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    DSA 2011

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Secondary Schools - Selection
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      ApronMama
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      $80 now :yikes:


      It seems like it increased by $10 every year! Surveyed before and Still remember last year was $70 and the yr before was $60 .

      For those who are keen on ACSI, it is easier to get in thru PSLE result. But mind you, the school fees is also one of the highest after less EESIS.

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        vlim
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        inflation …

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          Edureach
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          At the end of the day is still boils down to your A-level/IB/Diploma results not which instituition you are from. Doesn’t matter is RI/HCI/NUSH/ACSI/SOTA/NJC/DHS/RVH/CHS/VJC/SCGS/MGS/CGS/SJI anymore?

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            vlim
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            Edureach:
            At the end of the day is still boils down to your A-level/IB/Diploma results not which instituition you are from. Doesn't matter is RI/HCI/NUSH/ACSI/SOTA/NJC/DHS/RVH/CHS/VJC/SCGS/MGS/CGS/SJI anymore?

            yes..other then academic results..i also hope that during the 4-6 yrs of secondary life...he would be able to enjoy himself with the right 'click' and environment and character building.. So in some sense, going to which school do matter a bit..Imo...

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              Edureach
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              ApronMama:

              [quote=\"TwaTau\"]ACSI is not in the \"A\" league as that of HCI and RI, so difficult to do apple to apple comparison. Wonder why ACSI switch to the \"IB\" league?


              Even though, heard their dsa very difficult to get an offer and their dsa charge is the highest.

              ACSI DSA fee is the highest at $80 because they use the HAST not GAT. HAST stands for High Ability Selection Test. HAST is a 2.5h paper vs GAT of perhaps 40 mins? DS sat for the test already. They have another round of HAST on July 8 or 9, I think. Total year 1 intake 180. DSA vacancies 90. Actually theirs is not the highest. NUS high charges $100 for dsa camp on top of the $50 registration fees.

              ACSI said they switched to IB league because they believe it is more superior, and the programme produces more well-rounded students. It claims to be more relevant to modern society needs and nuture thinkers instead of route learners.[/quote]
              Think must have students from different form of training not just the traditional route otherwise, how these future leaders going to lead the nation forward with new ideas?

              Ultimately, vast majority will still end up together in NUS/NTU/SMU/SUST unless have the financial resources or ability to win scholarships.

              Really too much emphasis on all these top few schools.

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                ApronMama
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                Edureach:
                At the end of the day is still boils down to your A-level/IB/Diploma results not which instituition you are from. Doesn't matter is RI/HCI/NUSH/ACSI/SOTA/NJC/DHS/RVH/CHS/VJC/SCGS/MGS/CGS/SJI anymore?

                agree that if the objective is such there is no diff which school you go to but it is the learning process, experience, environment, culture or the kind of school sprit that they will go through that make the different life experience in them.

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                  Edureach
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                  vlim:
                  Edureach:

                  At the end of the day is still boils down to your A-level/IB/Diploma results not which instituition you are from. Doesn't matter is RI/HCI/NUSH/ACSI/SOTA/NJC/DHS/RVH/CHS/VJC/SCGS/MGS/CGS/SJI anymore?


                  yes..other then academic results..i also hope that during the 4-6 yrs of secondary life...he would be able to enjoy himself with the right 'click' and environment and character building.. So in some sense, going to which school do matter a bit..Imo...



                  Disagree with your view totally. You will never know whether your kid is able to develop fully and enjoy his/her days in the dream school just on the basis of the information available to you.

                  At best, its a calculated decision. Nothing more!

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                    vlim
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                    ApronMama:
                    Edureach:

                    At the end of the day is still boils down to your A-level/IB/Diploma results not which instituition you are from. Doesn't matter is RI/HCI/NUSH/ACSI/SOTA/NJC/DHS/RVH/CHS/VJC/SCGS/MGS/CGS/SJI anymore?


                    agree that if the objective is such there is no diff which school you go to but it is the learning process, experience, environment, culture or the kind of school sprit that they will go through that make the different life experience in them.

                    :hugs:

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                      Edureach
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                      ApronMama:
                      Edureach:

                      At the end of the day is still boils down to your A-level/IB/Diploma results not which instituition you are from. Doesn't matter is RI/HCI/NUSH/ACSI/SOTA/NJC/DHS/RVH/CHS/VJC/SCGS/MGS/CGS/SJI anymore?


                      agree that if the objective is such there is no diff which school you go to but it is the learning process, experience, environment, culture or the kind of school sprit that they will go through that make the different life experience in them.


                      In reality as outlined in my response to vlim, you will never know which instituition suits your kid best. Your decision is based on information available and your judgement.

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                        verykiasu2010
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                        Edureach:
                        ApronMama:

                        [quote=\"Edureach\"]At the end of the day is still boils down to your A-level/IB/Diploma results not which instituition you are from. Doesn't matter is RI/HCI/NUSH/ACSI/SOTA/NJC/DHS/RVH/CHS/VJC/SCGS/MGS/CGS/SJI anymore?


                        agree that if the objective is such there is no diff which school you go to but it is the learning process, experience, environment, culture or the kind of school sprit that they will go through that make the different life experience in them.


                        In reality as outlined in my response to vlim, you will never know which instituition suits your kid best. Your decision is based on information available and your judgement.[/quote]and in reality we DO know which schools will not benefit our kids and would probably do more harm than good

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