DSA 2012

[Zekezachzoom]

G Tan:

jtoh:

[quote=\"G Tan\"][ :snooze:

Can I ask what other schools did you apply for your child? We applied RGS, ScGS, BPGH, NusHigh,MGS

You've applied for many schools, across a spectrum of tiers. Which of these would be your daughter's dream school? And what would your dd do if she was offered a confirmed offer from her 5th choice school? Would she still accept it given that she might be able to get into her first choice school via her PSLE results?

To my DD and I , all the above 5 schools are schools that we like. If any of the 5 accepts my DD, she would gladly accept the offer. Cos' we dont want to think about she might get into her first choice kind of situation... Nobody knows what will happen to the result!!! Even though she might be good all these years from P4 to P6, but PSLE results is so unpredictable.... BTW the
5 schools above are not in order of favourite 1st choice, 2nd and so....[/quote]I share the same sentiment as you. Doing DSA is like buying insurance for the PSLE. That's why I am also applying DSA for 3 Schools for my DS. So far, he has gone through an interview for a school and will be sitting for GAT for another 2.

[BeContented]

Had anyone started receiving email from HCI on being shortlisted for DSA interview on 7Jul?


They are supposed to notify via email by 23Jun. :nailbite:

[G Tan]

RachelSmiley:

G Tan:

Can I ask what other schools did you apply for your child? We applied RGS, ScGS, BPGH, NusHigh,MGS

Would it be stressful going for DSA test/interview for 5 schools? Would appreciate if you could let us know your experience and what kind of questions asked during the diff interviews.

Havent go for any yet, will update all mummies later on

[Kiasucy]

Zekezachzoom:

G Tan:

You've applied for many schools, across a spectrum of tiers. Which of these would be your daughter's dream school? And what would your dd do if she was offered a confirmed offer from her 5th choice school? Would she still accept it given that she might be able to get into her first choice school via her PSLE results?

To my DD and I , all the above 5 schools are schools that we like. If any of the 5 accepts my DD, she would gladly accept the offer. Cos' we dont want to think about she might get into her first choice kind of situation... Nobody knows what will happen to the result!!! Even though she might be good all these years from P4 to P6, but PSLE results is so unpredictable.... BTW the
5 schools above are not in order of favourite 1st choice, 2nd and so....

I share the same sentiment as you. Doing DSA is like buying insurance for the PSLE. That's why I am also applying DSA for 3 Schools for my DS. So far, he has gone through an interview for a school and will be sitting for GAT for another 2.[/quote]

Interview? So early? Which school?

[Snow Crystal]

Zekezachzoom:

I share the same sentiment as you. Doing DSA is like buying insurance for the PSLE. That's why I am also applying DSA for 3 Schools for my DS. So far, he has gone through an interview for a school and will be sitting for GAT for another 2.

This year is tricky... Got Dragon year impact so very competitive yet if DSA get CO from 2nd choice schs tough to decide cos no transfer once CO accepted. Good luck, dragon baby parents! :xedfingers:

[Zekezachzoom]

Kiasucy:

Zekezachzoom:

[quote=\"G Tan\"]
You've applied for many schools, across a spectrum of tiers. Which of these would be your daughter's dream school? And what would your dd do if she was offered a confirmed offer from her 5th choice school? Would she still accept it given that she might be able to get into her first choice school via her PSLE results?

To my DD and I , all the above 5 schools are schools that we like. If any of the 5 accepts my DD, she would gladly accept the offer. Cos' we dont want to think about she might get into her first choice kind of situation... Nobody knows what will happen to the result!!! Even though she might be good all these years from P4 to P6, but PSLE results is so unpredictable.... BTW the
5 schools above are not in order of favourite 1st choice, 2nd and so....

I share the same sentiment as you. Doing DSA is like buying insurance for the PSLE. That's why I am also applying DSA for 3 Schools for my DS. So far, he has gone through an interview for a school and will be sitting for GAT for another 2.[/quote]Interview? So early? Which school?[/quote]

SJI. Their first batch of IP Academic interview was done in May.

[BeContented]

Need to ask some stupid questions.


Was filling up the application form for ACS - DSA. Not sure where these fall under
- international
- national
- school

1. NMOS
2. SMOP
3. Annual Mathlympics

Any response would be appreciated. Otherwise guess gotta call school tomorrow.

[verykiasu2010]

BeContented:

Need to ask some stupid questions.


Was filling up the application form for ACS - DSA. Not sure where these fall under
- international
- national
- school

1. NMOS
2. SMOP
3. Annual Mathlympics

Any response would be appreciated. Otherwise guess gotta call school tomorrow.

these are national level, academic competitions

APMOPS is considered as international because there are participants from China, Vietnam etc etc

[BeContented]

verykiasu2010:

BeContented:

Need to ask some stupid questions.


Was filling up the application form for ACS - DSA. Not sure where these fall under
- international
- national
- school

1. NMOS
2. SMOP
3. Annual Mathlympics

Any response would be appreciated. Otherwise guess gotta call school tomorrow.

these are national level, academic competitions

APMOPS is considered as international because there are participants from China, Vietnam etc etc

Thanks. Just got a little confused when their guide wrote MO - international. Guess I'll be specific then can settle

[verykiasu2010]

National level math olympiads are :


NMOS, SMOPS, RI World Math, ACS’s MO (can’t remember what name), SMO Junior

International level :

APMOPS, PLK (HK), AMC (America), AMC (Australian)

UNSW assessment on math is not MO

The above are the usual math contests S’pore kids participate