DSA 2012

[2ppaamm]

sweetiepie:

Thanks! Think will try 2 dsa for experience purpose. Anyway, make no difference since gg to Aus for 2 yrs after my gg finishes her PSLE.

Curious... then why do PSLE?

[2ppaamm]

VALyap:

ceepk:

Does anyone know if International students are eligible to enter local secondary schools via DSA?

possible, however the usual selection process, must produce existing school results, plus sit for entrance exams papers etc. for some schools… etc

Yes you can. But I think you'll still have to check MOE's website on this, the usual compliance for foreign students or returning Singaporeans apply.

[2ppaamm]

jtoh:

Zekezachzoom:

Thanks jtoh for your sound advice.


My DS did went for the NUS high science competition last year but unfortunately just got in to round 2. His school is sending him for RI math thingy this year ( in fact I m not sure to let him join as he is already very busy with track trainings and prefect duties). So... The answer to your question is he does not have any shining certificate yet;)

I am actually thinking along the line of using the academic route just not sure about the chances though. Also, is it true that most schools will group the sport DSA in one class and typically do not have very high expectation academically for this class?

The RI Math thingy is notoriously difficult to score in. :scared: Have your son go for SMOPS. If he can secure a gold or platinum that would be good.

As for DSA sports students all being in the same class, this varies from school to school. Some spread them out, some (like RI) group them all in the same class. The reason being they want to work around their competition schedules and to give them more attention knowing that they sometimes have to miss classes bec of training or competitions. I don't think the schools would focus any less academically on these students though. Maybe parents whose kids have children in DSA sports can comment.

As far as I know, there's no special treatment for Sports class, except that they do not do music and art for Sec 1, and more time is given to them for academics. They also have 2 form teachers instead of 1. In fact, to some extent, better treatment. So don't worry. As long as the boy is willing to give it a shot, he should survive the 6 years. And that's the crucial part, if he does not lose heart along the way. That's where parents play the morale boosting part.

[verykiasu2010]

2ppaamm:

As far as I know, there's no special treatment for Sports class, except that they do not do music and art for Sec 1, and more time is given to them for academics. They also have 2 form teachers instead of 1. In fact, to some extent, better treatment. So don't worry. As long as the boy is willing to give it a shot, he should survive the 6 years. And that's the crucial part, if he does not lose heart along the way. That's where parents play the morale boosting part.

they all have 2 form teachers, every class

[2ppaamm]

verykiasu2010:

2ppaamm:

As far as I know, there's no special treatment for Sports class, except that they do not do music and art for Sec 1, and more time is given to them for academics. They also have 2 form teachers instead of 1. In fact, to some extent, better treatment. So don't worry. As long as the boy is willing to give it a shot, he should survive the 6 years. And that's the crucial part, if he does not lose heart along the way. That's where parents play the morale boosting part.

they all have 2 form teachers, every class

O, then perhaps this has changed as well.

[VALyap]

Dione:

Hi there, is anyone applying to Singapore Chinese Girl's School or Cedar Girl's School or River Valley High School?

Is there anyone of you who have applied to these schools via DSA? I would like to know more.
You see, I have 1 leadership role, have won an award in a science competition, got plenty of \"participation\"s for maths olympiad.... Do I stand a chance?

Just to manage your expectation…… what are listed here are very common, most kids from any good classes will have what you have or even better!…. if for DSA academic …you need to have much much better awards. your school results also must be consistently above 95% for all subjects…..from P4-6 onwards

[2ppaamm]

VALyap:

Dione:

Hi there, is anyone applying to Singapore Chinese Girl's School or Cedar Girl's School or River Valley High School?

Is there anyone of you who have applied to these schools via DSA? I would like to know more.
You see, I have 1 leadership role, have won an award in a science competition, got plenty of \"participation\"s for maths olympiad.... Do I stand a chance?

Just to manage your expectation…… what are listed here are very common, most kids from any good classes will have what you have or even better!…. if for DSA academic …you need to have much much better awards. your school results also must be consistently above 95% for all subjects…..from P4-6 onwards

Actually, it is easier to get into a dream school through PSLE S1 posting than DSA. DSA is really difficult and can be a waste of time for the child because there are so many tests, interviews etc. Unless there is a very good chance in sports (medalist), aesthetics or academics (GEP or top prize winners), then it might be better to spend time on PSLE.

However, some schools do DSA exclusively, for those, I'd say go for DSA nevertheless, the yardstick will perhaps be different.

[Dione]

2ppaamm:

Dione:

Hi there, is anyone applying to Singapore Chinese Girl's School or Cedar Girl's School or River Valley High School?

Is there anyone of you who have applied to these schools via DSA? I would like to know more.
You see, I have 1 leadership role, have won an award in a science competition, got plenty of \"participation\"s for maths olympiad.... Do I stand a chance?

Hi, suggest you call the school to find out what core areas they are looking for. Not sure if these are areas they are looking for. For example, for CCA, SCGS will be looking for dance, swimming, badminton, choir, etc etc. Ask them specifically. I am not sure what Cedar and RV are looking for, you can either check their website or ask them directly.

Can't really tell if you have a good chance, hate to tell you this, but the credentials you presented doesn't sound very convincing to me for DSA for academic, but who knows, you might just get lucky.

All the best!

Feel free to be frank and critical.
But my results are quite consistent... like about 80-90%?
My CCA is ICT, and I am the vice-chair of ICT.
Thank you, I wish you a prosperous new year ahead!

[Dione]

VALyap:

Dione:

Hi there, is anyone applying to Singapore Chinese Girl's School or Cedar Girl's School or River Valley High School?

Is there anyone of you who have applied to these schools via DSA? I would like to know more.
You see, I have 1 leadership role, have won an award in a science competition, got plenty of \"participation\"s for maths olympiad.... Do I stand a chance?

Just to manage your expectation…… what are listed here are very common, most kids from any good classes will have what you have or even better!…. if for DSA academic …you need to have much much better awards. your school results also must be consistently above 95% for all subjects…..from P4-6 onwards

Oh. But the interview counts alot too!

[2ppaamm]

Dione:

VALyap:

[quote=\"Dione\"]Hi there, is anyone applying to Singapore Chinese Girl's School or Cedar Girl's School or River Valley High School?

Is there anyone of you who have applied to these schools via DSA? I would like to know more.
You see, I have 1 leadership role, have won an award in a science competition, got plenty of \"participation\"s for maths olympiad.... Do I stand a chance?

Just to manage your expectation…… what are listed here are very common, most kids from any good classes will have what you have or even better!…. if for DSA academic …you need to have much much better awards. your school results also must be consistently above 95% for all subjects…..from P4-6 onwards

Oh. But the interview counts alot too![/quote]Agreed, but you have to be in their radar before you get even an interview. DD2 was the #1 in her sport in Singapore that year. She was invited to the interview. Didn't make it because the school changed direction all of a sudden and didn't even take 1 single person from that CCA that year (they took 4 the previous year, 4 the previous previous year, and 4 the year after and her year is a good year for this CCA). And, the school is #1 for this CCA in Singapore. No explanation was given, just apologies after apologies from the CCA teacher, because she was the one who almost guaranteed me a place, and wooed my daughter to apply.

That's why I think DSA is very dicey and things change without a need for the school to explain. And she only applied to one school for DSA. The S1 posting did much more justice. It is a very time consuming process, and demoralizing when things like these happen.