NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[Ikid]

fanren,


Thanks for reply. One of my friends’ DD is interested in NUSH, but her mum is worried if she’s able to cope. Understand her DD is doing quite well in P4 and P5, scoring high 80s-90s in both Math and Science in her academic but not in those Math or Science competitions, so wondering if she should let her DD DSA in P6. My friend’s concern is her DD’s ability to cope as NUSH is very advanced in Math and Science learning.

Any parents whose child had not won any Math or Science competition but do well in academic finds it easy to cope in NUSH? Your advice is much appreciated.

[Ikid]

And btw, my friend’s DD is a non GEP student but in high ability class.

[elmoland73]

I received an email asking my DS to go for interview on the 12 of August too. I have butterflies in my stomach now. How many students having interview this year?

[MommyAnt]

elmoland73:

I received an email asking my DS to go for interview on the 12 of August too. I have butterflies in my stomach now. How many students having interview this year?

:scared: My blood pressure is up too ... no idea of actual number, but rough estimate if the interview is about 15minutes per candidate ... they should be able to squeeze in 12 - 15 per session ... the interviews started this Monday, my son schoolmate received notice early last week to attend. Plus this week 6 rounds, Monday - Wednesday, morning and afternoon ... plus this week another 6? They probably going to interview 150 - 180 students? The number they going to accept?

It is just my guess ... :idea:

[Mummy Dadeda]

MommyAnt:

elmoland73:

I received an email asking my DS to go for interview on the 12 of August too. I have butterflies in my stomach now. How many students having interview this year?

:scared: My blood pressure is up too ... no idea of actual number, but rough estimate if the interview is about 15minutes per candidate ... they should be able to squeeze in 12 - 15 per session ... the interviews started this Monday, my son schoolmate received notice early last week to attend. Plus this week 6 rounds, Monday - Wednesday, morning and afternoon ... plus this week another 6? They probably going to interview 150 - 180 students? The number they going to accept?

It is just my guess ... :idea:

Called NUSH. They said they are interviewing only those not so clear cut cases. Those confirmed offer and confirmed reject, they don't interview. They taking in 90% of the 170 places via DSA. I.e. 153.

All the best for those going for interviews. For the rest of us :xedfingers: and

[fanren]

Interview is not the formal process for nushigh dsa yr1 so logically is the borderline cases I mentioned previously. Good luck to those going for interview

[WoonieNed]

Then siao liow!! My son didn't get called up for interview... I really really wonder he's in the confirmed or confirmed reject group... :stompfeet: :stompfeet: :stompfeet:

[Song22]

WoonieNed:

Then siao liow!! My son didn't get called up for interview... I really really wonder he's in the confirmed or confirmed reject group... :stompfeet: :stompfeet: :stompfeet:

Same here! DS said he did not \"participate very actively\" during the camp, so :imconstipated: :imconstipated: :imconstipated:

[dyh]

WoonieNed:

Then siao liow!! My son didn't get called up for interview... I really really wonder he's in the confirmed or confirmed reject group... :stompfeet: :stompfeet: :stompfeet:

Think of it this way. At least it has been decided and you either get it or don't get it.
Going for interview can be unnerving becos it means the school is not sure what to think of the child yet. the decision will solely depend on how the child performs during interview.
Anyway, may all those going for the interview perform to the best of their ability.

[elmoland73]

I just called the NUS high school. They have confirmed that the interview is on 12 August 2013 at 3:30 pm to 6 pm. I questioned why the interview is 2.5 hours. The person on the phone commented that there are a lot of students going for interview on that day.