DSA 2023

[Zeal mummy]

floppy\" post_id=\"2107510\" time=\"1683207951\" user_id=\"97579:

Submitted. Very quick and easy process.

Not much additional info to provide. Can hardly fill up 1 line, let alone 10. Academic / non-academic achievements only so-so. Straight forward application (and likely rejection)

Sports? Can add in the daddy’s ksp credentials. Sure in! All the best!

[Chin99]

Hi, hoping to check with someone here. Applying for Science Academic, any idea what we need to submit? Actually there is nothing to write about. They can access the school records. Wondering if there is any point in applying. She has indirect experience in participating Math Olympiad but applying for Science Academic. Would there be any point in putting that in?

[floppy]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2107515\" time=\"1683208659\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2107515 time=1683208659 user_id=58173]
Sports? Can add in the daddy’s ksp credentials. Sure in! All the best![/quote]

Sports, it's the easiest domain to apply for.
Have, have. Don't have, don't have.

Daddy's KSP credentials count for zilch leh, but daddy is a huge influencer on YouTube with 10 followers. Maybe that one can?

[floppy]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2107511\" time=\"1683208032\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2107511 time=1683208032 user_id=53606]
Good luck![/quote]

Thanks.

Given that it’s free and not much effort needed (just login with SingPass), may as well apply and hope for the best (but expecting the worst) lor. At the end of the day, PSLE result is probably my kid’s only hope of getting into the school she wants.

[Imp75]

floppy\" post_id=\"2107522\" time=\"1683245060\" user_id=\"97579:

Thanks.

Given that it’s free and not much effort needed (just login with SingPass), may as well apply and hope for the best (but expecting the worst) lor. At the end of the day, PSLE result is probably my kid’s only hope of getting into the school she wants.

Thought your child is in some niche sport so likelihood is everyone knows everybody so you should know your chance ya? Anyways if no chance why waste time hahaha 🤣

[guoloong]

MotherHere\" post_id=\"2107470\" time=\"1683182795\" user_id=\"198562:

Hi , can check since the report book already has participation in school games and won 1st tier, we won't be required to fill that in right? also any idea if edusave awards are not included in the report book, should we also state in the boxes provided? thank you!

Yes, all MOE/school related events, competition and achievement no need to fill in - this includes NSG results, math/science olympiad, Edusave awards/scholarship, etc...

You can fill in other things like private music/art/sports lessons, performance or any other interest/competition like for example rubics cube competition etc...

I actually filled up about 4-5 slots only cos nothing much to put

[melontalent]

Whilst the child's school will have a record of 'all' MOE-related activities, competitions and results, be mindful that it may not be as detailed as you need it to be for DSA application.


For example:
Your child may have come in Top 4 in Volleyball Team Nationals Competition. He/She is also the Team Captain and first choice player in XXX position. In addition to designated school training days, your child is also a Coaching Assistant to lower Primary schoolmates.

But in school records that will be automatically shared with your target DSA secondary school, it may only read \"Top 4 in Volleyball Team Nationals Competition\". Missing out plenty of details and there may be another 10+ teammates with same generic profile as your child.

Do check with your child's existing school on what's on record. You may wish to enter all those extra stuff in your application, even if it's already part of school activities.

[kaisuism]

guoloong\" post_id=\"2107525\" time=\"1683249583\" user_id=\"143754:

Yes, all MOE/school related events, competition and achievement no need to fill in - this includes NSG results, math/science olympiad, Edusave awards/scholarship, etc...

You can fill in other things like private music/art/sports lessons, performance or any other interest/competition like for example rubics cube competition etc...

I actually filled up about 4-5 slots only cos nothing much to put

For example, you can even include swimsafer gold/silver/bronze cert if you want.

[tinker_bell]

Decoding DSA: The ultimate parental guide to success in direct school admission by lye kok leong from https://bboxlearning.com/


Anyone has found this book useful? worth buying?

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[zac's mum]

tinker_bell\" post_id=\"2107547\" time=\"1683261611\" user_id=\"194652:

Decoding DSA: The ultimate parental guide to success in direct school admission by lye kok leong from https://bboxlearning.com/

Anyone has found this book useful? worth buying?

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Nope. If this is the same book that I recall browsing thru before at a bookstore, it is way outdated.

Look at the back cover blurb: tips on GAT (no longer used by any school), personal statement (only used by RI and RGS currently, I believe). This was for the era pre-MOE portal.

If this is an online purchase from Carousell, ask the seller to snapshot the year of publication. And also the chapter on personal statement to see if relevant for your target school.