I’m a poly applicant still waiting for NUS and I think I’m slowly losing my mind.
For context, I came from the N-level route, so I don’t have O-level results. I worked my way up from there, got a 3.9 GPA, graduated with Diploma with Merit, and received an Outstanding Performance Award. I applied mainly for Computer Engineering / computing-related courses, and did my interview at the end of March.
And now… silence.
Like complete radio silence.
No offer. No rejection. No “hello we remember you exist.” Just me refreshing my email and applicant portal like it’s a toxic ex’s Instagram story.
The part that’s making me spiral is seeing people with similar GPAs, and even some lower, already getting offers. I know admissions isn’t just GPA, and everyone’s application is different, but it’s so hard not to overthink when the waiting gets this long.
One moment I’m like, “Maybe no news is good news.”
Next moment I’m like, “Maybe they printed my application, used it as a coaster, and forgot about me.”
I know coming from N levels to poly to applying NUS is already a journey, and I’m proud I even made it this far. But honestly, the wait is making me question everything. Did the interview go badly? Am I on some invisible waitlist? Are they still considering me? Am I being slowly rejected in 4K?
Is anyone else, especially poly applicants or people who interviewed around end March, still waiting too?
Please tell me I’m not the only one being emotionally air-fried by admissions.
NUS, blink twice if my application is still alive.