DSA 2022

[Daddy with one son]

The VS Science selection test and interview is 2 hours. Any idea what they will be tested or the format of the entire session? For example, selection test first followed by interview?


The HCI Science selection test and interview is also very long. Any idea what the format of the session is like?

[fy2000jp2]

ainunnajib\" post_id=\"2072942\" time=\"1656741326\" user_id=\"166513:

Answering my previous curiosity:

My son did RI DSA Math this morning, and he’s now doing NUSH one in the afternoon. According to him, the format was:

45 minutes Section A of 16 multiple choice questions.
He said he couldn’t do only 1 because he ran out of time. He said the problem was: “2022 and 1314 when divided by d gives the same remainder r, what is the maximum possible d-r?”. We discussed briefly and immediately got the insights, so it’s really due to out of time only.

This means the Section A level in my estimation is similar to SMOPS question 11-20 or perhaps also 1-10.

Then the answers for Section A are collected.

Followed by 45 minutes Section B of 9 essay problems with workings & proofs need to be written down.

This means it’s unlike any other MO, except perhaps RIPMWC Round 2 & NMOS Special Round, which very shortlisted few could have experienced and would have been top contenders in any DSA Math anyway (if not already given red carpet early CO).

Although interestingly first thing my son said was: surprisingly Section B was easier than Section A. Hopefully he’s right (and not overconfident), which means perhaps the test is about ability to write mathematical arguments, which is essential towards IMO.

Will share update about NUSH DSA tests too later, wish him luck!

Thanks for a most generous sharing of the exam format. Many have asked, and I believe you are the first to have provided the answer. Hope your kid did well for the NUSH too.

[ainunnajib]

fy2000jp2\" post_id=\"2072998\" time=\"1656753628\" user_id=\"197677:

Thanks for a most generous sharing of the exam format. Many have asked, and I believe you are the first to have provided the answer. Hope your kid did well for the NUSH too.

Thank you! I do wish it to be useful for the next ones, as I couldn’t find it, let me be the last 😄

[zanie98]

Hello everybody! Would like to seek advice of parents whose girls got shortlisted for MGS sports domain. What is your girl’s average AL score in her recent exams? Thank you!

[GS1329]

Dear Parents,


does anyone know if the HCI DSA Academic session on 16 july is a selection test or f2f interview? It is about 2hours session. thank you!

[ainunnajib]

Shortribs\" post_id=\"2072968\" time=\"1656744956\" user_id=\"193978:

Son said there were 16 short questions and 3 long problems. Short questions relatively doable and long problems similar to this year's RI olympiad second round. (Marks given for not only the answer, but correct working as well).

This is RI Math right? 16 MCQ/short answer + 3 long form problems x 3 sub-problems each.

My son said NUSH Math was all short forms and there were many questions (he didn’t remember exactly but about >20 questions).

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[cutepandabear]

hewell\" post_id=\"2072991\" time=\"1656751379\" user_id=\"198034:

Received invitation from NJC for Modern Dance today. Good luck to all the applicants!

Congrats.
So some schools do email on weekends!

[siyuntan]

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