DSA interview Question bank
Group A questions
Routine questions about the applicant’s strengths, weaknesses, personality, related to the
profile of the applicant
What is one of your best characteristics?
Why are you special?
Describe yourself.
What are your hobbies?
What was the last book you read?
The applicant’s portfolio/academic track record/achievements
What is the achievement that you are most proud of?
What projects have you done in primary school, and which one are you proud of?
The applicant’s potential to contribute to the DSA school based on applicant’s experience and
opinions
How do you think our school can support your interests?
How do you manage your time if you have frequent school trainings (for sports/music
DSA)?
Would you compromise on your interests or passion because of a busy study schedule?
What is the math theory which interest you the most (for Mathematics DSA)?
What are the changes would you like to see to the science curriculum? (for Science DSA)?
Are there any events or people you remember the most during your 3 to 6 years of CCA?
The school’s programmes and motivation for choosing the school
Why should we choose you for DSA?
Why do you like to play Badminton/tennis…? (for Sports DSA)
Group B Questions
Non-routine questions about the applicant’s reasoning process and the applicant’s ability to
think on the spot and handle surprise
If you are the Prime Minister of Singapore, what will you do to make this country better?
If you are only allowed to bring one item to Mars, what will you bring?
Which part of a car would you like to be and why?
Look around the room and find something that best describes you.
Group C Questions
General knowledge, current affairs questions; Questions about general knowledge and whether
applicant can apply them
Questions about social issues and currents affairs
Is there any discrimination in Singapore? If you are the Prime Minister what will you do to
prevent discrimination?
What do you think about education system in Singapore?
What makes you proud of living in Singapore?
How do you look at the news of MRT breakdowns?
(For group interviews) Questions related to teamwork. Interviewers also look out for the
interactions between the applicants and problem-solving skills.
Who should we choose out of all the applicants in this room?
Is your primary school the best?
