Molang2002

Context:

I planned to join NUS CS but I heard of people who got 87.5 getting rejected last year. So I applied for NTU CS as a backup. I applied for NTU scholarships as well jic i ended up joining NTU CS instead. I ended up getting CNYSP and WCY despite my almost non existent portfolio and questionable interview skills (?) Meanwhile, NUS didn’t invite me down for a scholarship interview.

Honestly, I already decided to go for NUS CS when I was offered CNYSP (because I felt that the teaching quality of NUS CS was better and I wasn’t really keen on research). But after being offered WCY, I started to doubt myself.

So here are my current offers:
NUS CS (with a $1350 bursary for my first year, subject to renewal)
NTU CS (CN Yang scholars programme + Nanyang scholarship; worth $67,550 OR Wee Cho Yaw Future Leaders Award; worth $96,800)
Note: CN Yang is a scholars programme based on research, there’s an overseas trip, an overseas final year project, i’ll have to take modules which include the triple sciences, ethics, climate change etc. (My main concern is struggling with the research part for the next 4 years of my life. I had some experience with research in secondary school and I didn’t really enjoy it. Especially combing thru piles of articles. But then again I’m not entirely sure what research about CS entails…)
I’m working off the assumption that I’m able to join CNYSP on top of WCY, but WCY replaces Nanyang

Moneywise, the difference between what NTU and NUS offered me is huge. Although we qualify for financial aid, my family’s financial situation isn’t too bad and my parents expressed that they don’t mind me choosing NUS (but I do feel a bit bad).

Pros & Cons (IMO excluding the money portion):
NUS CS:
Pros: Better teaching, better bidding & SU system, more specialised as its a computing degree, have more backup computing related choices if I decide to change courses
Cons: Very competitive, harder to do well and graduate with honours

NTU CS:
Pros: Able to stand out more easily, more opportunities available as a scholar
Cons: Complains about teaching and outdated syllabus (I heard their revamping it but that also means it isn’t tried and tested), worser bidding & SU system, not super keen on research (for CN Yang)

Tldr: I prefer NUS for their teaching but prefer NTU for the money and prestige

Reading online, almost everybody says that NUS CS is better than NTU CS. But then again people also say that for CS, employers won’t judge you based on the school you come from but rather your portfolio. So I don’t know anymore. I appreciate any advice you have for me!!

That’s great! Thank you.

Hi, Does anyone know where can I order extra nametacks? Called the General offce they say check with form teacher…

Hello,

Can I know if there are mid year exams in RGS?
Many thanks!

RGS confirm 258

Hi Phtthp,

I am also a RGPS pupil and staying at Bukit Timah appreciate your thoughts
I have scored 258+2 (HMT)

1) RGS (Last year COP 259)
2) NYGH (IP) 261
3) MGS (IB) 256
4) SCGS (IP) 251
5) NJC (IP) 255 (not very keen cause Co-ed)
6) MGS (O) 252

Hi skc mummy and whitecarrotcake I have the same score with your dds, appreciate any input please.

I have score 258+2 (HMT)

1) RGS (Last year COP 259)
2) MGS (IB) 256
3) SCGS (IP) 251
4) NJC (IP) 255 (not very keen cause Co-ed)
5) MGS (Os) 252
6) Crescent Girls (Os) 245

Am I too greedy if I put NYGH (IP) 261 for no. 2 and drop NJC?

Hi, appreciate any input please.

I have score 258+2 (HMT)

1) RGS (Last year COP 259)
2) MGS (IB) 256
3) SCGS (IP) 251
4) NJC (IP) 255 (not very keen cause Co-ed)
5) MGS (Os) 252
6) Crescent Girls (Os) 245

Am I too greedy if I put NYGH (IP) 261 for no. 2 and drop NJC?

Put NYGH as no. 1 better as your score is 260 for NYGH.
Can consider Cedar IP and St Nick IP as well.
Does not make sense to have SCGS at no. 3 due to its lower COP. Probably last choice if you want to include it.

Thank you for your feed back. I am living at Bukit Timah and not keen to be travelling.

Any other input please?

Hi, appreciate any input please.

I have score 258+2 (HMT)

1) RGS (Last year COP 259)
2) MGS (IB) 256
3) SCGS (IP) 251
4) NJC (IP) 255 (not very keen cause Co-ed)
5) MGS (Os) 252
6) Crescent Girls (Os) 245

Am I too greedy if I put NYGH (IP) 261 for no. 2 and drop NJC?

Hi Everyone, i am in a dilemma. Would appreciate any input.

I live at Bukit Timah. Score 258+2

My choice
1) RGS Last year COP 259
2) MGS (IB) 256
3) NJC (IP) 255
4) SCGS (IP) 251
5) MGS (Os) 252
6) Crescent Girls (Os) 245

MANY THANKS