<![CDATA[Withdrawal from DSA School]]>Hi,

I need urgent help. My child has a confirmed Secondary school via DSA but her PSLE result now is much better.

Can you let me know how to redraw her from the posted school so that I can opt for other Secondary School?

Please help ME!!!

:?:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/7030/withdrawal-from-dsa-schoolRSS for NodeSun, 26 Apr 2026 22:12:03 GMTThu, 26 Nov 2009 09:11:38 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:42:12 GMT]]>

karmeleon:
Jennifer:

Thank you for the reply.


Since my boy does not hv an active sch CCA but plays badminton under a private coach, I can list it down in the appeal letter right?

Yes, list down everything you can think of.

Do they ask for any proof of document for things that you list down?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/85471https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/85471Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:42:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:35:50 GMT]]>

karmeleon:
Jennifer:

Thank you for the reply.


Since my boy does not hv an active sch CCA but plays badminton under a private coach, I can list it down in the appeal letter right?

Yes, list down everything you can think of.

Thank you 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84101https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/84101Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:35:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:31:42 GMT]]>

Jennifer:
Thank you for the reply.


Since my boy does not hv an active sch CCA but plays badminton under a private coach, I can list it down in the appeal letter right?
Yes, list down everything you can think of.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83891https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83891Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:31:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:33:37 GMT]]>

csc:
I agree with you, karmeleon. In addition, the schools also look at the leadership qualities of the student (prefect or head-prefect) and community service performed. (peer tutoring, overseas community service )


I like your last sentence - these kids had a 'life' - cheers to that....that's what I hope my kids will achieve out of school - not just excellent grades but to have built many beautiful relationships and learnt many new skills.

They have actually done that in their primary school and hopefully will continue to do so in their secondary school years. :celebrate:
Yes, bc like my boy was in 2 performing ccas, n won prizes in karate outside of sch, serves in church group, n is also part of a community orchestra. And another friend fr same sch who also got in, was in a performing cca plus swimming for sch and is a nafa dip student.

But another of their sch friends, usu among top 3 in level but not active in cca - he didn't get confirmed offer. Same with the child of another of my friends. In fact, this child did extremely well in the dsa selection test .

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83778https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83778Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:33:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:25:25 GMT]]>

karmeleon:
So the case not the same as your son's.

Thank you for the reply.

Since my boy does not hv an active sch CCA but plays badminton under a private coach, I can list it down in the appeal letter right?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83707https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83707Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:25:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:41:14 GMT]]>

karmeleon:
Can be everything. Among those students who were accepted under DSA, i notice they were usually good in studies(not necessarily extremely good, but certainly in the top 10% of their cohort), maths, and performing arts ccas, as well as sports ccas, in and out of school. As in, these kids had a \"Life\", lah. Not just studies, studies...

I agree with you, karmeleon. In addition, the schools also look at the leadership qualities of the student (prefect or head-prefect) and community service performed. (peer tutoring, overseas community service )

I like your last sentence - these kids had a 'life' - cheers to that....that's what I hope my kids will achieve out of school - not just excellent grades but to have built many beautiful relationships and learnt many new skills.

They have actually done that in their primary school and hopefully will continue to do so in their secondary school years. :celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83565https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83565Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:41:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:08:23 GMT]]>

mathsparks:
karmeleon:


Yes, my son had confirmed offers under DSA and he put NJC as 1st choice. Those taken in under DSA, I notice the school looked for overall good performer, excelling not just in academics but non-academics as well.

So the case not the same as your son's. Cannot compare.

Non-academics actually refer to all sorts of competition like Maths, IQ, Science not sports CCA.

Can be everything. Among those students who were accepted under DSA, i notice they were usually good in studies(not necessarily extremely good, but certainly in the top 10% of their cohort), maths, and performing arts ccas, as well as sports ccas, in and out of school. As in, these kids had a \"Life\", lah. Not just studies, studies...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83542https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83542Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:08:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:01:40 GMT]]>

karmeleon:

Yes, my son had confirmed offers under DSA and he put NJC as 1st choice. Those taken in under DSA, I notice the school looked for overall good performer, excelling not just in academics but non-academics as well.

So the case not the same as your son's. Cannot compare.
Non-academics actually refer to all sorts of competition like Maths, IQ, Science not sports CCA.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83484https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83484Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:01:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:48:05 GMT]]>

Jennifer:
Confirmed DSA offer? Can divulge your boy's T-score? Want to guage how much chance we hv appealing.


We did not attend the open house. Was only there last Thur. How's the place like? I prefer to old campus- more cozy (I spent my JC days at NJC).
Yes, my son had confirmed offers under DSA and he put NJC as 1st choice. Those taken in under DSA for NJC, I notice the school looked for overall good performer, excelling not just in academics but non-academics as well.

So the case not the same as your son's. Cannot compare.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83479https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/83479Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:48:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:00:46 GMT]]>

karmeleon:
My son is going to NJC. 😄

Confirmed DSA offer? Can divulge your boy's T-score? Want to guage how much chance we hv appealing.

