NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)
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I am starting to fill out the DSA portal form. And I have these following questions:
1. My son is keen on joining nush, so in the DSA application portal form do I focus on only Math and Science based achievements or should I group things and include other stuff like chess, prefect, soccer, taekwondo, books he reads, etc?
2. My kid's school has included his participation/awards related to NMOS, Science Buskers, Sony creative award, CoderZ competition etc., in his report book. Do I key in these info again in the application also or should I leave these out and focus on SASMO, Vanda kind of competitions conducted by SIMCC(he has a handful of medals in this category). The school says they do not upload any information, but the secondary school has access to these records. So, I am wondering if I dont present these in the application form, will nush go to the trouble to looking for it themselves?
3. More of a basic question related to my 1st question again, since he has more than 10 achievements that can be keyed into the portal, do I still stick to top ten achievements or group similar achievements together and present as 10 items?
Any advice in this direction is much appreciated! TIA
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Open House is from 9am to 4pm tomorrow, Sat 21 May.
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Lavanya123\" post_id=\"2067627\" time=\"1652674705\" user_id=\"143620:
More than 10 achievements!! :yikes: Wow... you son is incredible.
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3. More of a basic question related to my 1st question again, since he has more than 10 achievements that can be keyed into the portal, do I still stick to top ten achievements or group similar achievements together and present as 10 items?
I would sort them into the top 10 for consideration, and leave the rest alone. Sometimes, it is better to focus on the ones you value the most, than having a bundle of smaller achievements, as it might conjure the \"jack of all trades\" notion. -
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220521-1274768
ZaoBao news article featuring the Open House today. -
Seeking tips & information about NUSH entrance test in Math & Science subjects, the written test for all applicants.
What are the best way to prepare? What kind of problems are typical? What are the key topics? Are there topics beyond primary school curriculum?
From what I gathered so far, it seems like the Math will be Math Olympiad-like, thus their NMOS book is a good resource, but what else? And on Science, it seems like ICAS is a good reference too, anything else? -
ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2068100\" time=\"1653013221\" user_id=\"3:
He seemed genuinely interested in olympiads, so we have been signing up for most olympiads conducted by SIMCC, he loved the NMOS format too, thats how it became so many achievements over the past few years. Especially during the covid period, it gave him something interesting to do with his time when he couldn't go out and play with his friends much!
More than 10 achievements!! :yikes: Wow... you son is incredible.
I would sort them into the top 10 for consideration, and leave the rest alone. Sometimes, it is better to focus on the ones you value the most, than having a bundle of smaller achievements, as it might conjure the \"jack of all trades\" notion.
Thanks for your inputs, much appreciate it. -
ainunnajib\" post_id=\"2068237\" time=\"1653204620\" user_id=\"166513:
The school has always had the DSA Selection test for *all applicants*. (only in 2020 and 2021 - there was no test due to COVID).
Seeking tips & information about NUSH entrance test in Math & Science subjects (in the past only for selected students, this year for all applicants).
What are the best way to prepare? What kind of problems are typical? What are the key topics? Are there topics beyond primary school curriculum?
From what I gathered so far, it seems like the Math will be Math Olympiad-like, thus their NMOS book is a good resource, but what else? And on Science, it seems like ICAS is a good reference too, anything else?
From the selection test, there will then be a Selection Camp for abt 400 plus or so.
All the best ! -
Wonderment\" post_id=\"2068623\" time=\"1653463081\" user_id=\"185312:
Ah thanks for the correction, corrected my original post.
The school has always had the DSA Selection test for *all applicants*. (only in 2020 and 2021 - there was no test due to COVID).
From the selection test, there will then be a Selection Camp for abt 400 plus or so.
All the best !
Any ideas/tips on what to expect and how to prepare? -
Anyone received invitations for the selection camp on 16 July?
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Triplekings\" post_id=\"2073399\" time=\"1657083246\" user_id=\"198649:
Not yet, waiting for email also.. if anyone receive can update?
Anyone received invitations for the selection camp on 16 July?
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