how i got into universities in singapore (ntu, nus, smu) 🎓 - process, essay, interview, my grades...

[@dquynhdo]

Thank y'all sooo muchhhh for 2k views on this video!!! All the best for your application xD

[@thaolee]

2 năm nữa em định apply vào SMU, em cảm ơn chị rất nhìu vì video chia sẻ của chị. Bản thân em điểm GPA chỉ ở mức 3,7 trên thang điểm 4 nên thang điểm 4, về các hđnk em cũng chỉ làm đc head creative department chứ k đến tịch hay phó tịch. Em khá lo về hồ sơ của mình nhưng khi xem video của chị em đã có một định hướng tốt hơn và thêm chắc chắn về quyết định của mình. Em cảm ơn chị rất nhìu❤

[@eeniedoesthings8457]

e cảm ơn c nhìu vì vid này ạ :Đ tuần tới e phỏng vấn nus với smu, e mong e sẽ có thể làm tốt nhất hì

[@dquynhdo]

chúc em may mắn nhaa

[@RuthUmar-gz6qm]

Hi Thank you so much for the video. If you could help me with a question please. What is the word limit for the personal essays and how far above can you go

[@jigsawnewbie5165]

Hi! This video has helped me very much! Thank you! I have some questions about SMU (Singapore Management University) and I hoped you could help. Do SMU value lot leadership skills and finding experiences outside of school ( such as school clubs, Intern, etc.)? I'm an average student and I don't have a leadership skills. In like being the vice or president of the clubs (i'm only a club member). Due to Covid 19 pandamic I also don't have chance to go intern to put those experience in my portfolio. Will it made my chance in getting in SMU lower? ( sorry for long questions :( )

[@dquynhdo]

Thanks for reaching out! SMU does value leadership skills, as it is a "management" school. In your case, I think you can explain in your essay that you haven't got the chance to try out leadership positions, but you want and are willing to try them when opportunities are available. Good luck xD

[@dquynhdo]

Also, your position in the club is not the only thing that demonstrates your leadership skills. Think of when you led a group project or group assignment and try to elaborate on your experience and what you have learned

[@phuonglinhtran4529]

Em cảm ơn chị rất nhiều vì video bổ ích này. Tuần tới em sẽ phỏng vấn vào trường SMU và em có câu hỏi thắc mắc là trong phần group interview, interviewer có hỏi chị các câu hỏi về bản thân chị không ạ hay chỉ đặt câu hỏi chung cho tất các mọi người để discuss? Buổi phỏng vấn kéo dài trong bao lâu vậy ạ?

[@tungduong3871]

hay quá cậu ơi :D

[@NwaeboTochi]

Hi am from Africa and i want to study Marine Engineering in Singapore pls how do you help me or guide me. Thanks for your advice is highly welcome ❤

[@jasminengo2271]

Hellooo! I'm looking to apply to NUS and SMU next year; for context I'm from the Philippines. Would I still be required to take the SAT/ ACT?

[@dquynhdo]

hi! nope SAT is optional for both schools

[@danielleroberto6823]

Hiii im an incoming freshmen who applied to both schools. For my application last year, we were required to take the SAT/ACT. For NUS, they also required filo applicants to take the AP exams along with the SATs. I believe it’s best to check the school’s admission website for the full set of application reqs as they could change for this year’s intake! :))

[@jasminengo2271]

Ooooh I seee thanks yalls

[@ninamay4401]

Hi, your video really helped me, thanks! I applied for SMU at the 10th of March 2022 and had my interview on the 10th of May. Today’s the first of June and I still haven’t gotten an answer from Smu. Do you think that that’s a bad sign or do I just have to be a little more patient? Lots of love!

[@dquynhdo]

I think just wait a bit more. In my case I was interviewed in March but didn't get an outcome until early July (prob because they waited for the final results before releasing the outcome)

[@kakashi_0484]

@ninamay4401 did you get in?

