labva\" post_id=\"2081106\" time=\"1662373775\" user_id=\"198902:

Hi,

May i know which domain?

Thanks.

Modern dance IP

websterfong\" post_id=\"2081104\" time=\"1662373445\" user_id=\"32819:

Received SCGS rejection via email today (dated 1 Sep 2022).

Same

And I don’t expect it will be any different in secondary school tbh. It will require better time management, yes. But they will have to develop those skills if they are to become successful later in uni.

bbbay\" post_id=\"2076814\" time=\"1659160831\" user_id=\"175278:

Hi parents

Primary school children are occupied with their studies. May I enquire how much additional time and effort your child is spending in their talent domain, to build up good results, to have a shot at DSA?

Very interesting question. In our case, additional time for DSA? Almost none. A few hours of video recording for the DSA submission, plus the audition and interview.

The time she spent on training however, countless hours, including CCA, private lessons, competitions, etc etc. In between homeworks and mock exams, she would practice a few minutes here and there to have a break. But DSA was never on our mind until this year.

bbbay\" post_id=\"2076291\" time=\"1658897129\" user_id=\"175278:

But what if the intention is to get admitted into elite schools, because parents think elite schools environments are more conducive for academic excellence, and academic excellence will mean better chance of success in future?

Nobody can stop some parents from getting completely wrong on what's good or bad for their kids. It's their own job to figure that out. Bad luck for their kids who have to suffer it.

I think the stress with DSA purely comes from parents. Some are making such a big deal out of it. I have known parents selecting and preparing their kids for DSA since Kindergarten 🤦‍️. Of course it would add enormous amount of pressure onto the kids.


I think the system is fine. Like many mentioned, our family also love the audition/interview experience, learning opportunities, and chance to see the school/meet the teachers.

But it's also human nature trying to industrialize or take advantage of the system. Ruining kids childhood in the process.

As parents, our goal is to help alleviate as much stress as possible. DSA is a great way for us to achieve that.

SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2075223\" time=\"1658240931\" user_id=\"188234:

Here are some stats I've posted before. I think the IP applications / vacancy is >10x (or < 10%). However, we don't know how many unique applicants there were for the ~1,200 IP slots. The chance of acceptance for IP (CO or WL converted) is likely lower than the overall DSA percentage of ~30% but probably not as low as 10%.

Regardless, the challenge of this is that these are only the unconditional odds (whatever they are). The conditional odds for any one kid could be very different.

Anyways, good luck to those that are still in the running :rahrah:

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=101834&p=2071048&hilit=dsa+applicants#p2071048

The interview we went to had 26 kids that day. I heard usually there are 2-3 spots available, let's say IP x1, O-Level x2. These are the odds I was expecting tbh. But if 10% is based on number of applicants, that would mean the number of places on offer could double or even triple. Our chance would be much higher. Fingers crossed 🤞

coast\" post_id=\"2075175\" time=\"1658214778\" user_id=\"38933:

The number of students admitted through DSA (including WL converted to CO) is around 30% of the DSA applicants.

2019 Sec 1 Cohort: 3,000 out of 9,000 unique applicants (around 33%)
2020 Sec 1 Cohort: 3,600 out of 11,900 unique applicants (around 30%)
2021 Sec 1 Cohort: 3,700 out of 12,100 unique applicants (around 31%)

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/3600-students-admitted-through-dsa-in-2020
https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/parliamentary-replies/20220110-direct-school-admission-secondary-exercise

The stats may be skewed quite a bit. Top IPs have a much lower rate (<10%?) of getting CO or converted WL compared to the rest. Of course some top schools also offer O-Level DSA may boost the numbers.

Slothie\" post_id=\"2074622\" time=\"1657874582\" user_id=\"198513:

Hello, can share how was the process like? Take attendance, warm up, 1 min, then leave?
Thanks!

Attendance, warm up, 1 min individual performance, followed by many ballet exercises, group dance at the end. In total it took 1 hr.