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    DSA 2012

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Secondary Schools - Selection
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      En-joy
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      ASLMUM:
      Ya, exactly. Just felt that perhaps should focus on PSLE instead then to try out for the DSA and be dissappointed. Did not want to DSA for other schools since my DD has set her eyes on RGS or NUSH.


      Well, will have a think about it....



      same here, my DD only has eyes on RGS after attending the openhouse and also her seniors are there. Only one school to try dsa; one or nothing......quite a gamble :nailbite:

      we made that one choice jointly and we made it :celebrate:

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        ASLMUM
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        En-joy:
        ASLMUM:

        Ya, exactly. Just felt that perhaps should focus on PSLE instead then to try out for the DSA and be dissappointed. Did not want to DSA for other schools since my DD has set her eyes on RGS or NUSH.


        Well, will have a think about it....




        same here, my DD only has eyes on RGS after attending the openhouse and also her seniors are there. Only one school to try dsa; one or nothing......quite a gamble :nailbite:

        we made that one choice jointly and we made it :celebrate:

        En-joy,

        Do you mind sharing which domain did you DD apply under and is she from mainstream or GEP?

        TIA

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          En-joy
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          ASLMUM:
          En-joy:

          [quote=\"ASLMUM\"]Ya, exactly. Just felt that perhaps should focus on PSLE instead then to try out for the DSA and be dissappointed. Did not want to DSA for other schools since my DD has set her eyes on RGS or NUSH.


          Well, will have a think about it....




          same here, my DD only has eyes on RGS after attending the openhouse and also her seniors are there. Only one school to try dsa; one or nothing......quite a gamble :nailbite:

          we made that one choice jointly and we made it :celebrate:

          En-joy,

          Do you mind sharing which domain did you DD apply under and is she from mainstream or GEP?

          TIA[/quote]

          my dd is from mainstream, apply via dsa sport

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            tppsue
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            Hi Parents,


            Does anyone know which Secondary school take in students through DSA in swimming? What is the chances? Please help!

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              jtoh
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              tppsue:
              Hi Parents,


              Does anyone know which Secondary school take in students through DSA in swimming? What is the chances? Please help!
              There are a lot of schools who take in students through swimming DSA. Are you looking for your son or daughter? Your kid's swim coach would be able to advise you on this. Do note that you should be a national medallist to stand a good chance in DSA.

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                tppsue
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                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. πŸ˜„

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                  2ppaamm
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                  jtoh:
                  tppsue:

                  Hi Parents,


                  Does anyone know which Secondary school take in students through DSA in swimming? What is the chances? Please help!

                  There are a lot of schools who take in students through swimming DSA. Are you looking for your son or daughter? Your kid's swim coach would be able to advise you on this. Do note that you should be a national medallist to stand a good chance in DSA.

                  Here's what I know, and again could be outdated. So if I am wrong, please correct me.
                  Schools that normally take in swimming:
                  1. RI/RGS - medalists (1st 4) only
                  2. ACS(I) - medalists almost certainly, finalist got chance, top 10 consider water polo
                  3. SCGS - medalist/time trial, also takes in synchronized swimming
                  4. MGS - medalist for swimmers, finalist considered, synchronized swimming medalists
                  5. NJC - might take in very good swimmers if coach recommend, case-by-case, the entrance test is important, academic also important
                  6. also heard SJI etc take in swimmers. If you kid cannot qualify for the above, call the school that you like and ask.

                  There are some here and there that might take, I'm not sure. Note for every school, esp Raffles family, your results is very important. Some swimmers are given conditional offer, i.e. they will only get in after PSLE results are out, normally T-score >250. Again, it depends on how good the swimmer is. If he/she is a national swimmer (e.g. win medals at SEA Games), the T-score required becomes 200.

                  All these can and normally changes every year, and totally up to the school's discretion. DSA through swimming is not difficult if you are a medalist. In fact, one of the easiest, because it is very difficult to be a medalist. Many, many years of hardwork.

                  Hope this helps.

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                    2ppaamm
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                    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. πŸ˜„

                    :? 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:

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                      timeagain
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                      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 πŸ™‚

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                        2ppaamm
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                        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 πŸ™‚

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

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