NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[Lavanya123]

Dear parents of kids in Nush, my son in P6 this year. He is keen on applying through math/science domain and Nush is his first choice. He generally reads a lot and in recent years enjoys more about science, rather quite advanced science actually. He is in E2K science and Math Olympiad programs in his school, and goes for math and science contest out of his own interest, got couple of medals too. Do you have any inputs for me regarding the admission process.


I am also still trying to narrow down on second and third choice, any inputs in this regard most appreciated!

[Lavanya123]

Eureka16\" post_id=\"2026309\" time=\"1622903327\" user_id=\"190795:

Hi.
Do we need to prepare additional portfolio for NUSH? Or the 10 items we keyed in during the DSA application is the portfolio?

If we need to create portfolio ,how to create? What to include in it? Clueless parents here. SOS. 😅🙏

Did you manage to find out? I hope so because this is a older thread, i am also looking for the answer to this lol, my kid P6 this year

[Wonderment]

Dear Lavanya123,


The school's website at the \"E-Open House\" section (link below) carries the talks and discussions from last year's E Open House. Most of the questions you have are answered there, and more ! You can also hear from parents, alumni students, and teachers and get valuable insights into the NUS High curriculum.

https://www.nushigh.edu.sg/admissions/open-house

[Lavanya123]

Dear parents whose kids got CO from nush, can you provide an insight on the initial application and selection process, my son is keen on nush and i too feel it would be the best fit for him.


And I am also curious what other schools you chose for the other two options, I have narrowed down to Nush and NJC, not yet sure of third choice, hence would love to hear from those who applied for nush of their other choices!
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[Lavanya123]

Eureka16\" post_id=\"2026309\" time=\"1622903327\" user_id=\"190795:

Hi.
Do we need to prepare additional portfolio for NUSH? Or the 10 items we keyed in during the DSA application is the portfolio?

If we need to create portfolio ,how to create? What to include in it? Clueless parents here. SOS. 😅🙏

i have the same question, gonna be applying this year, hoping for answers

[Lavanya123]

CMMom\" post_id=\"1994827\" time=\"1599994613\" user_id=\"155527:

Hello,
NUSH has been DS’ dream school and he received his CO.
While waiting for curriculum briefing in October, can I ask some trivial questions:
1. Is laptop allowed in class? Wifi?
2. For schoolwork, any recommended spec?
3. We’re staying quite far from school so I wonder if the above mentioned olympiad training, is it done during curriculum time or after school hours?
Thank you so much.

Hi,

My son is aspiring to join nush, P6 this year, can you provide some insights based on your experience?

[Anotherday]

It has been a few weeks since school started, how has the experience been for the new Year 1s? Did they have any culture shock? What do they most like and dislike about school? Could any Year 1 Parent share their child’s experience, my child has shortlisted this school as well. Thank you.

[Lavanya123]

parents, can you help me understand what the DSA application form will look like?


I am trying to understand this point in moe website:"You may provide information on non-school based activities and achievements, which are related to your child’s chosen talent areas. This section is non-compulsory, with a limit of 10 entries and no supporting documents are needed."

Will the entries allow us to be descriptive, or each entry will allow us to mention one achievement?

[Skyea82]

Anotherday\" post_id=\"2056798\" time=\"1643080075\" user_id=\"194606:

It has been a few weeks since school started, how has the experience been for the new Year 1s? Did they have any culture shock? What do they most like and dislike about school? Could any Year 1 Parent share their child’s experience, my child has shortlisted this school as well. Thank you.

Hi Anotherday, it’s been great for my DS so far. He’s excited to be learning much more than before. The pace is rather fast and they’ve already had a couple of formative assessments. I would say, a lot of independent learning and self-revision are required on the part of the students. Be prepared for longer hours at school as well.

[Skyea82]

Lavanya123\" post_id=\"2056814\" time=\"1643090153\" user_id=\"143620:

parents, can you help me understand what the DSA application form will look like?

I am trying to understand this point in moe website:\"You may provide information on non-school based activities and achievements, which are related to your child's chosen talent areas. This section is non-compulsory, with a limit of 10 entries and no supporting documents are needed.\"

Will the entries allow us to be descriptive, or each entry will allow us to mention one achievement?

Hi Lavanya123, you can refer to this https://www.moe.gov.sg/-/media/files/secondary/2021/dsa-application-template-nonmainstream.docx for a sample of the application form.

There is a limit in the word count for each entry. So you basically have to list down and summarise.

Pertaining to your previous question (and another user) on the portfolio, this is not the portfolio submission. If you are shortlisted by NUSH, you will receive an email from them to submit a proper portfolio. You can include photos, or write-ups, giving more details on what you have indicated in the 10 entries for the DSA application.

As for the school choices, it is not necessary to list down 3 choices. If you only have 2 schools in mind, that’s fine.