NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[dagong99]

Ladylady:

I didn't rec any email nor change in status too

The two possible scenarios for those not call up for interview : it's either a clear CO or a clear reject.

Only those need further assessment to see if they are suitable are called up for interview.

[dagong99]

troubled:

Hi, 200 going for interview?

Definitely not 200 as the interview is less than half a day and it should be less than 50.

[ckhoo5]

Hi dagong99

Thanks for the information, hopefully they will be able to let us know the outcome by next week before 4 Aug.
The waiting games really makes me :nailbite:
This is the only school DS keen for DSA, really hope he can make it through..

[ckhoo5]

Musings:

ksraja69:

[quote=\"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:[/quote]Hi Musings
DS mentioned the camp was fun, and Physics is the hardest.

[dagong99]

Musings:

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:

Yes, I think Science would play a bigger part as ultimately, when you come to this school, you have to start with triple Sciences from Year 1 and most Math & Science Olympiads trainings start as early as Year 1. And if you notice, the camp is mainly testing areas related to Science concepts and practical skills.

[dagong99]

ckhoo5:

Hi dagong99

Thanks for the information, hopefully they will be able to let us know the outcome by next week before 4 Aug.
The waiting games really makes me :nailbite:
This is the only school DS keen for DSA, really hope he can make it through..

All the best !

[ksraja69]

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:

Hi Bonafide,
The fact of the matter is that, all of us are speculating. In my speculation, my wishes that my DS gets selected (even though not called for interview), could play a part. From what I hear, once you get an interview call and your son, talks to the teachers well, he has a very good chance. Wish him all the best. Just keep him confident and away from the anxiety.
Thanks

[ying2]

I do not know was there anyone received WL without interview.

Logically thinking, I also think it’s either a clear CO or a clear reject for those no interview.

For those get call up for interview, there are 3 possible outcomes: CO, WL or reject.
I think, just I think it is good chance will get something.

I don’t think there is a fix ratio how many will go for interview. It depends on the performance of candidates of each cohort.
If this cohort has more promising candidates that are clear CO and filled up most of the vacancies, probably less will be called up for interview.

There are children got CO without interview, which came from MS neighbourhood school, not managed to get into 2nd round of NMOS and RIPMWC, not top student in primary school.

[ksraja69]

Received rejection email already

[Sun_2010]

ckhoo5:

Hi dagong99

Thanks for the information, hopefully they will be able to let us know the outcome by next week before 4 Aug.
The waiting games really makes me :nailbite:
This is the only school DS keen for DSA, really hope he can make it through..

Last year the results were out on 5th Aug I thing.
This year likely to be 4th Aug.

I can understand the stress of parents and worries especially if the child is very very keen on NUSH. But do try to be grounded otherwise you will land up transferring your anxiety to your children.
Some will get CO, some wont and some will be WL. Focus on PSLE. With orals in 1-2 weeks after the results of CO are streaming in, the children will have the stress of hearing in school who got COs and how many, and the inevitable comparisons. Every year there will be some hopefuls who didnt get , I dread to imagine the hit to their confidence and the pain they will go thru in this critical period. As parents we have to be the pillars for them to lean on, this is definitely not the time for us to be weak. But of course easier said than done.

Those who are called for interviews - from hearsay what I know is
Interview are for borderline cases and for those who did very well in some areas but did not in some areas giving mixed results, some might have messed up parts due to anxiety. The purpose of the interview to find out if the student will really fit the school. A misfit is more harmful to the student in the long run. Around 80 -100 are called, roughly 50% of those called are given COs or WLs, WLs have a high chance of being converted to COs, has always been so far, but of course it is not a sure thing. Those who are going to the interview, relax, answer honestly , dont oversell it often backfires, come back and demand your favourite meal from your parents.
Please note this is based on what I have heard from parents and students in the past few years , nothing official.

Joining NUSH is not the end objective, it is the start. It is better for a child to not get in, than get in struggle and falter. Take the DSA as a test to check suitability. If not this school, something better suited awaits our children.

So ya stress all you want during the day, bit nails, drink coffee, smoke, whatever. But when you child comes comes be the cool composed mom/dad, with the results of DSA being just another thing in the day.

All the best to the children who have attended the camp!!
Keep calm and Carry on !