DSA 2011

[Blur Dad]

jtoh:

TREX8:

I wrote an email to SOTA to give up DD's CO but was told to do so by not putting SOTA as our choice when submitting the form online on 24 Oct.


My personal opinion is that schools which have already given letters with COs to the kids are not likely to risk giving away these places to those on WL, in case there is a change of mind. That is, to inform those on WL in black and white that theirs is now a confirmed offer based on the number of students with CO who have indicated that they are giving up their places.

In NYGH, even though the Principal encouraged those who want to give up their offer to write in, I don't think anyone on WL has her WL converted to a CO. However, the Principal did inform those on WL that as long as they put NYGH as first choice, they are very likely to get in via DSA. I suppose the Principal can say that as she knew roughly how many girls are likely to reject the COs.

So I suppose by informing the school(s) of your intention to reject the CO(s), at best, helps the school management to better manage the expectation of those on WL, but not likely to result in actual conversion of CO to WL, prior to the exercise period.

Hi TREX8. Thanks for sharing. Just to add, I believe there's a deadline by which schools must give MOE their final list of COs and WLs in order for MOE to process the DSA forms. So if the schools are informed before the deadline of students who wish to give up their COs, they can (if they choose to) upgrade the WLs to COs. There were schools in the past who have written to confirm changing WLs to COs in September so that could be how they do it.

Hi jtoh

Thanks for sharing.

This is what I understand from ACSI DSA talk. ACSI P & VP mentioned that they will convert those WL to CO when there are vacancies.

[Interested]

Blur Dad:

jtoh:

[quote=\"TREX8\"]I wrote an email to SOTA to give up DD's CO but was told to do so by not putting SOTA as our choice when submitting the form online on 24 Oct.


My personal opinion is that schools which have already given letters with COs to the kids are not likely to risk giving away these places to those on WL, in case there is a change of mind. That is, to inform those on WL in black and white that theirs is now a confirmed offer based on the number of students with CO who have indicated that they are giving up their places.

In NYGH, even though the Principal encouraged those who want to give up their offer to write in, I don't think anyone on WL has her WL converted to a CO. However, the Principal did inform those on WL that as long as they put NYGH as first choice, they are very likely to get in via DSA. I suppose the Principal can say that as she knew roughly how many girls are likely to reject the COs.

So I suppose by informing the school(s) of your intention to reject the CO(s), at best, helps the school management to better manage the expectation of those on WL, but not likely to result in actual conversion of CO to WL, prior to the exercise period.

Hi TREX8. Thanks for sharing. Just to add, I believe there's a deadline by which schools must give MOE their final list of COs and WLs in order for MOE to process the DSA forms. So if the schools are informed before the deadline of students who wish to give up their COs, they can (if they choose to) upgrade the WLs to COs. There were schools in the past who have written to confirm changing WLs to COs in September so that could be how they do it.

Hi jtoh

Thanks for sharing.

This is what I understand from ACSI DSA talk. ACSI P & VP mentioned that they will convert those WL to CO when there are vacancies.[/quote]Hi Blur Dad,
How about you call the school direct and ask ? Just tell them that you understand some parent have already inform them that they are not taking the offer, so how is you son chance of getting in.
They might not tell you exactly but at least can indicate how high is the chances of getting a CO...understand your anxiety...just a suggestion

[Snow Crystal]

keroppi:

We did. Give others a chance mah. No point holding on to so many when our minds are already set on RI.

I salute you! :salute: You are a kind soul.

[ngbrdad]

Talking about WL, RI should have a lot of WL this year.

Any update from them ?

[breanne]

sunflowermom:

May I know any parent whose DS is on WL from HCI receive email to attend Parents' Symposium on 22/10?

Yes we received an email. I should think this is sent to all on WL. Are there exceptions ?

[iFirefly]

breanne:

sunflowermom:

May I know any parent whose DS is on WL from HCI receive email to attend Parents' Symposium on 22/10?

Yes we received an email. I should think this is sent to all on WL. Are there exceptions ?

DS has got CO from HCI but we have not received any email from HCI to attend Parents' Symposium thus far.

[supermumto3]

Hi all


This is my first time posting…

I am asking if the schools for DSA look at P4 results. The reason i am asking is my son who is in GEP did really very badly for hi P4 mid term. So this will affect his grades cos’ P4 mid term < 80 marks…

Pls advise…

[SAHM_TAN]

supermumto3:

Hi all


This is my first time posting...

I am asking if the schools for DSA look at P4 results. The reason i am asking is my son who is in GEP did really very badly for hi P4 mid term. So this will affect his grades cos' P4 mid term < 80 marks....

Pls advise....

Think u will get help if u post ur qn in this

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=157&start=10370

[jtoh]

supermumto3:

Hi all


This is my first time posting...

I am asking if the schools for DSA look at P4 results. The reason i am asking is my son who is in GEP did really very badly for hi P4 mid term. So this will affect his grades cos' P4 mid term < 80 marks....

Pls advise....

No they don't.

[TwaTau]

jtoh:

supermumto3:

Hi all


This is my first time posting...

I am asking if the schools for DSA look at P4 results. The reason i am asking is my son who is in GEP did really very badly for hi P4 mid term. So this will affect his grades cos' P4 mid term < 80 marks....

Pls advise....

No they don't.

I will not say \"No\". The criteria for the 80% at P6 (mainly from RI) is to decide whether the child needs to take GAT or not. One school did require us to enter P4, P5 and P6 results in their online application, but can't remember which school was it. I am sure the DSA secondary school will still see the performance over the 3 years, of which they can determine the consistency of the child performance. I will still suggest for the child to do his/her best over the 3 years in GEP.