2012 PSLE Discussions and Strategy
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My child scored 252, whats the chances of him getting into IB programme at SJI
Whats the T-score for SJIJ and CHIJ Toa Payoh? -
Hi yukilei,
I think you were thinking of another parent…I didn’t plan any holiday.
Gosh, can’t imagine so much has happened this year 2012…madness put together is enough adventure for a while…next year, I need a break, mentally…but again, it won’t be possible bcos my younger one in P3 needs that attention. -
janet_lee88:
Oh sorry, perhaps it's another parents. Have been busy with work, so have been reading the forum but din really reply.Hi yukilei,
I think you were thinking of another parent...I didn't plan any holiday.
Gosh, can't imagine so much has happened this year 2012...madness put together is enough adventure for a while...next year, I need a break, mentally...but again, it won't be possible bcos my younger one in P3 needs that attention.
You can always take a break, don't have to be long break, it can be over the weekend too. Make use of the December school holiday, cos next year, you might not have the time since you still have a younger one.
Don't wait, cos sometime when we wait.... things won't happen.
Also, take it easy.. don't stress yourself too much. Afterall, your younger one is only in P3. -
Holychild72:
High I would say. Anyway, you are running out of time. So go to this URL http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/ to know more about those schools, including last year's COP.My child scored 252, whats the chances of him getting into IB programme at SJI
Whats the T-score for SJIJ and CHIJ Toa Payoh?
I hope this helps. -
Holychild72:
CHIJ is girls' school. You can put SJI IB as first choice & O level track as 2nd choice.My child scored 252, whats the chances of him getting into IB programme at SJI
Whats the T-score for SJIJ and CHIJ Toa Payoh? -
I let DD came out with the first cut of school selection and we narrow down the choices from there. It the end, the selection was 5 from her choices and 1 from the parents. First choice was her choice.
She asked me if the schools she selected are good schools. I told her the Minister said all schools are good schools; and she must believe that the school to which she will be posted to is the best school for her, in terms of learning environment and peers’ academic standing. -
Can someone help to advise Anglican vs Chung Cheng? COP for Anglican is higher, but I heard better comments from Chung Cheng and not Anglican.
Appreciate if someone can help.
Thanks. -
MMM:
DSA is open to all, regardless of whether your DD is a GEPer or from mainstream school.
Hi Pen88,Pen88n:
MMM, sorry if this post is going to disappoint you: DSA is not an easy route and there is lots of competition for the limited vacancies. To be chosen, one has to have \"exceptional\" talent in that area, and it has to be one that the school is looking for. Even then, there may be only a handful of vacancies. As such, only a handful of top \"seeds\" will get it.
It's not only DSA, by the time your kid enters sec sch, you will discover that CCA is the same - in sec sch, it is the CCA that chooses you, not you choose the CCA! Sad but true - you no longer can \"learn\" a new instrument or a sports by joining the CCA, you need to have certain standard before the CCA will accept you!
Thanks for the advice. Frankly.... we really dunno what DSA entails at this point. At this point, we can only try to meet the \"requirement\" that was set eg. academic performance, CCA involvement, etc... hopefully that gives the child a better chance of being \"selected\" for audition.... Was telling dd who sits for PSLE next year that being selected is one thing, doing well for audition is another and not forgetting her academic performance....
Thinking about it makes me stressed too....
In any case, told her with/ without DSA if she can make it academically, even without DSA offer, she still can go to the school. Another concern they had was.... I still want to be in band. But yes.... I read that in sec school... sometimes they cannot go into their desired cca unless it's via dsa, appeal, etc.... On the other hand, also heard of those who got in via dsa/ appeal but they stop enjoying that cca but have no choice but to hang on. So the passion isn't as before driven by mates, conductor, etc....
There are different route to take when applying for DSA to schools of choice. You can consider the sports, performing arts, and academic route.
For DSA through sports or performing arts, your DD would have to be outstanding. Your case will be stronger if she has won national or international awards. I know of a girl who is moderately good academically (i.e. t-score 23+) and is a Wushu gold medalist in the national competition got called up and secured a place in NYGS. By the same token, her schoolmate who is also a Wushu gold medalist could not secure a place in VS via DSA, probably because his academic performance (i.e. average below 70 for 4 subjects) was not good enough or that because he is not a Singaporean. I don't really know and probably will never know. Another boy who is in the 2nd best class of his school was picked up by RI because he is the national track and field champion and holds the record in a particular discipline for his age group. Shortlisted applicants are usually called up by schools for selection trials.
Now for applying DSA through academic, your DD would have to produce at least her P5 results and P6 prelim result for application. In the case of VS, you will require to submit P4 results as well. VS is a boy's school but has affiliation with Cedar Girls. Therefore, the requirements might be the same. Schools will be looking at the average of the 4 subjects. If above 85 then the chance will be better, depending on schools you are applying to. Whatever the case, with the exception of GEPers who could be exempted if they meet certain criteria, applicants would have to sit for a General Ability Test (GAT) and do well in order to secure an interview. RGS has its own ability test. Apart from this ability test, some schools (e.g. DHS) go one step further to conduct their own internal test. If your DD has national awards such as Maths Olympiad (Bronze, silver, gold, platinum) then she will be in with a shout, especially if it is gold or platinum. Schools such as NUSH and SST are 100% DSA. In NUSH case, there is a boot camp for the school to select shortlisted applicants. One with platinum in maths competitions typically will get an interview and a place without having to go through the selection test.
You cannot change school once you take up a DSA offer from a school. Therefore, if you feel that your DD is good then give DSA a skip or do not take up offers. If you forgo DSA then your options are much better if your DD can achieve a t-score of above 260.
Hope the above has provided you more insight. -
MeKiasu :thankyou: Leh:
High I would say. Anyway, you are running out of time. So go to this URL http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/ to know more about those schools, including last year's COP.Holychild72:
My child scored 252, whats the chances of him getting into IB programme at SJI
Whats the T-score for SJIJ and CHIJ Toa Payoh?
I hope this helps. -
mummy so kiasu:
:thankyou:
CHIJ is girls' school. You can put SJI IB as first choice & O level track as 2nd choice.Holychild72:
My child scored 252, whats the chances of him getting into IB programme at SJI
Whats the T-score for SJIJ and CHIJ Toa Payoh?
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