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macflashpay:

There must be some miscommunication here. I doubt any NUSH student can go directly to year 2 or 3 for Science/Engg course at local uni, or year 3 at MIT, as someone claimed above.


Most unis practise modular system. I believe what the NUSH senior meant is, some students can get exemption for certain modules (not the level!) if he has taken those NUS modules while studying at NUSH, or he has met module exemption requirements (eg. Medalist at Intl Olympiads). If he has done well for AP exams, he can get exemption for some modules (again, not level) at certain US unis.

That's my understanding too. Have yet to read up on Year 5 Subject Specialization Briefing slides ... but I know max no of majors that one can take is 4 and honours is 2, so have to decide by year end. :roll:[/quote]

From my understanding, if one is on an acceleration program and does and passes a NUS module during his/her NUSH days, the modular credits earned will be carried forward to NUS. NUS is based on modular credits and any modular credits earned while studying at NUSH will help to lighten the Uni workload or shorten the period to graduate from NUS.

Also, NUS also has Advanced Placement. Before the start of Year 1, NUS would invite students with better results to sit for their own AP exams. If one passes these AP tests, he/she would earn the modular credits be exempted to take these modules at Year 1 (somewhat similar to NUSH acceleration program). I believe those NUSH students who opt to do honour will be well placed to pass the AP exams by NUS.

Besides its own exams, NUSH also conduct AP exams by College Board. The grades scored for these AP exams will earn you credits at most US universities, including the Ivy League Uni. For example, a grade of 5 for Maths will earn you 10 credits at Stanford. Again this would shorten your Uni course.

Also, I believe you could take more than 2 honours in Year 5 & 6. There are a handful of Year 5 who are taking 3 honours this year.

Jennifer:

Augmum:

Gal said that last year they were being asked to sign on a piece of class list with names printed...if they would like to receive info ( via post or email) fr the Unis...or for scholarship applications...

I believe, should they consent to ... the school will release the particulars of the pupils to them...

oic.

I am not sure how this thing works but it is important to keep the communication opened with the Universities. Invitations to open house are not that important as the kids would find out about the various open house one way or the other. There are some very important notices from the Uni. For example, the Admission Office of NUS would send out letters to invite students who had collected their results to apply. The letter contains individual login admission ID. Also, some universities are known to send out letters/emails to some students, way before the release of A level results, inviting them to apply for early admission and scholarship.

Jennifer:

My elder boy is sitting for A lvl this year. Other than Chinese tuition up to his O lvl paper, he does not hv any tuition in sec sch.


When I read about the Physics super tutor having elite sch students in his class just to maintain their already A* grades, I panicked a little n asked my boy if he wants to attend such tuition. I even called up a few centres that provide GP tuition to ask whether they hv crash courses in holidays.

Anyway, after the panic mode is off, I am back to normal.

My DD is like your DS, no other tuition other than Higher Chinese till O Lvl. DD was not from any IP school but made it to VJC after O Lvl. DD did not have any tuition during her JC, relied solely on her own, help from her friends and most important of all, her JC teachers. It was a good training for her to prepare her Uni life. DD collected her results recently, she scored distinctions in all her subjects with a total of 90 rank points. Her success was especially sweet as she did it without any tuition. This is not post to brag but to share that it is possible to do well in A Lvl without relying on tuition.

RAY142:

matadorepy:

To date, the greatest /furthest acceleration for any NUSH student (subject wise) was in 2011 batch. The Hong Kong teenager in Y1 diagnostic accelerate to Y5 Maths (top Y5 math that year) and Y4 Physics respectively. He completed his Y2 in NUSH and became a \"drop out\" . He was accepted by Hong Kong university at the age of 15.

Being knowledgeable is one thing, dropout n enter university at a young age is that a wise move for the dc.it takes some thinking? We want our dc to be happy n confidence in life most of all age related expenence as they grow older

It was both a push and pull factor that caused the boy to \"dropout\". Singapore had lost a true foreign talent. Though few years younger than his peers in the uni, he is doing well, well enough to be able to lead a project team when he first entered the uni. That speaks volume of his confidence.

What is the chances for Math and triple Sciences with consistent A+ throughout Y1-Y4, CAP of 4.8-4.9 and Olympiads but not winners ? Still have to take diagnostic tests for these 4 modules ? Where can we find out what are the essential Electives to take ? Don’t think there’s any available time slots if one is taking all olympiads as Electives.[/quote]


I can only share with you my DS experience. DS is in Y5 this year and doing 2 honours, Maths & Physics. To be eligible for Maths honours, you need to do a prerequisite elective, PPV, in Y4. There is no prerequisite modules for the other subjects. Despite not taking part in any Science related Olympiads, DS was selected to do Honours for Chemistry and Physics without taking any diagnostic test for these 2 subjects. He eventually dropped Chemistry Honours after talking to some seniors about workload in Y5-6. DS had consistently scored A+ or A (there were occasional A-) for both Chemistry and Physics throughout his first 4 years. I believe the minimum qualification to do Science Honours is to score at least 4.5 consistently in Y3 and Y4. Hope this helps.[/quote]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. DS1 is in Y4 this year but there’s no mention of the pre - requisites for Math honours so far and DS1 had already selected Chemistry and Physics Olympiads as his Electives. He’s keen to take Biology Olympiad next year too. Is it too late to change to PPV module since it’s a prerequisite for Math honours ? Thanks ![/quote]

