NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[d88p]

Jennifer:

d88p:

Thanks to VitoRelax. Just made a call to NUSH, they will give the letter of acceptance during the tea session. The letter of acceptance return to NUSH latest on 23rd Dec. Hope can clear the doubt I made earliest.

Meaning previous rejected cases still stand a chance at appealing?

You mean rejected by NUSH during DSA application

[Jennifer]

d88p:

You mean rejected by NUSH during DSA application

Yes.

My boy was rejected after attending the camp. I wrote an email requesting to know the reason for the rejection, but no one replied. We just wanted to know whether the sch deemed my boy unsuitable. In the end, we did not apply again although he scored A* in Ma and Sc and his PSLE score is 263.

[DecJan]

Jennifer:

Yes.


My boy was rejected after attending the camp. I wrote an email requesting to know the reason for the rejection, but no one replied. We just wanted to know whether the sch deemed my boy unsuitable. In the end, we did not apply again although he scored A* in Ma and Sc and his PSLE score is 263.

Like yours, my boy was rejected by NUSH after the camp. I suppose there are others who perform better during the camp, and with limited vacancies, they have to reject some. But they do welcome unsuccessful DSA applicants to apply with PSLE results - we received an email from them on 25/11 to encourage us to apply to NUSH with the PSLE results. A friend's son got into NUSH with his PSLE results last year, after being unsuccessful in the first round (maths & science tests).

[Jennifer]

DecJan:

But they do welcome unsuccessful DSA applicants to apply with PSLE results - we received an email from them on 25/11 to encourage us to apply to NUSH with the PSLE results. A friend's son got into NUSH with his PSLE results last year, after being unsuccessful in the first round (maths & science tests).

We did not get any email :idea:

How is your friend's son doing now?

Can share if you applied at NUSH again?

[Jennifer]

Jennifer:

We did not get any email :idea:

Just checked the other email account. Yes, we recd the email :oops:

[DecJan]

Jennifer:

DecJan:

But they do welcome unsuccessful DSA applicants to apply with PSLE results - we received an email from them on 25/11 to encourage us to apply to NUSH with the PSLE results. A friend's son got into NUSH with his PSLE results last year, after being unsuccessful in the first round (maths & science tests).

We did not get any email :idea:

How is your friend's son doing now?

Can share if you applied at NUSH again?

Friend's son likes the sch. Seemed initially needed to adjust - all the while quite strong in maths at primary sch, then suddently failed maths test for the first time. Another friend told me her Sec 1 niece's booklist showed a Sec 3 maths textbook - her mom thought there was an error. But being a specialised school, the pace is faster in maths/science.

My son DSAed into HCI. Though initially he loved NUSH, he has sinced changed his mind after being to HCI for a few times. I'm not sure if being good at Maths and Science at Primary level will ensure the child does well at Sec too, or maybe the child is better at humanities???? Thought better not to specialise too soon.

How about your son? Where's he going?

[Jennifer]

DecJan:

My son DSAed into HCI. Though initially he loved NUSH, he has sinced changed his mind after being to HCI for a few times. I'm not sure if being good at Maths and Science at Primary level will ensure the child does well at Sec too, or maybe the child is better at humanities???? Thought better not to specialise too soon.


How about your son? Where's he going?

He got a confirmed offer at ACS(I)-IB.

Like you, hubby prefers a broadbased education at sec sch.

Problem is my boy does not like ACS(I) with no valid reasons :roll: . Now that a few classmates are applying at NJC, he wants to go NJC.

So we are now waiting to hear from his classmates whether they are successful. Then proceed to appeal at either NJC (if his friends are confirmed) or HCI. If successful at none, then he gotta stick to ACS(I).

[Jennifer]

DecJan:

all the while quite strong in maths at primary sch, then suddently failed maths test for the first time.

Seems like this is the norm.

Hubby's friend's elder boy at RI also kena failure for the first time at sec 1. The friend and some other concerned parents then met with the principal who then told them this is normal and done purposely.

[traineeks]

Jennifer:

Yes.


My boy was rejected after attending the camp. I wrote an email requesting to know the reason for the rejection, but no one replied. We just wanted to know whether the sch deemed my boy unsuitable. In the end, we did not apply again although he scored A* in Ma and Sc and his PSLE score is 263.

There will be a number of places left vacant because some who were offered places via PSLE may choose to go elsewhere and some accepted via DSA may have successful appeals elsewhere.

Based on previous years practice, NUSH would call up some they rejected thru the PSLE selection process just a few days before the schools starts to make them a offer.

One would reckon that they will not look at those rejected thru DSA as the school can only assume that those still interested have applied thru the PSLE process. I guess the alternative to be reconsidered for one of the vacant places is to fill a appeal directly with the school. Those who were called up take the vacant places probably were at the COP for the school which was 260 last year.

[tutormum]

traineeks:

There will be a number of places left vacant because some who were offered places via PSLE may choose to go elsewhere and some accepted via DSA may have successful appeals elsewhere.


Based on previous years practice, NUSH would call up some they rejected thru the PSLE selection process just a few days before the schools starts to make them a offer.

One would reckon that they will not look at those rejected thru DSA as the school can only assume that those still interested have applied thru the PSLE process. I guess the alternative to be reconsidered for one of the vacant places is to fill a appeal directly with the school. Those who were called up take the vacant places probably were at the COP for the school which was 260 last year.

I agree that you appeal to NUSH immediately and request to be put in the waiting list if there is no vacancy if you are very keen. Your son is more than qualified and has advantage as he has passed the DSA test. After my DS3 was rejected, the school actually indicated that he will be given priority if he applies after the PSLE results. Maybe they prefer students who have taken and passed the test as they have shown promising potential.