DSA 2011

[Funx3]

ngbrdad:

Next 10 days going to be really busy for DS and me and DW.

NJC Hast tomorrow, NUSH camp on 23/7, the RI interview on 26/7.
Got school prelim oral between.
And think DS still need to finish the 2nd SS portfolio.

Stress for the parents. As for DS, still his happy go lucky self.

Keep up the Good Spirit ....
And :congrats: for your boy's successful selection!
ALL the Best to your boy for the Camp, Test, .... !

[ngbrdad]

cylg:

Hi ngbrdad,


you mean original as in the report book itself? Got the email at last but it's not stated inside :? or i missed reading it (lao hua liao) :oops:

my son also the bo chap type...but sure they will have fun during the camp lah!

Point 1 c in the email.
Yeah the lady that answer the admission hotline said bring the report book and a copy.

[TwaTau]

TwaTau:

ngbrdad:

Thanks. What exactly is P4, P5 and P6 semester 1 school progress report under section 1 c) ? Those GE progress report ?

I have wrote an email to NUSHS to clarify, still waiting for a reply. Will keep you posted. But I will assume that they are requesting for P4 and P5 overall results, and P6 SA1 result.

Just got the email reply, it will be all the P4 and P5 results, and SA1 results fo rP6.

[walterp]

Funx3:

RSS:

Nus high selection test results is out. My ds is among the 400 short listed for camp. Thank God! Now the camp will be tough, they will be choosing 140 out of the 400.

:congrats: RSS!
Now your boy got a 35% Chance of Success!
Very Good Odds!
And Good Luck to your ds!

Some info for parent of potential NUSH students.
The yearly intake is 170 (DSA - 90% + PSLE 10%)
2011 cohort was only 140 (DSA + PSLE) out of max intake of 170 yearly.
As 90% of 170 is via DSA i.e 153 placings (COs) excluding a certain no of WLs are given out during DSA phase. Only 17 placing is reserved for PSLE, last year COP 264.

A high no of COs are usually not taken up and almost WLs are as good as COs.

[psle2011]

tx jtoh!

nobody i know has applied 4 English. going into the unknown…

Ms Tay, the info is fr my cousin and fren who sat for HCI & NYGH last year. assuming there’s no chge !

I am happy for those who are selected or going for test/interview. I submitted late just bef closing date so just sat for GATs. long way to go ie if there is a way !

[TwaTau]

:thankyou:

for the well wishes from everyone! And best of luck to all our children taking the selection test, GAT, interview, etc

[cylg]

Funx3:

8228:

My ds is P5 this year. Following this thread for the past few weeks has been very tiring for me. Can't imagine how I will feel next year.

Don't Worry, when your turn come ....
There'll be lots of parents in the same boat,
to support and cheer you on!
:celebrate: :celebrate:

At least you will be filled with essential info by then & more prepared for the whole

[ngbrdad]

TwaTau:

TwaTau:

[quote=\"ngbrdad\"]
Thanks. What exactly is P4, P5 and P6 semester 1 school progress report under section 1 c) ? Those GE progress report ?

I have wrote an email to NUSHS to clarify, still waiting for a reply. Will keep you posted. But I will assume that they are requesting for P4 and P5 overall results, and P6 SA1 result.

Just got the email reply, it will be all the P4 and P5 results, and SA1 results fo rP6.[/quote]Yup not the GE progress report that mentioned poor handwriting, need more focus and effort, need to be better in filing etc.

[walterp]

jtoh:

walterp:

[quote=\"RSS\"]Friend's ds from ge got rejection from nus high. Very shocking!

Last year 1 or 2 of my DD RGPS GEP classmates also did'nt make it in round 1. That's why the NUSH TEST is a very fair one. No special priviledge or advantage for anybody.

Being in GEP doesn't necessarily mean that you're very strong in Math and Science. At the NUSH camp, there'll be mainstream students who are just as good if not better than some of the GEPpers.[/quote]There is no question that some mainstreamers are just as good. For those GEPers who din make it in the round 1 test, most likely they fumbled thru the 2 hrs test. My DD GEP classmate somehow did'nt make it in NUSH round 1 but she got thru NJC HAST testing. She got RGS CO and NJC CO bit chose to go NJC eventually.

[jtoh]

walterp:

jtoh:

[quote=\"walterp\"][


Last year 1 or 2 of my DD RGPS GEP classmates also did'nt make it in round 1. That's why the NUSH TEST is a very fair one. No special priviledge or advantage for anybody.

Being in GEP doesn't necessarily mean that you're very strong in Math and Science. At the NUSH camp, there'll be mainstream students who are just as good if not better than some of the GEPpers.

There is no question that some mainstreamers are just as good. For those GEPers who din make it in the round 1 test, most likely they fumbled thru the 2 hrs test. My DD GEP classmate somehow did'nt make it in NUSH round 1 but she got thru NJC HAST testing. She got RGS CO and NJC CO bit chose to go NJC eventually.[/quote]Over the years, NUSH has learnt which students thrive better in their school given the accelerated Math and Science syllabus. And all this is reflected in their selection process. So I would say that if you didn't clear Round 1, then NUSH may not be the right school for you, much as you think you like Math and Science.