We did not attend the open house. Was only there last Thur. How's the place like? I prefer to old campus- more cozy (I spent my JC days at NJC).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81900https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81900Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:00:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:39:56 GMT]]>Good luck mummyjoyce! Your dd should definitely try for NJC or NYGH given her excellent PSLE results. 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81801https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81801Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:39:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:16:33 GMT]]>

Mathematician:
Here is the link to the application form to appeal for Nanyang:

http://www.nygh.moe.edu.sg/dsa/S1%20Appeal%20Appln%20form%20%28adm%202010%29.pdf

PS：Copy and paste the link address instead of clicking the link.
WOW :thankyou:
Really really appreciate the support. I love this site.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81787https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81787Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:16:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:11:08 GMT]]>Here is the link to the application form to appeal for Nanyang:

http://www.nygh.moe.edu.sg/dsa/S1%20Appeal%20Appln%20form%20%28adm%202010%29.pdf

PS：Copy and paste the link address instead of clicking the link.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81785https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81785Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:11:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:55:21 GMT]]>Hi All,

many thanks for all the reply and I am feeling better knowing that there is a chance to appeal. I am thinking of NJC, NYGHS

Anyonw know if the appeal has started @ NYGHS?

ALL THE BEST TO ALL OF US!!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81773https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81773Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:55:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:40:14 GMT]]>

mummyjoyce:
Hi,

I need urgent help. My child has a confirmed Secondary school via DSA but her PSLE result now is much better.

Can you let me know how to redraw her from the posted school so that I can opt for other Secondary School?

Please help ME!!!

:?:
mummyjoyce, I've PMed you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81635https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81635Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:40:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:07:48 GMT]]>

Jennifer:
karmeleon:

didn't your ds want to go NUSH?


He changed his mind. I think it's becos some of his classmates went to NJC Open Hse and psycho-ed him successfully.
.

My son is going to NJC. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81608https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81608Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:07:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:43:09 GMT]]>I have a similar situation too. May I know what are criteria for NJC and ACS (I) to accept appeal? e.g. must I meet last yeat’s COP etc? Also when will the results be made known?


Also want to know about appeal procedure at Victoria School. Can anyone help?

TIA

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81594https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81594Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:43:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:36:47 GMT]]>

karmeleon:
didn't your ds want to go NUSH?

He changed his mind. I think it's becos some of his classmates went to NJC Open Hse and psycho-ed him successfully.

Hubby has no issues with NJC. So now we wait till 23 Dec to appeal lor. If appeal is unsuccessful, then it's ACS(I) liao.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81592https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81592Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:36:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:33:15 GMT]]>

mummyjoyce:
Hi,

Thank you so much for your reply. can I check that the appeal letter is just a free format letter written by the parent?
I only saw pre-printed ones at ACS(I) and Hwa Chong. No idea about other schools. It might be better if you call up the school you intend to appeal to to get a firm answer. JMHO

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81590https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81590Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:33:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:20:50 GMT]]>

Jennifer:
We are in a similar situation.


We went to the sec sch today and confirmed the following:

1. First, must send in appeal letter at the preferred sec sch. We went to NJC who told us their appeal process begins on 23 Dec. Hwa Chong allows appeals now. ACS(I) also allows appeals now. Both Hwa Chong and ACS(I) has a stack of appeal forms ready. NJC no.

2. Once the preferred sch processes your appeal application and approves it, you must go to the DSA sch to obtain a release letter based on the preferred school's acceptance letter.

3. Then submit the release letter to the preferred sch.

Both Hwa Chong and NJC told us the process might take up to a week or two. By then it would be Jan 2010.
didn't your ds want to go NUSH?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81579https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81579Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:20:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:29:30 GMT]]>You can write a letter but most schools have standard form asking for details which should be enough.

DadOfGirl:
mummyjoyce:

Hi,
Thank you so much for your reply. can I check that the appeal letter is just a free format letter written by the parent?


I guess so... there is no formal format by MOE for appeal.... So more you pledge, more the chances :roll:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81360https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81360Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:29:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:28:36 GMT]]>You can write a letter but most schools have standard form asking for details which should be enough.

DadOfGirl:
mummyjoyce:

Hi,
Thank you so much for your reply. can I check that the appeal letter is just a free format letter written by the parent?


I guess so... there is no formal format by MOE for appeal.... So more you pledge, more the chances :roll:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81359https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81359Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:28:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:12:32 GMT]]>

mummyjoyce:
Hi,

Thank you so much for your reply. can I check that the appeal letter is just a free format letter written by the parent?

I guess so... there is no formal format by MOE for appeal.... So more you pledge, more the chances :roll:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81357https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81357Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:12:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Withdrawal from DSA School on Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:33:11 GMT]]>Hi,

Thank you so much for your reply. can I check that the appeal letter is just a free format letter written by the parent?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81332https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/81332Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:33:11 GMT