DSA 2011

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yukilei:

clayman:

[quote=\"yukilei\"]
Gleemom, thks for the info. Have been hearing a lot of ACSI about being \"rich man\" son sch. Finally hearing sthg fm someone from the sch. This really put me at ease. Personally, I prefer ACSI than NUSH. Was thinking mayb ask my DS to try ACSI DSA next year. However, almost none of his classmate is interested in ACSI. All going crazy with NUSH. Furthermore, DS doesn't like CCA, esp uniform groups... So, not sure whether he'll put it as one of his choice. Of course, have to depend on his grade too. Will definitely bring him to ACSI open house.
Btw, since you say IB prog is purely on merit, does it mean it'll not give priority to ACSP? Which means everyone has equal chance???

Hi yukilei,

Let me wade in on this. I'm an ex-ACS boy myself, and way back in 70's when ACSI was still ACS Secondary at Barker Road as one entity, my classmates came from a variety of background. I had classmates whose parents were teachers, taxi-drivers, normal working folk. Maybe half of them were above the average middle-income class. But still, everyone was equal when it came to interacting and socialising. Our teachers back then, treated everyone as equals. It was only when one of our current aspiring Presidential Election candidate espoused some nonsense at our Founder's Day about ACSians as being snobs that this myth took hold. Believe me, a lot of ex-ACS boys of my time still hold it against him for that comment.

So in a nutshell, I would strongly encourage you to try for ACSI for your DS when his time comes next year. I believe their DSA process give equal chances to everyone. The only reason it seems that there are more ACSP and ACSJ boys in their IP programme is because there is a higher percentage of these boys from the feeder schools applying. The IB programme is not well-known in this part of the world but ACSI is one of the top IB centres in the world administering this programme.

Also with a new Principal at the helm, it will be exciting times ahead as he charts new directions for the school. Will let you know my impressions, after this Friday's parents meeting with him. For me, my son's DSA journey is drawing to a close. Now...on to PSLE!!

:thankyou: Clayman for the clarification.

I've heard a lot abt ACSI's IB prog. To be frank, ACSI IB prog is the reason why I laid my eyes on the sch. :evil:

Let us know abt ur impression of the new P after your tea session & Good luck to your Ds PSLE![/quote]
Yes, new principal, new direction, will lead ACSI to greater height.

[clayman]

yukilei:

:thankyou: Clayman for the clarification.

I've heard a lot abt ACSI's IB prog. To be frank, ACSI IB prog is the reason why I laid my eyes on the sch. :evil:

Let us know abt ur impression of the new P after your tea session & Good luck to your Ds PSLE!

No problem yukilei and thanks!!

[TREX8]

Girls can apply to join the IB programme in Year 5. However, with DD settled in an IP school and doing A level track, it is not likely that we will consider this option. Moreover, DD is the type who take a long time to warm up to new friends and new environment.

Tinkerbelle:

TREX8:

Congratulations to parents who have received CO from ACSI. Personally, I like the IB programme and think that it suited my DD more. Unfortunately, ACSI takes in girls only in Year 5 and 6 ...

Hi Trex8,
Can girls join ACSI in Year 5 and still do their IB programme?

[TREX8]

That was one of the reasons why we DSA for SOTA cos I think the IB programme suits DD more. However, SOTA is very new and has yet to produce their first batch of graduand, unlike the IB prog in ACSI which is on-track and produced good results.

ngbrdad:

TREX8:

Congratulations to parents who have received CO from ACSI. Personally, I like the IB programme and think that it suited my DD more. Unfortunately, ACSI takes in girls only in Year 5 and 6 ...

Still got SOTA.

[nanosphere]

anyone rec’d news from sji dsa?

[jtoh]

TREX8:

That was one of the reasons why we DSA for SOTA cos I think the IB programme suits DD more. However, SOTA is very new and has yet to produce their first batch of graduand, unlike the IB prog in ACSI which is on-track and produced good results.

ngbrdad:

[quote=\"TREX8\"]Congratulations to parents who have received CO from ACSI. Personally, I like the IB programme and think that it suited my DD more. Unfortunately, ACSI takes in girls only in Year 5 and 6 ...

Still got SOTA.

[/quote]The IB programmes offered at ACSI and SOTA are also quite different.

[yukilei]

gleemom:

Hi yukilei

We went thru similar concerns so I fully understand yr concerns. DS was deadset on applying for NUSH & teachers recommend him to do so as he's strong in sci & math. But we felt either IB & A levels suit him better (won't go into the details) so he applied for ACSI & another IP sch, & finally selected ACSI, the only one from his neighbourhood primary sch to do so. Other than ACSP/J boys having a separate Pre-DSA briefing, entrance criteria for ACSI IB is based purely on merit-Pri sch results, CCA, personal statement & all-important HAST test. Test covers English, math & logic. ACSP/J boys only have advantage for the O level program, not the IB program. My estimate is at least 50%, if not more, places are given to non-ACS boys.

My experience so far is DS also likes the humanities & broadbased curriculum. Of course I wouldn't know how he would have fared if he had gone to NUSH or an A level school. But I personally do like the program.

Gleemom, thanks for sharing this. I'll show both you post & clayman's post to my Ds.

[UncleLim]

gleemom:

To add to the 'snob' reputation, I must add that becos the sch appears to some others as '2nd best', the boys are actually not snobbish contrary to popular belief. They are mostly quite the confident gentlemen

Some sharp observation there regarding the \"2nd best\" mindset, gleemom. This may also be true of HCI students now that RI is widely regarded as top dog in the race. But this may be all good and healthy.

I remember coming across a forum discussion where a former RI boy (now in an Ivy league university) was rubbishing other schools, especially ACS(I). He wrote eloquently and with passion. But unfortunately his pride has become a character flaw

I hope ACS(I) boys will grow and mature into a new generation of all-rounder gentlemen, who are happy with their upbringing and seek to use that advantage to do good and serve others.

[vlim]

Mr Postman lai liao....still no letter from HCI :skeptical:

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vlim:

Mr Postman lai liao....still no letter from HCI :skeptical:

Your neck growing again, vlim?