ktc100

RSS:

Hi ktc 100,

Oh your ds is already in acsi year 2. May I ask why did he choose acsi? Why did he choose the ib instead of the conventional A level? Does he enjoy the school and the programme? What would his advice be to a p6 boy who is considering acsi among other schools like ri and nus high? Thanks

He's an ACSian to begin with, so when he got the DSA, he didn't even think twice! IB, especially in ACSI which is tops in the world, makes sense, especially because he thrives on language, presentations, people-skills etc. He LOVES it so far. Only complaint - I hardly get to see him! Between activities, competitions, camps and project meetings, and of course, the new friends he makes in the course of all these things, he barely comes home! So far, no tuition or anything, he's also keeping his head above the water in IB as far as academics are concerned, so I think he has really grown all-round as a person. So sorry, can't compare with RI, NUSH as I have no experience or first-hand knowledge. Hope this helps...

RSS:

Hi KTC100,

DS now zzzzz.... Anyway we didnt prepare DS for HAST, neither will we prepare him for the RI GAT. So far 320 boys have sat for the ACSI HAST. There will be another round on July 8 or 9. All of DS classmates including DS himself finds the HAST easy. So it is a matter of relative performances, which is dependent on their own ability. Best advice is no need to know format, no need to prepare, just go and do it and enjoy the paper.

Hi RSS and thanks... my worry was that my info was based on my own son's HAST two years ago (he's now in Sec 2 IB), and my friend seemed think she was \"misled\" by what I told her from my experience! Just wanted to confirm whether, indeed, the format was that different - can't imagine the HAST changing so drastically. Anyway, you're right, it's water under the bridge... Thanks anyway...

RSS:

ApronMama:

[quote=\"TwaTau\"]ACSI is not in the \"A\" league as that of HCI and RI, so difficult to do apple to apple comparison. Wonder why ACSI switch to the \"IB\" league?

Even though, heard their dsa very difficult to get an offer and their dsa charge is the highest.

ACSI DSA fee is the highest at $80 because they use the HAST not GAT. HAST stands for High Ability Selection Test. HAST is a 2.5h paper vs GAT of perhaps 40 mins? DS sat for the test already. They have another round of HAST on July 8 or 9, I think. Total year 1 intake 180. DSA vacancies 90. Actually theirs is not the highest. NUS high charges $100 for dsa camp on top of the $50 registration fees.

ACSI said they switched to IB league because they believe it is more superior, and the programme produces more well-rounded students. It claims to be more relevant to modern society needs and nuture thinkers instead of route learners.[/quote]Hi RSS, Need some feedback - heard from one of my students that the General Ability component of the HAST was \"totally non-verbal and all picture patterns\", according to him exactly like the GAT in Raffles. Another said there were some logic, verbal reasoning and code type questions as well, which is what is consistent with last year. Could you check with your DS? Worried I may have given wrong info to someone who was asking! Thanks...

A student of mine is interested in MGS SBC DSA for this year - any inputs to help? What kind of test, interview questions, any other info to guide her? Appreciate your help - TIA