NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)
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benx\" post_id=\"2127988\" time=\"1706196803\" user_id=\"122909:
There are 21 students in Medicine from NUSH class of 2022, 11 students in YLL, 8 students in LKC and 2 students overseas. This represent 11% of the cohort, not only a few or small percentage.
I saw somewhere someone not in this forum, posted that only a few able to get into Med. If I didnt remember wrongly about 3-4 which about the same size as top schools escept R. I also saw in a forum that said most of the students appeared in the first days of reporting to Med auditorium are wearing R uniforms. As I know most of NUSH students ened up in Science and Maths related courses and very little who will take up unrelated to Science and Maths. The students will struggle in unrelated subjects so less students will take the risk.
And nobody came in their school uniform during white coat ceremony. -
phtthp\" post_id=\"2127928\" time=\"1706141287\" user_id=\"35251:
Phtthp,
For those of us who had gone through life, have u heard of ....
How or what u end up in, is more important than
how you started your journey ?
In history, there have been heros, in the beginning, very popular ! Hailed as so and so. Greatly been respected, basked in glory! But in the end, when they die, they led a sad, miserable life.
Have you not heard before of this answer to your question?
It is not the start of the journey, nor the end of the destination .
It is the company of whom you have in your journey that is important! -
ryka\" post_id=\"2128014\" time=\"1706245438\" user_id=\"9938:
Googled, the intake for Singapore Meds is 500+. Please dont include those study in oversea because each year there will hundreds of students going to oversea uni for meds. So I think the ex NUSH student said a few maybe wrong.
There are 21 students in Medicine from NUSH class of 2022, 11 students in YLL, 8 students in LKC and 2 students overseas. This represent 11% of the cohort, not only a few or small percentage.
And nobody came in their school uniform during white coat ceremony.
I had asked a relative whose child is already a doctor in meds and from R. Most tops scorers prefer to study oversea because of better recognition but the cost is so much high so the parents rejected the costly idea, hahaha. The percentages of meds intake are majority taken by R, then the rest of the top schools. His son always got no 1 among their cohorts in a top Primary School but when in R, he is just a norm. As I noticed, his son is very discipline and the both working parents never need to tell him to do his studies. I even received from the parent a pic of the ceremony after completed MD.
About the white coat ceremony, that person in forum didnt write it as a white coat ceremony but said first day. Have you been there? -
phtthp\" post_id=\"2127928\" time=\"1706141287\" user_id=\"35251:
Yeah, as per survey revealed in papers that more than a quater to one third are working in irrelevant fields
So much hype, about NUS High.
Certainly, no doubt about it, NUS High is indeed a good Sec school.
So many several batches of NUS High graduates, have passed by, have graduated. Some of them, already in their 30s, or aged late 20s.
NUS High contain the word \"NUS\", inside. This institute is affliated to NUS local University, after studying at the end of Year 6.
What I would like to know is ...
what career path have all these NUS High graduates embarked upon, especially in the Maths & Science arena ? Those that are a bit ...unusual ?
Pls don't mention Engineering, because this is so common. Even IP students from the IPJCs, who did not do well in their A-level, are \"dumped\" into certain Engineering faculties, in our local universities. Because
that was happened, to some of my friends' sons, after their A level in Top IP-JCs. Won't want to name out these \"dumped\" Engineering faculties, so explicitly.
Also, no need to mention medical doctors, because this one we all know. NUS High, every year, got a few students who do enter local uni, for medicine. Say, out of per batch of around 170 graduates at Year 6, or more (because Sec 3 onwards, got overseas students joined NUS High), in terms of number(s) or in percentage, is ... small.
Anyway, engineers and doctors, we all know.
But what I seldom hear of is, from NUS High, some scientist excel in Maths / Science field and ... discover or invented something. Ah ! This is seldom heard of such stuff...
Or
am I ignorant, hence never hear of ?
Actually, the Dean (Principal) of NUS High ought to share info with parents : where do these NUS High graduates end up in career ? So many past several batches have already graduated. Surely, have sufficient info gathered.
See !
It is one thing, to know so many excited, starry eyed P6 students trying to DSAc into this school.
Entering, is only the beginning.
But, how u end up in ... is even far more important, than how u have started out, at the starting line.
For those of us who had gone through life, have u heard of ....
How or what u end up in, is more important than
how you started your journey ?
In history, there have been heros, in the beginning, very popular ! Hailed as so and so. Greatly been respected, basked in glory! But in the end, when they die, they led a sad, miserable life. -
lucid\" post_id=\"2127987\" time=\"1706196056\" user_id=\"14312:
NUSH web posted too that not all phD, only 50% are Masters and phD. phD holds the upper position in the school. NUS is a parent school of NUSH so of course it must have email from the server.
Go talk to the PhDs in the school then. It is unlikely you hv a kid there and just part of the urban myth tribe.
