DSA 2011

[Mum1113]

Sun_2010:

Mum1113:

hi all,

I am new comer and like to know if NUS High does DSA selection mainly through Maths n Science base on P4 results onwards ?
Any sharing from any successful parent is very much useful as a guide. Sorry if I miss any similar communication on this topic before.
Mum1113

NUS High has a written exam to short list students who are invited to a full day science camp. Here they are screened for certain skills and abilities . What are the skills is not mentioned.

You can also mention their primary school results from P5 and P6 sa1 - all subjects. I dont think p4 is needed, cant remember

Any other competition mats /science certs would be good - typically olympiads.

All the best for your child

thanks thst is great ! What about portfolio, is it required ? I can get ready his past achievements into simple folder but not sure if need to get professional help in getting the portfolio done up as I think there is private tuition which even teaches doing up portfolio for DSA. Any sharing on this part is wonderful

[Sun_2010]

no protfolis required for NUSH as there are no interviews.

The applicaton is online , with a photocopy of certs to be mailed/handed over to their office.

Just kaypoh- ur DD/Ds in P6 this yr?

[Mum1113]

Sun_2010:

no protfolis required for NUSH as there are no interviews.

The applicaton is online , with a photocopy of certs to be mailed/handed over to their office.

Just kaypoh- ur DD/Ds in P6 this yr?

yes P6 this year and following the trails to check for updates. Seems to me you are rather expereience already, what about yours ? Over already or also taking PSLE this year too ?

[millan]

verykiasu2010:

andante:

Just to verify, someone told me that NJC does not have DSA by sport ? Is that true ?

Primary 6 Students (Direct School Admissions for 6-year Integrated Programme)


Eligibility


All Primary 6 students with good Primary 5 and 6 results and other relevant qualifications, may apply.


Selection Criteria


The selection criteria is, in essence, holistic, and is based on a variety of the applicant’s tangible and intangible qualities

Academic excellence and potential
Leadership
Active participation in CCAs
Communication skills
Working qualities: A person who is a team player; who can learn independently; who is capable of creative and critical thinking; who is driven to excel and has a passion for lifelong learning and is willing to explore new ideas beyond the classroom and curriculum
Character qualities: A person who is compassionate, resilient, rational and responsible, has good EQ and AQ, and is a risk-taker with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Social qualities: A person who is sensitive to racial and religious issues and shows devotion to his country and its national values

Application Procedures and Timeline

Our Direct School Admission Exercise is now closed. We thank you for your interest in National Junior College. For further enquiries, please email us at [email protected].

http://www.njc.edu.sg/admission_p6dsa.htm

May I ask does GEP student sure hv DSA or they have same chance like he rest and must go thru the same process?

[verykiasu2010]

DSA is open to every one, GEP or not


GEP students has higher chance then non-GEP students,under academic domain application

different schools apply different process between GEP and non-GEP applicants in DSA

some GEPpers choose not to participate in DSA

[Mum1113]

hi all

May I have advise what is the difference between Integrated Program (IP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) as they both offer 6 years program ?
Mum1113

[carmen21]

Hi! Sota is opening application for DSA for March & June. Any parents with kids P6 this year applying for DSA - Sota? Can we try DSA for more than 1 school?

[verykiasu2010]

carmen21:

Hi! Sota is opening application for DSA for March & June. Any parents with kids P6 this year applying for DSA - Sota? Can we try DSA for more than 1 school?

you can try as many schools as you wish

but the general wisdom is to try max 2 schools - i.e. those that you realy really really want to get in

no point wasting lots of time doing so many DSA and then got a few offers from not-to-die for schools.....then headache to accept or not. Once accepted, cannot take part in MOE S1 posting anymore

[verykiasu2010]

Mum1113:

hi all

May I have advise what is the difference between Integrated Program (IP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) as they both offer 6 years program ?
Mum1113

IB is also IP, so-called 6-year through train, as they skip O level exams

in truth, if the kids are not up to the mark, they may be asked to transfer to do O level for his / her own sake. if do well in O level, can be considered to continue in the school for A level or IB.

Your question should be what is the difference between A level and IB Dip

A level covers the subject matter more in depth

IB covers wider scope but less in depth, that is what one principal put it, but must pass all subjects

IB has certain % of score marked by own school teachers, while A level is 100% marked by Cambridge

IB Dip is suited for certain type of degree courses esp those in liberal arts

sure there are some parents out there with a more complete comparison

[Hifive]

Hi


Need advice:

Understand that CCA helps in the application for DSA.
In the event if the student is not successful in the application for DSA, does the CCA still help in the application for secondary school after PSLE result release?

Thanks