Direct School Admission
Going beyond books
The DSA scheme allows students to be admitted to schools not just based on academic ability, but also in areas such as sports
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In his last year of secondary school, Rashleigh Tho did not know where he wanted to go after his O levels or if there was a particular polytechnic course he was keen on pursuing.
But he knew his passion was basketball. "I followed my older brother who also played basketball, and once I picked it up in primary school, I found it fun. I like that it's a team sport," says the 18-year-old, who eventually clinched a spot in Catholic Junior College (CJC) through the direct school admission (DSA) route using his strength in the sport.
