DSA 2012

[Kiasucy]

GoodDad:

I have been following this thread since 2010. I think this thread should change to


\"DSA to RI and RGS - 1st Choice\"
\"DSA to HCI and NYGH - 2nd Choice\"
\"DSA to other school - Look somewhere else\"

I think there are more sec schools to discuss about DSA. Why parents only want their children to go to the above mentioned schools?

Just to share, I knew few of my DS ex-classmates who has DSAed into HCI and RI and they are the bottom of the class now and feel very depress due to they were the best in their pri schools. One of them has failed his mid-year English exam and it was shocked to the parent and the student. They wouldn't transfer out due to DSA.

Please consider carefully. This may not actually what your children want.

But many children at this age dun even know what they want. usually they just follow their friends. Then again, how to know if the child is suitable without even giving it a trial?

[trileets]

I understand that alot of parents here say that GEp boys have a high chance of getting DSAed to RI. As for the minority who were unsuccessful, what were the likely reasons?


Thanks!

[GoodDad]

trileets:

I understand that alot of parents here say that GEp boys have a high chance of getting DSAed to RI. As for the minority who were unsuccessful, what were the likely reasons?


Thanks!

Yes, GEP boys have higher chance to get DSA to RI compare to mainstream students, but based on last year result, only about 50%-60% get it. Some via DSA and some via S1 posting.

Altogether RI takes in about 450 year one students. 225 is for DSA.(I think someone will not agree with me. RI is an Independent School. They can take in any number of DSA students they like. To my understanding since DSA has started, RI has not accepted 100% year 1 students via DSA)

Year 2012 there are about 500-550 GEP P6 students. There are about 350 GEP boys. If all 350 GEP boys apply DSA to RI, about 150 will be rejected

If you have read last 2 years posts you will understand that RI only issue CO(confirm offer) for those GEP boys with P6 SA1 result above 80%. (last year there were students who scored 80.x only offer a WL)

In summary, if a GEP boy P6 SA1 result between 77.5% - 80%, most likely he will be offer a WL(Waiting List). Below 78% most likely will be rejected.

The SA1 result is one of the most important factors for GEP boys to get CO or WL from RI. Other achievement is not that important. GAT and interview is just a procedure. It will take into reference only when necessary.

I have been through the TOUGH DSA process last year. I totally understand what is it all about. The stress, worries, happiness, sadness – no words can describe. All the ups and downs during 2nd half of 2011.

Good luck and God Bless.

[GoodDad]

Kiasucy:

GoodDad:

I have been following this thread since 2010. I think this thread should change to


\"DSA to RI and RGS - 1st Choice\"
\"DSA to HCI and NYGH - 2nd Choice\"
\"DSA to other school - Look somewhere else\"

I think there are more sec schools to discuss about DSA. Why parents only want their children to go to the above mentioned schools?

Just to share, I knew few of my DS ex-classmates who has DSAed into HCI and RI and they are the bottom of the class now and feel very depress due to they were the best in their pri schools. One of them has failed his mid-year English exam and it was shocked to the parent and the student. They wouldn't transfer out due to DSA.

Please consider carefully. This may not actually what your children want.

But many children at this age dun even know what they want. usually they just follow their friends. Then again, how to know if the child is suitable without even giving it a trial?

Agreed, they follow their friends or listen to their parents. That's why during the DSA interview : -

Interviewer : Boy, why do you want to come to RI
Boy : Becuase my mum said that RI is the best school and she wants me to come to this school.

[Blur Dad]

GoodDad:

trileets:

I understand that alot of parents here say that GEp boys have a high chance of getting DSAed to RI. As for the minority who were unsuccessful, what were the likely reasons?


Thanks!

Yes, GEP boys have higher chance to get DSA to RI compare to mainstream students, but based on last year result, only about 50%-60% get it. Some via DSA and some via S1 posting.

Altogether RI takes in about 450 year one students. 225 is for DSA.(I think someone will not agree with me. RI is an Independent School. They can take in any number of DSA students they like. To my understanding since DSA has started, RI has not accepted 100% year 1 students via DSA)

Year 2012 there are about 500-550 GEP P6 students. There are about 350 GEP boys. If all 350 GEP boys apply DSA to RI, about 150 will be rejected

If you have read last 2 years posts you will understand that RI only issue CO(confirm offer) for those GEP boys with P6 SA1 result above 80%. (last year there were students who scored 80.x only offer a WL)

In summary, if a GEP boy P6 SA1 result between 77.5% - 80%, most likely he will be offer a WL(Waiting List). Below 78% most likely will be rejected.

The SA1 result is one of the most important factors for GEP boys to get CO or WL from RI. Other achievement is not that important. GAT and interview is just a procedure. It will take into reference only when necessary.

