DSA 2012
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GLORYmum:
That was when I was working many years ago. Now, after years of happy unemployment, will be lucky to have job offer, lah! If lucky to have job offer, 100% suffer pay cut and \"demotion\". That's reality of life. :offtopic: Sorry!hi KSmom8, envious you have a job offer that waits for you indefinitely. :imcool:
the current system seems like the \"rich getting richer\". not sure if this is a good one.
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kwcllf:
AgreeοΌPersonally, I find it rather strange to leave the decision of accepting a CO after the PSLE. It seems unfair for those who have more than 1CO to hold up the rest waiting in line. Also, if a child finds the PSLE tough, he or she simply falls back on the CO while the rest who do not have any CO will have to sweat it out and hope for the best.
Moreover, those who have CO may have less incentive to do their utmost best for the PSLE but will still have the CO to fall back on even if their PSLE results turn out not that good.
If a CO has to be confirmed before PSLE, the child has to decide whether to accept his or her 'dream' school. If the CO is not for the dream school, then it should be given up to those who consider it their 'dream' school. Then this child who gives up the CO will have to work hard to get into his or her dream school.
This will level the playing field, but just my humble opinion.
As I know, SST has to have confirmation of whether to accept the CO before PSLE. I think they recognise all the problems for holding back the COs. -
GLORYmum:
hi ruohoo97, is your dd's application status updated or still showing pending?
As for now, it still shows \"Pending.\" :xedfingers: -
daisypod:
Wow, it looks like RGS is not to strive for \"Excellent at ALL cost.\" I suppose your DD is one of best in her sports. Typically, at this level of sports, she has to train at least four times a week, letting her already less time comparing to other students.
My daughter also got provisional offer from RGS. It is neither in email or letter. Received phone call from RGS explaining this offer. It is not even considered a WL. RGS explained that we have to think very carefully as to accept this offer means that we have to give up all our other DSA offers and take part in the Sec 1 posting after the PSLE results are released. If you take part in the DSA option form at the end of October, then this offer is withdrawn.
It is a tough decision especially when you receive COs from other schools, if it is WL, still not so bad as there's still chance you may not get a CO. So please think very carefully. Not many will throw away a CO and hope to score 235 to get into RGS.
As for my DD, we are still awaiting the results of our other DSAs before we consider further.
Depends on individuals, I do have friend' DD who excels both in academic and sports. If she is not so academic inclined, she will surely be very stressful in RGS. Pray for wisdom to decide !
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ruohoo97:
Wow, it looks like RGS is not to strive for \"Excellent at ALL cost.\" I suppose your DD is one of best in her sports. Typically, at this level of sports, she has to train at least four times a week, letting her already less time comparing to other students.daisypod:
My daughter also got provisional offer from RGS. It is neither in email or letter. Received phone call from RGS explaining this offer. It is not even considered a WL. RGS explained that we have to think very carefully as to accept this offer means that we have to give up all our other DSA offers and take part in the Sec 1 posting after the PSLE results are released. If you take part in the DSA option form at the end of October, then this offer is withdrawn.
It is a tough decision especially when you receive COs from other schools, if it is WL, still not so bad as there's still chance you may not get a CO. So please think very carefully. Not many will throw away a CO and hope to score 235 to get into RGS.
As for my DD, we are still awaiting the results of our other DSAs before we consider further.
Depends on individuals, I do have friend' DD who excels both in academic and sports. If she is not so academic inclined, she will surely be very stressful in RGS. Pray for wisdom to decide !
BTW, has anyone received WL from RGS?
I agree! Need to think very carefully! RGS is her dream school and I like the fact that this has not disappointed her too much. In fact, she told me that she wants to study harder and try to get higher score. So I've nothing to complain here.
On a different note, my DD is not at the top of her sport, which is probably why RGS did not CO her. In fact, we know of previous years where girls whose results are lower then my DD also got COs because they are at the top of their sport. So I guess RGS also want girls who are not only top top in academic but also top top in sports for them to even consider offering COs.
That's why competition so stiff in RGS.
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Excitement for the day starting soon
Hope to hear good news from all.
Me now waiting for DD to finish her Piano practical exam
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daisypod:
Glad to hear your dd is studying hard. That's the spirit.
I agree! Need to think very carefully! RGS is her dream school and I like the fact that this has not disappointed her too much. In fact, she told me that she wants to study harder and try to get higher score. So I've nothing to complain here.
On a different note, my DD is not at the top of her sport, which is probably why RGS did not CO her. In fact, we know of previous years where girls whose results are lower then my DD also got COs because they are at the top of their sport. So I guess RGS also want girls who are not only top top in academic but also top top in sports for them to even consider offering COs.
That's why competition so stiff in RGS.
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BeContented:
Good luck, hope she pass with flying colours! :rahrah:Excitement for the day starting soon
Hope to hear good news from all.
Me now waiting for DD to finish her Piano practical exam -
[quote=\"KSmom8]No system will be perfect or please everyone. quote]
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daisypod:
Maybe I am wrong for the above statement!ruohoo97:
Wow, it looks like RGS is not to strive for \"Excellent at ALL cost.\" I suppose your DD is one of best in her sports. Typically, at this level of sports, she has to train at least four times a week, letting her already less time comparing to other students.
Depends on individuals, I do have friend' DD who excels both in academic and sports. If she is not so academic inclined, she will surely be very stressful in RGS. Pray for wisdom to decide !
BTW, has anyone received WL from RGS?
I agree! Need to think very carefully! RGS is her dream school and I like the fact that this has not disappointed her too much. In fact, she told me that she wants to study harder and try to get higher score. So I've nothing to complain here.
On a different note, my DD is not at the top of her sport, which is probably why RGS did not CO her. In fact, we know of previous years where girls whose results are lower then my DD also got COs because they are at the top of their sport. So I guess RGS also want girls who are not only top top in academic but also top top in sports for them to even consider offering COs.
That's why competition so stiff in RGS. Nevertheless, Trust your DD, nothing works better than self-motivation. Support her, pray for her that she will do her Personal Best in PSLE which is way above 235. :xedfingers:
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