DSA 2011

[ngbrdad]

yukilei:

ngbrdad:

Initially we thought about taking the ACSI Hast on the 8/7/2011 but changed our mind in the end.

Or else they would be a clash of timing.

Why did you choose RI & not ACSI? ACSI only have Hast test right? No interview right? My DS is also planning for RI & ACSI DSA next yr, if he got < 80%, he might have to choose one. Hope that next yr's timing will not clash. Good luck to your DS!

Well my DS is not keen on ACSi.
We also have some reservation about the elite and super rich backgrounds of students there.

[ngbrdad]

Pen88n:

ngbrdad:

Can I ask parents whose kids applied for NJC, how long do you have to wait for the email on the test detail after sending them the cheque by post ?

Very long....sent early Jun no reply todate yet.....and I too lazy to follow up. Maybe should call to ask them tomorrow.

If you happen to call, please please update in forum. Thanks

Hi I emailed them last night and they just replied that they have received my cheque. So I'm relieved.
Just waiting for the email on the test detail, not calling them anymore.

[zeemimi]

ngbrdad:

Pen88n:

[quote=\"ngbrdad\"]Can I ask parents whose kids applied for NJC, how long do you have to wait for the email on the test detail after sending them the cheque by post ?

Very long....sent early Jun no reply todate yet.....and I too lazy to follow up. Maybe should call to ask them tomorrow.

If you happen to call, please please update in forum. Thanks

Hi I emailed them last night and they just replied that they have received my cheque. So I'm relieved.
Just waiting for the email on the test detail, not calling them anymore.[/quote]I don't know about now, but 2 years back, NJC was very slow is processing DSA stuff. Results took super long to come back. Looks like it's pretty much still the same now.

[TwaTau]

parentof3:

Hi need some advice here. My dd is currently taking advance shooting cse in the sports school. They are setting up a new shooting academy and invited my dd to DSA. I'm worried about her future if she did not shine in either the sports or her O level. But she likes the shooting very much and has no confidence to get into RGS to join their shooting CCA. What should I do?

I will suggest for her to try out at the DSA, since she is being invited. She must have shown her potential in shooting and there is no harm to try it out and decide later. If she can make it to national level, shooting might be a good career as well, as it seems that age will not be such an issue as compare to other sports . Did she try out the DSA at RGS as well?

[ngbrdad]

zeemimi:

I don't know about now, but 2 years back, NJC was very slow is processing DSA stuff. Results took super long to come back. Looks like it's pretty much still the same now.

Yeah they should at least sent payment acknowledgement reply. Parents who never receive a reply by today will feel uneasy as it's the last day for payment to reach them.

[jtoh]

Funx3:

TREX8:

No problem Funx3, Clover's DD also applied to RGS DSA. Let's support each other - rather lonely on the girls' side leh.
[quote=\"Funx3\"]
Thanks A Million, TREX8!
U R An :imanangel: ! :snuggles: :snuggles:

Will Pop Down to My Gal's Sch to Certify True Copy her Results ....
Then Both of US .... Can :hugs: :hugs: And Support Each Other [/color]....

OK! TREX8, Clover, ....
Let's Hook Our Little Pinkies ....
:grphug: :grphug:

Hello, HEllo ....
Anyone Else Out there Wanna Join Us?
[/quote]I give you moral support.

[jtoh]

Blur Dad:

Yes, yes, I knew some GEPers who scored >90% for SA1 and confirm going to RI and yet apply DSA for HCI, ACSI and NUSH.

>90%!! Future PSLE Top Scorer.

[jtoh]

parentof3:

Hi need some advice here. My dd is currently taking advance shooting cse in the sports school. They are setting up a new shooting academy and invited my dd to DSA. I'm worried about her future if she did not shine in either the sports or her O level. But she likes the shooting very much and has no confidence to get into RGS to join their shooting CCA. What should I do?

How serious is your dd about shooting and is she sure that she wants to pursue it for the next 4-6 years? If she is, then perhaps she could try out for the Sports School. I don't know how strong SSS is academically, but they do offer IB as well don't they?

If she just intends to pursue shooting as a CCA and represent the school, then maybe a mainstream school may be better. There are several other schools which offer DSA through Shooting. You might want to try out for these as well although applications may have closed already.

[Nebbermind]

Blur Dad:

Yes, yes, I knew some GEPers who scored >90% for SA1 and confirm going to RI and yet apply DSA for HCI, ACSI and NUSH.

But good for the ego and self esteem mah. Some see it as trophy for collection...never one too many! Someday they can tell others....been there, done that!

[phankao]

zeemimi:

I don't know about now, but 2 years back, NJC was very slow is processing DSA stuff. Results took super long to come back. Looks like it's pretty much still the same now.

Very long, meh? Last time I remember in 2009, my ds took test in 1st week of July. Results got to Australia wat. We received the shortlist plus a printout of the results (whoa! they actually give us the results profile!) by beginnning of the last week of July and to go for the day selection camp on 1st saturday of August. Interview was a little late though. End of August after PSLE Oral. So obviously, the Confirmed Offers were only sent out in first week of September. NJC made FULL USE of their time dateline though, I remember. The last date for offer/rejection letters to be sent out(MOE's dateline for DSA) was 4th Sept. We received EXACTLY on that date. The cutest part about it, when we checked letterbox at 5pm - nothing from NJC! But my friends say they receive. So later at 7pm we check again - wow, have. Never though our SingPOST so hardworking, send mails 2x a day!

I know some used copies of the test to send to schools like ACSI or MGS though, bc they missed the test there due to clash in dates/time. And these 2 schools actually accepted. Most interesting was that for at least one of them, they gave Confirmed Offer while NJC itself gave Unsuccessful letter.