My only comment is that phtthp is a RI/RGS forumer who is always active during my thread day n particularly interested and participate very actively in this NUSH thread including providing valuable info to parents/kids who are keen on NUSH.


I am a parent of NUSH alumni (2016) and have not been active in Kiasuparent for a long while. The initial goal of establishing NUS High in 2005 is to accelerate the development, nurturing of innovation spirit of STEM talents in Singapore. To date, NUSH is barely 18 years old and Phtthp’s comments are much "regrettable" given his/her participation in this NUSH thread.

As a parent of NUSH alumni, I would say that NUSH has to a large extent achieve the motto of "Experiment, Explore and Excel " in the field of STEM for all the kids joining NUSH and these has been exhibited and manifested in their academic success, careers , no of PHDs of the alumni.

I would not give detail of specific examples and names here, but here are some that you can take as a yardstick for measurement of "success" in nurturing STEM in Singapore

1. Highest No of Olympiads medalist /participants since inception (2005) (at Cohort size per year)

2. Highest No of obtaining or perusing PhDs per student populations per school in SG (since inception in 2005 based on Cohort of 200 per year ) - you need to check with Student office to get the estimated no and where our alumni are doing STEM research. will be good to find out the percentage per batch

3. For its top 10% annual graduate, the highest ratio of intake into MIT, Caltech, Stanford, IVY league, OxBridge in Singapore JC/IP schools. Students with NUSH branding have special privilege.

4. Most NUSH graduates entering Local Uni STEM course are always almost among the the top first class graduates. Something special to mention about NUSH unique learning n exploratory environment

5. No of in seed VC and NUSH alumni involved in entrepreneurship n start-ups. Many NUSH especially those with CS are in AI, data science jobs in Singapore

Yes, my DD and some of friends in their batch are currently doing remarkable researches in Biomedical, Bioengineering, Applied physics , AI and Quantum Computing in Uni like Caltech, MIT, Stand ford, Princeton, Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge. Most of them are ASTAR or state agency-sponsored scholars.

I also know that there are many alumni (not necessary the top 10%) in many past n recent batches doing reseach in Local and US/UK and European University.

These are some information that I can share to parents who wish to know where the NUSH alumni today…

Hi,


If your son wants ( as a parent yourself are keen for him ) to pursue a career in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) , I would advise strongly advise him to choose NUSH. If given the opportunity, just take it.

I think you need not be too concern that he is from Express (not GEP) and a non-olympiad winner, or how he will perform thru the 6 years or how he will compare to other NUSH student. You should trust the school selection process and the school assessment of your kid suitability for the programme. NUSH is considered a "GEP" programme.

NUSH is really an amazing High School of Math & Science that is quite unparalleled in curriculum and provide great exposure and flexibility in STEM training. The advantage of No "O"/"A" level national examination allow student to focus on learning and applying STEM research at early age long before university. Of course, NUSH also allows a holistic education for the child to pursue other options in career.

Many alumni went to top US/UK for their undergrad as well as Graduate university. To give you an indication of the recognition of NUSH Diploma, some 40% of Ox(ford /Cam)bridge yearly acceptance in Singapore are from NUSH applicants.

NUSH may only be 16 years in history but Increasingly, many of our top alumni are also pursuing PhD in STEM in US and UK.

My DD is from cohort that graduated in 2016. Like some of alumni/peers, she is doing her PhD in US.

Hope, it help.

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Congrats NUSH team for winning the NSC!!! :congrats: :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah:

Here is the link to meWatch:
https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/National-Science-Challenge-2020-2021-E6-Grand-Finals-207181

:imcool:

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So who won ah? Is it today?[/quote]

:rahrah: :imcool:

NUSH just won the National Science Challenge again!!

Congratulations ! :rahrah: :rahrah:

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walterp\" post_id=\"2017401\" time=\"1615536099\" user_id=\"30004:

Any one know how one can re-watch the NSC Team 2020 winning Semi-Final 1 ?

https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/National-Science-Challenge-2020-2021-E3-Semi-finals-1-203466?redirect=true

https://youtu.be/P-QL_P-XmAg

Thank you.

