NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)
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for someone who does not have any Math Olympiad background, is it zero chance to get in NUSH ?
My son’s favorite subject is mathematic, he scored mostly band 1 for school Math exams (neighborhood school). He has been receiving MOE Academic Achievement award from Pri 1 to 5, got level best in Math for pri 4. It was only this year that he got some exposure to Math Olympiad as his school shortlisted him for the Raffles Institution Primary Mathematics World Contest 2022 (only sat for first round). I think those Olympiad questions look "alien"" to him and without the foundation and proper training, it was tough for him.
Pls correct me if I am wrong, i feel that all those who got into NUSH should be the Math/Science elites who are winners of Math Olympiad or at the very least received many years of training for Math Olympiad? Any case of children who is already in NUSH and got in purely based on school math/science exam results? Even if very luckily got in, wouldn’t it be very stressful for someone who has totally no math Olympiad background and start from the scratch? If I am not wrong the intake is around 100 plus only. I really wish that my son can get into a school that can nurture him for his interest in math and NUSH seems to be a very good one. However, is it too unrealistic for his case? Should I drop it or give it a shot? Am I wasting one of my 3 DSA choices? If he drop NUSH, he can DSA thru leadership in other schools. Your comment will greatly help me in my thinking process. thank you very much in advance. -
NUSH is 1 of the 4 specialised independent schools cater for students with talent and strong interest in the domain. You may want to be objectively assess whether your child has talent and strong interest in math/ science.
My impression these 4 schools have tougher/more demanding curriculum than tradition schools. Students will need to be really passionate about that domain to see them through.
I would think the selection panel will look out for “sparks” in the eyes of the applicants :nunchuk:
It is also my impression that the child would have already decided on their career in those domains, to join these specialise school -
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My girl is also interested in NUS High, so I have did a bit of research into it. You have asked a few questions, I will try to answer them best of my knowledge.
for someone who does not have any Math Olympiad background, is it zero chance to get in NUSH ?
During the Q&A session of an NUS High Zoom session regarding admissions, this question was asked and the answer given was \"no\", in essence, they do not just look at MO or SO. They look primarily at \"interest and aptitude\", according to the teacher-in-charge, rather than the background.
From the website:
\"All Applicants are to sit for the Selection Tests on 2 July 2022, Saturday. Venue for Selection Tests (either NUS or NUS High School) will be informed by the end of June 2022 via the Main Contact Email Address filled in at MOE Centralised DSA-Sec Online Portal.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend the Selection Camp on 16 July 2022.
After Selection Camp, selected applicants may be invited to attend a Selection Interview on 26 July 2022.\"
Any case of children who is already in NUSH and got in purely based on school math/science exam results?
Yes. My friend's daughter had neither math nor science Olympiad exposure. Not all schools provide equal opportunities for MO or SO, hence students are not penalised for that.
Even if very luckily got in, wouldn't it be very stressful for someone who has totally no math Olympiad background and start from the scratch?
My understanding is that MO is not all that related to mainstream MOE maths- yes, the thinking process and all that but the subjects covered are all the same, it is not as if you miss learning new topics all together- but NUS High specific I am not so sure. I believe it is the same.
If you are concerned, after PSLE, you can send your child for training. No shortage of centres offering MO training.
If I am not wrong the intake is around 100 plus only.
Around 170
I really wish that my son can get into a school that can nurture him for his interest in math and NUSH seems to be a very good one. However, is it too unrealistic for his case? Should I drop it or give it a shot? Am I wasting one of my 3 DSA choices?
Their curriculum seems fascinating- modular, ability to do Uni modules in Year 5 or 6 for high achievers etc- and if i recall correctly, half of their teachers are Masters or PhDs. For someone passionate in Math or Science, it seems the best bet.
Alternatively there is School of Science and Technology but it appears several tiers below and gears towards preparing students for Poly rather than Uni. I might be wrong; I didn't pay much attention as I want my child to take IP or equivalent.
