vhym06 Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Agree with the rest. The case study is not complicated - if you are shortlisted you should be able to do the case study with no problems. =D It's been almost a month since my Skype interview.. and reading from the thread, it seems that no one has been contacted about the diagnostic tests yet? Am tempted to contact LKY to ask.. has anyone contacted them?
namir Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 @ vhym06 I am feeling the same and although I am always the first who is following up, I think in that case, it is more or less useless. They told me, they are getting back to me in the third week of March, which is next week. So I will wait (although it burns under all my nails) until then. I am also always checking the graduate admission system where we all submitted our applications, but so far there is still the same status "physical application verified". Although we forum poster are just a small minority, I also think, that nobody has received a rejection or admission already.
True Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 @namir How have you been accessing the graduate admission system on the LKY website? I haven't been able to access it since the application deadline got over. It would be great if you could let us know this! 336
namir Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 True, no problem: https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/GDA2/Applicant.aspx I still have it in my history of the browser. I hope it could tell you more about your application Namir
Phoenixx Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 has anyone received information regarding the diagnostic tests?
mpp_2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 if an applicant received the diagnostic tests, does it mean that he/she was practically admitted to the program? I am still waiting to receive the tests. had my interview on march 6.
namir Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) They told me during the interview, that the diagnostic tests are supposed to test the skill level of the people. And in case someone is not good in English or math, he or she has to come earlier for some refreshing course. I am not sure, if this is a sign that someone is rejected in case he is not receiving that. But since nobody has received it yet, I really guess, they haven't decided yet also. Edited March 12, 2015 by namir
Kaleem Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Namir,still they are going through interview phase
applicant205 Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 I just got to know that interviews will go on till May!
scooby0407 Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 even posts from past few years threads here seem to indicate that admissions go on till May mid. No use refreshing your admission status
vhym06 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Hi all, I emailed LKY asking about the diagnostic tests and timeline for admissions decisions.. and they responded that the interviews are continuing on a rolling basis. And the following information : Quote : For applicants following up on their respective applications : Successful candidates/applicants will receive an e-mail re informing them that they are being offered admission – this e-mail notification will be sent out starting this week. Successful candidates with scholarship offers , will also receive a different e-mail notifications. Unsuccessful applicants can monitor and look at their online application status in the website from time to time- while awaiting their status. Unquote I assume the decisions this week will be for the first round of candidates? Hope this helps provide insight!! I am waiting anxiously too. Good luck everyone!
applicant205 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Hey thanks for the update! Does this mean that they are only offering scholarships to the first round of candidates ?
vhym06 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 I don't think so.. since they say the interviews are on a rolling basis. I think it would be unfair to only consider the first batch.
vhym06 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 hahah @applicant205 - i don't know for sure ya, just speculating....
applicant205 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 I think as long as the first batch did not get interviewed first on the basis of them being at the top of the merit list but rather on the basis of some logistical factor you could be right. Considering that they historically have sorted applications by country I think there is still hope for the rest of us
namir Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 I think the same. It would surprise me when they take money from their grant pot and spend it and once it is empty, they are "just" admitting. I think, they are already aware who has the best chances to get funding or aid and then they approach them.
Mark31 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Thanks for the info Vhym06! Do you think that response you received implies that LKY will not be conducting the diagnostic tests?
vhym06 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Hi all, @Mark31, in the same email from LKY (I emailed them several times, to two different accounts - in the past 2 weeks, in my attempt to find more info..): Quote: "For the diagnostics tests, as they are diagnostic in nature, they do not affect your admission decision. They are meant to appraise the level of proficiency , so that we at the School, can help/assist to enhance or improve the proficiency , before they attend the formal courses. The tests is planned also this week or next week latest , after we release the results of admissions." Unquote Hope this helps! Haven't heard anything from them regarding admissions yet, and checking my application account shows no change to my status.
namir Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 So I assume that they are really releasing the admission emails very soon, maybe today or tomorrow. Wow, I am excited....
Mark31 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Thank you Vhym06! Do let us know when you hear anything. Fingers crossed
silentwolf360 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Any recommendations on how to prepare for the skype-interview? I have some familiarity with case studies in business situations, though most of my experiences is comprised where strategic decisions have to be made with very limited information. I am not sure if it will be similar here in making organized policy recommendations based on abstract, disorganized, and limited data.
vhym06 Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Any recommendations on how to prepare for the skype-interview? I have some familiarity with case studies in business situations, though most of my experiences is comprised where strategic decisions have to be made with very limited information. I am not sure if it will be similar here in making organized policy recommendations based on abstract, disorganized, and limited data. Hi silentwolf360, most interviews by uni's will ask the basics - 1. why do you want to study the MPP/MPA/etc? 2. questions on your background - asking for more details into a specific experience 3. what are your future plans 4. getting to know you - your core values, strengths, key achievements, weaknesses etc If you're certain about yourself and why you want to study (whichever course you've chosen).. you'll do fine. =D good luck! silentwolf360 1
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