GEP and DSA 2011

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vlim:

RI online application starts on 25/4/11 :nailbite:

I still have not got over the emotions :scared: from last year DSA for my DS and now this year's race is starting all over soon ......

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vlim:

Hi, just get to know that for HCI dsa, the geppers got to do a DSA test for Reflection and Response Task. Can experience parent enlighten me a bit what is it about? thks!

vilm, u got another child to go for DSA this year ah?

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My replies in blue:

pickitup:

Hi, I have some questions about DSA to RGS for GEP students:

1) If the student takes Tamil/Malay MT (non-GEP, so it varies for every GEP school), does it count in the 80% that you need to get to skip GAT?
Yes.
2) If the student successfully skips the GAT but her personal statement is 'unsatisfactory', will she be rejected in the first round?
No idea.
3) During the second round, do they take their preferred subjects like the mainstream students or do they have a seperate 'GEP' category? If so, what does it consist of?
GEP students do not take a second test.
4) If the answer to q3 is yes, if the student is unable to skip the GAT because of her grades but qualifies for the second round through GAT + personal statement, will she be considered a GEP student and take the 'GEP' category?
N.A.
5) If she does not qualify for DSA but gets a score of, like, 275 for PSLE and is accepted into RGS, will she still be considered a GEP student and go to a SBGE class?
Yes.
6) What is the policy in RGS? Will students be divided into SBGE/Non-SBGE during the first year itself or do they have to wait until Year 2? If they are in their first year, do they have to take another test or is it based on PSLE scores? Will former GEP students who got in via DSA and scored 'average' scores (250-low 260s) be automatically placed in SBGE classes
There are no SBGE/Non-SBGE classes in RGS. Everyone does the same SBGE programme. What you might be referring to are the GEP classes. These are classes which comprise all GEP students plus the top scorers from mainstream.