How to Ace DSA in 2012: Tips and Tricks for Applying to Your Dream School or Course

- Highlight the benefits and challenges of DSA for students and schools. H2: How to apply for DSA in 2012? - Describe the eligibility criteria and application process for DSA-Sec, DSA-JC and DPA exercises. - Provide some tips and advice on how to prepare for DSA interviews and tests. H3: What are the cut off points for DSA in 2012? - List the participating schools and their niche programmes for DSA-Sec exercise. - Explain how the cut off points are determined and what they mean for students. - Compare the cut off points for different schools and programmes. H4: How to find out more about DSA in 2012? - Provide some useful resources and links for students and parents who want to learn more about DSA. - Encourage feedback and questions from readers. Table 2: Article with HTML formatting What is DSA and why is it important?

If you are a student or a parent who is looking for admission to secondary schools, junior colleges or polytechnics in Singapore, you might have heard of the term DSA. But what exactly is DSA and why is it important?

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DSA stands for Direct School Admission, which is a scheme that allows students to apply for admission to schools based on their talents and achievements, rather than just their academic results. The aim of DSA is to promote holistic education and provide more opportunities for students to pursue their interests and passions.

There are three types of DSA exercises: DSA-Sec, DSA-JC and DPA. DSA-Sec is for students who want to enter secondary schools with niche programmes that match their talents. DSA-JC is for students who want to enter junior colleges with distinctive programmes that suit their abilities. DPA is for students who want to enter polytechnics with courses that align with their aptitudes.

DSA has many benefits for students and schools. For students, DSA can help them secure a place in their preferred school or course, even if their academic results are not stellar. It can also help them develop their potential and passion in their chosen field of interest. For schools, DSA can help them attract and nurture students with diverse talents and achievements, as well as enhance their reputation and identity.

However, DSA also has some challenges that students and schools need to be aware of. For students, DSA can be competitive and stressful, as they have to go through interviews, tests and trials to prove their suitability for the school or course. They also have to commit to the school or course that they have been offered, even if they change their mind later or perform better than expected in their exams. For schools, DSA can be demanding and resource-intensive, as they have to conduct selection processes and provide support for the admitted students.

How to apply for DSA in 2012?

If you are interested in applying for DSA in 2012, you need to know the eligibility criteria and application process for each type of exercise.

For DSA-Sec, you need to be a Primary 6 student who is eligible for secondary school admission in 2013. You can apply to up to three schools that offer niche programmes that match your talents. You can find out more about the participating schools and their niche programmes from Annex A of this press release. You need to submit your application directly to the schools by 29 June 2012. The schools will conduct their selection processes from July to August 2012, and inform you of the outcome by 31 August 2012.

For DSA-JC, you need to be a Secondary 4 student who is eligible for junior college admission in 2013. You can apply to up to three junior colleges that offer distinctive programmes that suit your abilities. You can find out more about the participating junior colleges and their distinctive programmes from Annex D of this press release. You need to submit your application directly to the junior colleges by 29 June 2012. The junior colleges will conduct their selection processes from July to August 2012, and inform you of the outcome by 31 August 2012.

For DPA, you need to be a Secondary 4 student who is eligible for polytechnic admission in 2013. You can apply to up to three polytechnics with courses that align with your aptitudes. You can find out more about the participating polytechnics and their courses from Annex E of this press release. You need to submit your application online via the DPA website by 29 June 2012. The polytechnics will conduct their selection processes from July to August 2012, and inform you of the outcome by 31 August 2012.

Some tips and advice on how to prepare for DSA interviews and tests are:

• Do your research on the school, course or programme that you are applying for. Find out what they are looking for and what they can offer you.

• Be yourself and showcase your strengths, achievements and interests. Be honest and confident, but not arrogant or boastful.

• Prepare some questions that you want to ask the interviewers or testers. This shows your curiosity and enthusiasm.

• Practice your communication and presentation skills. Speak clearly, fluently and politely. Use appropriate body language and eye contact.

• Be ready for any challenges or surprises that may come your way. Be flexible and adaptable, and think on your feet.

What are the cut off points for DSA in 2012?

One of the most common questions that students and parents have about DSA is: what are the cut off points for DSA in 2012? The answer is not so straightforward, as there are different factors that affect the cut off points for different schools and programmes.

First of all, let's look at the participating schools and their niche programmes for DSA-Sec exercise. There are 91 schools that offer a variety of niche programmes, such as sports, arts, music, leadership, uniformed groups, environmental education, digital media and more. You can see the full list of the schools and their niche programmes in Table 3 below:

Table 3: Participating schools and their niche programmes for DSA-Sec exercise School Niche Programme --- --- Admiralty Secondary School Sports (Basketball) Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School Sports (Badminton) Anderson Secondary School Sports (Badminton) Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) Sports (Rugby) Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Sports (Rugby) Anglican High School Performing Arts (Chinese Orchestra) Assumption English School Performing Arts (Drama) Bartley Secondary School Sports (Netball) Beatty Secondary School Sports (Table Tennis) Bedok Green Secondary School Sports (Badminton) Bedok South Secondary School Sports (Badminton) Bedok View Secondary School Sports (Badminton) Bendemeer Secondary School Performing Arts (Concert Band) Bishan Park Secondary School Sports (Hockey) Bowen Secondary School Sports (Badminton) Broadrick Secondary School Sports (Basketball) Bukit Batok Secondary School Performing Arts (Concert Band) Bukit Merah Secondary School Performing Arts (Concert Band) Bukit Panjang Government High School Leadership Development Programme Bukit View Secondary School Sports (Badminton) Canberra Secondary School Digital Media Catholic High School Bicultural Studies Programme (Chinese) Cedar Girls' Secondary School Performing Arts (Choir) Changkat Changi Secondary School Sports (Football/Soccer) CHIJ Katong Convent Performing Arts (Choir) CHIJ St Joseph's Convent Performing Arts (Choir) CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School Bicultural Studies Programme (Chinese) CHIJ St Theresa's Convent Performing Arts (Choir) Chong Boon Secondary School Environmental Education Programme Christ Church Secondary School Uniformed Groups Programme Chung Cheng High School (Main) Bicultural Studies Programme (Chinese) Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) Bicultural Studies Programme ( 71b2f0854b