Any one know how one can re-watch the NSC Team 2020 winning Semi-Final 1 ?

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myrick88\" post_id=\"1940393\" time=\"1570578306\" user_id=\"6175:

Have trial the journey last weekend and it took us 1.5hr to and another 1.5hr back. Shacks!

I persaude DS to give up but he said he can try travelling. But this is not a try thing, it's a 6 yr committment

Will talk to him again...if he still insist, i might need to shift house. I cannot imagine a 12 yr old kid spending 3 hrs on the road daily.

Or anyone got private transport lobang?

There is school bus to the school, but not for return as everyone end at different time. Some parents also try to group together and share transport.

IMHO, you are over-protecting your kid. Time to unleash him as your boy would be transform from Day 1 of his experience in NUSH. It's a brand new beginning for him in a STEM environment. He will be experiencing and embracing new challenges all by himself for himself. let your kid grow. You will be amazed at the end of the 6 years.

and to add to your pre-requisite list, your DC SATS score must satisfy the desired requirements of the Uni considered.

I assumed your DC is applying to STEM-based US College,


Yes, Software scanning against plagiarism is applied everywhere. It is something that is apparent in any almost any piece of works, essay, thesis or reports submitted at the Uni-level world-wide and even in local poly. You may study others but the idea is to be as original as possible, make your own possible reflection and not copy a chunk of words. Don’t waste money paying professionals to do the work for you because there is no guarantee. Beside no sense of satisfaction or achievement.
Besides, the personal statement, all the US uni also have their own list of questionnaires to assess the student quality, desirable traits to assess /judge their suitability. Most Uni also emphasized a more holistic personality all-round personal development, leadership and view on issues. All these are reflected in the personal statement and the answers to the list of questionnaires.

Depending on the tier of US UNI (and to be able to apply successfully to a US Uni), I would recommend you know the acceptance rate of Uni eg CalTech, Stanford, MIT, UCL Berkeley, John Hopkins, Princeton or a lesser-known Uni like Pennsylvania UNI, etc.

Be realistic on which tier of US Uni your DC is applying. It is very very very very competitive. Your kids are competing against his/her top NUSH friends and others in SG (Ri/HCI etc) for a few places.

Besides a good NUSH academic, perfect AP scorecards (all ‘5’), any ISEF medals, any local and international Olympiad medalists, any local and international achievements in STEM, AStar-awards and research award, being an RSI scholar, etc are a must for any top-notch US UNi.

Anything less than that, your DC will less be disappointed ( and have better chances of acceptance) if he/she considers more choices outside the top-tier Uni.

Also, it is very important to consider the specific field of study, It may be easier to get into UCL Berkely than to Stanford/CalTech/MIT in engineering/computing or to John Hopkins (biomedical engineering), etc

But then, there are surprises too sometimes. My DC got acceptance to CalTech, John Hopkins, Berkeley (out of the list that includes Stanford, MIT, and Havard).

If your kid already has the Scholarship/Financial support of Institution eg ASTAR, DSTA or Gov agency it will almost boost his or her chance of getting into this top-notch school.

Getting a good support from NUSH School College counseller is important too !. But I learn that Miss Huang (with many years of experience in supporting college application) has left the school.

At the end of the day, in your 6 choices (of Uni option ) be realistic and carefully weigh the option if your DC has the chance (or any) to enter any of these schools or choose a slightly less competitive UNi.

Good luck to you and DC,

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Anyone knows which sciences shd the kids choose to specialise in if they hv intention to try for med in Uni?

If you are talking about being a NUSH candidate for local medicine, Majors at honours level the basic triple science subjects i.e Physics, Biology, and Chemistry.

You are competing among the best of your NUSH peers for a medicine slot in NUS and NTU (not other A-level folks)

Chemistry is not enough. Biology is a must. Hard to think about taking medicine without Biology. Physics mean that you are an all-rounder.