DSA 2022

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kaisuism\" post_id=\"2085237\" time=\"1665308154\" user_id=\"199574:

I guess everyone who has a CO will accept?

Of course not everyone will accept.

It all depends, on yourself.
How hungry, or how much
do you really desire your CO ?
If not that keen,
u will tend to give up and end up, rely on your Psle AL score to enter schools.

But if you are very hungry,
then u can't wait to accept the CO.


Who will turn down the CO ?
Those who received more than one CO ?

[kaisuism]

mystique_j\" post_id=\"2085277\" time=\"1665361592\" user_id=\"39431:

But shouldn’t this uncertainty or not wanting to be tied down to a certain activity be part of the discussion before applying for that domain or that school?

Issues like distance, commitment, programs, or that one dream school only etc should have been researched and discussed before submitting the application, in my opinion, rather than after getting a CO. Then there won’t be this dilemma of whether to accept or reject the CO, and try their luck with PSLE because there’s a target school all along.

Rejections when offered O levels instead of IP, this sounds like a valid reason.

Agree. That's why I thought those who has a CO will accept based on what you said. They should have done their due diligence before that. Of course others pointed out the change of preference could be one of the reasons not to accept.

I am sure schools and MOE are monitoring the stats, especially since it changed to online application and max of 3 applications. I was looking at the info shared by KP1 and coast, number of applications for DSA has been increasing for the past 3 years. PSLE new scoring system, increasing awareness of DSA and more opportunities for students helped push up the numbers. We dont know the % of COs accepted. Can we assume 8 out of 10 will accept their COs? If the numbers are not high, isnt that a waste of time and resources?

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Imp75\" post_id=\"2085318\" time=\"1665373831\" user_id=\"2358:

There are parents or child who are willing to travel to get to dsa schools. I stay in one section of the island and my eldest dsa into 3 different Sch at three other extreme regions.

Yes but you made a conscious decision to apply to the school, knowing the distance. So I believe distance was already considered when applying, that’s the difference.

[mystique_j]

Increase in application could also be due to the ease of application, compared to the old manual way. Now one online form for all 3 schools. So I guess it’s natural to just want to fill up all 3 spots, the Asian way! 😂

[Imp75]

mystique_j\" post_id=\"2085348\" time=\"1665382855\" user_id=\"39431:

Yes but you made a conscious decision to apply to the school, knowing the distance. So I believe distance was already considered when applying, that’s the difference.

Agreed. For my subsequent kids, I only apply one dsa school (to follow the eldest). There’s no faltering to second choiced school etc. It’s either to hit the jackpot or no (use PSLE then).

[mystique_j]

I think the ”issue” I have is applying for schools they do not have any intention to accept. But it’s free anyway, so just fill up the 3 spots. So that is just being selfish?

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mystique_j\" post_id=\"2085351\" time=\"1665383330\" user_id=\"39431:

I think the ”issue” I have is applying for schools they do not have any intention to accept. But it’s free anyway, so just fill up the 3 spots. So that is just being selfish?

You don't get bonus points for not being selfish.
Besides, no one is breaking any rules. It is still working within the system.

[Mr.025413Clumsy]

mystique_j\" post_id=\"2085351\" time=\"1665383330\" user_id=\"39431:

I think the ”issue” I have is applying for schools they do not have any intention to accept. But it’s free anyway, so just fill up the 3 spots. So that is just being selfish?

I don't think it's fair to say that the student has no intention of accepting schools which he/she applied for. Rather, the chances of getting in may be slim so the student applies anyway. If there is no wish to enter that school then there is no reason to apply - I doubt students (or parents) do that.

For example, my DS submitted an application for RI and we all knew it was a long shot (which was proven true). By the same token, we would not submit an application for NJC as we wanted an all-boys school.

[Imp75]

Mr.Clumsy\" post_id=\"2085355\" time=\"1665385577\" user_id=\"135989:

I don't think it's fair to say that the student has no intention of accepting schools which he/she applied for. Rather, the chances of getting in may be slim so the student applies anyway. If there is no wish to enter that school then there is no reason to apply - I doubt students (or parents) do that.

For example, my DS submitted an application for RI and we all knew it was a long shot (which was proven true). By the same token, we would not submit an application for NJC as we wanted an all-boys school.

During my daughter time, someone applied to 7 schools just to hit the jackpot….. it can get so crazy….it’s the take first think later mentality or the “long shot” as some have mentioned.

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Mr.Clumsy:

10 Oct 2022 10:25
Plus, the DSA system allows a student to apply for up to 3 schools. Naturally, people would have at least 1-2 in mind as their preference but they'd apply for the 3rd while they're at it. So, they may end up getting a CO from a school which wasn't necessarily on the top of their list (for whatever reason) which they may end up rejecting. OR, knowing life, may be the only CO they get so they then have to make a decision as to whether or not to pursue that \"less preferred\" school.

Oh, I ramble...

mystique_j\" post_id=\"2085293\" time=\"1665368954\" user_id=\"39431:

Which will then potentially deprive another kid that may really want to get to that school. Oh well.. that’s how the system works.

Every school has a Waiting List. So any student who does not take up a CO will go to the next student in the Waiting List.

While some secondary schools may have more students who reject their COs than the number in Waiting List, I think it is a conscious decision whether the school wants to increase the Waiting List number for the next year(s).

For schools who do not participate in Sec 1 Posting (NUS High, SST, Sota), if there are vacancies after the DSA-Sec Exercise, interested students can apply for the Supplementary Intake Exercise (SIE) after getting PSLE results.

All the best.