<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[DSA 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Absolutely.  Thanks for the heads up!<br /><br /><br />Threads closed.  Please post in <a href="https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2054929#p2054929">https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2054929#p2054929</a>.</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/97013/dsa-2021</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:27:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/97013.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 06:26:06 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Tue, 10 May 2022 04:25:37 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Chief, <br /><br /><br />You should also close these two DSA ( 2021 and 2020)  thread since already become history, in the same manner you have chosen to close DSA 2019 thread.<br /><br />Otherwise, if u don't close these thread, other people can still continue to post qns here. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&amp;t=91518&amp;start=6390">https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&amp;t=91518&amp;start=6390</a></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2066992</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2066992</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[phtthp]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 04:25:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:01:48 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>Knowingmore\" post_id=\"2054918\" time=\"1641446409\" user_id=\"191620:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />Hi parents. Is the DSA 2022 created?</blockquote></blockquote>Thanks for the reminder.  Here you go...<br /><a href="https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&amp;t=101834">https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&amp;t=101834</a><p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2054931</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2054931</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[ChiefKiasu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:01:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Thu, 30 Dec 2021 04:37:02 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>Notzemum\" post_id=\"2028891\" time=\"1625191769\" user_id=\"193571:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />My DS got shortlisted for MEP for TJC. We are asked to submit his video recording of his pieces by 9 July.</blockquote></blockquote>Hi Notzemum,<br />do you mind sharing the details about the audition? like how many minutes max? how many pieces? any aural or SR test? Any info would be usefull.<br />Thank you.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2054004</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2054004</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[ayunee]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2021 04:37:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Tue, 28 Dec 2021 05:11:37 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hi parents <br /><br /><br />I have compiled a workbook to facilitate searching for secondary schools by DSA domains. Since COP and to a large extent, CCA, do not determine DSA matter much, have omitted them. Parents/ students may also do short listing of schools by area, and subjects keen in, etc <br /><br /><a href="https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/sg.parent/viz/SingaporeSecondarySchoolSearchDSA/Search">https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/sg.parent/viz/SingaporeSecondarySchoolSearchDSA/Search</a><br /><br />I have also created another workbook to facilitate short listing of secondary via COP. But this workbook is still using 2020 indicative COP.<br /><br /><a href="https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/sg.parent/viz/SingaporeSecondarySchoolSearch/Search">https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/sg.parent/viz/SingaporeSecondarySchoolSearch/Search</a><br /><br />Both workbooks best view on computer, not on phone</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2053739</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2053739</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[bbbay]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 05:11:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:39:40 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>bbbay\" post_id=\"2053669\" time=\"1640595467\" user_id=\"175278:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />Hi parents need some help <br /><br />1) If want to DSA into an IP school, as long AL score qualifies for Express will do, correct?<br /><br />2) if want to DSA into a mainstream school that has Normal track, as long AL score qualifies for NT track will do, correct?<br /><br />3) after enter a school via DSA, CCA in that school will have to be same as the DSA domain, correct?</blockquote></blockquote>To the best of my knowledge:<br />1.  Correct.<br />2.  Correct.<br />3.  Correct.  However, for academic domains (math, science, english), there isn't really a CCA associated.  We were told that if there is a competition like olympiad, debate, etc. then those who DSA-ed via the particular subject will have to join.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2053677</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2053677</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[totorosy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:39:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:05:13 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Dear Parents,<br /><br /><br />May i know if my DS is planning to try out DSA leadership, what are the criteria the sec sch is looking at.<br />He is a president of student board, received academic achievement award P1-P4.<br />P5 - ECHA and Edusave scholarship<br /><br />Does he stand a good chance?<br />Thank you</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2053672</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2053672</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[stacey_berry]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:05:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:57:47 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Hi parents need some help <br /><br /><br />1) If want to DSA into an IP school, as long AL score qualifies for Express will do, correct?<br /><br />2) if want to DSA into a mainstream school that has Normal track, as long AL score qualifies for NT track will do, correct?<br /><br />3) after enter a school via DSA, CCA in that school will have to be same as the DSA domain, correct?</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2053669</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2053669</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[bbbay]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:57:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Sat, 18 Dec 2021 01:12:57 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>zac's mum\" post_id=\"2052137\" time=\"1639788710\" user_id=\"53606:</b>[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2052137 time=1639788710 user_id=53606]<br />If go via DSA route, the cut off is 20 (dont need 6 like everybody else). <br /><br />BUT in order to be selected by the DSA panel, child must be the cream of the crop in the particular sport. At least among the handful of the most outstanding in Singapore. That’s what I know for top schools.<br /><br />Given that there is nothing much else you can do to improve her chances, just give it a try.[/quote]</blockquote>For team sports it is rather difficult to show you are very outstanding unless you are quite well-known among coaches or very tall or in junior national team. During trial, your speed, nimbleness, footwork, creativity. At least those qualities for netball.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2052139</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2052139</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Imp75]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2021 01:12:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:51:50 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>mommyjuv\" post_id=\"2052135\" time=\"1639788206\" user_id=\"196366:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />hi parents, my dd is targeting rgs and to dsa with netball. however, cus of covid dun have much chances to take part in competitions. her p1-p4 al average is al 9 but this year, drop to al 16 ( mostly careless n not conceptual ) i heard their COP is 6, but will dsa have diff? cus for affiliated there is no difference. and one more question, if my dd wins a medal in nationals, and the panel considers her awards for PESA, NMOE, and the GPA, how high are her chances?</blockquote></blockquote>If go via DSA route, the cut off is 20 (dont need 6 like everybody else). <br /><br />BUT in order to be selected by the DSA panel, child must be the cream of the crop in the particular sport. At least among the handful of the most outstanding in Singapore. That’s what I know for top schools.<br /><br />Given that there is nothing much else you can do to improve her chances, just give it a try.