NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[matadorepy]

23rd Dec is Reporting/orientation day. Any one with past experience can share what to expect for DD and parents ? Thank in advance.

[sally]

matadorepy:

23rd Dec is Reporting/orientation day. Any one with past experience can share what to expect for DD and parents ? Thank in advance.

Hi

There will be a welcome speech and then proceed to purchase books and uniforms. The whole session take abt 3 hours.

[matadorepy]

sally:

matadorepy:

23rd Dec is Reporting/orientation day. Any one with past experience can share what to expect for DD and parents ? Thank in advance.

Hi

There will be a welcome speech and then proceed to purchase books and uniforms. The whole session take abt 3 hours.

Thanks Sally. Are parents involve in briefing session or are they isolated till all over. My DD come from a girl school (RGPS), hope she can get use to a class where it is expected to be 4/5 boys to girl ratio.

[kiasuest2]

mjl:

sall:

So A-level students who take H3 Papers and do well are exempted? :?

hi sall,
I don't think it applies across the board, rather, it depends on which University and which faculty/school you are referring to. For examples,

In NUS' Science Faculty, I think there is no direct exemption. Students need to take the the Advanced Placement Credit (APC) exemption tests and only students who obtained As in 'A' level H2 or equivalent, or As in poly results can apply to take the test.
http://www.science.nus.edu.sg/undergraduates/freshmen/apc/index.html

In NTU's School of Math & Physical Sciences, there are some criterias for direct exemptions and taking exemption tests e.g. in certain Maths modules an IMO (International Math Olympiad) medal winner or a H3 Math distinction qualify students for direct exemption, but in other Maths modules a H3 Math distinction only qualify students to take the exemption tests.
http://www.spms.ntu.edu.sg/mas/Undergraduates/Exemption.html

In NUS' School of Computing, there are direct module exemptions for medal winners of NOI (National Olympiad in Informatics) and IOI (International Olympiad in Informatics).
http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergraduates/exemptions_olympiad.html

I beg to differ; students who has taken H3 subjects and meet the minimum grades DO get exemptions WITHOUT the need for further tests to determine exemptions; see below for the 3 local universities in regard to H3 exemptions for:

NUS
\"Students who meet the minimum grade requirements will be granted advanced placement credits\" from the NUS H3 programme webpage:
http://www.science.nus.edu.sg/undergraduates/prospective/h3_programme.html

NTU
Refer to http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/H3NRP/H3/Pages/H3Exemptions.aspx

SMU
Refer to http://www.smu.edu.sg/matriculation/2010/aca_exemption.asp

[sally]

matadorepy:

sally:

[quote=\"matadorepy\"]23rd Dec is Reporting/orientation day. Any one with past experience can share what to expect for DD and parents ? Thank in advance.

Hi

There will be a welcome speech and then proceed to purchase books and uniforms. The whole session take abt 3 hours.

Thanks Sally. Are parents involve in briefing session or are they isolated till all over. My DD come from a girl school (RGPS), hope she can get use to a class where it is expected to be 4/5 boys to girl ratio. :D[/quote]Parent and child attend the same session. No worry you be surprise that she can mix with with the boys. My son has a classmate from RGPS too and she mix well with boys. I think bcos they have the same interest.

[mjl]

kiasuest2:

I beg to differ; students who has taken H3 subjects and meet the minimum grades DO get exemptions WITHOUT the need for further tests to determine exemptions;

Sorry for the off-topic in this NUS High thread ...

Agree with kiasuest2 that some who have taken H3 subjects and meet minimum grades do get exemptions without further tests. However, for some modules, even a distinction in H3 requires to take an exemption test. It really depends on which university and which modules. I extracted below from http://www.spms.ntu.edu.sg/mas/Undergraduates/Exemption.html

MAS114 Linear Algebra I
Direct exemption: International Mathematical Olympiad Medalist/Honorable Mention may be granted exemption without having to take the Exemption Test.

Through Exemption Test: Students who meet any of the following conditions may apply to take the Exemption Test. Exemption for this course is granted to those who pass the Exemption Test.
A level candidates: Students with Distinction in H3 Mathematics.
Polytechnic candidates: Students who have passed advanced mathematics courses beyond the standard curriculum (e.g., CEM in SP, Advanced Engineering Mathematics at NP, etc).
Others: Students who have the equivalent of Distinction in H3 Mathematics.

[madhub]

Hi All

Just got an email from NUSHS that my DS is offered a place in the school. How do we submit the transfer form from S1 posting school ? Should we visit the S1 posting school on 22nd to request for relieving from that school as we wish to take up NUSHS offer? Please reply if anyone has any information on this . Congratulations to all the kids who have made it to NUSHS :celebrate:

[MumSAH]

madhub:

Hi All

Just got an email from NUSHS that my DS is offered a place in the school. How do we submit the transfer form from S1 posting school ? Should we visit the S1 posting school on 22nd to request for relieving from that school as we wish to take up NUSHS offer? Please reply if anyone has any information on this . Congratulations for all the kids who have made it to NUSHS :celebrate:

May i know what is your DS PSLE score? Thanks

[madhub]

[quote]May i know what is your DS PSLE score? Thanks[/quote]
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[Chocky]

madhub:

Hi All

Just got an email from NUSHS that my DS is offered a place in the school. How do we submit the transfer form from S1 posting school ? Should we visit the S1 posting school on 22nd to request for relieving from that school as we wish to take up NUSHS offer? Please reply if anyone has any information on this . Congratulations for all the kids who have made it to NUSHS :celebrate:

Congratulations Madhub! My DD has also got the offer.