DSA 2024

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Jwmummy\" post_id=\"2132050\" time=\"1712295142\" user_id=\"202188:

DSA RI Math

My child's Math award

1.RIPMWC  P5 Distinguish

2.RMO P6 Merit (did not do well at trial as too many homework. He did it in the midnight of the last day of deadline)

3.NMOS P5 Bronze

4. Numerous ICAS/Reach: Outstanding/ Merit since P3 after passing GEP round 1




P5 School transcript (math1, science 2, English 5, Chinese 5). But he is top 3 in his class

Any chance for RI DSA Math?

Any suggestion?

Thank you very much.

Every batch of DSA candidates differ, in terms of quantity & quality. Thus,

Nobody here in this forum is able to answer your question :

\"so, what is my chance of getting into RI ? \"

Why ?

Because
Nobody knows what's going to be the competition rate, this year. None of us here in this forum is from the RI selection interview panel in Maths, or represent RI selection interview outcome panel, correct ? True ?

So, if your son is really interested in RI, what is stopping him from applying ? Just proceed, to apply.

See, every parent think their child is great, with whatever their kid has achieved. But don't forget, u are competiting with not 1, but several thousands of applicants for the same domain. After all, In Chinese, isn't there a saying, that goes like this :-

\" yi shan bi yi shan gao \" !

Meaning ...

One mountains is always higher, than another.

[Pamelatan.pw]

Hi all, any one knows about DSA Judo to HC,RI,SJI? My son has AL13 for P5 EOY. He is quite good in his Judo, brown belt, won gold in all club competitions. Should he even try HC and RI ?

[AHsDad]

Pamelatan.pw\" post_id=\"2132479\" time=\"1712812189\" user_id=\"169542:

Hi all, any one knows about DSA Judo to HC,RI,SJI? My son has AL13 for P5 EOY. He is quite good in his Judo, brown belt, won gold in all club competitions. Should he even try HC and RI ?

Hi there. AL13 may be slightly higher than the expected grade for either HC and RI. Minimally must be top3 in the Nationals and deemed capable to handle the IP course. Iirc, last year (sec1 in 2023) RI took in ZERO for Judo and 2 only in 2022. So it means even if u are the best, no guarantees.

Perhaps AL13 can be mitigated by midyr P5 or P4? So… no harm just try lah. Big question is does ur son train in SA Judo (HC) or TDJ (RI) or neither? Coach can help advise and speak to the teacher-in-charge to put up their respective case.

On the other hand, SJI (under SOJ) may have higher probability of acceptance. Hope this helps and all the best!

[ChiefKiasu]

00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2132047\" time=\"1712285671\" user_id=\"143605:

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Choose wisely, every kid only has three DSA chances.
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Only 3??! I think it is 2 too many
We should see DSA is a means to get into our dream school. It is not about shopping around for cheap deals.

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ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2132518\" time=\"1712894886\" user_id=\"3:

Only 3??! I think it is 2 too many
We should see DSA is a means to get into our dream school. It is not about shopping around for cheap deals.

Ha....
I was trying to caution as some parents put all three schools of same tier when kids achievements are comparably not so outstanding.
Agree, dsa is for some kids with talent to aim to get into their one dream school. Not many dream schools. Edited.

Added:
1 dream sch + 2 realistic schools vs
3 dream schools

Know a kid, didn't get into dream sch but now enjoying and his talent is recognised in realistic school and getting good opportunities and exposure. Parents are very thankful.

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AHsDad\" post_id=\"2132503\" time=\"1712855253\" user_id=\"172457:

Hi there. AL13 may be slightly higher than the expected grade for either HC and RI. Minimally must be top3 in the Nationals and deemed capable to handle the IP course. Iirc, last year (sec1 in 2023) RI took in ZERO for Judo and 2 only in 2022. So it means even if u are the best, no guarantees.

Perhaps AL13 can be mitigated by midyr P5 or P4? So… no harm just try lah. Big question is does ur son train in SA Judo (HC) or TDJ (RI) or neither? Coach can help advise and speak to the teacher-in-charge to put up their respective case.

On the other hand, SJI (under SOJ) may have higher probability of acceptance. Hope this helps and all the best!

Hi AHsDad, thanks for your insight. Definitely helps! From your reply, RI should b out of our league. My son with SA judo. Been talking to the coaches at the academy but their replies are very generic. Like grades must be AL 6 below, say HCI see grades first. Maybe must talk to the head coach directly & attend open house in May.

[jojojoe]

Hi, need advice. What are the chances of my son gaining admission to NUSH if he hasn’t participated in math/science olympiad training? his school results for math is always above 90.

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jojojoe\" post_id=\"2132585\" time=\"1712994714\" user_id=\"198764:

Hi, need advice. What are the chances of my son gaining admission to NUSH if he hasn't participated in math/science olympiad training? his school results for math is always above 90.

Answer

The chances of your son entering NUS High, will depend on his ability, to clear the internal tests administered by the school itself.

Your son's results above 90 : is not important. What's important is, he must sit for NUSH tests & passed them.

[Shirangel]

Hi,


Anyone that has experience on DSA STEM for DHS?

Considering STEM is a broad area, how are the selection rounds conducted?

Are there group interviews, essays or maths tests conducted?

What are the chances when DD is only good at Maths?

[En Yi]

Hi Parents, am checking for experiences for English DSA. My dd has not participated in any writing contests, but has love for English language. Also consistently good results for English ( though understand good is subjective) She is competitive in sports and it was a sudden change in P6 this year that she decided not to DSA using the same sport she is competing in, and we respect and support her decision not to. It has gotten too hard physically and now its "boring" . She wishes to spend time trying other areas she is interested in. We did not think of using DSA and this just occured to me, but English has been her favourite subject all long from P1 till now and she is coping fine. Are there any specific pre entry requisites for English? If she is not going to be considered at all since she has no prior awards or English writing / speaking competition accolade, I will wish to manage her expecations first and talk to her , if she still wants to give it a shot. Any advise and feedback will be appreciated! Thank you!