Application for NUS/NTU/DUKE-NUS Medicine 2023/2024

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Would you shortchange your retirement funds by 200k for your kid’s education? For e.g. Duke -NUS medical school.

[Desmond Tang]

bluebellas\" post_id=\"2107403\" time=\"1683116348\" user_id=\"32548:

What if there is a scholarship offered for the second choice but child is waiting for results of the waitlist? Does this typically mean the child should not accept the scholarship for second choice?

When one was awarded a scholarship, terms and conditions given and also clear explanation provided regarding the acceptance of the scholarship.

One just accept the course and scholarship, then wait for the waitlist outcome. The 2nd option of the course would be superseded when you are being offered the Medicine course and the scholarship will be replaced with the scholarship from the medical school (note: terms and conditions of offer will be different). I am referring your acceptance is from the same medicine school. Please go through the terms and conditions of the letter and seek the matter with the school for clarification.

[Desmond Tang]

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Would you shortchange your retirement funds by 200k for your kid's education? For e.g. Duke -NUS medical school.

The love of a family is life's greatest blessing. It's not what we have in life, it's about who we have in our life that matters. Family matters most and try to cherish it.

[RaymondHuan]

NUS Medicine has invite offered and waitlist students to attend this Saturday (13-May) event at YLL. Wonder what is that about especially if you are only on waitlist? Is that their usual yearly practice?

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Good to be poor?

[Desmond Tang]

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Good to be poor?

I don't think anyone is truly poor in today's context. You still able to afford a cup of coffee, own a handphone and some money in your pocket except you are not considered rich.

Being poor probably is the driving force to motivate you to work hard. You are able to survive on almost nothing, with limited resources. Being poor requires a can-do attitude and a creative approach to problem-solving. A poor person would probably have the skills to survive longer than a pampered rich one. You have superior survival skills to overcome life obstacles.

If you have nothing, you might find the stamina to change your financial situation for the better. Many millionaires are self-made, and their history of poverty might be what gave them the discipline, tenacity, frugality, resourcefulness, and work ethic they needed to succeed. So if you have the will you have the way to change from being poor to being rich.

[bluebellas]

RaymondHuan\" post_id=\"2107911\" time=\"1683536415\" user_id=\"200910:

NUS Medicine has invite offered and waitlist students to attend this Saturday (13-May) event at YLL. Wonder what is that about especially if you are only on waitlist? Is that their usual yearly practice?

Feels like a “restricted entry” open house. I guess it would help prospective students and their parents to know more abt the course and to make a more informed decision to accept the offer.

[oregene]

Those on waitlist would get the offer should anyone drop out. There are people who will drop out after accepting an offer. Not frequently, but I do know of a friend who did that, as he got a better offer to study finance overseas. So keep the faith, you may still get the chance.

[bluebellas]

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Attended with my child Mon night zoom session with NUS Chair of Admission committee, Q&A for those reserve list candidates. Total 280, reserve list 70. NUS panel made clear chances is 50:50, during some previous years could be up to 80% success rate for reserves. Next window is 2 days after 24 May, have up to 18 Jun to reply for 1st batch reserved list who is successful. Also see question ask by someone who said he got NTU offer but NUS reserved list. NUS clarified reserved who receive offer will not qualify for scholarship but can only apply bursary based on financial. Aso have questions fr PR candidate who asked abt their chances in reserved list, & what if they receive citizenship what is the procedure to update status & chances? The NUS panel is being honest in their replies during zoom.

Thanks much for sharing. I wasn’t aware there is such a session so your sharing is very helpful.

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When is the period open for tuition fee loan for Duke -NUS?