NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[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.

[Lavanya123]

Skyea82\" post_id=\"2056931\" time=\"1643212287\" user_id=\"47351:

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.

thanks so much for your clear reply, though the url provided didt work i do have a better understanding now(luckily another parent also replied to my query about the application form )

I am assuming you are a parent of kid in nush and asking this question, if you are comfartable answering it in the forum please do, otherwise a personal message would also be great
what do you think are the comparable choices if nush is one of the dsa a choice?
And yes i have considered putting in only two choices but still trying to see if i have not missed out any potential third choice and waste an amazing oppurtunity
Also if you can share any other insights from your dsa experience in general it would be great!

[Anotherday]

Skyea82\" post_id=\"2056930\" time=\"1643211650\" user_id=\"47351:

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.

Thank you Skyea82! Does the school have a “studious” culture or a “studious but fun” culture? Are the teachers strict or casual with the kids? I cannot get a good feel of what the school culture is like. How did you or your child feel confident about choosing this school in p6?

[Skyea82]

Anotherday\" post_id=\"2056937\" time=\"1643243331\" user_id=\"194606:

Thank you Skyea82! Does the school have a “studious” culture or a “studious but fun” culture? Are the teachers strict or casual with the kids? I cannot get a good feel of what the school culture is like. How did you or your child feel confident about choosing this school in p6?

You’re most welcome! I would say “studious but fun”. It’s really just like any other secondary school. Haha! My boy has not met any strict teachers so far - they’re all generally very nice and treat the students like young adults, which also means no more handholding, like some teachers still do, in primary school. Teachers are mostly young and talented, with impressive background. Do keep a lookout for the school’s open house. You will be able to get a sense of how the school culture and learning environment are like.

DS had wanted to get into NUSH since he was in P3/P4. He’s always shown interest in STEM activities from young, so we gave it a shot. Worse come to worse, we could still try out other schools using his PSLE results if this had not been successful. At least we tried. Honestly, we were just really glad that he was shortlisted for an interview and given an offer.