DSA 2017

[phtthp]

Imp75:

RGS is a good brandname but child must be able to thrive in that kind of highly competitive environment, if not, I think might be more dampening on the child...so no RGS for us......our children are not competitive at all....

RGS have more female Geppers than other IP schools ... hence environment there is very competitive, together with the Mainstream students.

At end of Sec 2, if can't perform in IP at RGS, the Teachers will talk to affected students and parents. They are expected to buck up and pull up their socks, for the next two years (Sec 3 and 4), with the help of RGS Tr.

By end of Sec 4, if still cannot cope, or fail to meet promotion criteria to enter year 5 RI, they can ask you to exit the school.

[mommyNg]

phtthp:

Since this year 2017 PSLE (Maths and Science ) were tough, maybe T-score to enter above Two schools ... lowered ? I recalled there was one batch, where the Cut-off-point (COP) to enter RGS, was 258, in that year many P6 students rejoiced, because they all could enter RGS.
Do you think this year possible to repeat : COP drop to 25X, for RGS, no need 261 so high?

Not quite correct. The t-score COP will lower only if the papers were easy. The year the RGS COP was 258, the Psle papers were generally easy. I will predict that the COP of RGS (and similarly-tiered schools) will remain about the same (+/-1) - papers were tough so t-scores wider spread, more will get higher t scores, but the % of spots available for PSLE posting will go up by about 15% (due to a decrease in number offered via DSA), so probably about the same?

[hojicha]

mommyNg:

phtthp:

Since this year 2017 PSLE (Maths and Science ) were tough, maybe T-score to enter above Two schools ... lowered ? I recalled there was one batch, where the Cut-off-point (COP) to enter RGS, was 258, in that year many P6 students rejoiced, because they all could enter RGS.
Do you think this year possible to repeat : COP drop to 25X, for RGS, no need 261 so high?

Not quite correct. The t-score COP will lower only if the papers were easy. The year the RGS COP was 258, the Psle papers were generally easy. I will predict that the COP of RGS (and similarly-tiered schools) will remain about the same (+/-1) - papers were tough so t-scores wider spread, more will get higher t scores, but the % of spots available for PSLE posting will go up by about 15% (due to a decrease in number offered via DSA), so probably about the same?

This is very helpful to know. Thanks MommyNg et al. :xedfingers: for PSLE results!

[hojicha]

mommyNg:

phtthp:

Since this year 2017 PSLE (Maths and Science ) were tough, maybe T-score to enter above Two schools ... lowered ? I recalled there was one batch, where the Cut-off-point (COP) to enter RGS, was 258, in that year many P6 students rejoiced, because they all could enter RGS.
Do you think this year possible to repeat : COP drop to 25X, for RGS, no need 261 so high?

Not quite correct. The t-score COP will lower only if the papers were easy. The year the RGS COP was 258, the Psle papers were generally easy. I will predict that the COP of RGS (and similarly-tiered schools) will remain about the same (+/-1) - papers were tough so t-scores wider spread, more will get higher t scores, but the % of spots available for PSLE posting will go up by about 15% (due to a decrease in number offered via DSA), so probably about the same?

This is very helpful to know. Thanks MommyNg et al. :xedfingers: for PSLE results!

[scotia]

I must say, even thou my dd has a DSA IP CO in hand, I am still feeling nervous as the release of PSLE results getting closer. :stompfeet:

[Ganjiongspider]

mengsan:

Thanks much for sharing insights, appreciate. Actually the main reason giving up IP is becos do not want to get tied down for 6 years so long, when we not even sure how the education landscape is going to get disrupted in the next few years... unless it is the top JC then can take chance to commit 6 yrs, just keeping our options open after Sec sch

So worse case go back cedar but will opt for O levels instead, anyway dual track who knows can change after Sec1/2

Hi mengsan, I guess your dd's Cedar CO is via sports? It's wise for you make final decision not to take up this sports CO. To stay committed for 6 yrs for the same sports is not easy; when yr dd have to train hard for the school's glory, & at the same time manage her studies to keep promoted every year. Hope yr dd can get into her dream school via PSLE results. Good luck! ^-^

[Ganjiongspider]

scotia:

I must say, even thou my dd has a DSA IP CO in hand, I am still feeling nervous as the release of PSLE results getting closer. :stompfeet:

Hi scotia, me too! Lucky we still hv IP CO in hand, so we are actually 50% feeling nervous. If no CO, think we can go \"crazy\"! haha....

[veryscared]

I have been thinking is it wise to DSA via sport/CCA? If your DC expected T-score is in the range of 240-250, he will find it hard to cope in those Elite or top brand school, such as RI, RGS anb HCI.

Miracles dont always happen.
My friend’s ds is in RI via swimming and now confirm to be doing "O" level and RI does not have good track records for "O" level.
NUSH is another "trap" for some students. Interested in science and maths dose not mean your dc can cope, especially if your dc got in becuase he had special coaching for NUSH DSA.
Anyway, all the best to all DC, no matter which school they finally got admitted.

[Ganjiongspider]

DSA via sports/cca is really very tricky & very risky. For a student who is able to survive in the studies for 6 yrs plus competitive sports- he/she must be a true all-rounder. I knew a couple of mothers dsa their dc via competitive sports. They wanted their dc to enter Top brand IP school via cca, but at the same time very dilemma for their dc to commit for 4-6 yrs, & scared they can’t cope with their 7-8 subjs bc of intensive training. Ask them DSA by academic loh - they said academic very difficult, very competitive, sure cannot get in. Ask them by PSLE results lo - they saiď scared the result shover 240 to 250, cannot go top school. Haiz…what to say? Die-die also must get in…

[hojicha]

Ganjiongspider:

DSA via sports/cca is really very tricky & very risky. For a student who is able to survive in the studies for 6 yrs plus competitive sports- he/she must be a true all-rounder. I knew a couple of mothers dsa their dc via competitive sports. They wanted their dc to enter Top brand IP school via cca, but at the same time very dilemma for their dc to commit for 4-6 yrs, & scared they can't cope with their 7-8 subjs bc of intensive training. Ask them DSA by academic loh - they said academic very difficult, very competitive, sure cannot get in. Ask them by PSLE results lo - they saiď scared the result shover 240 to 250, cannot go top school. Haiz.....what to say? Die-die also must get in...

Imho .... need also trust the school that made the selection ie they assessed and know the chosen DC will make the cut and school is just as committed to ensure it. All these aside that DC needs stay consistent thru.