DSA 2012
-
GoodDad:
thnx GoodDad but with out filtering what this GAT add value , still question.leeven:
Parents can you advise is there any GEP student <80% went to GAT but not selected for interview. I strongly believe all <80% should go for GAT+interview and there is no filtering from GAT for interview. But earlier info from KP parents that there is filtering.
Hi Leeven
I understand that all GEP boys have to go for interview, no filtering from GAT. The only different is that <80% take GAT. 80% and above no need to take GAT. -
ruohoo97:
HCI they have groups ispark is one of them . it is liking grouping kids on their ability (I think so)
What is ispark? :?Otah:
Just to share, came across a mainstreamer's case: got WL1 (as good as CO) from HCI DSA via phase 2. SMOPS bronze and not sch rep for any sport. Put HCI as his first choice and later posted to ispark. Was told reason: did very well in his GAT, entry test(Eng, Chin & Math) and interview during DSA. -
GoodDad:
Yes, My DS applied for HCI. Silver award in SMPOS was nothing, hundreds of them out there. School team player did not help either. I guess not becuase of the interview/test, DS interview session lasted for almost 40mins and the interview was done both in English and Chinese. It was the SA1 result was the most important factor.
You mean RI/RGS? How about HCI/NY? Any GEPpers not shortlisted for DSA?Kiasucy:
[quote=\"leeven\"]
Parents can you advise is there any GEP student <80% went to GAT but not selected for interview. I strongly believe all <80% should go for GAT+interview and there is no filtering from GAT for interview. But earlier info from KP parents that there is filtering.
In GoodDad's case it seems that GEPper with SMOPS and school team player does not help in the HCI DSA (am assuming his ds applied for HCI?) or could his interview/test the main cause ?
My DS classmate, has nothing outstanding in his profile. SA1-83%. COs from RI, HCI, ACSI and NUSH.[/quote]GoodDad what other school U applied other than HCI. how was your DSA experience. NUSH I am sure dont see % . -
leeven:
HCI they have groups ispark is one of them . it is liking grouping kids on their ability (I think so)[/quote]In HCI they got 4 consortium (groups). iSpark is the consortium for those from GEP or high achiever. They'll be together till Yr4.
What is ispark? :?ruohoo97:
[quote=\"Otah\"]
Just to share, came across a mainstreamer's case: got WL1 (as good as CO) from HCI DSA via phase 2. SMOPS bronze and not sch rep for any sport. Put HCI as his first choice and later posted to ispark. Was told reason: did very well in his GAT, entry test(Eng, Chin & Math) and interview during DSA.
The rest of students will be divided into the other 3 consortiums. -
leeven:
thnx GoodDad but with out filtering what this GAT add value , still question.[/quote]Agree with Leeven...what is the purpose of GAT if it is not for filtering...DD said GAT is all about patterning n patterning n more patterning...she came out of the GAT exam room looking like a zombie.GoodDad:
[quote=\"leeven\"]Parents can you advise is there any GEP student <80% went to GAT but not selected for interview. I strongly believe all <80% should go for GAT+interview and there is no filtering from GAT for interview. But earlier info from KP parents that there is filtering.
Hi Leeven
I understand that all GEP boys have to go for interview, no filtering from GAT. The only different is that <80% take GAT. 80% and above no need to take GAT. -
syshi:
Saying ISpark is for high achievers is not quite accurate.
In HCI they got 4 consortium (groups). iSpark is the consortium for those from GEP or high achiever. They'll be together till Yr4.ruohoo97:
What is ispark? :?
The rest of students will be divided into the other 3 consortiums.
ISpark is for Geppers n those strong in Maths, they use different Maths textbooks fr d other 3 consortiums. -
ruohoo97:
Oops! HCI subdivide into 4 consortiums, ispark is the one that run the SBGE (school base GE programme). All GEPpers and some selected mainstreamers are put in ispark. Students of any consortiums who are talented at any subject can choose at sec 3 to join special talent course, such as math or Science, humanity ...etc will be housed in CSE and will be out of their consortium. At year 5, all students can choose to do any subjects again and no more consortium.
What is ispark? :?Otah:
Just to share, came across a mainstreamer's case: got WL1 (as good as CO) from HCI DSA via phase 2. SMOPS bronze and not sch rep for any sport. Put HCI as his first choice and later posted to ispark. Was told reason: did very well in his GAT, entry test(Eng, Chin & Math) and interview during DSA. -
by0535:
absolutely no higher chance than the other domainHi everyone! Just a bit curious.
For the RI hald day selection test, there are only 3 pupils under the Chinese?Mother Tongue domain, including my son. Will there be a higher chance than the others?
(math 65)(science 20+)(english 20)
they don't offer a place because there is a place to be offered at DSA
it is based on absolute performance in the selection test
if you are absolutely good, you get it. if no one makes the cut, the place will be rolled into S1 posting -
Way2GO:
Saying ISpark is for high achievers is not quite accurate.
In HCI they got 4 consortium (groups). iSpark is the consortium for those from GEP or high achiever. They'll be together till Yr4.syshi:
[quote=\"ruohoo97\"]
What is ispark? :?
The rest of students will be divided into the other 3 consortiums.
ISpark is for Geppers n those strong in Maths, they use different Maths textbooks fr d other 3 consortiums.[/quote]Not exactly base on Maths. Understand they base on GAT performance during DSA. I know of anther consortium house a lot of Math Olympiad talent also. Coincidentally, many GEPpers are also Math talents but in ispark. -
Share an interesting finding by my DS, however, am not sure if his anlaysis is correct. During the RI interview, the boys are seated in row of 3. He happened to be seated in the center. He discovered that the boy seated on his right has higher score than him & the one on the left score lower than him. So being curious, he checked with his classmates who had gone for RI interview and guess the position that they were arranged & his guessed was correct.
He told me that he had been hearing abt RI grouping their students by results. He then jokingly said that they even do so for interview session.
Hello! It looks like you're interested in this conversation, but you don't have an account yet.
Getting fed up of having to scroll through the same posts each visit? When you register for an account, you'll always come back to exactly where you were before, and choose to be notified of new replies (either via email, or push notification). You'll also be able to save bookmarks and upvote posts to show your appreciation to other community members.
With your input, this post could be even better 💗
Register Login