NUSHigh or RGS

[Frog]

Thanks for all the input, it is good to be civil in responding, and I am sure it be would appreciated by all if we respect each others’ opinion but at the same time mindful of being abrasive in our responses.


I guess, at the end of the day, it should be what our DD or DS would gain from the 6 years of their formative years in their choiced school. The association with elite school might help them to have someone opening the door for them when they pursuit their career in later life, but whether they are able to make good the opportunity depends more on their intellectual and emotional development.

If they spend six miserable years in overly competitive environment, the above might be compromised. Instead if they are allowed to pursue their interest…they might be better adjusted, Perhaps NUSH has the special something which may not been widely appreciated yet.

It seems like a number of children have been won over by NUSH during the recruitment camp which parents have not been privy to.

[phtthp]

yr 5 & 6 students (reading this thread) who are preparing for A level and keen for admission into Medical & Dentistry faculty 2011, take note:-


a) need both the University Score and the Faculty Score.

i) University Score – is computed by the Office of Admissions.
ii) Faculty Score - is computed by the School of Medicine.

iii) Two interviews, plus one written essay and portfolio review.
iv) 2 Letters of recommendation, from someone senior heavy weight in authority.

Chemistry is compulsory - not Biology.

b) what subject combination to take?

i) for A Level students:

the subject combination prerequisites are as follows:
H2 pass in Chemistry and H2 pass in either Biology or Physics.

of the best four content subjects (i.e. 3 H2 and 1 H1 content subjects) used in the computation of the University Admission Score, at least one content subject (either H2 or H1) must be from a contrasting discipline,
either GP or KI grade taken in the same sitting, as well as H1 Project Work.

ii) for NUSH students:

Major CAP of at least 2.0 in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics, and
CAP of at least 1.0 in one other major and in English Programme and Research Project.

reference source:-
http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/corporate/app-mbbsadmissionfaq.html#Q3

lastly, the NUS Open House is usually held in mid March each year. Do visit the NUS website again for the confirmed dates, nearer the time.

[phtthp]

hi Frog,


some more difference(s) between NUSH & IP school for you to consider, shared by NUSH parent:-
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=2309&start=840

[ALgebra]

What pri school does ur dd go to

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Frog:

My girl got DSA offers to the above and NYGH....she is determine to opt for NUSHigh over RGS.


Do I let her make up her own mind or persuade her to choose RGS, which is what I feel is a better choice knowing the educational system as an insider - being a teacher myself?

I also have a problem deciding for my son now between NUSH, RI & HCI. However, I was enlighten by a few relatives & friends (There are Principals, teachers & etc) that NUSH is the only school in Singapore that does not offer a DSA for sports & music, so it seems like NUSH has the highest academical standard here.
If you see an RI or HCI boy on the street, you are not so sure whether is he really that good academically because he could be from a DSA sports or music class (PSLE T-score could be only 200, which diluted the overall academical quality of the school). On the other hand, if you meet a NUSH student, you are very certain that this student is definitely intelligent because they have gone through & MUST pass a series of tests (English, Math & Science), interview & camp, followed by a compulsory A* in both Math & Science (Including those through DSA Math & Science) & PSLE T-score min 264 (Non-DSA), to obtain an offer to enter NUSH.
Therefore, it seems to me that NUSH is more preferable & would be the best choice.

[verykiasu2010]

Latest Trend:

Frog:

My girl got DSA offers to the above and NYGH....she is determine to opt for NUSHigh over RGS.


Do I let her make up her own mind or persuade her to choose RGS, which is what I feel is a better choice knowing the educational system as an insider - being a teacher myself?

I also have a problem deciding for my son now between NUSH, RI & HCI. However, I was enlighten by a few relatives & friends (There are Principals, teachers & etc) that NUSH is the only school in Singapore that does not offer a DSA for sports & music, so it seems like NUSH has the highest academical standard here.
If you see an RI or HCI boy on the street, you are not so sure whether is he really that good academically because he could be from a DSA sports or music class (PSLE T-score could be only 200, which diluted the overall academical quality of the school). On the other hand, if you meet a NUSH student, you are very certain that this student is definitely intelligent because they have gone through & MUST pass a series of tests (English, Math & Science), interview & camp, followed by a compulsory A* in both Math & Science (Including those through DSA Math & Science) & PSLE T-score min 264 (Non-DSA), to obtain an offer to enter NUSH.
Therefore, it seems to me that NUSH is more preferable & would be the best choice.

