#1
Maya · P6 girl
Talent
Fencing (national grade)
Outcome
Confirmed Offer at a school ~4 AL above her likely PSLE-posting reach.
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#2
Aaryan · P6 boy
Talent
Robotics & engineering
Outcome
Confirmed Offer at a full-DSA specialised school — no PSLE posting pathway alternative.
#3
Kai-Lin · P6 girl
Talent
Choir & vocal music
Outcome
Started as Waitlist, converted to Confirmed Offer in October — no formal private training.
#4
Daniel · P6 boy
Talent
Leadership track
Outcome
Confirmed Offer ~2 AL above PSLE reach — documented impact mattered more than committee titles.
#5
Wei-Han · P6 girl
Talent
Swimming · PSLE later exceeded all expectations
Outcome
Bound to her DSA school by Commitment Rule — could not move to the higher-tier school her PSLE result would have reached.
#6
Marcus · P6 boy
Talent
3 applications · all unsuccessful
Outcome
DSA didn't work out — PSLE delivered a strong score and S1 Posting placed him at the right-fit school anyway.
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