Application for NUS/NTU Medicine 2024/2025

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00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2133353\" time=\"1714882495\" user_id=\"143605:

Roughly how many will be on NUS wait list? Just wondering does it mean this few will displaced those who got offer but decided not to accept as they have even better offer? Overseas? Reasons? Can afford and no bond?

YLL has a larger pool of applicants which may not have thought through seriously abt med until after actual A/IB results .. compared to LKC ones who had to do UCAT almost 9 mths-1yr ahead. All of these have blow your headlights out scores and remarkable portfolios. There will be many holding multiple offers too for scholarships to Oxbridge, financial aid Ivy, etc. Also, yea I know a few girls who are already in AU medical school first semester but came back to do the MMI/SJT/FSA. They are also debating whether to work in this SG system or just pay into a residency ( probably better lifestyle) in another healthcare system.
Then, believe it or not, there are the ones now (after the offer) wondering if they can withstand the cadavers , blood and bodily fluids. I rem in my time a cohort mate who dropped out as he could not stand the stench. Also, there was a story about another who was allergic to sanitising fluid so it became impossible to stay in clinical postings.

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lucid\" post_id=\"2133354\" time=\"1714885239\" user_id=\"14312:

YLL has a larger pool of applicants which may not have thought through seriously abt med until after actual A/IB results .. compared to LKC ones who had to do UCAT almost 9 mths-1yr ahead. All of these have blow your headlights out scores and remarkable portfolios. There will be many holding multiple offers too for scholarships to Oxbridge, financial aid Ivy, etc. Also, yea I know a few girls who are already in AU medical school first semester but came back to do the MMI/SJT/FSA. They are also debating whether to work in this SG system or just pay into a residency ( probably better lifestyle) in another healthcare system.
Then, believe it or now, there are the ones now (after the offer) wondering if they can withstand the cadavers , blood and bodily fluids. I rem in my time a cohort mate who dropped out as he could not stand the stench. Also, there was a story about another who was allergic to sanitising fluid so it became impossible to stay in clinical postings.

One would think the interview would sieve them out no matter how impressive are their portfolios.
So for the rest of us average Joes who work hard towards our dream, an offer from NTU and WL from NUS would be alr a great deal anyone can dream of.
Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏

[KP]

00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2133353\" time=\"1714882495\" user_id=\"143605:

Roughly how many will be on NUS wait list? Just wondering does it mean this few will displaced those who got offer but decided not to accept as they have even better offer? Overseas? Reasons? Can afford and no bond?

The number on wait list is not secret, published on NUS medicine portal. The number is 70.
See under \"selection process\"
https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/prospective-students/nus-medicine-admissions-assessment/
The same question was prompt to A/Prof Marion Aw during last year zoom session by NUS with wait list candidates on 8 May 2023.
How many of the 70 will be successful?
The wait list has \"weight\", many in the wait list will not be disappointed. My guess is between 50 to 60.

For 2023/24 NUS intake, total 280 for NUS Yong Loo Lin (Male: 134, Female:146), dentistry total 80 (Male: 31, Female: 49)

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00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2133355\" time=\"1714887237\" user_id=\"143605:

One would think the interview would sieve them out no matter how impressive are their portfolios.
So for the rest of us average Joes who work hard towards our dream, an offer from NTU and WL from NUS would be alr a great deal anyone can dream of.
Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏

The portfolios aside, it is the job interview to determine your life. YLL seems to be more qualitative over quantitative but then again, LKC also surprisingly didn’t even call for interviews for very very good grades. It’s a black box. For those who have any offers, just count blessings !

[leongyicheng75]

KP\" post_id=\"2133315\" time=\"1714791077\" user_id=\"6874:

No worry. It will not happen.
NUS addressed this concern during last year May zoom session, to those on NUS wait list but have already received NTU offer.
Go ahead to accept NTU offer while waiting NUS wait list outcome during end-May.

