NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)
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My DS went for the interview yesterday. I was there from 1.05 to 1.45pm. The children first waited in the open area - 6 rows of 8-10 children each row, then some were taken to another waiting area (I think they are split into 4 sections cos different groups walked to different parts of the school), and then more children came and joined in the open area (and after a while they were also led to the other waiting areas). My estimate is that there are probably 70-90 children who have been called for interview. Parents who saw only about 40 students waiting could probably be because some were already led away to other areas.
Interview is 3 interviewers to 1 child. Mostly personal questions and like chit chatting, but my boy was asked what happened at one of the stations during selection camp - I think he got the answer wrong at that station. They also asked the common question of which other schools he DSAed to.
Interview seems to be in alphabetical order so those with surname Ang would finish fast and can go off early. When my DS finished at about 4.30pm, he said that there were still about 15-20 more people to go.
With so many called for interview, there is bound to be CO, WL and reject…I am guessing after selection camp 100 confirmed CO, 200 reject and the 100 or so in between gets called up for interview. But I could be wrong. -
Looks like no one has got any updates on the selection camp/interview results yet. Its almost end of the day today and guessing next week we will get to know. 15th Aug is DSA School preview, so hoping to know by Tuesday.
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VM Amma:
Looks like no one has got any updates on the selection camp/interview results yet. Its almost end of the day today and guessing next week we will get to know. 15th Aug is DSA School preview, so hoping to know by Tuesday.
The day is not over, check in around 6+ today. All the best. -
Thanks ABPhappy for the correction. I was there around 4.00pm and saw the approximate 40 parents waiting for their DC.
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dagong99:
Have relayed your sharing to my friend. Thanks dagong.
A) the first phase of training (weekly for a few weeks, can't remember exactly how many weeks) is for \"screening\" out the candidates for IMSO team and those who make it will attend 2nd phase of training to prepare for IMSO in November.
B) for CCA, the focus is more on cultivating a lifelong interest or hobby that one can enjoy even after graduation, rather than very competition based.
C) many other scholarships such as SAF, S'pore Police Force, PSC, etc. The more common ones are DSO, A-Star, NUS, NTU scholarships, scholarships from medical field ... ... Btw, the school produced its first President Scholar last year.
Btw, the Einstein Club (math) and IMO training are 2 separate things right? I read EC as NMOS top 30 while IMO training is top 20, then finally choose 8. -
Sun_2010:
VM Amma:
Looks like no one has got any updates on the selection camp/interview results yet. Its almost end of the day today and guessing next week we will get to know. 15th Aug is DSA School preview, so hoping to know by Tuesday.
The day is not over, check in around 6+ today. All the best.
Most likely on Tuesday. :xedfingers: -
iRabbit:
Einstein club is for NMOS and SPSO top 30 and members will stay as members and induced into Einstein Plus when and if they join NUSH after PSLE, at least for this year and they are training for IMSO not IMO. IMO selection is basically based on SMO results and candidates are chosen to SIMO training first and have to go thru few rounds of training and selection process to form the final IMO team. Einstein Club does not only for IMSO, members get invited for other seminars and workshops to cultivate interest in Math and Science. Hope this helps.
Have relayed your sharing to my friend. Thanks dagong.dagong99:
A) the first phase of training (weekly for a few weeks, can't remember exactly how many weeks) is for \"screening\" out the candidates for IMSO team and those who make it will attend 2nd phase of training to prepare for IMSO in November.
B) for CCA, the focus is more on cultivating a lifelong interest or hobby that one can enjoy even after graduation, rather than very competition based.
C) many other scholarships such as SAF, S'pore Police Force, PSC, etc. The more common ones are DSO, A-Star, NUS, NTU scholarships, scholarships from medical field ... ... Btw, the school produced its first President Scholar last year.
Btw, the Einstein Club (math) and IMO training are 2 separate things right? I read EC as NMOS top 30 while IMO training is top 20, then finally choose 8. -
Thanks for the explanation, dagong. Yah I got confused with all the acronyms - SIMO, IMSO, SMO etc ... they all looked so similar to me.
Btw, do EC activities continue into P6? -
iRabbit:
Yes, but usually optional. Those who are in the final IMSO team are invited to attend NUSH enrichment modules together with students from NUSH. Usually on weekdays once a week for a semester. I think if they join NUSH later, they don't have to take that module again.Thanks for the explanation, dagong. Yah I got confused with all the acronyms - SIMO, IMSO, SMO etc ... they all looked so similar to me.
Btw, do EC activities continue into P6? -
Morning, has anyone gotten co or wl or rl?
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