It is not too late, PPV is offered in Sem 2. However, PPV is a quite challenging module, last year, some dropped out after a few lessons. If your DS wants to do this module, it is advisable for him to plan his workload accordingly in Sem 2.

dagong99:

matadorepy:

Most students still have to sit for further diagnostic test in order to be selected for that respective science honours programme. So it is actually a case by case basis.

Those who have scored A+ and A consistently (from Y1-Y4 and are Olympiad winners) naturally are spared this diagnostic tests.

For Maths Honours, you need consistently A+ (or A at least) from Y1-Y4 and need to scored A for essential Y4 Maths Elective (Polar Co-ordinates , Parametric Equations and Vector Functions, PPV) to qualify for Maths Honours. Student need PPV module as a prerequisite to qualify for the Maths Honours programme.

For Computing Science Honours, you need to do CS Elective for Y3 and Y4 , and must done well enough to be invited to do CS Honours. CS Honours student are required to read a no of modules at NUS Computing school.

What is the chances for Math and triple Sciences with consistent A+ throughout Y1-Y4, CAP of 4.8-4.9 and Olympiads but not winners ? Still have to take diagnostic tests for these 4 modules ? Where can we find out what are the essential Electives to take ? Don't think there's any available time slots if one is taking all olympiads as Electives.

I can only share with you my DS experience. DS is in Y5 this year and doing 2 honours, Maths & Physics. To be eligible for Maths honours, you need to do a prerequisite elective, PPV, in Y4. There is no prerequisite modules for the other subjects. Despite not taking part in any Science related Olympiads, DS was selected to do Honours for Chemistry and Physics without taking any diagnostic test for these 2 subjects. He eventually dropped Chemistry Honours after talking to some seniors about workload in Y5-6. DS had consistently scored A+ or A (there were occasional A-) for both Chemistry and Physics throughout his first 4 years. I believe the minimum qualification to do Science Honours is to score at least 4.5 consistently in Y3 and Y4. Hope this helps.

pirated:

FantasyLandDreams:

Hi,

May I know previous years' COP to enter NUSH after PSLE results are announced?
As it seem quite difficult to DSAed-in? Thanks.

Possible to get in with 24x, my friend's kid got it with that score. May be a rare case

Did your friend's kid get in through DSA? To get in through S1 posting with a score of 24x is almost unheard of as each year, NUSH has only 17 vacancies for S1 posting and it is highly competitive. From what I know, the COP for the past many years has always been >260 with A* for Maths and Science.

anxiousmom123:

I have heard tht NuS high teaches at faster pace.Is this true?

True for Maths & 3 Sciences, eg, for Maths, almost all schools, including IP schools, take 4 years to complete both E Maths & A Maths syllabus, at NUSH, it takes 3 years to complete the syllabus. At Year 4, students will be learning H2 (JC level) Maths topics.

NotEducatedMan:

Think none of us can answer except the school with regards to the actual nos. of COs & WLs will be issued out.

Can't be just 150 or even 170 in total. The school has to be prepared for successful candidates holding multiple COs/WLs from other schools as well

I'm not surprise 100 for COs & 150 for WL.
If in the end 50 COs chosen other school & free up 50 to make it 100 for WLs..
And among 150 WLs, 50 chosen other school.. So balance is 100
Finally the school can give confirmation to the balance of 100 upon the release of psle results
Anyway if WLs is more than the available slot, the school has the choice to reject some away.. That's the flexibility of issuing out more WLs

Just my guessing only

Don't mean to throw a wet blanket - I am not sure of your theory but I do know that NUSH emphasizes on quality more than quantity. I know, at least for the past 3 years, the total enrollment for Year 1 intake (DSA + post PSLE) was less than 150. this means that intake via DSA was less than 140. Not NUSH practice to fill up all the vacancies.

Each year, NUSH has the flexibility of adding 50 students at Year 3 - maximum cohort size from Year 3 onwards is 220 However, this year cohort size of Year 3 is less than 160.

Jon101:

My DD will be attending NUSH next year. Can anyone help me with the following questions on school uniform for NUSH?

(a) Other than at NUSH, where else can I purchase the school uniform?
(b) I understand that NUSH allow students to wear sports shoes during school. Must the sport shoes be white? Can it be coloured?

Thanks in advance.

You may check out Intrend Uniform,s located in Geylang. The website is http://www.intrenduniforms.com.sg

The school is not very strict with shoes, sport shoes with some colours are acceptable.

Hope this helps.