[@elynishere]

em sắp sửa apply cho trường NTU ngành Environmental Science và e đang khá lăn tăn về bài kiểm tra UEE ạ huhu. Không biết trước khi apply thì chị có đi học thêm UEE không ạ :')) Với cả mình có thể xem điểm tối thiếu của UEE ở đâu thế chị :'), e sợ e làm bài không ổn quáa

[@dquynhdo]

Theo như chị biết thì những năm gần đây trường huỷ UEE rồi á. Nếu em apply bằng GPA ở Việt Nam sẽ có thêm 1 vòng interview, nhưng mà không phải thi nữaa

[@elynishere]

@@dquynhdo 🫶🫶🫶em cảm ơn chị ạaa

[@AnhThu-pe4be]

Hi, can you talk about how you prepared for the SMU interview? I'm doing an SMU interview in 1 week but I don't really know how to prepare for this discussion type of interview. Thank you for the very useful video.

[@jadephoenix222]

all the best.... you can do it.. believe in yourself.. :)

[@anonymous-door]

how’d it go and what did they ask you?

[@thiri6647]

What do you think would be the main academic requirement for applying? I'm an homestudy student and our highschools don't have the GPA system and am thinking of applying with SAT.

[@dquynhdo]

I think for this you need to email them to ask. There will be a section that asks you to fill in your application category and you have to submit scores from your pre-university degree. SAT falls under a different section of the form so idk if that can substitute for GPA

[@thiri6647]

@@dquynhdo Thank you for answering my question!

[@Zoe-tg2jc]

Hi, your video is amazing and informative for me. I’d like to ask that did you apply for any scholarships from NUS or NTU, SMU? And how did you achieve it since i intent to put in an application for scholarship in NUS and was suggested to learn AP, along side with SAT and IELTS ( im still considering it now because i know about AP very late and its hard to prepare for it within 2 months 😊) Btw, thank you for your effort since it’s such a great video.

[@holymallows7841]

hello and good day! i attended an english school for 12 years here in the philippines, do you think i would still be required to take toefl/ielts?

[@dquynhdo]

Hii, They said it here that students applying with Philippines Senior High School Diploma will need to submit SAT or AP. Hope this helps! www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/international-qualifications/philippines-high-school-certificate

[@holymallows7841]

@@dquynhdo thank you so much! i have another question if you don’t mind. do you think i will be admitted to their asean scholarship even if i don’t have any leadership achievements or excellent co-curricular records? um i have good grades but i don’t know if it will be enough to be granted such scholarship.

[@seraphime5971]

Does ntu look at extra curricular activities that much? Also did u sign any bond for tution grant

[@captainbroady]

A little late but pretty sure there is bond for tuition grant for international students? Only Singapore Citizens get bond free tuition grants upon successful application

[@user-bm8lt9mq6l]

Heyy, can i know when did u get ur uni application results for each uni? Do they announce it earlier than July or?Thank you in advance!

[@dquynhdo]

Hii thanks for your question. I got NTU result in March (about a month after the interview). NUS and SMU were early June and July respectively.

[@dibfrhn]

hello can i know if the application always changing or not ?

[@daniellee6359]

Is there essay writing assignment during the SMU interview? Or is it just a group discussion only?

[@dquynhdo]

Hii! Nope it's just a group discussion

[@wiselinnavis2765]

hey! wonderful video and it was very informative...I am currently doing my A levels And I want to try for SMU. fist of all,I did not take math in 11th and 12th grade, so can you tell whether math is a requirement to join bbm in SMU? Second thing is that ,in the website it says that I can take either IELTS or TOFEL or CEA(Cambridge English advanced) I have my advanced subsidiary English (AS level)...so do you know whether it is acceptable under CAE? it actually equivalent to CAE...

[@dquynhdo]

hi! i think for a-level, the requirements will be very different. so i highly recommend checking the link here for the most updated details! admissions.smu.edu.sg/admissions-requirements/singapore-cambridge-gce-levels

[@milanatanieva6353]

does SMU have foundation for foreign students?

[@clarissaariel]

Did you regret choosing NTU over NUS?

