DSA 2011

[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:

[jtoh]

vlim:

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

Your neck growing again, vlim?

[vlim]

jtoh:

vlim:

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

Your neck growing again, vlim?

not only growing...but glowing with fire liao :mad: ...so slow............ :skeptical:

[iFirefly]

jtoh:

vlim:

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

Your neck growing again, vlim?[/quote

HCI may decide to release dsa results next week, so as not to affect the kids (esp those who are not successful) before their psle oral exam? me also waiting eagerly for HCI results

[jtoh]

vlim:

jtoh:

[quote=\"vlim\"]Mr Postman lai liao....still no letter from HCI :skeptical:

Your neck growing again, vlim?

not only growing...but glowing with fire liao :mad: ...so slow............ :skeptical:[/quote]So this is how you're looking? :mad: :stompfeet: :frustrated:

[vlim]

firefly38:

jtoh:

[quote=\"vlim\"]Mr Postman lai liao....still no letter from HCI :skeptical:

Your neck growing again, vlim?[/quote

HCI may decide to release dsa results next week, so as not to affect the kids (esp those who are not successful) before their psle oral exam? me also waiting eagerly for HCI results [/quote]maybe...or maybe we will receive it on this friday :roll:

[Muir]

One of the comments made by Bluebelt was:


\"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.\"

Obviously he/she is not aware of the educational system in ACS. The Singapore educational system has in recent time changed the way in accordance to the ACS tradition of a all rounded system. The previous minister who introduced the change, Tharman + Education Minister of State, Lui TY were former ACS boys...

[TwaTau]

What is the official channel HCI will be using to inform on the DSA outcome? Snail mail, email, sms, phone call, KSForum?