Provisional offer to uni scholarship

[doodbug]

@Imp75

Congrats!

Sorry no experience here as my kids did not apply provisionally for local uni scholarships.

[Imp75]

Just thinking aloud. NTU/SMU scholarship versus NUS none. Similar course. What would parent do?

[zac's mum]

@Imp75 SMU school fees cost more ya? So fully paid is more worthwhile lol. And no need stay hostel. But if your DD dislikes SMU style then go NTU ba.

[Imp75]

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[sharonkhoo]

@Imp75 said in Provisional offer to uni scholarship:

Just thinking aloud. NTU/SMU scholarship versus NUS none. Similar course. What would parent do?

There are other considerations to take into account besides fees. Of course, if finances are the main constraint, then definitely choose one of the scholarships. But the student and parents may have other factors that matter to them, like differences in the courses, style of teaching and assessment, distance from home, reputation, the “feel” of the university… In the end, all will lead to a decent qualification, so some of these “soft” factors may be the deciding ones.

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[lee_yl]

Ya, there are many factors when choosing a Uni. Like hostel experiences, Uni reputation, distance, feedback from seniors…. After all, the kids put in efforts to get to where they are so their views matter. If got scholarship can take, the money your DD saved over 3-4 years, she can have savings to invest (down payment for EC, prime BTO, a new car…)

https://blog.seedly.sg/graduate-starting-salary-nus-ntu-smu-sutd-sit/

Not sure which uni course you are referring to but I shall use an example, say Accountancy.

If we look at the MEDIAN starting pay of NUS, NTU and SMU Accountancy graduates with Honors:

NUS Accountancy $3,600
NUS Accountancy (Hons) $4,200
Employment rate 96.5%

NTU Accountancy (Hons) $3,600
Employment rate 96.6%

SMU Accountancy $3,900
SMU Accountancy (Cum Laude and above) $4,500
Employment rate 96%

If your DD is looking to take Biz, Accountancy, Econs, SMU could be a good choice. The employment rate for new Acct graduates is the same, with or without Hons. SMU’s median starting salary is the highest, which means employers are willing to pay more to hire SMU graduates. I will also seriously consider NTU because out of the 3, it is the only one that allows one to complete Accountancy with direct honors within 3yrs. But if you are looking for world ranking, then of cos NUS.

[doodbug]

@Imp75

If finances are not an issue, I would say these are the strengths of NUS that attract me:

• strong international reputation for graduate school application

• unrivalled scope to do second majors and minors as compared to other local universities. I would love to do a second major or minor in music or theatre if I am an NUS student now…

• amazing opportunities for learning such as the residential college programmes, NUS Overseas Colleges programme for entrepreneurship and innovation etc. it’s not relevant for kids who aren’t interested in such pursuits

[Imp75]

Thanks for all inputs.
Considering doing business, accountancy or Econs course so the brandname of NUS in these areas I think not so strong leh and I am leaning towards whichever sponsors the degree bond-free (how different can the 3 uni be to give up an almost 6-figure scholarship). Already got a daughter in SMU but have to agree the pedagogy may work well for some child but not others.

[lee_yl]

SMU : Business, Econs, Accountancy
NUS : Law and Medicine
NTU : Engineering

Different universities different strengths.

I am pleasantly surprised to learn that for friend’s son in SUTD, his exchange program went to Stanford. Another friend’s daughter graduated from SIT Accountancy, first job landed in Big Four. All the 6 local universities are good and highly recognised, even for the newly established ones. Our universities have come a long way.