[@93qn]

Are you sure about it's not important to take ACT / SAT ? I'm international Student,From Egypt And I think just it necessary to international students take it

[@dquynhdo]

Hi thanks for your question! I would say that it's slightly better to have it, since it's an additional proof of your academic capability (having anything to add onto your application is better, really). But it's definitely not the main requirement for these schools. For me, I got into all 3 schools without SAT/ACT and most of my Vietnamese friends did also. Hope this helps!

[@93qn]

@@dquynhdo Thanks so much 💗💗💗💗

[@dquynhdo]

no problem!

[@Los_Angeleslove]

@@93qn hi i saw your comment, i really want to ask you about the admission did you get in!! Note: I'm from iraq🥰

[@93qn]

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[@shnizzlsmashizzls]

hey! how did u make ur texts wiggle!

[@dquynhdo]

ooh i kinda made it as a gif. I wrote it once, lower the opacity, then rewrite it on another layer without making it 100% the same

[@eslamwaleed8660]

Did you have to mention any extracurricular activities?

[@dquynhdo]

Hi! Yes of course. They even have a section in the application form for you to list out your activities.

[@danielleroberto6823]

Hi! Congrats on getting in the top three schools in singapore! Just wanna ask if you applied for any kinf of scholarship? If yes, how was the process? Thank youu! :>

[@dquynhdo]

Hii thanks! I did apply for scholarships but only got the tuition grant. Usually there will be a page in/outside the application form that asks you whether or not you want to apply for scholarships. Just indicate your preferences and fulfil the additional requirements if any (usually they ask you to write an essay)

[@snehakhepar5940]

hi, are the grade 11 scores counted as well?

[@dquynhdo]

Hii! Yes, because you will be submitting the application within y12 s1. They will ask for grades from the previous sem which is y11 s2

[@punkratliff5327]

Hi, in NTU and NUS, do all their courses require you to be shortlisted for interviews?

[@dquynhdo]

hi, it depends on the course you're applying for and your high school qualification!

[@bluetown6462]

hello, thank you for your video. i have a few questions regarding the ntu application: 1. how much is the application fee 2. what are the required documents i need to submit after i get my application number? 3. how long did it require you to write the 3 essays? i hope you can answer these, thank you so much

[@gaurivarma2795]

will a teacher's letter or recommendation be required for applying to NTU Singapore?

[@alrezaaman9050]

Hey!! Your video is really helpful but can you help with couple questions of mine. I'm interested in the BBM(Bachelor of Business Management) course of SMU and I've got to submit my forecast results because in India the education board is changing the rules for examination day after day and it really degraded my grades. So does forecast results matter a lot in SMU. But apart my academics I got a lot of CCAs. So is this helpful??

[@dquynhdo]

Hi! Thanks for your question I'm not 100% sure about this because I don't know what the selection process actually looks like. For me last year, I emailed them and they told me to submit the GPA of the latest semester (year 12 sem 1) as my forecast result, but they still waited for actual year 12 sem 2 GPA before releasing the decision. So my guess is it does matter when they select you for the interview, but then they still need your actual result before finalising the decision. If your GPA doesn't play to your advantage, try your best to highlight to them that you have a good CCA profile and that your experience is just as valuable as a high GPA. Hope this helps :) Good lucks!!

[@8_volta_raninirmalaprakoso359]

I have an interest to study in NUS this year, can you help me a little bit? Could you want to check my personal statment?

[@dquynhdo]

hii thanks for reaching out! for your ps i think you should approach professional counselling services. i am also an applicant so i won't be able to help you much sry :(

[@adadadad2004]

did you get into NUS and SMU too?

[@dquynhdo]

yepp i got into all 3 schools

[@adadadad2004]

@@dquynhdo that's sooo cool. Thank you!

[@adadadad2004]

@@dquynhdo So why did you choose NTU and not the other school? (very curious!)

[@dquynhdo]

It's a very long story haha :') but mostly because I wanted to study communication and SMU only offered it as a part of business. I was torn between NTU and NUS for a while but then decided that NTU's comm program suits me better.

[@adadadad2004]

@@dquynhdo that's so cool