DSA 2017
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lee_yl:
I recently heard from NYPS mummy that a mainstream student from NYPS was successful in her DSA application into RGS using Chinese whereas her best subject was actually Science![/quote]Oh, then you should faster use English domain to dsa into NYGH for dd2... :razz:
My speculation is Chinese domain would probably have the least number of applicants. After all, not that many kids are super strong in Chinese. And taking part in language competitions eg. Singapore-Malaysia Schools Bilingual Olympiadsleepy:
[quote=\"lee_yl\"]
Compared to Maths, I wonder whether using Science as the DSA subject will be easier as it is not as competitive?
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FantasyLandDreams:
Haha, you see NYGH no up?
Oh, then you should faster use English domain to dsa into NYGH for dd2... :razz:lee_yl:
I recently heard from NYPS mummy that a mainstream student from NYPS was successful in her DSA application into RGS using Chinese whereas her best subject was actually Science! -
sleepy:
Agree. Smart move.
That mummy is an excellent strategistlee_yl:
I recently heard from NYPS mummy that a mainstream student from NYPS was successful in her DSA application into RGS using Chinese whereas her best subject was actually Science!
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sleepy:
I will not name the school. There is a school which too many students DSA for basketball and did well at the trials. The coach/ Teacher in charge actually called up these students and ask them if there are other domains they can apply for (e.g. Academics, leadership etc with no commitments), as there are limited vacancies for DSA via basketball. Subsequently, the girl got a CO via Academics, and sign up for basketball as CCA.
:scratchhead:phtthp:
perhaps this mainstream student from NYPS : when compared to rest of other DSA candidates who also apply for DSA into RGS, there are many more other candidates who are stronger than her, in Science. So, She did not receive any DSA offer for Science, but in another subject, instead
Not heard of schools offering alternative. It is either CO, WL or Rejected in applicant's chosen domain
Also not heard of schools allowing application for multiple domains -
lee_yl:
Haha, you see NYGH no up?[/quote]No lahοΌJust reverse strategy to Nyps use chinese domain to dsa RGS.
Oh, then you should faster use English domain to dsa into NYGH for dd2... :razz:FantasyLandDreams:
[quote=\"lee_yl\"]
I recently heard from NYPS mummy that a mainstream student from NYPS was successful in her DSA application into RGS using Chinese whereas her best subject was actually Science! -
phtthp:
OT:Nebbermind:
I thought the prc would hoot the Chinese domain...no?
The PRCs often hoot for either Maths or Chinese DSA domain.
You cannot say the 'PRCs would hoot the Chinese or Math domains', because they are all SCs on paper. Many Singaporean men married Chinese brides so their DC's surname is a local one and some may even have a Christian name
Over the past 2 weekends, due to CNY, I've been dining with a few SC kids whose dads are Singaporeans and moms Shanghainese. Needless to say, their HCL std is sky high.
If both parents are graduates from PRC (e.g. engineer), then it's almost certain their dc's Math will be as good as their HCL! :siam:
I'm sure they will get into ACS, MGS, SJI, RI, RGS via the Chinese domain with little effort
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jetsetter:
Does DSA admission have a \"Singaporean first\" policy?
OT:phtthp:
The PRCs often hoot for either Maths or Chinese DSA domain.
You cannot say the 'PRCs would hoot the Chinese or Math domains', because they are all SCs on paper. Many Singaporean men married Chinese brides so their DC's surname is a local one and some may even have a Christian name
Over the past 2 weekends, due to CNY, I've been dining with a few SC kids whose dads are Singaporeans and moms Shanghainese. Needless to say, their HCL std is sky high. If both parents are graduates from PRC (e.g. engineer), then it's almost certain their dc's Math will be as good as their HCL! :siam:
I'm sure they will get into ACS, MGS, SJI, RI, RGS via the Chinese domain with little effort -
lee_yl:
This is a very good qn asked, lee
Does DSA admission have a \"Singaporean first\" policy?
I also pondering over the same qn.
But let's say in Sports DSA, suppose after Sports audition was held, say in Badminton or table tennis (e.g.), if the coach feel that after all the selected P6 sports candidates had come down for audition, demo their skill set, if the coach feel that the PRC candidate is still the best so far overall, in terms of badminton skill, over & above all the rest of the SC kids he had seen so far, then I don't think \"Singaporean, first\" apply anymore, right ?
For Sports DSA -
are they looking for the Best talent (regardless of nationality), in that particular field of Sports,
OR
Are they looking restricted or confined within the boundary of Sg, then go & search for who are the SC talents, in that particular Sports ?
These two criteria : are different.
We are mindful of the fact that in Secondary schools, some (not all) of these Sports delegates are sent to represent Sg, in the Youth Olympics. Naturally, they will look for the best -
lee_yl:
HAha! I don't think so! DSAs are discretionary. All based on merit!
Does DSA admission have a \"Singaporean first\" policy?jetsetter:
OT:
You cannot say the 'PRCs would hoot the Chinese or Math domains', because they are all SCs on paper. Many Singaporean men married Chinese brides so their DC's surname is a local one and some may even have a Christian name
Over the past 2 weekends, due to CNY, I've been dining with a few SC kids whose dads are Singaporeans and moms Shanghainese. Needless to say, their HCL std is sky high. If both parents are graduates from PRC (e.g. engineer), then it's almost certain their dc's Math will be as good as their HCL! :siam:
I'm sure they will get into ACS, MGS, SJI, RI, RGS via the Chinese domain with little effort
The \"Singaporean\" in \"Singaporean First\" and \"Singapore/an Core\" slogans you often hear = SCs + PRs. SCs + PRs are always lumped together in labour surveys and NPTD reports.
1. Naturalised SC kids or PRs I mentioned above are treated no different from kids with indigenous Singaporean parents at DSA interviews.
2. If you're talking about foreign citizens/international students intending to join mainstream sec schs, I think they have to clear AEIS first before applying thru DSA.
http://www.rgs.edu.sg/admissions/admission-to-rgs/international-students
My view is if they can clear AEIS and DSA, well, so be it! If they are good and better than our dc, they deserve the slot.
3. If you're referring to those \"Phase 3\" (P1 registration) foreign students who've been studying here since P1, I think the numbers are very small as MOE offers very limited vacancies to foreigners at Phase 3. I'm not too concerned about this small group as they seldom apply thru DSA, right? Most foreign citizens would rather join international schools than to go through this onerous process to get into our coveted IP schools. -
jetsetter:
Agreed.
My view is if they can clear AEIS and DSA, well, so be it! If they are good and better than our dc, they deserve the slot.
Heard that many of those who couldn't make it into their own prestigious high schools had chosen to come over. Even these not so 'top-tier' kids are uber strong academically...and they are also a lot more hungry than our local kids. It's good for our kids...most are just too comfortable and needed that extra push from these foreigners.
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