NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[BonaFides]

Hi Lhh21, any idea how many kids will be selected out of 200 after the interview? I believe they will have SIE and some slots may be left vacant for it.

[troubled]

Hi, 200 going for interview?

[ksraja69]

ckhoo5:

Hi Lhh21, guess we just have to wait for another 1-2 weeks to know, DS is not a gold or platinum award winner either, he got silver in NMOS & distinction in the RIPMWC, not sure if he stands any chance or not since did not receive any e-mail for interview..

I also have similar feeling like you ckh005. DS has Mathlympics silver, NMOS Bronze, distinction in the RIPMWC, Prefect for last four years. He has not received interview. Let us wait and see. I guess if the CO-without interview students are about 80, not all can have Gold and Platinum.

Thanks

[BonaFides]

What are the meanings of DS, CO, NMOS and RIPMWC?

[ksraja69]

DS Dear son

CO Confirmed offer
NMOS and RIPMWC : math olmpiad competitions by NUS and RI

[BonaFides]

Thank you ksraja69!!!


So, 80 students are confirmed though they are not invited for interview. Let’s say if 200 students are called for the interview, they have less than 50% chance to be confirmed because the school is accepting only 170 new students and they may also have Supplementary Intake Exercise.

Do we have any student whose status is "confirmed" even though he/she is not invited for interview?

[ksraja69]

BonaFides:

Thank you ksraja69!!!


So, 80 students are confirmed though they are not invited for interview. Let's say if 200 students are called for the interview, they have less than 50% chance to be confirmed because the school is accepting only 170 new students and they may also have Supplementary Intake Exercise.

Do we have any student whose status is \"confirmed\" even though he/she is not invited for interview?

I think (and hope) so. I think about 150 students are called for interview. About 75 will be selected. About 80 will be selected without interview. About 15 seats may be offered to those Gold/Platinum gold medalists straight away. Just my guess/interpretation/hope after reading through the forum.

[BonaFides]

My poor son is so happy coz he's called for interview. I don't know if I should tell him he only has 50% chance to be confirmed ... I'm now stressed :? :? :scratchhead: :scratchhead:

[Musings]

ksraja69:

ckhoo5:

Hi Lhh21, guess we just have to wait for another 1-2 weeks to know, DS is not a gold or platinum award winner either, he got silver in NMOS & distinction in the RIPMWC, not sure if he stands any chance or not since did not receive any e-mail for interview..

I also have similar feeling like you ckh005. DS has Mathlympics silver, NMOS Bronze, distinction in the RIPMWC, Prefect for last four years. He has not received interview. Let us wait and see. I guess if the CO-without interview students are about 80, not all can have Gold and Platinum.

Thanks

My DS also not called for interview. I am aware of students who only have Bronze in NMOS and are accepted without interview. I believe it has to do mainly with performance in test and camp. I have this sense that Science plays a more important part since the camp test mainly Science concepts. How did your child find the camp? Cross fingers and hope for best. :xedfingers:

[jedamum]

Heard from the nus high speaker that if you are not top 30 in nmos (which they highly value), you won’t be disadvantaged if you ace their DSA test.

Interview you, they can sieve out natural talent/passion and those that are drilled. So interviewing is to ensure the kid is a good fit.

All the best!