NUSH intake = 170 or 180, no sports or music DSA

RI & HCI intake = 450 each, 900 in total, about one class (25 to 30 kids) or up to may be 2 classes are made up of sports dsa.....and you are assuming ALL sports DSA are of such low \"academic ability\", diluting the overall academic quality of the school.......wow :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
your principal friends are really jokers :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

I also agree that NUSH is the best choice. Many people say got direct admission to NUS some more

[Sun_2010]

Latest trend,


Some facts

Those with DSA to nush do not need A* in maths and science.
And nush has intake about 90% is thru DSA. There is no interview in general for DSA at Nush.

And to state that a student from NUSH is undoubtedly intelligent where as one from RI /HCI may or may not be is a tad too much. Even though there are DSA thru music/sports , most of them are strong academically too.

[znzyzyzx]

Does it matter how other people think when they see a student of a particular school on the street ? Do we choose a school because we think it is good or do we choose one so that others will think that we are intelligent ?

Latest Trend:

Frog:

My girl got DSA offers to the above and NYGH....she is determine to opt for NUSHigh over RGS.

Do I let her make up her own mind or persuade her to choose RGS, which is what I feel is a better choice knowing the educational system as an insider - being a teacher myself?

I also have a problem deciding for my son now between NUSH, RI & HCI. However, I was enlighten by a few relatives & friends (There are Principals, teachers & etc) that NUSH is the only school in Singapore that does not offer a DSA for sports & music, so it seems like NUSH has the highest academical standard here.
If you see an RI or HCI boy on the street, you are not so sure whether is he really that good academically because he could be from a DSA sports or music class (PSLE T-score could be only 200, which diluted the overall academical quality of the school). On the other hand, if you meet a NUSH student, you are very certain that this student is definitely intelligent because they have gone through & MUST pass a series of tests (English, Math & Science), interview & camp, followed by a compulsory A* in both Math & Science (Including those through DSA Math & Science) & PSLE T-score min 264 (Non-DSA), to obtain an offer to enter NUSH.
Therefore, it seems to me that NUSH is more preferable & would be the best choice.

[verykiasu2010]

Latest Trend:

Frog:

My girl got DSA offers to the above and NYGH....she is determine to opt for NUSHigh over RGS.


Do I let her make up her own mind or persuade her to choose RGS, which is what I feel is a better choice knowing the educational system as an insider - being a teacher myself?

I also have a problem deciding for my son now between NUSH, RI & HCI. However, I was enlighten by a few relatives & friends (There are Principals, teachers & etc) that NUSH is the only school in Singapore that does not offer a DSA for sports & music, so it seems like NUSH has the highest academical standard here.
If you see an RI or HCI boy on the street, you are not so sure whether is he really that good academically because he could be from a DSA sports or music class (PSLE T-score could be only 200, which diluted the overall academical quality of the school). On the other hand, if you meet a NUSH student, you are very certain that this student is definitely intelligent because they have gone through & MUST pass a series of tests (English, Math & Science), interview & camp, followed by a compulsory A* in both Math & Science (Including those through DSA Math & Science) & PSLE T-score min 264 (Non-DSA), to obtain an offer to enter NUSH.
Therefore, it seems to me that NUSH is more preferable & would be the best choice.

how to know at DSA stage whether got A* or not huh ?

does that mean if someone got DSA offer but later did not get A* for math and science will have the DSA offer withdrawn ?

[Frog]

My DD preferred choice is still NUSH, ultimately it’s up to her; I guess if she eventually found out that she is not happy there, she could still transfer out to another Ip school if she maintains her academic performance. I know of someone who got transferred to RI from there this year.