We encourage applications from students with exceptional talents other than academic grades.
We factor into consideration the key attributes which are personal qualities demonstrated by the applicants.
Read on for the application procedure.
Appraisal Form for Applicants who have Completed the Non-Academic Achievements Portion in the Online Application Form
Dear Applicant,
This appraisal is to be completed by a person who is not your family or relative. It may be completed by, though not restricted to, co-curricular activities coaches and tutors, community people whom you have had interactions with, non-profit organisations' CEOs or leaders or professionals etc. It may be used in conjunction with the rest of your application information for consideration for admission to NTU.
Please note that up to 3 appraisals may be submitted online to support your application.
Please forward this URL, http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/undergraduate/singapore/admission/Pages/Discretionary.aspx, to your appraiser to submit this online appraisal form in support of your Non-Academic Achievements by the respective deadlines for each category.
Appraisal Guidelines for the Appraiser
Dear Appraiser,
This applicant is applying for admission and has indicated his/her non-academic achievements under the Non-Academic Achievements portion of the on-line application form for admission to an undergraduate degree programme in NTU and/or for scholarship consideration. Our office would appreciate a confidential appraisal of the candidate for consideration.
This appraisal should be completed based on your best understanding of the applicant. As a guide, you should know the student well enough to give an accurate and non-bias assessment of him/her in comparison to other university-bound students. For this assessment to be performed in a non-bias manner, please ensure that you are not related to the applicant as either family or relative. For items that you are unable to assess the applicant on, please rate the items as "No basis for judgement".
Note
Please note that by agreeing to complete this online appraisal form, you may be contacted by NTU for further information or understanding of the appraisal.
The listing of key attributes will be a reference for your evaluation of this applicant.
If are ready to assess the candidate, you may login from one of the links below for the appraisal:
For application numbers starting with Axxxxxxxx, login here.
For application numbers starting with PFxxxxxxx, login here.
For application numbers starting with Exxxxxxxx, login here
Key Attributes
- Leadership: Demonstrates managerial skills and is able to inspire confidence and respect from peers. Has assumed key leadership roles and is a good role model for the team.
- Positive Influence: Possesses ability to exert positive morale or let peers follow or react by his or her actions.
- Creativity: "Think out of the box", initiates new ideas in projects, work or other activities. E.g. Entrepreneurial activities in which he/she actively seeks out new and better ways of performing an action or activities.
- Integrity: Holds respect for one self and others and able to uphold certain moral principles and standards despite trying circumstances.
- Intellectual Undertakings: Representation of school or state etc., in academic competitions, exhibitions or seminars, or winners at Olympiads etc. Special consideration would be given for those who have won prizes or recognitions at such events.
- Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates stability in thoughts and ability to handle feelings and emotions in a responsible and calm manner.
- Perseverance: Possesses ability to complete a task or endeavour despite difficulties. Is committed to the completion of his or her job to the best of his/her ability under varying circumstances.
- Responsibility: Has the commitment to see tasks through and assume ownership for the tasks and roles assigned.
- Initiative/Motivation: Shows interest and enthusiasm. Able to take effective action without being told. Actively seeks to acquire further knowledge and skills.
- Care for Community: Is active in community or social work. Genuine concern for the community such as the under-privileged. Above average ratings applicable for those who have assumed more than average required community hours of an average student.
- Self-confidence: Believes in one's ideas and abilities, is sure of himself or herself, and is able to work responsibly and independently.
- Academic: Demonstrates aptitude in studies.