DSA 2023

[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.

[CoolSotongMom]

Pilo\" post_id=\"2116558\" time=\"1692273533\" user_id=\"202274:

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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.

As parents, we hope that it should be fair and square, going through the proper channel. However, a lot of times, it doesn't work that way. If its 1st choice, I guess this won't be an issue, only if offer coming from 2nd/3rd choice.

I am also thinking of this situation though it has not happen to me (yet). Anyway, I had decide (if it happen) to get in touch with the in-charge for my girl's 1st choice and check with her directly if my girl stand a chance because she has been offered by another school? Its better to be transparent since the sporting world in Singapore is so small.

Finger x that it won't happen to me. Come to think of it, I have received a couple of miss calls recently but I didn't think much of it.

[Tick16]

keas\" post_id=\"2116555\" time=\"1692272354\" user_id=\"29240:

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?

Imo, from what I observed for last year it could be the selection of schools that were chosen/ made by our DC.

Example:
#1 IP school
#2 IP school
#3 O level school.

The school #3 might throw out this question to DC/ parents first whether you really want their school especially if they think your DC chances to be chosen by #1 and #2 is high and the likelihood of you ranking the IP schools over school #3 thereafter. This is more eminent in sports domain…

I believe coaches preference list would be the first, and then followed by next level of discussion with all domain teachers and principal and etc. single decision cannot be made by coaches nor the CCA teachers alone.

I dont think DSA is as transparent as S1 posting. There is alot of criteria that goes behind the official criteria that is posted on individual school website/ MOE guidelines that we will not be disclosed to.

The waiting game is nerve-wrecking but this phase will be over soon. Hang in there, all parents!

[00skyblue00]

Tick16\" post_id=\"2116565\" time=\"1692274865\" user_id=\"146478:

Imo, from what I observed for last year it could be the selection of schools that were chosen/ made by our DC.

Example:
#1 IP school
#2 IP school
#3 O level school.

The school #3 might throw out this question to DC/ parents first whether you really want their school especially if they think your DC chances to be chosen by #1 and #2 is high and the likelihood of you ranking the IP schools over school #3 thereafter. This is more eminent in sports domain…

I believe coaches preference list would be the first, and then followed by next level of discussion with all domain teachers and principal and etc. single decision cannot be made by coaches nor the CCA teachers alone.

I dont think DSA is as transparent as S1 posting. There is alot of criteria that goes behind the official criteria that is posted on individual school website/ MOE guidelines that we will not be disclosed to.

The waiting game is nerve-wrecking but this phase will be over soon. Hang in there, all parents!

To add on, in this scenario, from sch #3 perspective, sch would want to give CO to serious applicant whether it's sch 1st choice or 2nd choice instead of giving WL to 2nd choice. The sense of pride from getting CO from a school will mean the whole whole to this \"2nd choice\" kid, which may even be his 1st choice.
Agree that it is likely 1st choice kid has high chance to get their sch #1 or #2.

[tintinazure]

Winterapple\" post_id=\"2116561\" time=\"1692274358\" user_id=\"131173:

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...

yes, that`s what I would have felt too, unless the COs come from some random schools but no they aren't, they are from the schools my child has applied to. I'd be really happy for my child to be offered any co from the school he has previously put in his or her application. I don't know other applicants profile, perhaps stellar and likely to receive more than one COs . Maybe because we are desperate like that LOL and I know my child isn't the best .

[SG.041957123]

Hello everyone,

Any news from RI sports domain for offer? Please update

[topboy]

SG@123\" post_id=\"2116568\" time=\"1692276257\" user_id=\"202553:

Hello everyone,
Any news from RI sports domain for offer? Please update

I read from FB group that someone there has received sports co. You can check there. Another person from acad domain has not.

[SG.041957123]

Thank you

[SG.041957123]

Thank you