DSA 2022
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momoftwo\" post_id=\"2082339\" time=\"1663301302\" user_id=\"41669:
Got it. Thank you. So, it's more about the school rather than the program.
I think I meant safer as in like A level its a more traditional path to local U. Rather than SOTA being very specialised school. But I am fully aware this is just old thinking that's why we are making efforts to find out more about SOTA
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As for transfer back to O level, I know of someone who pulled her daughter out from SOTA to move her to a neighbourhood school. So I think there is always that option too if we need to take it.
I have my concerns too so have been doing research on SOTA. My DS has decided on the IP/IB path but not sure where to pursue it. -
Notabene\" post_id=\"2082337\" time=\"1663300858\" user_id=\"36517:
When your child got into SOTA, did he/she apply to other schools? I'm curious what made your child decide to go to SOTA and whether he/she is happy with that decision.
My child is currently in final two years of SOTA IB Music - happy to answer any questions regarding SOTA -
momoftwo\" post_id=\"2082340\" time=\"1663301448\" user_id=\"41669:
She is in performing track doing IBDP. Loves the school, and wants to study overseas eventually hence the choice for IB. It is very tough academically in SOTA so some drop out early if not prepared for academic rigour. IB is naturally leaning towards English strong communicators, however I know of some CL first speakers who have done really well in IB, especially since the CL requires little effort for them in Sota. There is a test for Chinese to stream into HL and normal in Y1. However even if you don't do HL Chinese in Y1-4 you can still qualify for Anticipated Chinese although it may be harder to get the required marks. Since Anticipated Chinese is an SL subject, most HL Chinese kids in Y1-4 will opt to do Anticipated Chinese as its an easy 7 in the bank.
Oh how is it for your child? Is he/ she in performance? Choosing IBDP or IBCB? I would like to find out more. -
Mr.Clumsy\" post_id=\"2082342\" time=\"1663301957\" user_id=\"135989:
Yes my child did do an audition for another school but purposely chose to underperform on the day as she didn't want to go to that school, so decided to take matters into her own hands. It was an unnecessarily risky move tbh, but she felt she had done well enough in SOTA auditions to be given a CO for SOTA. It was always a dream school for her and she immediately felt like she belonged when she arrived. Has no regrets at all, is very happy there but she has seen some drop out for various reasons, usually because of academics or disinterest in their art form after a while.
When your child got into SOTA, did he/she apply to other schools? I'm curious what made your child decide to go to SOTA and whether he/she is happy with that decision. -
Notabene\" post_id=\"2082346\" time=\"1663302812\" user_id=\"36517:
That's courageous of her and I'm sure it's all paid off! Well done
Yes my child did do an audition for another school but purposely chose to underperform on the day as she didn't want to go to that school, so decided to take matters into her own hands. It was an unnecessarily risky move tbh, but she felt she had done well enough in SOTA auditions to be given a CO for SOTA. It was always a dream school for her and she immediately felt like she belonged when she arrived. Has no regrets at all, is very happy there but she has seen some drop out for various reasons, usually because of academics or disinterest in their art form after a while.
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Mr.Clumsy\" post_id=\"2082348\" time=\"1663303021\" user_id=\"135989:
hmmmm well done was not quite my reaction after her audition to the other school :roll: , but I did admire her determination and ALL or nothing approach. There was no other school in her eyes and did not want to be forced into choosing btw SOTA and the other school.
That's courageous of her and I'm sure it's all paid off! Well done -
Notabene\" post_id=\"2082349\" time=\"1663303148\" user_id=\"36517:
Fair point but you have to give her credit for her tenacity.
hmmmm well done was not quite my reaction after her audition to the other school :roll: , but I did admire her determination and ALL or nothing approach. There was no other school in her eyes and did not want to be forced into choosing btw SOTA and the other school.
It's one of those stories which she can write about in her memoirs when she's a retired world-renowned musician
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Mr.Clumsy\" post_id=\"2082351\" time=\"1663303685\" user_id=\"135989:
Fair point but you have to give her credit for her tenacity.
It's one of those stories which she can write about in her memoirs when she's a retired world-renowned musician
haha true - although interestingly she is not looking at an Arts based career, or at least not directly. She loves Maths and Science. -
Notabene\" post_id=\"2082354\" time=\"1663304029\" user_id=\"36517:
What course is she planning to study overseas after her IB?
haha true - although interestingly she is not looking at an Arts based career, or at least not directly. She loves Maths and Science. -
Notabene\" post_id=\"2082349\" time=\"1663303148\" user_id=\"36517:
If that’s the case why waste everyone’s time by applying to other Sch as well?
hmmmm well done was not quite my reaction after her audition to the other school :roll: , but I did admire her determination and ALL or nothing approach. There was no other school in her eyes and did not want to be forced into choosing btw SOTA and the other school.
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