Application for NUS/NTU Medicine 2024/2025

[KP]

spikey\" post_id=\"2133509\" time=\"1715098057\" user_id=\"2915:

Almost forgot about this forum...was busy focusing on reddit to track the results from NTU and NUS. DD got an offer from NTU but not NUS. Was also considering the SMU Duke pathway with a possible scholarship and a UK Med school offer but looks like she'll choose NTU.

Heard that NTU will have a longer term and shorter holidays, earlier engagement with patients and no association with Imperial starting from this batch. And of course,the annual tuition fees for NTU are higher by about 5k/yr...

Happy that DD has chosen med for what I believe are the right reasons. Secured multiple internships and part time jobs in GP clinics, hospitals and other healthcare facilities over the last few years to trial whether this is the career for her. Of course it helped her CV but more importantly, helped her understand and think whether she could this for life.

I attended the ntu lkc open house on 2 Mar this year. I asked the question abt intake size. And NTU team happily replied increase fr previously 160 to this year slightly more than 180. Attached the ntu link on event summary on 2 Mar. The intake size increase was stated.
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/medicine/news-events/news/detail/ntu-open-house-2024-apply-to-lkcmedicine

DD was offered both yll & lkc, but chose yll as we could feel the support is much greater, financial aid framework is solid.

[KP]

During the NTU open house talk on 2 Mar, Prof Pang did respond to query if prior internships at hospital help in securing an offer. Answer is "yes" if it’s public hospital, but its very limited. "No" if internship at private institutions as sometimes such arrangement was seen with candidate’s parents are also doctor.

[mother777]

Hi KSP Parents,


For all whose DD/DS will attend the WhyLKCMedicine Session this coming 11th May, please share some insights and learnings.

DD and I are unable to attend, much to our regret. And the LKC responded that they will not be having any recording of the session.

[mother777]

For NTU med candidates and parents - how many of you are looking to stay in the NTU accommodation (Crescent and Pioneer Hall)?


My DD will be looking to book NTU accommodation and hopefully she is paired with another incoming med student.
I heard that you could put preferred names for room buddy when doing applications for residence.

Let me know if anyone is interested in sharing Double Aircon Room with my DD.
Shoot me a PM, and we can discuss things privately.

Cheers!

[0548ling]

Hi Parents,

After the meet-and-greet meeting held on last Saturday from both medicine school, did your DS/DD change their minds about choosing medicine school?

[lucid]

0548ling\" post_id=\"2133823\" time=\"1715654009\" user_id=\"15306:

Hi Parents,
After the meet-and-greet meeting held on last Saturday from both medicine school, did your DS/DD change their minds about choosing medicine school?

LKC is welcoming and pulling out all stops to ensure the offer holders make an informed choice ( and not just hearsay). There’s a premed tele group with seniors for the offer holders who attended.

YLL is promoting that they are reviving … and seem to only trump with prestige card. My feel is they are probably taken by surprise.

Very vibrant and insightful takeaways going on in Reddit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SGExams/comments/1cqbb5c/deciding_between_nus_vs_ntu_med/

Just objectively as a parent, how the current students respond is indicative too of the education journey and the peers ours will have in the coming years.

[00skyblue00]

lucid\" post_id=\"2133832\" time=\"1715660394\" user_id=\"14312:

LKC is welcoming and pulling out all stops to ensure the offer holders make an informed choice ( and not just hearsay). There’s a premed tele group with seniors for the offer holders who attended.

YLL is promoting that they are reviving … and seem to only trump with prestige card. My feel is they are probably taken by surprise.

Very vibrant and insightful takeaways going on in Reddit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SGExams/comments/1cqbb5c/deciding_between_nus_vs_ntu_med/

Just objectively as a parent, how the current students respond is indicative too of the education journey and the peers ours will have in the coming years.

Thanks for sharing the link. Interesting read... For some, the sharing at Redxxt... may cause more confusion than clarity..... Haha... Either way, it is win win for all.... Those with both offers if reject one, those on waitlist get offered

[lucid]

00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2133838\" time=\"1715665195\" user_id=\"143605:

Thanks for sharing the link. Interesting read... For some, the sharing at Redxxt... may cause more confusion than clarity..... Haha... Either way, it is win win for all.... Those with both offers if reject one, those on waitlist get offered

It’s life. Messy, chaotic and never in beautifully wrapped packages. All the more complex if they are going into this endurance marathon, better a strong mind and good heart.
It’s good to hear the insights and let our children make up their own minds.

[Blue Dolphine]

KP\" post_id=\"2133356\" time=\"1714887833\" user_id=\"6874:

The number on wait list is not secret, published on NUS medicine portal. The number is 70.
See under \"selection process\"
https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/prospective-students/nus-medicine-admissions-assessment/
The same question was prompt to A/Prof Marion Aw during last year zoom session by NUS with wait list candidates on 8 May 2023.
How many of the 70 will be successful?
The wait list has \"weight\", many in the wait list will not be disappointed. My guess is between 50 to 60.

For 2023/24 NUS intake, total 280 for NUS Yong Loo Lin (Male: 134, Female:146), dentistry total 80 (Male: 31, Female: 49)

How about Dentistry waitlist? Do you know roughly how many are in the waitlist each year and what is the chance of getting an offer?

[lucid]

Blue Dolphine\" post_id=\"2133938\" time=\"1715831293\" user_id=\"151369:[quote=\"Blue Dolphine\" post_id=2133938 time=1715831293 user_id=151369]
How about Dentistry waitlist? Do you know roughly how many are in the waitlist each year and what is the chance of getting an offer?[/quote]

You may want to take this into consideration, talk to current and former dentistry students to verify what’s is really on the ground.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SGExams/comments/icnijz/uni_why_i_disliked_being_in_nus_dentistry_advice/

If really true, it will be very sad if our kids may have to suffer like that.
Perhaps, not having the WL converted may be a blessing to have dodged a bullet. So please do your own due diligence for the child’s interest.