NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)
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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. -
phtthp:
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.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 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). -
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?
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Yes, neptune1000, there have been exceptional students who entered university after Year 4, but they are few and far between.
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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. -
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 -
phtthp:
Yes, generally that would be the way to do it.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 ?
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.... -
sometimes reality of life ... can't run away from who you know that counts, besides what you know that counts.
imagine you're one of the interviewers.
before interview the candidate(s), curious flip to the application form see who are the parents. Scaly, you're interviewing one of your colleague's child, or your big boss child .... -
jtoh:
Ok. That means, the students will get their diploma only after completing 6 full years. Thanks for the info.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
However, I also read the following in the link given above:
10. Will a student have a choice to exit NUS High School if he or she decides to do so?
If there are students who are not able to adapt to the school's teaching and learning structure, they can exit at the end of the 4th year.
I didn't understand this. The students can not quit the school till 4th year?
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