DSA 2011

[LangMum]

soka:

From these advices, most probably will take public bus from north then circle line to DHS. (School bus only one way)

A happy news to at least a NYGH WLer too.

Hi Soka,

Is there MRT near DHS? Which station is that?

[Blur Dad]

Interested:

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yukilei:

:goodpost:

Daddydaddy, well said!!! Sometimes, I mean really sometimes, I wonder if it's the right choice to let my DS go into GEP. If he's in mainstream now, if he doesn't get thru DSA, well, guess he should feel ok since it's not easy for mainstream students afterall... But not for the case for Geppers.... where I think >70% (my guess) get CO/WL. The feeling for those without CO/WL definitely will not feel good.

Can understand how Blur dad feeling and thanks Daddydaddy for writing how I feel. My DS is in the same or even worst situation then Blur Dad, ds got less then 75% and got rejected by all 3 sch, not even CO/WL. I understand this year (or maybe I'm not aware of prev yrs) <80% got CO the rest got WL or Rej. If this is the case why told us in the beginning that 70% is safe in GEP ?? If less then 75% mark geppers got rej then this year Geppers without CO is more the 20% rite ?? Not all applied for more then 3 sch and if got rejected mean they fall inside the no CO group. I really confuse now, if <70% but less the 75% got no CO then it should be more the 20% w/o any sch thru DSA rite ?? I'm really confuse now....[/quote]Hi Interested

I totally understand how you feel. I and DW did not set the right expectation to DS. I told my DS that \"Son, you are only a few marks different from your classmates, as long as you do well in the Hast, GAT, short written test, personal statement and interview, there is still good chance to be awarded a CO for RI/HCI/ACSI\". I was than bloody naïve.

I think it is better for those schools to set the expectation right in the beginning. Suggest to mention that to the DSA applicants that “For GEP students, if your SA1 result is <80%, need not apply.” Or “The COP for DSA is 80%”.

[Brenda10]

Hi,


Sorry for the late update as we were busy during the last few days.

DD recd an unsuccessful letter from DHS last week!

Have jokingly told her that perhaps there are too many 舞林高手 lah！ :evil:

Therefore she is still a 自由身 that can sign her contract with different tier of school base on her PSLE result!

BTW, we found the DSA process is a great experience and DD had learnt and experience how competitive that she will be facing when she move to Secondary school.

[wonderm]

Brenda10:

Hi,


Sorry for the late update as we were busy during the last few days.

DD recd an unsuccessful letter from DHS last week!

Have jokingly told her that perhaps there are too many 舞林高手 lah！ :evil:

Therefore she is still a 自由身 that can sign her contract with different tier of school base on her PSLE result!

BTW, we found the DSA process is a great experience and DD had learnt and experience how competitive that she will be facing when she move to Secondary school.

Brenda10,
塞翁失马，焉知非福。All the best to your DD PSLE! With supportive parents and good attitude, I am sure she will enjoy her Secondary school life and benefit from it no matter which school she eventually goes to.

[ngbrdad]

Blur Dad:

Hi Interested

I totally understand how you feel. I and DW did not set the right expectation to DS. I told my DS that \"Son, you are only a few marks different from your classmates, as long as you do well in the Hast, GAT, short written test, personal statement and interview, there is still good chance to be awarded a CO for RI/HCI/ACSI\". I was than bloody naïve.

I think it is better for those schools to set the expectation right in the beginning. Suggest to mention that to the DSA applicants that “For GEP students, if your SA1 result is <80%, need not apply.” Or “The COP for DSA is 80%”.

Hi blur dad I can understand how you feel. My DS also only with a WL so far.
From what other forumers posted here, the chances for WL is high as long as you put it as first choice.
So cheer up since you DS at least has a WL from ACSI and encourage him to chiong for PSLE.

[Funx3]

wonderm:

Brenda10:

Hi,


Sorry for the late update as we were busy during the last few days.

DD recd an unsuccessful letter from DHS last week!

Have jokingly told her that perhaps there are too many 舞林高手 lah！ :evil:

Therefore she is still a 自由身 that can sign her contract with different tier of school base on her PSLE result!

BTW, we found the DSA process is a great experience and DD had learnt and experience how competitive that she will be facing when she move to Secondary school.

Brenda10,
塞翁失马，焉知非福。All the best to your DD PSLE! With supportive parents and good attitude, I am sure she will enjoy her Secondary school life and benefit from it no matter which school she eventually goes to.

Yes, I Second wonderm's Sentiment.
JiaYou for PSLE and I'm Sure She Can Make it to a Good Sec Sch with Strong Dance Support!

[Leanne]

Hi Brenda,


Sorri to hear that.But, its ok, she is still a 自由身,able to choose any school with her psle results.Am sure she will do well.
Jiayou...

Cheers,
Leanne

Brenda10:

Hi,

Sorry for the late update as we were busy during the last few days.

DD recd an unsuccessful letter from DHS last week!

Have jokingly told her that perhaps there are too many 舞林高手 lah！ :evil:

Therefore she is still a 自由身 that can sign her contract with different tier of school base on her PSLE result!

BTW, we found the DSA process is a great experience and DD had learnt and experience how competitive that she will be facing when she move to Secondary school.

[vlim]

wonderm:

Brenda10:

Hi,


Sorry for the late update as we were busy during the last few days.

DD recd an unsuccessful letter from DHS last week!

Have jokingly told her that perhaps there are too many 舞林高手 lah！ :evil:

Therefore she is still a 自由身 that can sign her contract with different tier of school base on her PSLE result!

BTW, we found the DSA process is a great experience and DD had learnt and experience how competitive that she will be facing when she move to Secondary school.

Brenda10,
塞翁失马，焉知非福。All the best to your DD PSLE! With supportive parents and good attitude, I am sure she will enjoy her Secondary school life and benefit from it no matter which school she eventually goes to.

Hi brenda10,
With your love and encouragement, I believe your dd can do well in the psle and eventually get to her dream school! Good luck and jia you!

[phankao]

LangMum:

soka:

From these advices, most probably will take public bus from north then circle line to DHS. (School bus only one way)

A happy news to at least a NYGH WLer too.

Hi Soka,

Is there MRT near DHS? Which station is that?

Isn't it easier to just take the school bus service in the morning instead of joining the morning rush and making all those transport changes? Sounds like a really long journey! Of course it's one-way. RI & HCI also have school bus service that is one-way. The kids just make their way back after school lah. At least not in a rush at that time.

[phankao]

Brenda10:

Hi,


Sorry for the late update as we were busy during the last few days.

DD recd an unsuccessful letter from DHS last week!

Have jokingly told her that perhaps there are too many 舞林高手 lah！ :evil:

Therefore she is still a 自由身 that can sign her contract with different tier of school base on her PSLE result!

BTW, we found the DSA process is a great experience and DD had learnt and experience how competitive that she will be facing when she move to Secondary school.

My ds also received unsuccessful letter from DHS. But oh well, actually he didn't really want to go there at all. Then he blamed me that I *encouraged* him to apply for that school. At least he has CO from the school he wants to go to. Just hope he does well for PSLE. 23 days MORE to go!!!!!!