As for whether it is wasting one of your 3 DSA choices, it really depends on you and your child.
My child and I discussed and we decided to utilise only 2 DSA choices since if she got an offer from a 3rd school, she would not accept it as she would rather wait for her PSLE results to go for one of the 2 choices.
(Incidentally, NUS High has historically held a Supplementary Intake Exercise if they did not fill the quota during DSA.)
From the website:
\"The Supplementary Intake Exercise (SIE) is subject to vacancies available on the day of release of PSLE results. The application is open only to current P6 students who have taken the PSLE and who have not been admitted to a school through the DSA-Sec Exercise.
Selection of applicants in the SIE will be based on the PSLE results and portfolio which includes primary school academic results. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Interview. Applicants with an AL score of 4 to 6 with AL 1 in both Mathematics and Science are encouraged to apply.\"
Perhaps the last line gives you a better idea of what they are looking for and better assess your son's suitability. -
Papalovesgirl\" post_id=\"2065512\" time=\"1651046987\" user_id=\"145597:
Previously (2020), this was t-score >= 250 and A* (91+) in Math and Science. I guess no shortage of applicants for the SIE spots and the bar has been raised...
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From the website:
\"The Supplementary Intake Exercise (SIE) is subject to vacancies available on the day of release of PSLE results. The application is open only to current P6 students who have taken the PSLE and who have not been admitted to a school through the DSA-Sec Exercise.
Selection of applicants in the SIE will be based on the PSLE results and portfolio which includes primary school academic results. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Interview. Applicants with an AL score of 4 to 6 with AL 1 in both Mathematics and Science are encouraged to apply.\"
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Admummy\" post_id=\"2065449\" time=\"1650960515\" user_id=\"3806:
At this point in time,
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I really wish that my son can get into a school that can nurture him for his interest in math and NUSH seems to be a very good one.
However, is it too unrealistic for his case?
Should I drop it or give it a shot?
Am I wasting one of my 3 DSA choices?
If he drop NUSH, he can DSA thru leadership in other schools. Your comment will greatly help me in my thinking process.
thank you very much in advance.
if you are not sure whether
your son want to proceed with DSA into NUS High or not,
can wait until his PSLE results are released in late November 2022, then apply for SIE (Supplementary) intake, subjected to vacancies to arise, if
1) by then in November, provided your son's PSLE AL overall score achieved for the 4 subjects is
AL (4 to 6)
And
2) he has scored both AL1 (>= 90 marks) for his PSLE (Maths and Science).
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Note
In order to achieve minimum AL 6 for 4 PSLE subjects during \" SIE \" intake, apart from AL1 scored in both PSLE subjects (Maths & Science), that means
for your remaining languages (English & Mother tongue), there only 2 options left, ie. :-
For both languages, either
3) scored AL2, for each language
OR
4) scored an AL1 in one language plus another
AL3 in the other language.
Thus,
if your P6 son is only strong in (Maths and Science),
but
weak in either (one or both) languages,
then
it makes sense
to apply for DSA (NUS High) -
Anyone staying in Sembawang, how does your kid travel to NUSH?
My child keen on NUSH but we have great concern on the long travelling distance. -
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These are the details of the Open House on 21 May 2022. -
singchin\" post_id=\"2065600\" time=\"1651114264\" user_id=\"74444:
Hi, it will take around 60mins to travel. I live in woodlands and just take mrt to clementi through jurong east and then bus 189. Can use time on train to chit chat with friends or just catch up on sleep.
Anyone staying in Sembawang, how does your kid travel to NUSH?
My child keen on NUSH but we have great concern on the long travelling distance. -
Curioustudent\" post_id=\"2066162\" time=\"1651563330\" user_id=\"171339:
I'm always impressed by people who can fall asleep on the bus and yet wake up in time to get off. I won't be able to do so... :snooze:
Hi, it will take around 60mins to travel. I live in woodlands and just take mrt to clementi through jurong east and then bus 189. Can use time on train to chit chat with friends or just catch up on sleep.
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