DSA 2017

[Estéema]

Damidk:

just got rgs co thru email. (maths)

What a relief it must hv been for you!

:congrats:

[Estéema]

Qalb:

Just got CO thru email too and our only DSA application too.

Feeling the joy with you. Your family dinner conversation will be peppered with so my joy, relief & thankfulness as you've waited so long.

:congrats:

[Ansa]

Received WL from RGS. What are the chances of getting a CO? Any idea?

[Qalb]

Estéema:

Qalb:

Just got CO thru email too and our only DSA application too.

Feeling the joy with you. Your family dinner conversation will be peppered with so my joy, relief & thankfulness as you've waited so long.

:congrats:

:thankyou: Esteema. We are all definitely relieved and definitely thankful.

[Estéema]

Snsn:

Just got RGS CO sports domain!!!!

Wonderful! Wonderful! Prelim over & so much to be happy & relax to. Heave a sigh of relieve!

:congrats:

[Snsn]

Estéema:

Snsn:

Just got RGS CO sports domain!!!!

Wonderful! Wonderful! Prelim over & so much to be happy & relax to. Heave a sigh of relieve!

:congrats:

Thank you!!!! We're so happy for our DS who is overjoyed!!

[Choped]

Rejected from RI under Maths. Sad.

[AnneY]

Buddhist:

Assuming one has CO from both HCI and RI, which would be the choice?


Not sure about past years, but for 2017 DSA, HCI has imposed a very high standard for Maths & Science domains. Must be gold or platinum winners at Olympiads in order to be even shortlisted for HDP. Thus, there will have many top-calibre Maths/Science students to spur their schoolmates. Additionally, HCI has traditionally been known to strongly promote Chinese culture, language and values, which (in the current China era) is a big plus point. So I guess (just a guess) HCI has an edge over RI in terms of DSA acceptance.

For P6s, it is natural that many parents focus on comparing the Y1-Y4 programs. I feel it is equally important to look at Year 5-6 program leading up to the A level exams. For IP students who are not taking O levels, the A levels (or IB) results will be be used for university admission. Heard from an insider source that in terms of A level results, HCI is distant second behind RI (in past years). A level results is of course only one aspect, but it reflects the strength of the Y5-6 program & quality of teaching. The schools released press releases on their A level results on their websites so that is another point for research.

[AnneY]

Buddhist:

Assuming one has CO from both HCI and RI, which would be the choice?


Not sure about past years, but for 2017 DSA, HCI has imposed a very high standard for Maths & Science domains. Must be gold or platinum winners at Olympiads in order to be even shortlisted for HDP. Thus, there will have many top-calibre Maths/Science students to spur their schoolmates. Additionally, HCI has traditionally been known to strongly promote Chinese culture, language and values, which (in the current China era) is a big plus point. So I guess (just a guess) HCI has an edge over RI in terms of DSA acceptance.

For P6s, it is natural that many parents focus on comparing the Y1-Y4 programs. I feel it is equally important to look at Year 5-6 program leading up to the A level exams. For IP students who are not taking O levels, the A levels (or IB) results will be be used for university admission. Heard from an insider source that in terms of A level results, HCI is distant second behind RI (in past years). A level results is of course only one aspect, but it reflects the strength of the Y5-6 program & quality of teaching. The schools released press releases on their A level results on their websites so that is another point for research.

[Estéema]

Choped:

Rejected from RI under Maths. Sad.

Choped,

I'm sorry yr DC didn't get his choice offer. Heave a sigh & help your child overcome this. There's work to do towards PSLE. Still places available.

S'times for some kids this part of learning journey may be tough but a time to reflect & he might work even harder to snag that place with his own academic effort!

3 years back my child was faced with a setback & he learnt what it means to work hard. Today, he u'stand awards & places don't come easy & s'times hard work is up against competition fr many who may be more deserving. Last few years I helped him pick himself up. This PSLE year I let him do his own driving. He's still doing his CCA with the younger P5s, though most P6s alr stepped down.

This is the moment they need you most! Take care & be strong. No complete loss as PSLE still lots of places & his score might snag him an IP place! Think positive!