DSA 2012

[yukilei]

Hi, this URL is for GEP students who are interested in applying DSA to RI.


http://admissions.ri.edu.sg/php/uploads/2012%20DSA%20Y1%20GE.pdf

[Snow Crystal]

24hr-mum:

wow, looks like got nothing to dsa. my gal not in sports, have music backgrd but not high enuf std, cant write so well to enter writing competitions. but since she in art club i thot maybe can try the visual art domain, jus go for the test only right? nothing to prepare?

i m rather disillusioned wif the system. why must rob our kids of precious childhood wif competition at such young age. sigh. in the end, what they study may not be their calling in life

My comments are based on assumption that your DD is aiming IP school.
However, maybe DSA to the non IP schools may be slightly different story Not so sure and would appreciate those in the know to enlighten 24 hr-mum.
Wishing your DD all the best in her DSA and do share with us your insights of the DSA journey.

[Snow Crystal]

mum42:

This year is Dragon year , competition will be intense , so worry for my DS.

Oh yes, forgot about Dragon Year effect. Don't worry, work hard for PSLE and if he gets into dream school, very well. But if not, whichever school he gets, make the best out of it. I have a DS too and people say they bloom later (I hope). Push into dream sec school must also survive well there. The truth is sec Sch is a beginning of another bigger race. All the best to your DS! :rahrah:

[mum42]

Snow Crystal:

mum42:

This year is Dragon year , competition will be intense , so worry for my DS.

Oh yes, forgot about Dragon Year effect. Don't worry, work hard for PSLE and if he gets into dream school, very well. But if not, whichever school he gets, make the best out of it. I have a DS too and people say they bloom later (I hope). Push into dream sec school must also survive well there. The truth is sec Sch is a beginning of another bigger race. All the best to your DS! :rahrah:

:thankyou:

[BeContented]

Funx3:

BeContented:

Thanks a lot Funx3. For a moment was worried cos' I have yet to compile DS's 'portfolio'....wondering where to start from :scratchhead:

Ha Ha ....
Port-Fo-Lio .... Such a Big Word!
Sista Here Was :scratchhead: :scratchhead: my Head Last year in May/June Period Too!
Where to start? What to Put in? Am Totally Clue-less Too!

Finally, a couple of Wks B4 the Submission Date, I Took up the DSA Application Forms, Follow what is Stated Faithfully ....

Get my Gal to Write a Personal Statement - Like What they Stated,
Dig Here , Dig There (Like My Doggie! Ha Ha!) ....
Out comes a Stack of Papers ....
And Submit these, Some On Line (Got So Much to Scan! ), Some Just Staple and Put in a Clear Folder and Submit to Sch ....
And that Completes the Port-Fo-Lio!

Not so .... Scary, after ALL!

Funx3,
you sure make it sound simple
ok, so I can still shake leg.....until nearer the time....anyway, only plan to DSA 2 -3 (one cos' he likes Maths, the other cos' nearby

[Funx3]

BeContented:

Funx3:

Ha Ha ....
Port-Fo-Lio .... Such a Big Word!
Sista Here Was :scratchhead: :scratchhead: my Head Last year in May/June Period Too!
Where to start? What to Put in? Am Totally Clue-less Too!

Finally, a couple of Wks B4 the Submission Date, I Took up the DSA Application Forms, Follow what is Stated Faithfully ....

Get my Gal to Write a Personal Statement - Like What they Stated,
Dig Here , Dig There (Like My Doggie! Ha Ha!) ....
Out comes a Stack of Papers ....
And Submit these, Some On Line (Got So Much to Scan! ), Some Just Staple and Put in a Clear Folder and Submit to Sch ....
And that Completes the Port-Fo-Lio!

Not so .... Scary, after ALL!

Funx3,
you sure make it sound simple
ok, so I can still shake leg.....until nearer the time....anyway, only plan to DSA 2 -3 (one cos' he likes Maths, the other cos' nearby

Aiyoh .... Don't Follow My Example - Bad for the Heart
Shd Not Set Bad Role Model to our Kids of ....
Hugging Buddha's Leg -la!

Must Start Early, Plan to Go for Open House 1st!
Most Schools will have theirs in May ....

[jtoh]

BeContented:

ok, so I can still shake leg.....until nearer the time....anyway, only plan to DSA 2 -3 (one cos' he likes Maths, the other cos' nearby

Hi BeContented,

Which schools are your son trying out for? I guess NUSH is one of them? If you have all your son's relevant certs in a file it's not stressful to put together his portfolio. Just make certified true copies.

[yukilei]

jtoh:

BeContented:

ok, so I can still shake leg.....until nearer the time....anyway, only plan to DSA 2 -3 (one cos' he likes Maths, the other cos' nearby

Hi BeContented,

Which schools are your son trying out for? I guess NUSH is one of them? If you have all your son's relevant certs in a file it's not stressful to put together his portfolio. Just make certified true copies.

jtoh,
do you mean we've to get the primary school to certify all the document that we need to submit before we scanned? eg results slip, certificates?

[jtoh]

yukilei:

jtoh:

[quote=\"BeContented\"]
ok, so I can still shake leg.....until nearer the time....anyway, only plan to DSA 2 -3 (one cos' he likes Maths, the other cos' nearby

Hi BeContented,

Which schools are your son trying out for? I guess NUSH is one of them? If you have all your son's relevant certs in a file it's not stressful to put together his portfolio. Just make certified true copies.

jtoh,
do you mean we've to get the primary school to certify all the document that we need to submit before we scanned? eg results slip, certificates?[/quote]Depends on the school you're applying for. Some schools only require you to submit an online application and when you're called up for the next stage, you'll be required to bring your original certs for verification by the staff. Some schools request that you send in certified hard copies of your certs. Usually it's a good practice to get the school to certify your important documents like your school results and important competition results and have these on standby.

[yukilei]

jtoh:

yukilei:

[quote=\"jtoh\"]
Hi BeContented,

Which schools are your son trying out for? I guess NUSH is one of them? If you have all your son's relevant certs in a file it's not stressful to put together his portfolio. Just make certified true copies.

jtoh,
do you mean we've to get the primary school to certify all the document that we need to submit before we scanned? eg results slip, certificates?

Depends on the school you're applying for. Some schools only require you to submit an online application and when you're called up for the next stage, you'll be required to bring your original certs for verification by the staff. Some schools request that you send in certified hard copies of your certs. Usually it's a good practice to get the school to certify your important documents like your school results and important competition results and have these on standby.[/quote]Thks Jtoh. In this case, better to prepare a few sets for the school to certify during school holiday. The admin staff will be busy with this then.
Once again, thks for the info