DSA 2023

[Avenue3]

5426426\" post_id=\"2111312\" time=\"1687357216\" user_id=\"77360:

Hi all, is it safe to assume that if we do not receive any email from the school by end of June, it means our child's application is not successful? Thanks.

No. Check school website or call them. Different schools different timing

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bbbay\" post_id=\"2111321\" time=\"1687390333\" user_id=\"175278:

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Sometimes ago an actual case of a primacy school boy could run very fast. He was DSA into ACS rugby because of his speed although he did not play rugby before.
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I used to play hooker (terrible name I know) in the 7s game. No coach will pick you because you can run fast. The ball handling skills, the positional sense, etc are way more difficult to train and much more important than speed alone. For DSA athletes, they have to be much better than the average, roped in from CCA fair kind of players, since DSA athletes are the kind of players that coaches would want to build the team around.

Several of my friends’ kids had DSA into RI, ACSI, SASS etc using rugby in the past few years. Most of them have been involved in the juniors since young. As such, I’m skeptical of such anecdotes unless it’s your kid or you have a fuller picture (not doubting you but a lot of times, what others told you and what actually transpired is different).

That said, I’m aware of kids who DSA into a school using x talent area but end up doing well in another. I know of a sportsman who DSA into a school using sport Y but end up being gold medalists in a number of track events instead.

[Creme]

poohwee\" post_id=\"2111325\" time=\"1687394096\" user_id=\"22780:

HI, my girl applied under Chinese language...still have 2 more days. Wished you and your son best of luck today and tomorrow...

May I know why \"still have 2 more days\"... Does that mean that all DSA emails should be received by 23 June, otherwise it means no chance at all? Does this apply to all schools? Thanks!

[magically]

I checked back for my DC’s application last year. HTH.


23/6/22 8pm - received email on shortlisted for innovation portfolio submission
25/7/22 11.30am - received email on shortlisted for an interview
6/9/22 9.30am - received email on the outcome

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Creme\" post_id=\"2111339\" time=\"1687407727\" user_id=\"196030:

May I know why \"still have 2 more days\"... Does that mean that all DSA emails should be received by 23 June, otherwise it means no chance at all? Does this apply to all schools? Thanks!

Different schools different timeline. Some schools send out on last week of school holidays, some schools do so when schools reopen.
Have to check with respective school… or just be patient and wait.
If by mid July still no update, likely GG.

[poohwee]

Creme\" post_id=\"2111339\" time=\"1687407727\" user_id=\"196030:

May I know why \"still have 2 more days\"... Does that mean that all DSA emails should be received by 23 June, otherwise it means no chance at all? Does this apply to all schools? Thanks!

Hi, I am referring to AHS dsa application as the school website indicated that all invites will be send out latest by 23 Jun. Hope it cleared the doubts.

[Eva_23]

wandervale\" post_id=\"2111168\" time=\"1687181374\" user_id=\"140887:

Anyone receive email for njc stem?

Hi, have you received any email from NJC for STEM?

[wandervale]

Yes, asking for personal statement & documents. U?

[Creme]

floppy\" post_id=\"2111344\" time=\"1687411881\" user_id=\"97579:

Different schools different timeline. Some schools send out on last week of school holidays, some schools do so when schools reopen.
Have to check with respective school… or just be patient and wait.
If by mid July still no update, likely GG.

Thanks, I was just shocked when I read them saying \"2 more days\"... and started to panic.

[aktivate]

i’m curious the reason for schools to not put a cut-off date for their emails/letters for trials and interviews etc.