NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[KiasuClown]

I have to admit that when I was at their Open House in 2010 I left with a similar impression regarding some students’ language skills. Our chaperone was enthusiastic and exuberant when she brought us around the school. However, her English language skills were very poor. My then Pri 4 DD was also able to pick this up and we had to discuss this issue briefly. I rationalized then that it must have been a ‘special case’. In the ‘real world’, an individual’s ability to express themselves clearly - speech & writing - is absolutely critical. Not expressing oneself clearly may lead some people to assume that an individual is ‘not smart’. In the ‘real world’, we don’t always have a chance to prove our capabilities through standardized tests. Impressions count a lot. We have FT working amidst us that have superior communication skills but little in substance. I hope that NUSHS will highlight this issue internally and undertake changes to make improvements so that the highly talented students/graduates do not lose out when they are out in the ‘real world’.

[phtthp]

you are right.


when candidate go for an interview, if one can’t articulate or express his thoughts clearly and confidently, in the eyes of interviewers, he’s deemed ‘not so good’ - compared to another candidate who can express himself and his ideas clearly across, with direct eye to eye contact. It’s first impression within that few split seconds that count and determine whether interviewer should take A or B for that same job.

no point just being good technically in Maths and Science only. Communication & impression comes first normally, next is the substance.

i’m surprised that NUSH overlook this aspect. It’s high time the school need to do something … where English, communication and presentation are concerned.

[happymum8]

Aiyo, I think maybe you have met those who are not so articulate.


My DD is already in year 5 in NUS High, I’ve met so many students who are able to speak well and confidently.

They are also doing what other JCs are doing for English and many have also won awards in English writing, Oral competition etc…

With good command of English but with no subtance (they are really very indepth in their Maths and Science syllabus), the students will soon be be out of the interviews too…

Many batches of graduates are in various uni and they are really doing very well. Professors are amazed of their knowledge and are most willing to take in more of such high calibre students in future.

[phtthp]

hi happymum8,


can students from NUSH enter Dentistry ?

[walterp]

phtthp:

hi happymum8,


can students from NUSH enter Dentistry ?

I can boldly say that those NUSHS students who did (advance) research in life sciences including medical related areas would clearly have an advantage over their \"A\" level counterparts in seeking medicine or dentistry in NUS or NTU. That's the obvious advantage of NUSH over others.

[happymum8]

phtthp:

hi happymum8,


can students from NUSH enter Dentistry ?

Yes they can. They can apply any courses, cause ALL of them do Maths.

I understand that for such a small cohort of students, already 10 are admitted to Medicine at NUS for this recent year.

[UncleLim]

happymum8:

Yes they can. They can apply any courses, cause ALL of them do Maths.

I understand that for such a small cohort of students, already 10 are admitted to Medicine at NUS for this recent year.

Is this true, happymum8 ?? :scared: :scared:

10 out of 100+ NUSH students were accepted by NUS for Medicine? Where can I verify this information?

I have the impression that at most 1 or 2.

[happymum8]

If you have kids who had attended this year Pre-U seminar, ask them which school shine during the Q&A session.


I am very confident that one of them is from NUS High.

An ACS(I) student commented to his friends that he actually changed his thinking of NUS High students projected as NOT SO articulate, he was saying that he gave highest respect to some students (I would not say ALL) of NUS High who participated during that session.

[happymum8]

UncleLim:

happymum8:

Yes they can. They can apply any courses, cause ALL of them do Maths.

I understand that for such a small cohort of students, already 10 are admitted to Medicine at NUS for this recent year.

Is this true, happymum8 ?? :scared: :scared:

10 out of 100+ NUSH students were accepted by NUS for Medicine? Where can I verify this information?

I have the impression that at most 1 or 2.

DS understans from her seniors that there are 10. But not out of 100+ but 200+ (you need add in those coming in at Year 3).

I will check again to confirm the number.

[walterp]

UncleLim:

happymum8:

Yes they can. They can apply any courses, cause ALL of them do Maths.

I understand that for such a small cohort of students, already 10 are admitted to Medicine at NUS for this recent year.

Is this true, happymum8 ?? :scared: :scared:

10 out of 100+ NUSH students were accepted by NUS for Medicine? Where can I verify this information?

I have the impression that at most 1 or 2.

I believe Happymum8 refer to the 3 graduating batches so far. First batch in 2088 has only 88 graduands. if 4/5 per batch out of 140+ is considered very good liao given that medicine/dentisrty is so hot ...