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2052137</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2052137</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[zac&#x27;s mum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:51:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:43:45 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">hi parents, my dd is targeting rgs and to dsa with netball. however, cus of covid dun have much chances to take part in competitions. her p1-p4 al average is al 9 but this year, drop to al 16 ( mostly careless n not conceptual ) i heard their COP is 6, but will dsa have diff? cus for affiliated there is no difference. and one more question, if my dd wins a medal in nationals, and the panel considers her awards for PESA, NMOE, and the GPA, how high are her chances?</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2052136</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2052136</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mommyjuv]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:43:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:43:26 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">hi parents, my dd is targeting rgs and to dsa with netball. however, cus of covid dun have much chances to take part in competitions. her p1-p4 al average is al 9 but this year, drop to al 16 ( mostly careless n not conceptual ) i heard their COP is 6, but will dsa have diff? cus for affiliated there is no difference. and one more question, if my dd wins a medal in nationals, and the panel considers her awards for PESA, NMOE, and the GPA, how high are her chances?</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2052135</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2052135</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mommyjuv]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:43:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:56:13 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Any parents tried DSA for Bukit Panjang Government High or Swiss Cottage? Able to share some experience? TIA!</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2051711</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2051711</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CeciliaANG]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:56:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Mon, 06 Dec 2021 01:58:20 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Based on National and private competition results as well as tryouts. <br /><br />My girl’s school didn’t ask for any testimonial</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2050718</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2050718</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[jingjing14]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 01:58:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Mon, 06 Dec 2021 01:54:03 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">May I ask if the schools are looking for personal statements for Sports DSA? Or just based on try out?</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2050716</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2050716</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fwyyu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 01:54:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Thu, 02 Dec 2021 02:44:14 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>yinghua.cai\" post_id=\"2050242\" time=\"1638375931\" user_id=\"89909:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />RI WL converted</blockquote></blockquote> :congrats: <br />Same same 🙌🏻<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2050261</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2050261</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[xanelynn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 02:44:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:25:31 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">RI WL converted</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2050242</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2050242</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[yinghua.039356cai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:25:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:50:53 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>kiasu_pig\" post_id=\"2048483\" time=\"1637858049\" user_id=\"4726:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />DS2 was accepted into his 1st choice secondary school via DSA (basketball). Following the footsteps of his brother (DS1) in 2019 also thru DSA (basketball). Sibling rivalry, DS2 refused to go to the same secondary school as DS1. I’m glad still that both schools are great schools both academically and in sports. And are basketball powerhouse. <br /><br />If not for DSA and relying on their mediocre academic results alone, it would be impossible to get into their choice schools. For DSA route via sports, 1-1 coaching and strength conditioning sessions to have that extra edge is critical. During the year of DSA itself, both my boys went thru intensive 1-1 coaching to brush up their skills, speed, stamina and sighting. Glad that their effort paid off.<br /><br />Let me know if anyone needs advice on DSA (basketball) for pre-covid (based on 2019) and covid year (based on 2021). 😅</blockquote></blockquote>Hi kiasu_pig, you ve got PM!<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049983</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049983</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TryNotKiasu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:50:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:08:10 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>sayangmom\" post_id=\"2049967\" time=\"1638266619\" user_id=\"189903:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />Hi there. Please anyone can advise what will be the CCA for DSA English in Sec 1?</blockquote></blockquote><a href="https://www.rgs.edu.sg/holistic-education/co-curricular-activities">https://www.rgs.edu.sg/holistic-education/co-curricular-activities</a><br /><br />Check with the school, could be Debate &amp; Oratorical Society ?<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049970</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049970</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[emoh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:08:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:03:39 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Hi there. Please anyone can advise what will be the CCA for DSA English in Sec 1?</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049967</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049967</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[sayangmom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:03:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:25:46 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>xanelynn\" post_id=\"2049559\" time=\"1638156551\" user_id=\"125804:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />Actually no need based on the letter received.</blockquote></blockquote>Thks<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049886</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049886</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cool21]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:25:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Mon, 29 Nov 2021 03:29:11 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>Cool21\" post_id=\"2049217\" time=\"1638068682\" user_id=\"194742:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />Hi, may I know if we still need to submit the S1 Form if not taking HMT and 3rd language for successful DSA? Thks in advance.</blockquote></blockquote>Actually no need based on the letter received.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049559</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049559</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[xanelynn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 03:29:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Sun, 28 Nov 2021 03:04:42 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Hi, may I know if we still need to submit the S1 Form if not taking HMT and 3rd language for successful DSA? Thks in advance.</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049217</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049217</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cool21]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 03:04:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2021 on Sun, 28 Nov 2021 01:48:42 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Thx for sharing!<br /><br /><br />Sometimes life is like that, isnt it?<br /><br />- the sport that my child likes and excels in turns out NOT to be a DSA domain into his dream school<br /><br />- the school that has this DSA domain requires excellent Chinese grades on top of the sports excellence (which my child does not have)<br /><br />- knowing this in hindsight, if i could reverse time, would i have picked another DSA sport for my child to train in since young? I dont think so…in fact he tried many sports but none of them were his talent<br /><br />Que sera sera  <img src="https://forum.kiasuparents.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f937.png?v=f4f27f6278e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--shrug" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":shrug:" alt="🤷" /></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049189</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2049189</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[zac&#x27;s mum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 01:48:42 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>