisting criteria ? do they compare notes or just the the results of the test taken at their own respective school ?

thank you !


OrangeJuice!
My Gal did Similar tests.
RGS specifically say that they will not accept other GAT test results. Only RGS ones.


Thank you KiasuGrandmaster III for your reply to my query !
But wouldnt that be unfair ? In my girl's case, since she sat for RGS first and then NYGH, she'd perform better for the latter. This wldnt be fair for other girls who hasnt taken the test before rite ?

Well No One Knows if they will be using the Same Paper for diff Sch ....
So .... Can We Just Call It .... Good Luck!?
So Your Gal Got Better Luck than Most others!

[vlim]

RSS:

Heard from DS's classmate, the VP is also one of the interviewer today in RI.

wonder those students tt the v and vp interviewed are extra ordinary talented or just coincidence or otherwise :evil:

[Funx3]

OrangeJuice:

finally i received update from RGS, DD will be attending selection test on 23 Jul. Good luck to all other girls attending the half selection tests

:congrats: And Good Luck, OrangeJuice!

[vlim]

All the best and good luck to all DDs and DSs trying for DSA(s) :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah:

[margaret]

Hi.


After reading the comments on DSA. I started to worry... My girl is P5 this yr. No CCA. No achievements. Not class monitor or prefect.Took part in few competition but never win. Results up to date. English(88)Science 88,maths 80,chinese 85.HCL 86. HOW to DSA???Any advise before it is too late???Thks.
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[cestmoi]

vlim:

All the best and good luck to all DDs and DSs trying for DSA(s) :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah:

:thankyou: :thankyou: :thankyou: :salute:

[Belle2011]

OrangeJuice:

Hi Belle, DD took her GAT at RGS on 5 Jul, btw she is not GEPer, she is from the mainstream. I just received email from RGS today. Hope you will receive yours soon too


DD is trying for academic English, anyone out there knows abt the test details? what's literary appreciation (one of the test topics) about ?

Hello,
I think some kind mums have shared about the English and Science half a day selection test some time ago as this 23 Jul selection will be the second and last test.
Thank-you.

Cheers,
Belle.

[jtoh]

margaret:

Hi.


After reading the comments on DSA. I started to worry... My girl is P5 this yr. No CCA. No achievements. Not class monitor or prefect.Took part in few competition but never win. Results up to date. English(88)Science 88,maths 80,chinese 85.HCL 86. HOW to DSA???Any advise before it is too late???Thks.
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If your dd doesn't have exceptional ability in a particular subject or CCA, then you should consider giving DSA a miss and focusing on PSLE instead. Your dd's results are good and she'll be able to get into a good school based on her PSLE results.

Bear in mind that DSA isn't for everyone. It's for students demonstrating EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY OVER AND BEYOND their peers. The trend now is for parents to think that DSA is a must. It isn't. And schools will advise students who are overall strong in all subjects but not exceptional in any one subject to forget DSA and focus on PSLE.

[Maisu]

margaret:

Hi.


After reading the comments on DSA. I started to worry... My girl is P5 this yr. No CCA. No achievements. Not class monitor or prefect.Took part in few competition but never win. Results up to date. English(88)Science 88,maths 80,chinese 85.HCL 86. HOW to DSA???Any advise before it is too late???Thks.
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Hi margaret'

Everyone's asking about DSA n when will we apply for her, I remembered vividly saying, wat DSA as my DD has nothing to call for it. But this year, I think she is one of those with the most DSA, she set thru 3 GATs , got thru 2 n waiting for the last one which she sat on the 16 July. She is mainstreamers. 3 by CCA, one academic and another by TA. Is your DD good in singing? She can join choir next year? I noticed that she has good results, can consider academic application, bear in mind n make it clear to her thAt with her marks she will do well for her PSLE but going thru DSA is an insurance and experience that only P6 has the privilege. So if it happens that she do not go thru any DSA, she will not be despondent. My DD really enjoys the process..... :imcool:

But mum can't wait for the outcome!