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Philippine High School Scholarships
Getting a quality education isn't easy, especially with the economy and the country what they are today. More and more parents have had to make compromises with regard to education by foregoing family expenses to fund tuition, or transfer their kids to a cheaper school. There is, however, another route out of the quandary – a high school scholarship. Although... »
Science High School Entrance Exam: Abstract Reasoning Portion Tips and Coverage
When I took my entrance exams in preparation for high school and college, I distinctly remember one particular section (aside from math) that almost drove me nuts: the abstract reasoning portion. The sight of shaded shapes and squiggles made me want to reach for my aspirin. If I’d known then that there was help available, I never would’ve killed myself... »
Science High School Entrance Exam: English Portion Tips and Coverage
In another article I wrote about science high schools, I underscored the importance of making one’s life like that of a laser beam (i.e., specializing in a certain field). That doesn’t suggest for a moment, however, that tomorrow’s scientists are supposed to neglect their other skills in favor of the hard sciences. Good scientists and mathematicians don’t just excel in math... »
Science High School Entrance Exam: Science Portion Tips and Coverage
A wise man once said that it’s important to make one’s life like that of a laser beam. Philippine Science, Manila Science and Quezon City Science are in the business of developing the “laser beams” (scientists) of tomorrow. In fact, the first instance where you will see this clearly is in their entrance exams. The good news is that there’s a... »
Science High School Entrance Exam: Math Portion Tips and Coverage
As a wide-eyed student trying to apply for a slot in a good high school, I tended to struggle through the mathematics portions of entrance exams. Looking back, I think I would’ve appreciated some advanced warning regarding the test coverage. The good news is that this help is now available to you. Think of the guidelines below as ideas on what... »
UP Integrated School (UPIS) Entrance Exam Schedule
Chances are, you’re familiar with this process: you pay the fee, fill out the application form at the high school of your choice, send in the proper documents, take the test, and then cross your fingers and await the results. Still, there are some schools who have modified the general custom somewhat. One such example is that of the University of... »
Quezon City Science High School Entrance Exam Schedule
Each school has its own benchmarks for potential students hoping to study in its halls. Of particular note is the strict standard set by the science high schools: Philippine Science, Manila Science and Quezon City Science. Not to be out done by its contemporaries, Quezon City Science High school (hence forth known as QueSci) has some important facts for student applicants... »
Manila Science High School Entrance Exam Schedule
Being one of the members in the science high school triumvirate, Manila Science (henceforth referred to as MaSci) joins its peer institutions in training promising young scientists of tomorrow. While qualifying for MaSci is a challenge in itself, the interesting thing to note is that MaSci’s application process is somewhat reminiscent of QueSci’s, only with some modifications here and there. Let’s... »
Philippine Science High School Entrance Exam Schedule
There are quite a few things in life that depend on ranking. Being accepted into the Philippine Science High School (PhiSci) is one of them. It’s no surprise, really, considering that the institution helps local budding mathematicians and scientists to realize their full potential. As is the case with its science high school brethren, the beginning of a PhiSci’s student’s high... »
Phisci, MaSci and QueSci Admission Procedure Basics
Have you ever felt as if life was just one big test? Whether you’re a student or a member of the workforce (or both) any vocation comes with certain requirements that need to be met in order to get to the so-called “next level” Being admitted to a Science High School is no different. One of these major requirements involves the... »





