DSA 2012

[2ppaamm]

tppsue:

Thanks! I've a boy who is currently in P4 and he is taking up competitive swimming programme in Chinese Swimming Club. I hope he can get into SJI or Victoria thru swimming DSA.

:? Victoria
Call them and ask? Also check if they traditionally have good swimmers in their school. Never heard of leh...

Aiyoh! P4 is very young! Things would have changed by then. Enjoy life first lah... :boogie:

[timeagain]

Hello. I would like to know more about DSA into RI this year, 2012. Like the dates, entrance procedures, etc. I'm new around here, so any help rendered would be appreciated much

[2ppaamm]

timeagain:

Hello. I would like to know more about DSA into RI this year, 2012. Like the dates, entrance procedures, etc. I'm new around here, so any help rendered would be appreciated much

Here's you link. http://admissions.ri.edu.sg/

[tppsue]

Thanks Everyone!


One more queries - can my boy go through DSA for more than 1 schools so that he has a higher chance of getting to one of the good schools like SJI, Victoria etc?

Does someone know about this? Thanks.

[jtoh]

tppsue:

Thanks Everyone!


One more queries - can my boy go through DSA for more than 1 schools so that he has a higher chance of getting to one of good schools?

Does someone know about this? Thanks.

You can apply for DSA at as many schools as you wish BUT be mindful of the time and effort involved. You should apply only for schools that your son is very sure he wants to go to if selected. Do not apply for second choice schools which he might regret getting into when his PSLE scores entitle him to a better school, because once you accept a DSA offer, you cannot participate in the PSLE S1 Central Posting. In other words, you cannot change your mind once you've accepted a DSA confirmed offer. At most, try out for 2-3 schools.

[2ppaamm]

jtoh:

tppsue:

Thanks Everyone!


One more queries - can my boy go through DSA for more than 1 schools so that he has a higher chance of getting to one of good schools?

Does someone know about this? Thanks.

You can apply for DSA at as many schools as you wish BUT be mindful of the time and effort involved. You should apply only for schools that your son is very sure he wants to go to if selected. Do not apply for second choice schools which he might regret getting into when his PSLE scores entitle him to a better school, because once you accept a DSA offer, you cannot participate in the PSLE S1 Central Posting. In other words, you cannot change your mind once you've accepted a DSA confirmed offer. At most, try out for 2-3 schools.

And you will also deprive of another kid of the place who might genuinely want a place in the school. Let's be non-ugly Singaporeans.b

[rains]

Is it true that you can use ANYTHING to DSA? NGH doesn’t state Art in their DSA criteria but I know of a kid who is going to DSA for NGH using Art.

[jtoh]

rains:

Is it true that you can use ANYTHING to DSA? NGH doesn't state Art in their DSA criteria but I know of a kid who is going to DSA for NGH using Art.

No you can't. Each school has a list of domains in which it will accept DSA applications for. There are academic domains, such as English, Math, Science, MT. There are sports and aesthetics domains. If art isn't one of the listed domains in NYGH's website, then it is not.

[2ppaamm]

jtoh:

rains:

Is it true that you can use ANYTHING to DSA? NGH doesn't state Art in their DSA criteria but I know of a kid who is going to DSA for NGH using Art.

No you can't. Each school has a list of domains in which it will accept DSA applications for. There are academic domains, such as English, Math, Science, MT. There are sports and aesthetics domains. If art isn't one of the listed domains in NYGH's website, then it is not.

Generally true, but I am wondering, if you become the champion skateboarder in the world (if there is such a thing) and break some Guinness world record on some non-domain, would the school take them in? I think they would? :?

[jtoh]

2ppaamm:

jtoh:

[quote=\"rains\"]Is it true that you can use ANYTHING to DSA? NGH doesn't state Art in their DSA criteria but I know of a kid who is going to DSA for NGH using Art.

No you can't. Each school has a list of domains in which it will accept DSA applications for. There are academic domains, such as English, Math, Science, MT. There are sports and aesthetics domains. If art isn't one of the listed domains in NYGH's website, then it is not.

Generally true, but I am wondering, if you become the champion skateboarder in the world (if there is such a thing) and break some Guinness world record on some non-domain, would the school take them in? I think they would? :?[/quote]Given the rigidity of our schools, and the emphasis on academics and tangible and recognized sports (meaning sports which the student can win awards at Nationals or SEA games etc and hence bring glory to the school) I doubt the schools will entertain them. I think their attitude is more of So you're a champion skateboarder, but what can you do for the school? Especially if skateboarding is not a competition sport at Nationals.

Even triathletes may not be able to gain entry via DSA because it's not a recognized domain by some schools. Tri-athletes have to show that they are able to contribute to the track team and/or swim team. In other words, apply under track or swimming.