The PhDs are there because all teachers are part of NuS faculty ( emails are NUS email IDs) and still can teach passionate driven learners while mentoring them and conducting their own research. They then do not have to face the stress of “publish or perish” but still be involved in research independently at NuS facilities and/or with their students.
They also then can focus on imparting knowledge because they love to teach; and to a comfortable student: teacher ratio. Consultation time is built in to teachers’ schedule .. most other schools will expect the teachers to have consultations out of their already packed schedules. This is why the teachers have time and maintain motivation to nurture. Tuition is almost unheard of (unless it’s an alumni ) given the depth of material so the students request for consultations if they need further help or review.
One funny tidbit the boarders were sharing was how amazing the cars are at the basement carpark ( for a school) . Of course, it is not a direct gauge but it can be an indication the teachers there are not impoverished ( well unless they rack up insane debt on car loans lol 😂).
Look up their profiles and you will see they rarely leave (long serving ) while turning out Oxbridge and Ivy quality applicants or Intl and national medals year after year.
phD and Masters are very busy not as you think only teachings. Master still need to do research papers to upgrade to phD. For example in meds, phD and Master doctors teach, but most of the time spend in hospital.
My ex lecturer who was a Master, teaches outside too while works for another company too. -
benx\" post_id=\"2128087\" time=\"1706383179\" user_id=\"122909:
Total intake for YLL and LKC for 2023 is only around 400 students (250 and 150 respectively), not including Duke NUS since this is post graduate program. Please note there were surge of intake during the COVID period but the number have been moderate down.
Googled, the intake for Singapore Meds is 500+. Please dont include those study in oversea because each year there will hundreds of students going to oversea uni for meds. So I think the ex NUSH student said a few maybe wrong.
I had asked a relative whose child is already a doctor in meds and from R. Most tops scorers prefer to study oversea because of better recognition but the cost is so much high so the parents rejected the costly idea, hahaha. The percentages of meds intake are majority taken by R, then the rest of the top schools. His son always got no 1 among their cohorts in a top Primary School but when in R, he is just a norm. As I noticed, his son is very discipline and the both working parents never need to tell him to do his studies. I even received from the parent a pic of the ceremony after completed MD.
About the white coat ceremony, that person in forum didnt write it as a white coat ceremony but said first day. Have you been there?
Absolute quantity wise in each local medicine school is true both R and H (not only R) have the most. This is not surprising since both R and H cohort are the biggest in SG, about 5-6x more than NUSH!
Overseas medicine, apart from the cost, may also pose challenges to get residency placement, except one doesn’t intent to practice in SG.
Nobody wear secondary school uniform in any chance, at least for the med course, not sure what the person meant by first day? Maybe can elaborate? -
benx\" post_id=\"2128089\" time=\"1706384869\" user_id=\"122909:
The mention on PhDs was to share sincerely that Honours ( and electives) is taught by PhDs. That’s all. I doubt current and prospective parents see relevance on medical PhDs or lecturer anecdotes in context of the nushie learning journey with the school.
NUSH web posted too that not all phD, only 50% are Masters and phD. phD holds the upper position in the school. NUS is a parent school of NUSH so of course it must have email from the server.
phD and Masters are very busy not as you think only teachings. Master still need to do research papers to upgrade to phD. For example in meds, phD and Master doctors teach, but most of the time spend in hospital.
My ex lecturer who was a Master, teaches outside too while works for another company too.
The teachers are a very passionate nurturing bunch (as mentioned previously) given the hygiene conditions in small class sizes, ensuring consultation times are built in their schedules. Existing PhDs are not held to “publish and perish” culture while having access to NuS facilities to continue their research.
Reference the recruitment link for teachers to their school https://www.nushigh.edu.sg/careers/
Refreshing to see how upfront they are in the student centered requirements - requesting even for write up of the potential applicant’s teaching philosophy. The other mainstream schools likely don’t have these specs - and focus more on listing health and leave benefits instead 😊
A few also embarked on pedagogy research with (or on!) their students to earn their PhDs while in the school, was made aware the kids cheer the teacher on when they find out they just obtained their PhD … so it is no surprise then that most of the students probably normalise the title to be quite attainable if they put in the effort over time.
It is a unique environment where educators are able to thrive teaching students who are equally enthusiastic and passionate. The flip side is then how an unmotivated or disengaged child will thrive in this school. I believe there are very very rare instances like that and the school tries its best to support until it is clear that the child or parents are unwilling to take ownership. It will be the same with any mainstream schools except that I believe that NUSH tries to retain the child to commit to letting the child graduate in this IP track.
Only the ones already in the school can appreciate the inclusive and warm culture. Students are kind to one another :grphug: - reflective too of their upbringing. Prospective parents can take note it’s best to hear from the students, alumni and parents. On the parents chats I am on, there is mutual respect and sincere sharing from stakeholders, unfortunately not projected here. :snuggles:
Some posts back, a parent had enquired on fit of the school for her GEP child who is passionate, talented with aspiration to enter a highly selective foreign uni - and there was helpful share to suggest checking in on Bishan.
