newcomer77:Please don't be disheartened. Do give your DS the confidence that he was given the DSA offers based on his achievements and the potential the schools obviously see in him. PSLE is unfortunately the 1 exam per subject that everyone seems to focus solely on. There are many factors that can affect the child during the PSLE exam so please disregard that sole performance and instead celebrate his achievements throughout his 6 years. He deserves to take any of the DSA offers and he will regain the confidence once he's moved on to Secondary school.Just wonder any parents are starting to have any thoughts about post PSLE vs DSA school choice....
The general feeling of this year PSLE seems harder. On top of this, my DS fell sick the night before Science paper and did not complete the paper :faint:
My DS got offered 1 WL and 1CO. But now after the PSLE, felt he didn't have the confidence he will meet the COP (his goal) of any of these schools. In fact he gauge it may be 20-30 points below the COP :lightrod: He is beginning to feel bad about going to these schools with a lower than norm COP. And contemplating to drop DSA or opt for one that is not too far from the COP even though it's not his preferred choice. :siam:
Even though the option for DSA is already there and so he need not depend on just 1 PSLE exam.
He did well Ok for prelim (2A* 1A 1B) but have no confidence to do as well in PSLE now after all's over. He thinks he will get worse than prelims.
Since this is a DSA forum, I am wondering what are most parents thoughts after psle vs DSA and what will you do if you are in my shoes. :imdrowning:
All the best! Stay positive and it'll all fall into place for your DS.
[/quote]Just thought I share our experience with you. My DS had the dilemma of choosing between the same 2 schools. Ultimately I told him to decide which will suit his style of learning....sit for A levels (1 exam) at the end or consistent hard work that makes up your final grade. He's more the latter. No regrets. He's actually very thankful he picked NUSH especially when the boys compare their experiences over the last few years. Also with the smaller intake size at NUSH there are many opportunities for the students. It is very challenging but he enjoys every day at school.