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

[culture_counter]

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]

KP\" post_id=\"2107986\" time=\"1683593151\" user_id=\"6874:

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.

[culture_counter]

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

[TurtleSoup]

"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."

I can’t seem to find this message anymore… is this true? was there such a session?

[bluebellas]

bluebellas\" post_id=\"2107959\" time=\"1683554357\" user_id=\"32548:

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.

Anyone went for this before and can share your experience?

[SNGS2016]

Hi everyone! I am hoping to create a support group for those who have been rejected from medical schools and are feeling not so great.


Just for context, I am a NUS Y1 (going Y2) life science student who have been rejected from medical school twice, so I understand how some of you are feeling and this is why I am creating a telegram group chat for those who are in the same boat. I understand how lost and helpless some of you may feel after being rejected from medical school and I hope that the group will be a safe place for you to vent + share your thoughts/questions. For those who are intending to apply again, we can help to keep each other accountable too! Speaking with people who are in the same boat as me really gave me hope and made me realise that I’m not alone so I hope that this group will also help you too!

Some background about me: I was from JC and my rp was 86.625. I applied for NTU and NUS ABAS the first year and did not get shortlisted by both schools. I then decided to matriculate into NUS life science. The subsequent year, I applied to transfer to NUS medicine again via ABAS. I got shortlisted but was rejected after that. Over the next few months, I will also share some of my personal experiences (such as what studying life science is like and what I think NUS look out for in your ABAS portfolio) in hope that it will help some of you. If there are any seniors who would also like to share your experience, do join the group too!

Here is the link to the group: https://t.me/dontlosehope23

[bluebellas]

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Anyone went for this before and can share your experience?

I went for the Meet and Greet and thought to share briefly what to expect to benefit future applicants and their parents. So after registration, we were offered nuts and bottles of water (self-service), and were seated in a lecture hall where speakers briefly spoke abt why prospective offered students should choose NUS YLL, and the factors one should consider when thinking about whether one is suited to take the course, and one student shared a glimpse of student life. Then there was a simulation exercise on stage. After which parents were dismissed whilst the kids went on a school tour for about 2 hrs.

I initially thought it was a open house style where you could go any time within the mentioned time frame but it was not. The invitation stated 11.30am to 3.00pm and it did start sometime after 11.30am as they were waiting for more guests to arrive.