It is pretty alarming that there can be commentators :offtopic: with no skin in the game visiting this thread to perpetuate the urban myths around this school. I am not sure why. Is it to uplift insecurities or to soothe a previous hurt 😞 from this school ? :?
To which I say to prospective parents - take heart your child’s classmates will have parents like you who are willing to have an open mind, willing heart to do the necessary due diligence in assessing the fit for your child. It’s still a relatively young school but hitting above the mark to nurture the pioneers, humanitarians and innovators of the WORLD (founded 2005 for a select pool of gifted and talented vs the leading mainstream founded 1823 for legions of high achievers).
NUSH is a path less trodden and it’s not for everyone. But if there is a right fit, your child will thank you abundantly in time to come. :celebrate: -
ryka\" post_id=\"2128014\" time=\"1706245438\" user_id=\"9938:
Alumni also shares here on the cohort % in med though he/she does not state which particular year. Quite corroborative to Ryka’s sharing
There are 21 students in Medicine from NUSH class of 2022, 11 students in YLL, 8 students in LKC and 2 students overseas. This represent 11% of the cohort, not only a few or small percentage.
And nobody came in their school uniform during white coat ceremony.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SGExams/comments/12dap61/nus_high/kizksto/ -
lucid\" post_id=\"2127941\" time=\"1706149898\" user_id=\"14312:
To add what was updated by counsellors recently:
Just fresh off school grapevine. Cambridge just sent out offers yesterday. Talk is that around 32 applied and so far it appears to be around 80/90% acceptance rate. Go figure how a school can get 18-20% of their cohort there. Also MIT and Ivy early acceptances have good success year after year. Including this .
For Application year 2023,
28 confirmed offers to Cambridge (around 32 applied) and 4 confirmed offers to Oxford ( ard 7 applied). 32 Oxbridge offers represent ard 2️⃣0️⃣% of Class of 2023 and translates to 8️⃣2️⃣% acceptance rate. This implies 4 out of 5 applicants from NUSH are successful.
This -
:goodpost:
lucid\" post_id=\"2128131\" time=\"1706453568\" user_id=\"14312:
The mention on PhDs was to share sincerely that Honours ( and electives) is taught by PhDs. That’s all. I doubt current and prospective parents see relevance on medical PhDs or lecturer anecdotes in context of the nushie learning journey with the school.
The teachers are a very passionate nurturing bunch (as mentioned previously) given the hygiene conditions in small class sizes, ensuring consultation times are built in their schedules. Existing PhDs are not held to “publish and perish” culture while having access to NuS facilities to continue their research.
Reference the recruitment link for teachers to their school https://www.nushigh.edu.sg/careers/
Refreshing to see how upfront they are in the student centered requirements - requesting even for write up of the potential applicant’s teaching philosophy. The other mainstream schools likely don’t have these specs - and focus more on listing health and leave benefits instead 😊
A few also embarked on pedagogy research with (or on!) their students to earn their PhDs while in the school, was made aware the kids cheer the teacher on when they find out they just obtained their PhD … so it is no surprise then that most of the students probably normalise the title to be quite attainable if they put in the effort over time.
It is a unique environment where educators are able to thrive teaching students who are equally enthusiastic and passionate. The flip side is then how an unmotivated or disengaged child will thrive in this school. I believe there are very very rare instances like that and the school tries its best to support until it is clear that the child or parents are unwilling to take ownership. It will be the same with any mainstream schools except that I believe that NUSH tries to retain the child to commit to letting the child graduate in this IP track.
Only the ones already in the school can appreciate the inclusive and warm culture. Students are kind to one another :grphug: - reflective too of their upbringing. Prospective parents can take note it’s best to hear from the students, alumni and parents. On the parents chats I am on, there is mutual respect and sincere sharing from stakeholders, unfortunately not projected here. :snuggles:
Some posts back, a parent had enquired on fit of the school for her GEP child who is passionate, talented with aspiration to enter a highly selective foreign uni - and there was helpful share to suggest checking in on Bishan.
It is pretty alarming that there can be commentators :offtopic: with no skin in the game visiting this thread to perpetuate the urban myths around this school. I am not sure why. Is it to uplift insecurities or to soothe a previous hurt 😞 from this school ? :?
To which I say to prospective parents - take heart your child’s classmates will have parents like you who are willing to have an open mind, willing heart to do the necessary due diligence in assessing the fit for your child. It’s still a relatively young school but hitting above the mark to nurture the pioneers, humanitarians and innovators of the WORLD (founded 2005 for a select pool of gifted and talented vs the leading mainstream founded 1823 for legions of high achievers).
NUSH is a path less trodden and it’s not for everyone. But if there is a right fit, your child will thank you abundantly in time to come. :celebrate:
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