DSA 2023

[zac's mum]

g8009181\" post_id=\"2107303\" time=\"1683073248\" user_id=\"128610:

May I know what is the chances to DSA to SST / Cat High (Math) for the following profile :-

RIPWMC: 2022 - distinction
APMOPS: 2022 - participation
RIPWMC: 2023 - participation
APMOPS: 2023 - Bronze
Participate in RVMC
Yearly Edusave Award & scholarships

Not going to apply of the chances is not high. Thanks.

I suggest u bring your son to SST Open House and ask your burning qns, get a feel of the place & culture:

https://sites.google.com/sst.edu.sg/2023-sst-open-house/open-house-programmes

My friend’s son did not have any Olympiad experience or accolades at all. Simply AL1 and Math & Science (other subjects not so stellar), coupled with strong interest in robotics (no awards either). The main selection is via the entrance test. And then interview/group activity project. He got WL which was converted in the end.

[bbbay]

g8009181\" post_id=\"2107303\" time=\"1683073248\" user_id=\"128610:

May I know what is the chances to DSA to SST / Cat High (Math) for the following profile :-

RIPWMC: 2022 - distinction
APMOPS: 2022 - participation
RIPWMC: 2023 - participation
APMOPS: 2023 - Bronze
Participate in RVMC
Yearly Edusave Award & scholarships

Not going to apply of the chances is not high. Thanks.

There is strong indication SST acceptance (SUTD for tertiary level) is based on like 35% academics and 65% passions for STEM. So base on this, the more important question you have to ask yourself/ your child is, how much passion is there for STEM. There is a reason why SST admissions are via DSA only.

[g8009181]

bbbay\" post_id=\"2107308\" time=\"1683078943\" user_id=\"175278:

There is strong indication SST acceptance (SUTD for tertiary level) is based on like 35% academics and 65% passions for STEM. So base on this, the more important question you have to ask yourself/ your child is, how much passion is there for STEM. There is a reason why SST admissions are via DSA only.

hmm ok thanks, will talk to my son again

[g8009181]

g8009181\" post_id=\"2107303\" time=\"1683073248\" user_id=\"128610:

May I know what is the chances to DSA to SST / Cat High (Math) for the following profile :-

RIPWMC: 2022 - distinction
APMOPS: 2022 - participation
RIPWMC: 2023 - participation
APMOPS: 2023 - Bronze
Participate in RVMC
Yearly Edusave Award & scholarships

Not going to apply of the chances is not high. Thanks.

Any chance high for CHS?

[g8009181]

g8009181\" post_id=\"2107314\" time=\"1683080333\" user_id=\"128610:

Any chance for CHS?

[phtthp]

g8009181\" post_id=\"2107303\" time=\"1683073248\" user_id=\"128610:

May I know what is the chances to DSA to SST / Cat High (Math) for the following profile :-

RIPWMC: 2022 - distinction
APMOPS: 2022 - participation
RIPWMC: 2023 - participation
APMOPS: 2023 - Bronze
Participate in RVMC
Yearly Edusave Award & scholarships

Not going to apply of the chances is not high. Thanks.

You can try SST.
At least,
your kid gets the chance to take the 1st test and if he passes Round 1 test, then will proceed to attend Round 2 test (SST). Whether your son can get into SST or not, a lot will depend on the performance of those 2 tests conducted.


For Catholic High,
u can still try if that is his dream school but just to let u know that
your kid will be putting up with

many more other stronger P6 competitors (boys) who are armed with very strong achievement(s) in Maths , than what your kid currently has.

[g8009181]

phtthp\" post_id=\"2107325\" time=\"1683083839\" user_id=\"35251:

You can try SST.
At least,
your kid gets the chance to take the 1st test and if he passes Round 1 test, then will proceed to attend Round 2 test (SST). Whether your son can get into SST or not, a lot will depend on the performance of those 2 tests conducted.


For Catholic High,
u can still try but just to let u know that
your kid will be putting up with

many other P6 competitors (boys) who are armed with very strong achievement(s) in Maths , than what your kid currently has. Sorry, for being honest.

Thanks phtthp.

Thanks for all the info, it is so useful... I really have to discuss with my son again

[phtthp]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2107305\" time=\"1683074515\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2107305 time=1683074515 user_id=53606]
I suggest u bring your son to SST Open House and ask your burning qns, get a feel of the place & culture:

https://sites.google.com/sst.edu.sg/2023-sst-open-house/open-house-programmes

My friend’s son did not have any Olympiad experience or accolades at all. Simply AL1 and Math & Science (other subjects not so stellar), coupled with strong interest in robotics (no awards either). The main selection is via the entrance test. And then interview/group activity project. He got WL which was converted in the end.[/quote]

Yes,

for those who are offered SST COs but gave them up in the end
because

these students decided to go to some other DSA school instead,
then

SST \"given up CO\" vacancies will be released to those, on Wait-lists.

[junningjas]

https://www.sst.edu.sg/student-admission/s1-admission/

[chenlaoshi]

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/direct-admission-exercise-for-secondary-schools-jcs-starts-may-4

[quote]Primary school students and their parents may submit DSA applications via http://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec from 11am on May 4, 2023, to 3pm on May 31, 2023.

Students applying for DSA to JCs can check http://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-jc for more information.[/quote]