NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)
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What questions can we expect during the interview if shortlisted?
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_E.K_\" post_id=\"1976800\" time=\"1589913830\" user_id=\"183209:
I think most won’t know, because in the past interview is only for the unsure case. Most of the students didn’t go through the interview. First round paper assessment is sort of filter a minimum requirement in Math and Science ability or knowledge. The second round activities assessment is encompassing a lot of aspect including passion in the subjects, creativity, perseverance and etc. So most are confirm or reject based on the first 2 rounds. But given the situation now, likely it will change. Even the questions may be different from the past.
What questions can we expect during the interview if shortlisted? -
_E.K_\" post_id=\"1976800\" time=\"1589913830\" user_id=\"183209:
this year, deviate from the past norm, because
What questions can we expect during the interview if shortlisted?
the way the assessment conducted is totally different -
no more Round 1 nor Round 2 NUS High test
at NUS High interview, basically they want to know, to what extent is your interest deep, in Maths & Science ?
Hence,
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one common interview question asked, is
in your spare time, what do you occupy yourself with, to show interviewers that indeed u do display a natural flair, towards Maths & Science ?
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Another question to prepare is
\"What are some of your strength(s) & weaknesses ?\"
3)
3rd question to prepare, is
\"Which other schools did you also apply to, besides NUSH High ?
And if all schools were to offer you CO, how would you rank my NUS High offer ?
Is NUS High your FIRST choice ? \"
example
say, you have also concurrently applied to Total 3 DSA schools
a) RI
b) Hwa Chong,
c) NUS High
4) Do you have any questions, for us (NUSH) ? -
The first of the four e-Engagement sessions took place yesterday.
The video can be watched from the Live Chats! page on the school E-Open House webpage. Just click on 19 May 4-5pm talk.
Was interesting the Q&A as the school leaders covered many of the "burning questions" such as comparison of the NUSHigh Diploma with A levels, how NUSH diploma holders apply to local Universities in an earlier window than A levels, application to overseas Universities, taking the AP in upper years (Advanced Placement) for placement to Ivy League, opportunities for overseas learning trip to top universities and also for humanitarian education, help from Education Counsellors in school to apply for overseas Universities, the emphasis on research skills within the NUSH curriculum, the Advanced Research Project (in Year 5), how the students stay in Boarding in year 5 …
Very informative. -
_E.K_\" post_id=\"1976800\" time=\"1589913830\" user_id=\"183209:
Maybe they will give u one of last year’s theory test questions, ask u do on the spot and explain your working??
What questions can we expect during the interview if shortlisted? -
How does NUSH fare in terms of the non-STEM areas ?
Perhaps this video clip from a long time school language teacher in the school explains :-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cES08Dks4XQ -
Wonderment\" post_id=\"1976826\" time=\"1589941833\" user_id=\"185312:
The 2 LiveChat sessions with School Leaders held on Sat, 23 May, can also be viewed via the LiveChats link on the E-Open House page.
The first of the four e-Engagement sessions took place yesterday.
The video can be watched from the Live Chats! page on the school E-Open House webpage. Just click on 19 May 4-5pm talk.
Was interesting the Q&A as the school leaders covered many of the \"burning questions\" such as comparison of the NUSHigh Diploma with A levels, how NUSH diploma holders apply to local Universities in an earlier window than A levels, application to overseas Universities, taking the AP in upper years (Advanced Placement) for placement to Ivy League, opportunities for overseas learning trip to top universities and also for humanitarian education, help from Education Counsellors in school to apply for overseas Universities, the emphasis on research skills within the NUSH curriculum, the Advanced Research Project (in Year 5), how the students stay in Boarding in year 5 ...
Very informative.
There is one more session this week - on 27 May, 4-5pm. -
_E.K_\" post_id=\"1976800\" time=\"1589913830\" user_id=\"183209:
This is a very popular FAQ and given the circumstances this year, the school leaders will touch on variations of this question and what they are looking for in almost all the live chats - the Q&A segment after the initial introduction by Principal Ms Soh.
What questions can we expect during the interview if shortlisted?
Will be best if the child views replays into these sessions to be better prepared.
https://postimg.cc/k6kcZB6X -
The DSA application window has closed. Good luck to all those who have applied !
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I wonder how many will apply … there would be an increased awareness and more detailed information to parents this year. Outreach efforts were limited to only pri school visits the school did and one Open House day previously.
However, it has to be listed as one of the 3 DSA choices so some may not want to forgo one out of 3 chances given that there is no pre-selection test as assessment baseline. Some risk averse parents will not want to waste a slot if they think there is even a small possibility that their child may not make to the list of 400-odd screened for interview.
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