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ST Picks: Direct School Admission - Point of pride or sense of shame?

It is news worth celebrating – more pupils are opting for the Direct School Admission (DSA) route, to secure their secondary school berth based on their unique abilities in areas such as sports or arts, as well as academic subjects like science and mathematics.

It is news worth celebrating – more pupils are opting for the Direct School Admission (DSA) route, to secure their secondary school berth based on their unique abilities in areas such as sports or arts, as well as academic subjects like science and mathematics. The Straits Times reported on Sept 1 that in 2024, applied to be considered for admission through the scheme. Many of these pupils had submitted two or three applications each, with the total number of applications reaching 42,500.