I have been through the TOUGH DSA process last year. I totally understand what is it all about. The stress, worries, happiness, sadness – no words can describe. All the ups and downs during 2nd half of 2011.

Good luck and God Bless.

Yes, I was one of the \"victim\". Dad, Mum and DS nearly want into depression during last year DSA process. Happy that it is over now. At least my DS is happy in his sec school now and doing well.

[MotherHen]

[quote]If you have read last 2 years posts you will understand that RI only issue CO(confirm offer) for those GEP boys with P6 SA1 result above 80%. (last year there were students who scored 80.x only offer a WL)


In summary, if a GEP boy P6 SA1 result between 77.5% - 80%, most likely he will be offer a WL(Waiting List). Below 78% most likely will be rejected.[/quote]How about the GEP girls? Any \"cut-off\" for successful DSA to RGS/NYGH? Seems that many GEP girls have done quite well, so will the benchmark be pushed up to 80+%?

[Herbie]

MotherHen:

[quote]If you have read last 2 years posts you will understand that RI only issue CO(confirm offer) for those GEP boys with P6 SA1 result above 80%. (last year there were students who scored 80.x only offer a WL)


In summary, if a GEP boy P6 SA1 result between 77.5% - 80%, most likely he will be offer a WL(Waiting List). Below 78% most likely will be rejected.

How about the GEP girls? Any \"cut-off\" for successful DSA to RGS/NYGH? Seems that many GEP girls have done quite well, so will the benchmark be pushed up to 80+%?[/quote]i think it depends on the overall performance of the girls who applied for DSA to RGS/NYGH.

[GoodDad]

Herbie:

MotherHen:

[quote]If you have read last 2 years posts you will understand that RI only issue CO(confirm offer) for those GEP boys with P6 SA1 result above 80%. (last year there were students who scored 80.x only offer a WL)


In summary, if a GEP boy P6 SA1 result between 77.5% - 80%, most likely he will be offer a WL(Waiting List). Below 78% most likely will be rejected.

How about the GEP girls? Any \"cut-off\" for successful DSA to RGS/NYGH? Seems that many GEP girls have done quite well, so will the benchmark be pushed up to 80+%?

i think it depends on the overall performance of the girls who applied for DSA to RGS/NYGH.[/quote]For GEP students, SA1 result is the most important. The rest is only secordary.

If a lot GEP girls do well, then most likely the cut off points will be push up. That's why in year 2010 RI DSA, GEP boys who scored 79.xx recevied a CO, in year 2011 RI DSA, GEP boys who scored 80.xx recevied a WL.

[jtoh]

MotherHen:

[quote]If you have read last 2 years posts you will understand that RI only issue CO(confirm offer) for those GEP boys with P6 SA1 result above 80%. (last year there were students who scored 80.x only offer a WL)


In summary, if a GEP boy P6 SA1 result between 77.5% - 80%, most likely he will be offer a WL(Waiting List). Below 78% most likely will be rejected.

How about the GEP girls? Any \"cut-off\" for successful DSA to RGS/NYGH? Seems that many GEP girls have done quite well, so will the benchmark be pushed up to 80+%?[/quote]There is no benchmark. Generally, if you score <80%, you'll have to sit for GAT. If you score >80%, you may not need to sit for GAT and may proceed directly to the interview stage. At this stage, whether you're offered a CO or not depends on how well you do in the interview. Scoring >80% doesn't guarantee you a CO.

[GoodDad]

jtoh:

MotherHen:

[quote]If you have read last 2 years posts you will understand that RI only issue CO(confirm offer) for those GEP boys with P6 SA1 result above 80%. (last year there were students who scored 80.x only offer a WL)


In summary, if a GEP boy P6 SA1 result between 77.5% - 80%, most likely he will be offer a WL(Waiting List). Below 78% most likely will be rejected.

How about the GEP girls? Any \"cut-off\" for successful DSA to RGS/NYGH? Seems that many GEP girls have done quite well, so will the benchmark be pushed up to 80+%?

There is no benchmark. Generally, if you score <80%, you'll have to sit for GAT. If you score >80%, you may not need to sit for GAT and may proceed directly to the interview stage. At this stage, whether you're offered a CO or not depends on how well you do in the interview. Scoring >80% doesn't guarantee you a CO.[/quote]Yes, scoring >80% does not guarantee you a CO, but high chance. I have not seen or heard RI has rejected any GEP students who scored 82% and above. But score <77% very slim chance.

Base on last 2 -3 years DSA result. To what I know, none GEP students who scored <77% gotten a CO from RI who applied via the GEP domain.

So GEP's parent, be prepare and set expectation right.