NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[phtthp]

what’s the difference between NUSH and SST ?


both are Secondary schools that focus on Maths and Engineering subjects, right ?

[ngbrdad]

phtthp:

what's the difference between NUSH and SST ?


both are Secondary schools that focus on Maths and Engineering subjects, right ?

NUSH is an IP school with their own diploma.
SST is O level route emphasizing on applications, more on the poly route.

[tiggermum]

jtoh:

tiggermum:

Hi, I posted a question on the DSA thread but thought I should post it here as well, as some NUSH parents may be able to help.


My DD is on the WL at NUSH. We would like to know how big is the WL at NUSH and do all those on the WL get CO eventually?

Thanks-in-advance!

The chances of getting in on a WL are very good, as some students are given multiple offers from other schools and choose to go elsewhere. Good luck!

I sure hope so. DD says at the selection camp this year, she didn't see that many kids from GE school, and it was a wide mix of kids from 'all over the place'. Since kids with multiple CO offers tend to come from GEP, was wondering what are the implications. but thanks for the well wishes

[tiggermum]

walterp:

tiggermum:

Thank you all for your helpful replies. DD is very keen, and it's the first time she's so motivated to achieve something (get into NUSH), rare for a really 'chill' kind of kid!

I hope more girls can get into NUSH to balance up the gender ratio ! Now it is too skewed to the boys.Llast year cohort (incl PSLE ) is only 140 out of potential intake of 170 - Only 29 miserable girls in year 1 cohort. It is not that girls are worse off than boys in Maths /Science. It just that many (esp those in GEP) chose their traditional favourite. In fact most NUSH girls would do well in Maths /Science on top of their usual languages and humanities strength. NUSH girls may be minority but they are usually the cream (top) of the GPA high scorers.

Did your DD have problems adapting to the co-ed environment in NUSH, or feel 'restricted' in any way? My girl is currently in an all-girls school, which tends not to emphasize on gender-stereotype behaviour, so she had developed quite a 'free spirit' with a gung-ho attitude. As a parent, i would really like to preserve that. From what we observed of girls in co-ed school, they tend to be more subdued and meek. (maybe some stereo-typing on my side)

Also, is there friendly competition between school mates in NUSH? I am hesitant about putting her in another top IP school, as I heard the competition can get pretty ugly. Her current classmates cheer each other on in academic achievements and I would prefer her to grow up in a similar environment.

[verykiasu2010]

:congrats: :congrats: to the Principal of NUSH


for being awarded this year's National Day Award..

Well done, Sir !

[cylg]

May I know, beside the usual tuition & lab fees…what & how much the misc expenses cost? tks in advance

[verykiasu2010]

cylg:

May I know, beside the usual tuition & lab fees...what & how much the misc expenses cost? tks in advance

http://www.highsch.nus.edu.sg/content.php?id=3416a75f4cea9109507cacd8e2f2aefc

[cylg]

verykiasu2010:

cylg:

May I know, beside the usual tuition & lab fees...what & how much the misc expenses cost? tks in advance

http://www.highsch.nus.edu.sg/content.php?id=3416a75f4cea9109507cacd8e2f2aefc

:thankyou:

[walterp]

tiggermum:

walterp:

[quote=\"tiggermum\"]Thank you all for your helpful replies. DD is very keen, and it's the first time she's so motivated to achieve something (get into NUSH), rare for a really 'chill' kind of kid!

I hope more girls can get into NUSH to balance up the gender ratio ! Now it is too skewed to the boys.Llast year cohort (incl PSLE ) is only 140 out of potential intake of 170 - Only 29 miserable girls in year 1 cohort. It is not that girls are worse off than boys in Maths /Science. It just that many (esp those in GEP) chose their traditional favourite. In fact most NUSH girls would do well in Maths /Science on top of their usual languages and humanities strength. NUSH girls may be minority but they are usually the cream (top) of the GPA high scorers.

Did your DD have problems adapting to the co-ed environment in NUSH, or feel 'restricted' in any way? My girl is currently in an all-girls school, which tends not to emphasize on gender-stereotype behaviour, so she had developed quite a 'free spirit' with a gung-ho attitude. As a parent, i would really like to preserve that. From what we observed of girls in co-ed school, they tend to be more subdued and meek. (maybe some stereo-typing on my side)

Also, is there friendly competition between school mates in NUSH? I am hesitant about putting her in another top IP school, as I heard the competition can get pretty ugly. Her current classmates cheer each other on in academic achievements and I would prefer her to grow up in a similar environment.[/quote]My DD was previously from all girls school RGPS (GEP) - CHIJ TP and I told her at some point of time have to get into co-ed environment. So the sooner the better. My DD has no issue adapting to new environment although there are only 29 girls (with 6 ex-RGPS). In NUSH less girls is actually an advantage as they would be well taken care of.

Sure there will be friendly competition in any environment, but their class is very small ( < 25) and teachers (mentors actually) have good contact time with every students. Compare with RGS (450), NUSH cohort size is only 140. So the teacher - student ratio is good. My DD actually prefer the NUSH environment after much sharing among her ex-GEP classmates at RGS.

[phtthp]

for girls who admit into NUSH so young at Sec 1 - what kind of career profession(s) can possibly await them in future 6 years later after receiving a Diploma, besides being scientists & researchers in Life Science, Physical Science, Engineering, Botany, Biology & other Technology areas ?