NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[phtthp]

come across some parents rich, can afford to sponsor their child overseas to UK, US to study, on (Papa, Mama) finances. However, they still prefer their child to get some form of scholarship.


when qn the parents why, they reply - 'We’re afraid of losing our daughter. She’s very liberal, a bit wild. If no NUS scholarship to force her to return back SG to serve the bond x number of years - she may stay in US, marry an ang no westerner, never return home to us. Then we lose our daughter … '

[phtthp]

hi UncleLim,


if interviewers were to call up work supervisors, spot check on potential candidates, normally they would like to find out:-

how would you grade the candidate’s overall:-

- Attitude
- Personality
- Ability to cope with pressure
- interpersonal skill(s)
- Growth potential ?

[phtthp]

hi sall & UncleLim,


the health care industry v small … they seem to know who’s who inside.
on the application form, there is a section to fill up father and mother’s name.

if the child’s parents happen to be some big shot practising professional doctor, my friend told me - sometimes this unique particular child’s interview questions might be even more challenging, compared to another candidate whose parents totally not from same industry.

[MandyMummy]

phtthp:

hi sall & UncleLim,


the health care industry v small ... they seem to know who's who inside.
on the application form, there is a section to fill up father and mother's name.

if the child's parents happen to be some big shot practising professional doctor, my friend told me - sometimes this unique particular child's interview questions might be even more challenging, compared to another candidate whose parents totally not from same industry.

I noticed that kids whose parents are doctors usually are admitted into medicine. They usually have internship experience through the networking of their parents, so they have the advantage.

[phtthp]

I think the same also applies to the Law faculty.


if parents own law firm - children get intership easily.
when parents retire one day, their kids then become future boss.

parents who are doctors / lawyers … normally would prefer their children follow their footsteps, enter one of these profession(s).

[neptune1000]

I would just like to know more about NUS high school’s diploma. Is it possible to complete all the module requirements and get the diploma in 5 years instead of stipulated 6 years?

[biiyeo]

Yes, neptune1000, there have been exceptional students who entered university after Year 4, but they are few and far between.

[neptune1000]

biiyeo:

Yes, neptune1000, there have been exceptional students who entered university after Year 4, but they are few and far between.

Thanks for the information. I have heard some people mentioning about this but was not sure.

The students must be really exceptional to complete the diploma in 4+ years. It is also great that the school allows this.

[jtoh]

biiyeo:

Yes, neptune1000, there have been exceptional students who entered university after Year 4, but they are few and far between.

I found this on the NUSH website: http://www.highsch.nus.edu.sg/content.php?id=aab3238922bcc25a6f606eb525ffdc56

4. Will NUS High School students get advanced placement at NUS?
Yes. The NUS High School curriculum makes provisions for students at Year 5 and Year 6 to read NUS modules directly or to enrol in project/research modules for credits. These credits will be recognised as NUS modular credits when the students seek admission to NUS. Take note that NUS High School students will not graduate in less than 6 years. They will stay for a full 6 years and take on NUS modules if they fulfill the pre-requisites to do so

[UncleLim]

phtthp:

hi UncleLim,


if interviewers were to call up work supervisors, spot check on potential candidates, normally they would like to find out:-

how would you grade the candidate's overall:-

- Attitude
- Personality
- Ability to cope with pressure
- interpersonal skill(s)
- Growth potential ?

Yes, generally that would be the way to do it.

Once, I even had refused to give a testimonial to an intern once because of lack of commitment.

But some students do their internship with dad's friend or uncle's company... so very hard not to give them a glowing report. Connection still counts....