DSA 2023

[dandalion]

pslephobia\" post_id=\"2116396\" time=\"1692153124\" user_id=\"202471:

I don't think it matters if the school is the first choice or not as the issue is more about putting pressure on the child/parent to accept the offer when they have not been given enough time to consider it. Some people might want to wait till all the offers are out, others may want to wait till the prelims are over, some others may want to wait till they have sat for the PSLE.

The point is that if the school wants to make the offer, then offer it sincerely and without conditions, just like how some schools have done so. This practice of offering the CO with the condition that we will promise to accept it is rather distasteful, and is actually making me reconsider if this is a coach I really want my child to train under for the next 4 years.

Yes, you are right on point about this issue ; the thing is probably cos this school is an Olevel sec sch hence they have limited CO that they can offer ? At this moment, they wanted the confirmation from the child which is causing much stress, as the child is still undecided at this point of time , but much pressure is apply to provide a answer now or it means that the child doesn’t want to accept this CO n they will withdraw it now .
Any other parents whom received a sport CO & facing similar issue as this ? Must the decision be made asap ?

[koalamama]

topboy\" post_id=\"2116533\" time=\"1692259983\" user_id=\"162321:

Almost half the schools listed above have released dsa results.

Grateful if you could list for us \"the half of the schools\" have released (to your best knowledge), as at to-date, please. Thanks

[keas]

dandalion\" post_id=\"2116552\" time=\"1692271360\" user_id=\"25693:

Yes, you are right on point about this issue ; the thing is probably cos this school is an Olevel sec sch hence they have limited CO that they can offer ? At this moment, they wanted the confirmation from the child which is causing much stress, as the child is still undecided at this point of time , but much pressure is apply to provide a answer now or it means that the child doesn’t want to accept this CO n they will withdraw it now .
Any other parents whom received a sport CO & facing similar issue as this ? Must the decision be made asap ?

Ultimately, it’s your choice. We don’t live in an ideal world so no ideal solutions. As you mentioned, the school doesn’t want to so-called “waste” its offer, and put the stress on the parents and child.
It would be an ideal situation if it is really what your child wants.

The dilemma arises because the school indeed is not the first choice. That’s exactly why they have to do this.

We also discussed before how the CO and WL work on result day. And that is complicated. That’s why some schools do this to mitigate the issues. It’s not ideal of course, but I can’t think of any other way for them to gauge the interest.

Maybe tell them the truth that you need xx days to consider?

[Tick16]

Prislga\" post_id=\"2116539\" time=\"1692263131\" user_id=\"202061:

The official cut off date for scgs interviews is next week . So there's still possibility...

Interestingly, scgs info here on ksp very sparse considering the large DSA cohort.

Hi, reference to last year’s for sports domain
24 June 2022: Email from SCGS for selection trials
12 July 2022: Selection trials at SCGS
27 July 2022: Email from SCGS for interview
4 Aug 2022: SCGS Interview
9-Sep: SCGS - DSA results out

[Pilo]

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dandalion\" post_id=\"2116552\" time=\"1692271360\" user_id=\"25693:

Yes, you are right on point about this issue ; the thing is probably cos this school is an Olevel sec sch hence they have limited CO that they can offer ? At this moment, they wanted the confirmation from the child which is causing much stress, as the child is still undecided at this point of time , but much pressure is apply to provide a answer now or it means that the child doesn’t want to accept this CO n they will withdraw it now .
Any other parents whom received a sport CO & facing similar issue as this ? Must the decision be made asap ?

I am facing the same situation 2nd choice school. Actually I am quite unhappy and pissed on this tactic by the coaches (offline), I don't think school will do this or maybe I am wrong. It should be as transparent and fair selection as it should be decide on who you want to give the CO base on merit.

[topboy]

I am a bit unfamiliar with sports area. Pls enlighten ; if a CO is given by one of the 2/3 schools the child has applied to, wouldn’t that be a happy news? Say if the CO is given by the 1st choice school, would this still be an issue?

[topboy]

Is it right to say, this pressuring problem by coach only happens or felt by parents n kids when the CO comes from the 2nd/3rd choice school?

[Winterapple]

Getting CO is such a wonderful achievement for the child. Glad that MOE allows 3 choices. Imagine if we were not given 3 choices. It will 10x more stressful…

[Fudderof5]

I have 5 kids who have DSA-ed and 3 in top tier schools previously and one on the way in. IMHO, I think it’s bad to "hog" schools especially if U don’t have the intention to accept the offer. Of course I understand we want the best for our kids, but we have to be fair to the school and others who really want to get in. Just my humble 2 cents worth.

[Fudderof5]

I have 5 kids who have DSA-ed and 3 in top tier schools previously and one on the way in. IMHO, I think it’s bad to "hog" schools especially if U don’t have the intention to accept the offer. Of course I understand we want the best for our kids, but we have to be fair to the school and others who really want to get in. Just my humble 2 cents worth.