DSA 2011

[cylg]

Blur Dad:

yukilei:

Yap, this is what I've told him. To work hard now if he wants to join his friends. & I can see that he's putting in effort. But they're dragon babies. Think their cohort of boys are more too. So maybe more competitive.
Sorry for my ignorant. If ACI does not have GE class like HCI & RI, then why are they consider as one of the IP sch for GEPers?

To my understanding, there are 2-3 GEP classes in the first 2 years of the ASC(I) IP program. What I mean is that ACS(I) DSA application process is different from RI & HCI. There are no separate selection process from GEP and Non-GEP students and ASC(I) did not mention how many seats are for GEP and Non-GEP. DSA application to ASC(I) IP program is simple, just need to fill up the application form, write a personal statment and take HAST. Interview only when necessary. It is the same for GEP and Non-GEP students.

If u apply DSA to ACSI's IB programs & got selected...u will join the yr 1-4 pre-IB courses ( but if u didnt meet the req, u will be transfered to o lvl track & students from express classes who perform excellently will be a ble to join pre-IB classes)...

the actual IB programs starts at Yr 5....I m not good in explaining...so it's better for u to check their website on IB for more detailed info BUT they do have \"GEP\" program since it's one of the ex-sec schs for GEP students to continue theirs gifted education b4 it became an IP sch like RI/HCI etc.

[cestmoi]

jtoh:

cestmoi,


Your dd's Chinese is very impressive. Knocked my socks off. Did she apply through Chinese DSA for RGS?

:salute: Hi jtoh,
Nah, DD preferred to apply under English as she felt that it was more 'powderful' :rotflmao: (actually more confident & comfortable)....
She is linguistically inclined but needs more time in maths & sc usually.

[Ms tay]

Dear xyz_xyz


I think ri dsa is not main for mainstreamer ( academic )
When I received the letter my heart sank and eyes reddened but I tried to control and hide my feeling as I do not want to put stress on my ds ...
Cheers up !!! Let's encourage our ds 加油!加油！加油！Hope our ds could score well for psle . All the best !

Ms Tay

[yukilei]

Blur Dad:

yukilei:

Yap, this is what I've told him. To work hard now if he wants to join his friends. & I can see that he's putting in effort. But they're dragon babies. Think their cohort of boys are more too. So maybe more competitive.
Sorry for my ignorant. If ACI does not have GE class like HCI & RI, then why are they consider as one of the IP sch for GEPers?

To my understanding, there are 2-3 GEP classes in the first 2 years of the ASC(I) IP program. What I mean is that ACS(I) DSA application process is different from RI & HCI. There are no separate selection process from GEP and Non-GEP students and ASC(I) did not mention how many seats are for GEP and Non-GEP. DSA application to ASC(I) IP program is simple, just need to fill up the application form, write a personal statment and take HAST. Interview only when necessary. It is the same for GEP and Non-GEP students.

Oh i see. :thankyou: for all the valuable information. You guys are really informative!!!! :salute:
I'm glad that I'm in this forum.

[cylg]

I think there r a lot of surprises for this yr RI DSA!..some with less than 80% got CO & some got low 80% got WL/rejected…so really dont know what’s the selection criteria…some kids fall under the "talented" or "all-rounder" category by many parents’ standard…but still got rejected…kinda scary right

[ngbrdad]

cylg:

I think there r a lot of surprises for this yr RI DSA!...some with less than 80% got CO & some got low 80% got WL/rejected....so really dont know what's the selection criteria....some kids fall under the \"talented\" or \"all-rounder\" category by many parents' standard...but still got rejected...kinda scary right

Hmmmm was there anyone with GEP SA1<80 give CO ?
And above 80 rejected ? That will be really strange.
So far only heard of above 80 with WL

[cylg]

ngbrdad:

cylg:

I think there r a lot of surprises for this yr RI DSA!...some with less than 80% got CO & some got low 80% got WL/rejected....so really dont know what's the selection criteria....some kids fall under the \"talented\" or \"all-rounder\" category by many parents' standard...but still got rejected...kinda scary right

Hmmmm was there anyone with GEP SA1<80 give CO ?
And above 80 rejected ? That will be really strange.
So far only heard of above 80 with WL

yup

[Publica]

Has NJC sent out the corrected email already ? with proper timing for the interview ?

Ours is sent to Ds's email account so I can't check now.[/quote]

Just received this mail from NJC:

Dear Applicant,
Due to the technical error, the Interview Date given in the email notification sent to you on 12 August 2011 is not appropriate.
Kindly ignore our email sent on 12 August 2011 on Phase 2B- Interview Session.
A new email will soon be replaced.
Please note that the 'Date for Interview' and 'Day Activity' are on the same day i.e 20 August 2011.
Sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Regards
NJCAdmission Team[/quote]



We also din receive :?[/quote]

This is really strange. Looks like they have not resolved the email problem. Will update if receive any new info.

[yukilei]

cylg:

Blur Dad:

To my understanding, there are 2-3 GEP classes in the first 2 years of the ASC(I) IP program. What I mean is that ACS(I) DSA application process is different from RI & HCI. There are no separate selection process from GEP and Non-GEP students and ASC(I) did not mention how many seats are for GEP and Non-GEP. DSA application to ASC(I) IP program is simple, just need to fill up the application form, write a personal statment and take HAST. Interview only when necessary. It is the same for GEP and Non-GEP students.

If u apply DSA to ACSI's IB programs & got selected...u will join the yr 1-4 pre-IB courses ( but if u didnt meet the req, u will be transfered to o lvl track & students from express classes who perform excellently will be a ble to join pre-IB classes)...

the actual IB programs starts at Yr 5....I m good in explaining...it's better for u to check their website on IB for more detailed info BUT they do have \"GEP\" program esp it's one of the ex-sec schs for GEP students to continue theirs gifted education b4 it became an IP sch like RI/HCI etc

I've checked the website, no mention on \"GEP\" class. Only that they take in 180 students for \"IB prog\", ie under IP. So those students in \"GEP\" prog, not necessary in pre-IB prog?

[ngbrdad]

Publica:

Has NJC sent out the corrected email already ? with proper timing for the interview ?

Ours is sent to Ds's email account so I can't check now.

Just received this mail from NJC:

Dear Applicant,
Due to the technical error, the Interview Date given in the email notification sent to you on 12 August 2011 is not appropriate.
Kindly ignore our email sent on 12 August 2011 on Phase 2B- Interview Session.
A new email will soon be replaced.
Please note that the 'Date for Interview' and 'Day Activity' are on the same day i.e 20 August 2011.
Sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Regards
NJCAdmission Team[/quote]



We also din receive :?[/quote]

This is really strange. Looks like they have not resolved the email problem. Will update if receive any new info.[/quote]

Thanks.
I plan to call them to clarity this afternoon.
Want to confirm the reporting time as well cos registration put as 8 but only starts at 9.
So is it as long as register between 8 and 9 OK ?
Don't want to reach before 8 and gong gong wait until 9.