SINGAPORE: As the Direct School Admission (DSA) selection process gets underway this year, it marks a significant milestone - 20 years since the inaugural exercise in 2004.

The DSA scheme allows students to use their talents in areas such as sports, music and leadership, among others, to secure admission into secondary schools or junior colleges (JCs) before they even sit for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) or O-Level examinations.