AHsDad\" post_id=\"2057017\" time=\"1643286816\" user_id=\"172457:

I think u may have misunderstood some stuff
1) DSA does not discriminate foreigners
2) Appeals after S1 posting also no difference
(Both are at sole discretion of school and unaffected by nationality status, unlike S1 posting)
3) Priority of choice applies to S1 posting but not DSA. For DSA, u have 3 slots for application. Only after getting CO or Waitlist then u rank your acceptance.

Hope this clarifies.

Hi AHsDad, I just realised my mistake. I meant it in a tiebreaking context, because I feel like there will be many like her. Sorry for the confusion!

AHsDad\" post_id=\"2057017\" time=\"1643286816\" user_id=\"172457:

I think u may have misunderstood some stuff
1) DSA does not discriminate foreigners
2) Appeals after S1 posting also no difference
(Both are at sole discretion of school and unaffected by nationality status, unlike S1 posting)
3) Priority of choice applies to S1 posting but not DSA. For DSA, u have 3 slots for application. Only after getting CO or Waitlist then u rank your acceptance.

Hope this clarifies.

Dear AHsDad, the school gave some talks and apparently that was what they informed us. We might have misunderstood. But still, I'm concerned about our nationality status, especially when applying through the Leadership domain. They would want to accept those with potential to lead the country, not us. We cannot contribute to SG, and so I feel like they might most likely consider nationality status/citizenship. Her teacher agrees as well.

AHsDad\" post_id=\"2056760\" time=\"1643022139\" user_id=\"172457:

Hello. My kid went in RGS thru leadership domain last year. She was under waitlist which was converted.

My 2-cents, just go ahead and apply but be mindful of the difficulty level. Once secured the opportunity for an interview, the rest is up to her. CCA leadership would be a plus point but the experience of initiating a fund-raiser is very valuable, in fact was asked during the interviews (experience in community events).

As per the grandmasters’ advice above, please note the hefty fees for non-citizen ($1,300 p/mth). Do keep an open mind and explore all options carefully.

Unlike most other DSA domains, leadership requires no extra submission and also no CCA commitment. So no harm trying. Do note u only have 3 DSA choices ya. All the best

Yes, thanks so much, AHsDad. Actually, we still have a blank space for our DSA choices so we are quite hesitant to remove RGS from our league. But then I heard that sequencing is also considered? If so, should we just put RGS up front or some school like NJC that might be easier to get into? Thank you!

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2056757\" time=\"1643018091\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2056757 time=1643018091 user_id=53606]
If I’m not wrong, non-Singaporeans do not qualify for the EESIS scholarship. So if you choose to DSA (or go via Sec 1 posting) into an Independent School like RGS, the school fees can be quite hefty especially for a foreigner.

So pls check out their school fees (or any available financial assistance) before you commit.[/quote]

Yes, I am aware. Thanks for reminding me, zac's mum! However, it is not the school fees that we are worried about, as we can easily pay them off. Our main concern is that they prioritise SG Citizens or SPRs during the DSA selection process. I think it would be quite hard to enter through leadership, if so?

phtthp\" post_id=\"2056756\" time=\"1643016631\" user_id=\"35251:

your daughter can try the Non-SAP (IP or O-level track ) schools.

Eg. (IP schools ) -

Cedar Girls, SCGS, National JC, Temasek JC or MGS (IB)

Thanks for the recommendations! We are considering NJC and MGS. Not sure about SCGS or Temasek JC. We do not qualify for any of the Talent Areas for Cedar Girls, but if we did we would have considered it as my girl has an older friend studying there.

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2056773\" time=\"1643034221\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2056773 time=1643034221 user_id=58173]
I would like to recommend NJC, as the schools fees are relatively more affordable as compared to the independent IP schools. And unlike SAP schools, I think it is slightly more accommodating to have a less than perfect Chinese score.

All the best![/quote]

Thanks Zeal mummy! Yes, NJC is one of her DSA considerations. We are planning to apply to it through Leadership and Visual Art. Also, there is a current misunderstanding across her and her friends. For DSA, is it supposed to be strictly the same 2 Talent Areas for the schools we choose, with a max. of 6 schs and 2 TAs per sch (not including SOTA)? Or is it up to any 2 TAs for a sch?

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2056773\" time=\"1643034221\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2056773 time=1643034221 user_id=58173]
I would like to recommend NJC, as the schools fees are relatively more affordable as compared to the independent IP schools. And unlike SAP schools, I think it is slightly more accommodating to have a less than perfect Chinese score.

All the best![/quote]

Thanks Zeal mummy! Yes, NJC is one of her DSA considerations. We are planning to apply to it through Leadership and Visual Art. Also, there is a current misunderstanding across her and her friends. For DSA, is it supposed to be strictly the same 2 Talent Areas for the schools we choose, with a max. of 6 schs and 2 TAs per sch (not including SOTA)? Or is it up to any 2 TAs for a sch?

Hello parents, my gal is taking the DSA exercise this year. I'm new to KSP but I hope that ya'll can help. So my child is keen to apply DSA to RGS, through Leadership. She is her school's Vice-Head prefect and received a few awards. However, her last yr EYE AL total is 9, AL1 Math, AL1 EL, AL2 SC, AL5 CL (we are Vietnamese, do not speak CL at home). She is not a CCA leader (we need advice on how much this will affect her application) but we are seeking help and cooperation from teachers. This year she will also be self-initiating a fundraising project for Food From the Heart and I hope it can contribute to her Leadership profile.


If you do not recommend her to apply for RGS, could you give us some suggestions as well? We would prefer IP schools.

Could we hear some advice or feedback? She is trying to improve her Chinese and I think for WA she will get around AL 3 (last year was pulled down because of one term, it was compo only and her weakness). And also please please please let us know how much the lack of CCA leadership will affect her? Is it critical? Will they consider it heavily, despite her leadership role and contributions? What else can we/she do? Also, we are foreigners, not PR or SG Citizen. Thanks!