But unlike 1st round offer during end-Apr / early May where have a few weeks to think & decide accept offer. Those on wait list once notified of offer have only two to three days to decide. If email to students dont have response, parent will be called.

Thank you for the insight KP!

Happy to say that DD received offers from both NTU and NUS, Praise the Lord! DD is leaning towards NUS because of the recent separation between NTU and ICL and also because of the residential college life. Maybe the Meet and Greet session will shine some light on both Schools, only problem is both meet and greet sessions for NUS and NTU coincide at the same timing. It sounds like the schools are forcing those with offers to choose who they want to commit to early.

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leongyicheng75\" post_id=\"2133364\" time=\"1714891853\" user_id=\"204501:

Thank you for the insight KP!

Happy to say that DD received offers from both NTU and NUS, Praise the Lord! DD is leaning towards NUS because of the recent separation between NTU and ICL and also because of the residential college life. Maybe the Meet and Greet session will shine some light on both Schools, only problem is both meet and greet sessions for NUS and NTU coincide at the same timing. It sounds like the schools are forcing those with offers to choose who they want to commit to early.

Congratulations 🎊
Happy to hear your DD got both NUS and NTU offers, PTL indeed 😀

Since she prefers NUS, just go with her gut feel. All the best to her!

It definitely seems like both med schools are competing and forcing kids to pick one.

We are not too concerned about ICL separation. DD prefers the TBL based teaching approach compared to traditional lectures, and the NTU curriculum is well established enough for NUS to adopt similar method in their med school.

Could you share the concern about residential college life in NTU?

[00skyblue00]

KP\" post_id=\"2133356\" time=\"1714887833\" user_id=\"6874:

The number on wait list is not secret, published on NUS medicine portal. The number is 70.
See under \"selection process\"
https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/prospective-students/nus-medicine-admissions-assessment/
The same question was prompt to A/Prof Marion Aw during last year zoom session by NUS with wait list candidates on 8 May 2023.
How many of the 70 will be successful?
The wait list has \"weight\", many in the wait list will not be disappointed. My guess is between 50 to 60.

For 2023/24 NUS intake, total 280 for NUS Yong Loo Lin (Male: 134, Female:146), dentistry total 80 (Male: 31, Female: 49)

Thanks for the link!
So assuming 50 WL got converted, that means 50 offers were rejected. Wah! Was wondering where these 50 gone to instead.

[00skyblue00]

leongyicheng75\" post_id=\"2133364\" time=\"1714891853\" user_id=\"204501:

Thank you for the insight KP!

Happy to say that DD received offers from both NTU and NUS, Praise the Lord! DD is leaning towards NUS because of the recent separation between NTU and ICL and also because of the residential college life. Maybe the Meet and Greet session will shine some light on both Schools, only problem is both meet and greet sessions for NUS and NTU coincide at the same timing. It sounds like the schools are forcing those with offers to choose who they want to commit to early.

Not first hand info, and those in the know please jump in.
Nus is using in person lectures - tutorials learning method but ntu is using pre-recording lessons. For some students they have own preference.
Still, it is a happy problem. Congrats.

[KP]

00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2133367\" time=\"1714900442\" user_id=\"143605:

Thanks for the link!
So assuming 50 WL got converted, that means 50 offers were rejected. Wah! Was wondering where these 50 gone to instead.

During the zoom session with wait list last year, the NUS team did share what are the alternatives in event of wait list become rejected. Two other possible alternatives.
NUS team is helpful, don't see similar support fr NTU to the wait list.

Scholarship only for those offered during 1st round in early May.

[Yiusorigin]

KP\" post_id=\"2133369\" time=\"1714902109\" user_id=\"6874:

During the zoom session with wait list last year, the NUS team did share what are the alternatives in event of wait list become rejected. Two other possible alternatives.
NUS team is helpful, don't see similar support fr NTU to the wait list.

Scholarship only for those offered during 1st round in early May.

Hi thanks so much for the sharing, may I know what are the two other possible alternatives?