THE first 88 students at the National University of Singapore (NUS) High School of Mathematics and Science graduated yesterday, with some having already secured places at Imperial College, University College London and the University of Michigan.

Principal Hang Kim Hoon said he was confident that all 88 would be admitted into universities here or overseas. They have applied and are waiting for answers.

At the graduating ceremony, Dr Hang said the students' achievements deserved tribute because they took a risk to be the first in Singapore to embark on a high school programme specialising in mathematics and science.

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