DSA 2024

[skii]

phtthp\" post_id=\"2133901\" time=\"1715758764\" user_id=\"35251:

During RI interview, they will also ask you (student) -

how did you get your AL 4 to 6 ? Interviewers have a way, to extract out honest answers (reply), from the P6 applicants.

Why ?

Because

If u (student) get your AL (4 to 6) because your parents send u for tuition in every single subject, RI may not want u.

Why ?

Because

It shows that u can't study all subjects on your own. Every single subject, you need to rely on tuition teacher, in order to survive.

Don't forget, when go IP : a lot of things, u got to do it on your own. So, if by P6, u still can't study independently on your own, but keep relying on your parents to spend $ to send u for tuition, u think .... RI want you, just because u managed to acquire

AL (4 to 6), through tons of tuition ?

Dsa max at 30% or so per intake right?

Then the rest of the 70% AL
4-6 how?
Tuition or no tuition, they will also get their place after S1 posting.


But it’s good to know what the interview will ask such questions.

Thanks ah.

[Prislga]

skii\" post_id=\"2133906\" time=\"1715766235\" user_id=\"82603:

Dsa max at 30% or so per intake right?

20%

[skii]

Prislga\" post_id=\"2133908\" time=\"1715768116\" user_id=\"202061:

20%

Up to 20% for non IP schools.

30-35% for IP schools.


https://www.moe.gov.sg/faq?categoryid=A7E58A2D93C34D10B448DB6B1AC244D4&faqid=487833F656D24A349D9FECC337BA000A

[iRabbit]

skii\" post_id=\"2133906\" time=\"1715766235\" user_id=\"82603:

Dsa max at 30% or so per intake right?

Then the rest of the 70% AL
4-6 how?
Tuition or no tuition, they will also get their place after S1 posting.


But it’s good to know what the interview will ask such questions.

Thanks ah.

In any case, by the time those kids hit sec sch (not just RI or IP), they'll be so busy it's simply impractical to be receiving tuition for more than 2-3 subjects. In fact, even 3 may be a stretch if one hopes to actively engage in CCA and still maintain an acceptable amt of personal time for leisure.

[Prislga]

skii\" post_id=\"2133909\" time=\"1715768972\" user_id=\"82603:

Up to 20% for non IP schools.

30-35% for IP schools.


https://www.moe.gov.sg/faq?categoryid=A7E58A2D93C34D10B448DB6B1AC244D4&faqid=487833F656D24A349D9FECC337BA000A

Ah ok. My bad.

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skii\" post_id=\"2133877\" time=\"1715740677\" user_id=\"82603:

Ya.

I was just sharing a unique example which sounded interesting.

The dsa panel for that RI boy was good at spotting talent ! (Spirit of dsa exemplified)

Well. If you keen of interesting examples…

I know of people (in the DSA that just passed) who apply to DSA under Sports for a particular sport (talent area A) was counter offered with a CO in another sport (talent area B), as well as others who apply to DSA under STEM for a particular talent area was counter offered with a CO in another talent area (within the same category).

While these students didn’t apply to the super popular schools, I think it highlights that schools do have “some” leeway in deciding what to offer if they find you more suitable in other talent areas (within the same category).

[bbbay]

How do DSA selectors know the applicants are also talented in the counter offered talent area too? The applicants have also achieved awards in that counter offered area too? Or big talents can be spotted by just observing the applicants’ behaviours? I am intrigued by it and want to learn something.


Earlier a parent shared an example of applied for hurdle DSA and was offered javelin instead. Both are athletic but focus on different part of the body. How do the selectors know that child can throw very well too?

[zac's mum]

bbbay\" post_id=\"2133920\" time=\"1715813946\" user_id=\"175278:

How do DSA selectors know the applicants are also talented in the counter offered talent area too? The applicants have also achieved awards in that counter offered area too? Or big talents can be spotted by just observing the applicants’ behaviours? I am intrigued by it and want to learn something.

Earlier a parent shared an example of applied for hurdle DSA and was offered javelin instead. Both are athletic but focus on different part of the body. How do the selectors know that child can throw very well too?

From what i heard from a friend, at dsa track & field trials, the boys were asked to try all events (including both track, and field events) during the trial, regardless of which one they applied under.

[bbbay]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2133922\" time=\"1715816501\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2133922 time=1715816501 user_id=53606]
From what i heard from a friend, at dsa track & field trials, the boys were asked to try all events (including both track, and field events) during the trial, regardless of which one they applied under.[/quote]

If a child has never achieved any awards before - not proven, like the case of offered javelin, how do the selectors know the child will surely shine just by observing the child throw a few times during trial? The selectors are very very good at talent spotting? Or is there proven pattern all experience coaches know?

[sharonkhoo]

bbbay\" post_id=\"2133923\" time=\"1715816898\" user_id=\"175278:

If a child has never achieved any awards before - not proven, like the case of offered javelin, how do the selectors know the child will surely shine just by observing the child throw a few times during trial? The selectors are very very good at talent spotting? Or is there proven pattern all experience coaches know?

A good coach in any field, be it sports, music, art, language etc, can often spot the underlying skills and talent even in untried and untrained youngsters. Among my circle, in general, those good in one sport will also have skills that translate well to other sports, even if they haven't had any training. Like high athleticism, hand-eye coordination, overall fitness, competitiveness, etc. Similarly with music, dance, tech, mind games etc. It takes an experienced and broad-minded coach to recognise the underlying skills needed in untrained individuals, though.